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Discussion in '2nd Gen Tacoma Parts Marketplace (2005-2015)' started by Basikbiker, Aug 23, 2019.

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  1. Nov 27, 2019 at 6:48 PM
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  2. Nov 27, 2019 at 8:19 PM
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    Then I’m stuck doing the install at his house and my welder is better lol.
     
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  3. Nov 28, 2019 at 5:58 PM
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  4. Nov 28, 2019 at 7:29 PM
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  5. Nov 29, 2019 at 8:12 AM
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    I got one recently, not sure how I survived so long with out one.
     
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  6. Dec 4, 2019 at 11:34 AM
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    Hey guys if you still want one send me a PM and we will work out the details....I finally got wi fi at my house lol....and been receiving from rolling my truck and getting it squared away enough to be able to start fixing it.... Thanks!
     
    Basikbiker, Dec 4, 2019
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  7. Dec 4, 2019 at 5:59 PM
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    I saw some of the carnage from the gram...hope it’s not too bad to get back up and running.
     
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  8. Dec 4, 2019 at 8:28 PM
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    Just cosmetic shit
     
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  9. Dec 18, 2019 at 11:12 PM
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    About to make the jump to 35s after I gusset up my spindles and tub as needed
    I know I'll need to upgrade my steering rack so SUB
     
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  10. Apr 9, 2020 at 8:52 PM
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    Anyone local to LA, California, upgraded? Would like a ride along. On 37s now on my FJ and I'd like to see if a Tundra rack will do the trick for me.. I believe the OE FJ rack is a bit beefier than the Taco rack already. I'd like something to move the 37s a bit easier.
     
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  11. Apr 20, 2020 at 5:29 AM
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    So for the folks running this rack. How’s it holding up down the road?
     
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  12. Apr 20, 2020 at 7:38 AM
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    I am still lurking as my seal are weeping
     
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  13. May 2, 2020 at 7:52 PM
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    OME 3" lift, BAMF sliders, Demello front bumper
    I'm interested in a rack. Are you still doing pre-orders?
     
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  14. Jun 5, 2020 at 3:58 PM
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    Can I ask what length these are being cut down to? Obviously the length of a oem tacoma rack, but if somebody has the exact number I’m interested in attempting this myself.
     
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  15. Jun 7, 2020 at 5:59 PM
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    Interested, mine pissed off all the fluid and I need something better for my 35s
     
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  16. Jul 25, 2020 at 12:10 PM
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    Good news, there is room in 3rd gens!

    I'll be sharing install steps later when all bolted back on :sawzall::welder:

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    It's much more labor intensive including lifting engine
     
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  17. Jul 28, 2020 at 7:56 PM
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    Just curios what inner/outers everyone using here?

    Temporary using stock Tacoma ones, but the tundra boots slightly bigger so had to come up with this

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    PS living in rust belt, so must be durable BJ based on.
     
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  18. Jul 29, 2020 at 8:49 AM
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    Okay,

    I finally have time to share install on a 3rd gen! Not easy to be one of the first, but it's done and drives great, still have to take care and install bigger PS cooler and different tie rods (anyone here to help?!)


    In 2 years of ownership I already had to change Tacoma rack 2 times, so this was an obvious choice when the third time was coming up! :sawzall::welder:




    Here what was done:


    1. jack up truck (in my case put it on a nice lift and remove tires)
    2. Remove oil filter and unbolt all lines that are mounted in that area.
    3. Unbolt engine mounts and lift engine slightly up to allow old steering rack to be pulled out and new one to get in.
    4. Remove intermediate steering shaft and old steering rack. Say goodbye to this POS :brianr:

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    4. Cut out old barrels with plasma and do not fill those holes!
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    5. Install new rack in and measure where barrels plan on going. You can use hole saw and make larger openings. Again, do not plate crossmember at the top.
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    6. After you locate and cut out where new barrels going to be weld them from the bottom and give your best!
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    The reason why you only can do so is the rack must recess inside of the crossmember as it's too big to sit flat on the cross member like it is on the 2nd gen. I believe they made crossmember slightly taller on a newer trucks as the barrels that I was sent were shorter to fit, not a problem in this case.


    7. Bolt it all back together, put tundra boots on and make wider inner tie rods to mount boot on (attached image below)

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    8. Shorten intermediate steering shaft by approximately 1.5" and weld it back together. I used bearing and then casted it after welding with motor oil... lots of fire!!!

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    9. Assemble everything and fill with fluid. Start engine and enjoy it!


    Like everyone mentions here turning radius is less and steering stopper doesn't reach anymore, which results in the rack going far in and potentially blowing a seal (story for next time :anonymous:)
    so the internal steering stoppers were created and installed see picture below (large washers where inners are).

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    I like how it steers now and can proceed to 37s :burnrubber:

    bonus, did shock relocation at the same time:cookiemonster:
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    Would any of this end result you ended up with be different (by how much do you think) if OEM LCAs ?
     
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  20. Aug 3, 2020 at 7:06 AM
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    How thick is that washer you used for the internal spacer?
     
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