NW WA Meet / BS Thread

I know about the brake line run but curious if anyone runs Walker solo? I live pretty close so was thinking of possibly checking it out some week day rather than the packed up weekends.

 

I’m union inside wireman in Seattle, Spokane slow work and The wage cut are Making me think I need to find a new career if I wanna move

 

What are you doing?

 

Putting in the Total Chaos cam tab kit to replace the folded over tabs, SPC alignment cam bolts, new LCAs because my ball joints were blown out and replacing the bearing hub assemblies in the hopes it will fix the hum/grind from the drivers side. For the most part just maintenance items that I have put off for too long.

 

Right on man! I just sold my TC cam tab gussets. I think I'm going to order the Marlin Crawler brace instead. Also think I need to replace my LCAs/bushings too. Looking at this to replace them.

https://www.1aauto.com/2005-15-toyo...-ball-joint-set-trq/i/1asfk03366/1058377/2007

And also do the passenger side hub. Then I think I'm pretty much done rebuilding the front.

What do the SPC alignment cam bolts do? wonder if i should do that too.

 

Have you already replaced the needle bearing with the ECGS bushing? That could be the source of the hum/grind also.

 

Oh yeah that's something I need to do too. I'm getting some vibration between 25-35mph. Wonder If anyone around here has the removal and install tool.

 

I have one, in Puyallup. Bearing puller. No install kit.

 

Sweet bro! If I could borrow it when I'm ready that would be killer man! Just need to find or buy the install kit now.

 

I went with these ones.

$141 Detroit Axle - Front Lower Control Arms w/Ball Joints for 2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma, 2 Lower Control Arms & Ball Joints Pair Set 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Replacement

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07ZHTMHSG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I figure even if they don't last as long as stock I will be able to clean up and rebuild everything on the stock arms and have them ready to swap back in down the road.

I don't think there is anything too special about the SPC cam bolts, I had just read that the bolts and sleeve have a tendency to rust and freeze up so I picked them up in case. I ended up having to cut the sleeve on the passenger side to get it out so I am glad I got them.

I haven't, since I already have these I will start with this and then if it is still there I will probably end up going down that road.

 

Of course, not a problem. I want to say you can rent a kit from an auto parts store to get the new bearing pounded in there..

 

Yeah that makes sense. To get OEM LCAs with all the parts you need to replace them it almost makes sense to just get dirt king or TC stock length LCAs. Which is what I would really like to get but I that's big money! I'll probably get the SPC bolts while I'm at it so if i run into the same problems then i have new bolts on hand.

You have a pelfreybilt front bumper right? If you do how long have you had it, and hows the powder coat holding up?

 

Thanks man! That's good to know. I'll probably replace the seal too. I'll call around the auto parts stores or look around more on TW for someone with the install tool. One more question, is the seal install tool and the bushing install tool 2 different tools?

 

I’d imagine so, I never installed my seal because the OE one was fine. Might even be able to do it by hand because it is a rubber seal but I’m not positive on that.

 

Ok thanks buddy!

 

@SaphiraTaco wanna chime in on installing the seal? See a few posts up about the ECGS bearing.

 

I feel like @velillen would know too. He's pretty much a know-it-all kinda guy

 

I have the tool as well, but not sure how easy it is to get it to you. (Its actually in the USPS box from the last member that used it). You don't need any special tools for the seal from what i remember.

 

Thanks brother! That makes things a lot cheaper. Pretty sure vibes at 25-35mph is a tell tale sign of needing to replace the needle bearing.

I think I'll just order the bushing and if i need the seal i can run to the stealership in puyallup and trade one for my first born child and $20.

 

Get up to the speed where the vibes are, put it in 4wd, and if the vibes go away the bearing is the issue.