AZ BS Thread 4²0

Whoa thats crazy, I love it. No more barrier to go 37s now


except maybe steering, gears, spindle gussets...

 

I have your photo saved on my phone for reference

I wish I could just tub the well already but that’ll be phase 2. I just want to be able to drive around for now till can actually break the truck down and get to it.

 

Definitely a fun project to tackle on. I’m slowly teaching myself to fabricate so I better to practice on my own truck.

We’re ready man, this rain has put quite the damper on things

 

They have steering


And spindle gussets too

best fitting and designed spindle gussets I’ve done. They also have uca gussets.

And coming soon, fabricated pre-tubbed inner fenders

 

I just want the rack and tie rod upgrade.

 

All from those same guys?

 

Yep

 

Yikes. Didn’t know someone made something like that. Only moving the lower forward gonna eff up geometry. Bump steer out the ass.

 

I feel like the worst bump steer an IFS setup can have is still better than the best steering a solid axle can have

 

I feel
Like that kit is an expensive solution to an easy one lol. Trim as needed. Tacoma’s aren’t made for nor do they need 37’s.

 

You're right, they need 40s...and solid front axles

 

Thats just a ball of lies, tacomas love 37’s

 

Reinstalling, for hopefully the last time for awhile, tomorrow.

 

As for bump steer. The plane which bump steer takes place I don’t believe is affected much. I’m not saying there is no change, but with an appropriate alignment I think the change will be very minimal

 

In between studying for my cases tomorrow Ive been reading their site and trying to think about the steering on our trucks. If the links on either end of the steering rack are the same length and at the same angle and the front half shafts are the same length and caster is within factory spec (not to mention its better than a lifted taco with stock "subframe") in theory it would have less bump steer/wander/negative driving characteristics than a lifted taco with a (barely decent) post-lift alignment. Especially since you can tune how far forward you push the lower arms, the greater accuracy of their beefier alignment cams and extra-especially if you're running aftermarket upper arms that have adjustability like SPC's.

 

Finally got the truck back from the dealership today. It's been with them for the better part of the month.

As if the dumb six speed auto didn't have enough issues surrounding it already, mine went through a shift solenoid and had it replaced in December after the CEL and a very concerning shuttering would occur when putting it into reverse in certain situations. It was replaced only to happen again a few weeks ago.

Toyota Engineers got involved and they replaced the transmission's wiring harness as well. To compound things, the new shift solenoid they had ordered to replace the previously replaced one was DOA and they had to wait to find another one.

Hopefully it's all sorted now, but for a hot minute there, I was liking the fuel economy of the hybrid loaner Corolla they gave me.

Soon as I was driving her again, though, I remembered that I liked her plenty so the Taco will stay for now.

Also, what does everyone recommend for batteries? I'm thinking I might be due for a replacement soon.

 

I have a basically new Toyota battery for you for cheap...

 

This is your random Arizona BS advisory of the day.

I have been on a used trailer search for my UTV and have quickly concluded you should NEVER buy a used aluminum trailer.

Holy crap, the dangerous trailers people are towing around and are oblivious about! Cracked welds EVERYWHERE. Every single used aluminum trailer I’ve seen has structural cracks all over.

Next point, used ones are all over priced in the valley and if they aren’t, it’s for many good reasons.

 

What price range you looking for?

 

I know I will get blasted for this and have in the past but I love my yellow top.