Squeaky Penguin's (Trip Reports) Build Thread

Damn dude, maybe you need to try not to keep up with me

Good pics, mine will be ready in . . . . a year or two.

 

Ding and Dang, not super slotty, but had a few fairly technical drops/downclimbs that were pretty fun. The dogs were not amused.

 

Just a bit. Would like to do some more, it's a lot of fun.

I would think my suspension is about on par at this point, but yes, does seem like my truck is falling apart right now.

Driveshaft - wondering if it needs to be lengthened or at least put a spacer on it. I'll double check when I swap it, but looks like I don't have a ton of engagement of the slip joint.

Axle Shaft - still no idea how that happened.

Yessir. It was beautiful out there, and plenty more to explore for next time.

 

I'm just busting your balls, shitty luck with all of this at the same time, I bet the shaft is from a huck. If the pattern on your shaft flange is different from mine I have a spacer you can have.

 

I took Tinder climbing about a month ago and had to hoist him up over my shoulder to get him up a ledge. On the way back I had to hand him down to my partner and the look on his face was priceless! Ive never seen a dog's eyes get so big. I think he thought that was the end lol.

Awesome! I went on a trip to Blue John canyon two years ago and it was a blast! One of the legs we went in had no mention of water and it being November was one if the reason we chose it. Turns out that there was a lot of water. Started out slipping off my stem and getting my feet wet. No big deal Kept descending the canyon occasionally wading in knee deep pools. Then there was a rappel straight into a pool with no way around it. My partner went first and was up to his neck in ice cold water, then I followed. There wasn't much escaping the icy cold water from this point until the bottom of the canyon. We would stop in any bit of sunlight there was to try and warm up. Some of the pools were frozen over so we had to break ice to get across. I can only think of one other time in my life that I have been that cold. We just had to keep pushing on though.
It was pretty miserable at points but I'd definitely do it again haha.


IMG_20161128_210953 by Ryan Heintzelman - Flickr2BBcode



Idk how I haven't bent anything yet. I'm on a sub par suspension, heavier and try to keep up with you guys. Maybe I have and just haven't noticed.

 

That sounds like a gloriously miserable time. Awesome.

 

That sums it up pretty well.

 

Cause anytime you try to get up something, the 4 banger stalls.

 

That's going up.. Once it's up to speed it's not stopping for that drainage I didn't see until the last second so its more skinny pedal in hopes of the front being a little lighter. Then the rear just slams really hard.. Haha

 

Correction drake liked it all the way up to the point where we tossed him off a 20 ft drop and luken hated it from the first climb where he couldn't fallow you exactly the same.

 

What's with all this physical shit. You guys are going to make my lungs explode if I ever try and keep up with ya'll. Sucks getting old and fat

 

@Squeaky Penguin i just wanted to say thank your for all the info on the alcan springs!! Mine has worked out perfectly with the rear bumper addition! Just got then in today and the 4” 1000lbs was spot on!!!
Can’t say enough about the alcan guys great folks and made in USA!!!

 

Yep.

Let's see:

-Nail in the tire
-Coilovers didn't get rebuilt because Tim was sent the wrong seal kit
-Yota Jims sold me a driveshaft for an automatic
-Back half was the same and got rid of most of my vibes, but it looks to have an aftermarket double cardan joint with koyo u-joints.

 

Hang in there, Brett. Shit will come together.

Really looking forward to seeing pics from your GC/Arizona Strip expedition in a few weeks. Wish I could tag along and see some of my old stomping grounds.

 

Hoping the trip involves the GFC too. I'm getting a little nervous about that.

Anyways, bent axle out and everything pressed off. New ones will be here tomorrow.

 

Do you have a build thread @17tacostormtrooper ??????????????

 

Yes but really need to take time and add a lot of details and does and don’t but you can always call me with any questions and I will help you best I can!!


https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/1gen-build.512841/

 

Finally found it. page 72.......

 

Sorry Ray, I should have taken a few more pictures yesterday when I used it again. Here's a picture Monte took when I helped him with his bearings:



Gives you a better idea of the setup.

 

Oh, and, axle shafts are in. Wheels studs didn't show. Both auto parts stores are closed. Really wanted to press those studs in first.