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2005 Bulletproof Taco: 1 Ton SAC

Discussion in 'Solid Axle Suspension' started by NwiTACO, Jun 6, 2012.

  1. Jul 18, 2012 at 2:09 PM
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    Oury

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    Your rig has inspired a lot of mods for me. I love the cage and I will end up building one. That is why I have held off on a rear bumper for so long. I could sell it and make a flat bed which I would love. Make everything removable so nothing is permanent
     
  2. Jul 18, 2012 at 5:44 PM
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    Mark is probably in the top 3 for people who actually wheel their 2nd gen the most.
     
  3. Jul 18, 2012 at 7:10 PM
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    I love how wide 2nd Gens are. I had a 1st gen and it was a lot lighter. I will be building or have a cage built too. Would love not fucking up the bed:cool:
     
  4. Jul 19, 2012 at 5:49 AM
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    NwiTACO [OP] Big tars, little/no bed.

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    Thanks for the kind words! I originally wanted a first gen double cab and this was all I could find, but now I am soooooo glad I couldn't find the first gen.

    (Ironically, my wife now drives a first gen double cab, so far the only mod is a full OME/nitrocharger/dakar kit) :D

    Cages are really nice to have on the trail. Clear the cab past the obstacle, and lean into it knowing its all good :cool:
     
  5. Jul 19, 2012 at 12:58 PM
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    Yup, im jellous....
     
  6. Jul 19, 2012 at 3:50 PM
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    Once my taco doesn't become my daily driver. Then a cage happens :D:beer:
     
  7. Jul 21, 2012 at 8:23 AM
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  8. Jul 21, 2012 at 10:03 AM
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    Found in the Live thread :cool:
     
  9. Jul 23, 2012 at 5:16 AM
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    NwiTACO [OP] Big tars, little/no bed.

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    Yeah lost a bead five minutes into the day on sat. I should have some good videos up in a day or two.

    Major carnage this weekend...Eric toasted a passenger side shaft in his 9" rear, no mods went thru two passenger side tie-rods (one was my spare), snd I once again bent another two All-Pro cv shafts...
     
  10. Jul 23, 2012 at 5:28 AM
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    theduck911 Max's Canadian Twin

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    Damn, a destructive weekend I see. Saw Eric's shaft in his build thread looked nasty.

    Those damn CV's don't hold for you very well. Have you thought about looking into using the ones Total Chaos supplies with their 2" kit? Might be a different Manufacturer, not sure tho.
     
  11. Jul 23, 2012 at 5:50 AM
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    IF this next batch doesnt last I've had it with the whole damn kit. I think the problem is still that the inner binds out on full droop, which induces a bending moment in the shaft. Then with some torque, the bend accentuates and becomes a permanent distortion.

    Last new shafts I got, I also got limit straps (which all-pro still says arent necessary) to solve this problem, but they are still in the box on the shelf. THey will be going on before the new axles go in.
     
  12. Jul 23, 2012 at 6:11 AM
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    Makes sense, so these shafts are shearing almost clean across then?

    I've yet to break axles (but I don't go through alot of the stuff you do), but have even contemplated installing limit straps as well.
     
  13. Jul 23, 2012 at 6:26 AM
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    The one that broke did. The three bent ones I have are just that...bent. No signs of a torsional failure at all (45° break). They are bent so much they rub the lower coil bucket on the shock, and wear a nice niche in it as well.

    I am not really happy this morning to say the least. This will now be $1500 is shafts this kit has taken out...could had my crawl box by now.
     
  14. Jul 23, 2012 at 11:54 AM
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    Nice rig! I see it's been through quite the transformation. I plan on fabing up a flatbed in a month or so. How did you relocate your fuel cap/hose from sticking out? That seems to be an obstacle I can't figure out.

    Thanks man.
     
  15. Jul 23, 2012 at 12:06 PM
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    i like that bolt in cage you had on. was it custom made for a tundra?
     
  16. Jul 23, 2012 at 1:22 PM
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    I am already putting money aside for the TC 2" LT kit. It just makes perfectly good sense. It's good too hear your feedback about AP
     
  17. Jul 23, 2012 at 1:52 PM
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    Iadded a 90° to the whole assembly right where it exits the fuel tank, I willtry to snap a picture next time I have some things apart. but it rotated thewhole assembly to how you see it now, right out of the way!



    Itwas custom for a buddy's 01 tundra. I had to shorten it, add a few braces/mts.,and redrill the other mounts. Worked good though.


    Apparently I am the only one with this axle issue on the AP kit. I wouldn't say shy away from it or get the TC kit until I can determine why I am destroying axles. So far AP has been more than accomodating throught it all, even picking up the tab on some of the parts. They are getting to know me pretty well by now.
     
  18. Jul 23, 2012 at 3:38 PM
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    A couple close-up or detailed pics would be nice when you get a chance. And thank you very much for your help.

    Edit: It's hard to tell from the pics you have posted. So thanks again.
     
  19. Jul 25, 2012 at 6:21 AM
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  20. Jul 25, 2012 at 6:24 AM
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