1999 Tacoma SR5 TRD Imperial Jade Build, Sweat and Tears

I need to see what I can do to wet sand it all uniform. Since the clear has peeled in different stages its kinda blotchy.

 

less than 7k since changed rear diff
guess i need to get out wheelin' it more than i have recently LoL

 

Take it to Moab!

 

Attempting to level this out. Starting with some old 1200 wet sandpaper and it seemed too aggressive, I switched over to the 3m burgundy scour pad.

 

i do need to make a stop at Alcan Springs in Grand Junction...somewhat close to that Utah racket

 

Not the greatest but a little better. Will probably make one more pass, I want to avoid burning through. I think no matter what its not going to be perfect.


Went to the junkyard and pulled a fan controller for my electric fan install. Not sure why I bought such a crappy one but I didnt want to leave empty handed. These are even the ones that were recalled so I guess we'll see what happens. These are supposed to be a soft start so they dont hit the electrical system with a ton of amps.

 

I might be back over there in 2 weeks

 

Been taking a break from taking photos and just working.

Filler neck leak tested, painted and mounted. Its tight but both caps work.

 

I had the tires mount and the alignment done. Ill have to come back to that when I can find the alignment results paper. I dont know if they half assed it. The caster is super low and it feels like crap now.

Had to pull a truck out of some mud


Removed my skids for the alignment. Cleaned em off.


Put the badly cupped tires from the front on the rear. Tried to level them out and get rid of the cups.




Straps slid


Looks weird now

 

Salted roads are lame. Cant believe people just sit back and let this happen.


Debating wether to cut the entire shock mount out. This is the problem, the hole is right under neath it. Theres no way for this to drain. No hole below or in front. Bad design. I assume most frames break here.