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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by upTOPOverland_Drew, Nov 3, 2019.

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  1. Nov 4, 2019 at 11:48 AM
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    I think this is my reality check to finally be an 'overlander' :jerkoff: as opposed to an 'off roader' :benchpress:
     
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  2. Nov 4, 2019 at 11:52 AM
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    Didn’t you do this after cutting off the bump stops?
     
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  3. Nov 4, 2019 at 12:08 PM
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    If you're worried about the air bag deployment stuff, just grab an ARB bumper, that stuff is tested/designed with it in mind, so it should all be good even if you completely overhaul the core support with an engine cage. But that's my take on it, being a mall crawler and all...
     
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  4. Nov 4, 2019 at 12:49 PM
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    LOL. Yeah, go over to the other side where youll find a whole lot of problems other than cracks in the frame etc. Ill keep my 10k extra and deal with the smaller problems that Toyota offers. Thanks, but no thanks!

    https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1512919-dash-metal-crack-by-parking-brake.html
    https://www.f150forum.com/f118/aluminum-crack-412295/
     
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  5. Nov 4, 2019 at 12:55 PM
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    I blame swaybars !!
    I don’t have one wheel pretty hard and no cracks as of...yet.

    that sucks though I’m gonna keep a eye on things and be more aware of what I’m up too.
     
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  7. Nov 4, 2019 at 1:11 PM
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    Interesting theory, can you explain your thoughts?
     
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  8. Nov 4, 2019 at 1:14 PM
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    It was just a sarcastic remark I have nothing constructive to contribute.

    But the beers have me thinking since a sway bar links the suspension together in a way it’s always working against opposing forces therefore multiplying force/pressure on other areas possibly.:notsure:
     
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  9. Nov 4, 2019 at 1:20 PM
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    Yup, commercial paid by Fordo_O, LOL. Don't believe everything you see buddy!:alien:. (Not to mention 1987 commercial, really? What era are you living?:rasta:)
     
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  10. Nov 4, 2019 at 1:22 PM
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    Has anyone measured a first gen? I stuck my caliper in a few places and got ~1.5mm on the core support, which works out to 16 ga.


    I bet this thin metal is the result of mpg requirements as much as anything else.
     
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  11. Nov 4, 2019 at 1:23 PM
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    My shit cracked with no swaybar. Before I took it off, I didn't have any cracks. Coincidence?!?!?!
     
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    This is the truth brother. Always has been always will be. Ford > Toyota, all day every day. It’s the USA steel.

    FYI: All Fords are 142.6% more reliable than the best Toyota ever built, according to Roman at TFL. Especially my 1987 Aerostar. That was a beaut.

    but don’t take if from me:
    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_tJgIUffRxU
     
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  13. Nov 4, 2019 at 1:32 PM
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    Well dang I’m dumbstruck.:anonymous:
     
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    Anyone know if you can see these cracks without taking the bumper off? Looking into the wheel well? Trying to check on mine. Thanks!
     
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  15. Nov 4, 2019 at 2:14 PM
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    I havent done this but seriously considering relocating the battery here using this bracket. Its about $200 for the bracket alone1F2496E7-F3B0-4C93-8225-8CE90FA4E4F5.jpg
     
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    Thats what i was thinking too but it still sits on top of the fenders so it may not help my situation
     
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    If you come up with an east diy kit to relocate it on rear passenger side frame ill be all over it. Bonus points if a group 31 battery will fit
    9A941857-2EEE-4A6D-B994-B6F7829CA2E7.jpg
     
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    Afraid to check mine. Sine I have to grease my ES bushings and torque the bolt to factory specs, I will close my eyes...
     
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  19. Nov 4, 2019 at 3:53 PM
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    They don’t need to be greased. Torquing is a good idea though but not sure what the factory specs are with anymore with those bushings
     
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    Me checked trucka car last night.
    You big cracka.
    Me no cracka.
    You no love trucka
    Me love trucka.
     
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