The Getaway...Crom's build and adventures

@bski22

 

Sum ting wong with my alignment cam

 

Something tells me there was some air time involved with that failure

 

@Gaunt596 I tink you're right. I think it may have happened when I was chasing Ken in the Mojave, and I took that ramp too fast in the whoops section.

 

At least your cams didn't slip and flatten the cam tabs

 

My cam tabs were all flattened out in fall 2015. I had them chiseled off and total chaos chromoly reinforced tabs welded on. Since then, alignment has always held off road.

I wonder if this was a case of the reinforced cam tabs simply moving the failure to the next weak link.

 

Most likely. I'd just get another set, as a stronger bolt will move that failure point to an expensive and hard to replace part

 

2016 Year end Review

Well another year has almost past. My truck saw a lot of changes in 2016. The biggest-most-rewarding updates for me were sound-proofing the interior, the On-board-air system, rear bumper, 4-runner wheels, and alum tailgate skin, frame plating, leaf spring rebuild. And right now I'm balls deep in a front end rebuild.

Of course, there were numerous trips and adventures with the truck, and it performed admirably every time. Reflecting back, I thoroughly enjoyed twice, meeting face-to-face with friends from this forum in the Mojave. And my family trips, twice in the Eastern Sierra, Anza-Borrego, and the King of desert parks, Death Valley.

That is what I enjoy, and value most. Friends and family, my relations. The truck is just my hobby, and a means to an end. I've enjoyed sharing the trips and build with everyone on TW.

It was a terrific year and I'm grateful for everything.

As it happens on TW, there are some 'contests' going on right now. One of them is for Build of the year, or Build thread of the year, not sure which it really is. All-in-all it seems to me like a popularity contest. Be that is it may. There are vendor prizes at stake which may help me finish my build, (skids, front bumper are build goals). Any vendor pledges I receive, but can't use will be donated or go to charity.

Hence, I'd like to ask you for your vote.

Please copy, and paste my build thread link (below).

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/the-getaway-croms-build-and-adventures.362772/

in this contest this thread

Your vote won't count unless you paste the link.

Thanks for your support.

I combed through the first page of the build thread and listed all the updates for the whole year!

Code:

Total Chaos Bedside Stiffeners, Oct 2016
Rear frame plates installed; rear is boxed in, Oct 2016
Relentless Fabrication Aluminum Tailgate skin, Oct 2016
Brute Force Fab High-Clearance Bumper, Before mounting Fold down table Oct 2016
Yakima 58" Cargo bars installed, Oct 2016

Energy Suspension Tacoma Body bushing kit, Aug. 2016
EZ Down tailgate assist (Custom), Oct 2016
Carpet added to Relentless tailgate skin, Nov 2016

New Cover King Seat Covers, May 2016
Headrest Paracord Grab Handles, May 2016
The Crazy Joker Quick Release hitch pins for rear seats, Oct 2016

RAM Mounts
RAM Dash Mount on Stereo for Electronic Accessories, May 2016
RAM Dash Mount in the drivers left corner, June 2016
Extreme-Duty Tacoma Tech Deck installed, June 2016
Cell phone and Garmin cradle adapted for Ram, June 2016
Cell phone cradle adapted for Ram, July 2016

Sound proof front passenger door, Feb 2016
Sound proof drivers door, Feb 2016
Sound proof the roof, ceiling, Mar 2016
Sound proof project complete part list and prices, Mar 2016
Sound proof 1/2 back wall and drivers "C" pillar, Mar 2016
Sound Proof 1/2 back wall and passenger "C" pillar, May 2016
Sound proofing project - Pros / Cons Thoughts and Review, April 2016

Camp Showers, all six of them, 2016
Modding the ARB Fridge to enhance efficiency, July 2016

New Electrical System Diagram 6-6-2016
Second Auxiliary Fuse Block added, in Cab
Soldering and crimping 4 AWG ring terminals / lugs, Mar 2016
Unlimited Auxiliary Power in the dash

ARB Twin Air Compressor Install
ARB Twin mounted and wiring done, Mar 2016
Hot wired the compressor, Mar 2016
ARB Twin mounted to aluminum plate, Installed, Mar 2016
4 AWG wiring install from engine bay to back of cab, Mar 2016
Air compressor ground wire, Mar 2016
Air compressor fuse holder, Mar 2016
Complete project parts list, Mar 2016
Heat test after 10 min run time, Mar 2016
Air Compressor relay, circuit breaker, Mar 2016
Air Hose pictures, 2015
Passing airline through bulkhead (back wall), Mar 2016
Aluminum mounting plate, Mar 2016

4Runner Limited Wheels, Feb. 2016, here, and here.
Denso TPMS Sensors, Feb. 2016
5-Tire Rotation pattern and calculated tire wear, Sep, 2016

Clearancing for Larger tires
Wheelers 1/4" bump stop shims in the front, July 2016
Cab Mount Chop (CMC), Oct 2016
Beat the pinch weld flat with a sledge hammer, July 2016
Notes on rubbing and clearance, Oct 2016

Camburg Ball Joint UCA's, June 2016
OME Dakar Leaf Pack with 

	

		

	
		
			
		
	
	

	
	

		$82 D29XL Leaf Spring
	
D29XL and 3* axle shim
Dakar Leaf Spring Maintenance (holes drilled for isolators), Oct 2016
100% Reinforced and refurbished Factory Lower Control Arms (LCA's) (Install pending)

Drive line
How to measure and calculate drive line angles
Drive line angles measured.
Fully rebuilt drive shaft is in, Oct 2016
Torquing Drive Shaft bolts proper. (65 ft.lbf)

Maintenance
Performed 64K mile maintenance, Jan. 2016
Repairing the door actuator, Feb. 2016
Replaced HVAC Blower Motor resistor, Mar. 2016
Replaced broken tail light (my fault), Mar. 2016
Pressing LCA bushings, with bottle jack and torch, June 2016
Changing the oil in the Tacoma V6, July 2016
Electrolytic Rust Removal (Electrolysis), Aug 2016
Replace Center Support Bearing on Drive shaft, Sep 2016
Painted exhaust and muffler, Oct 2016
Remove spindle, Dec 2016


Borrego Palm Canyon - Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Jan. 2016
Font's Point - Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Jan. 2016
Family Camp Site - Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Jan. 2016
Galleta Metal Sculptures - Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Jan. 2016
Mountain Spring Stagecoach Trail - Anza-Borrego South, Jan 2016
Balboa Park, Mar 2016
In-Ko-Pah Mountains, Mar 2016
Mojave Road with Friends, April 2016
Mojave Road with Friends part 2, April 2016
Mojave Road with Friends part 3, April 2016
Mojave Road with Friends part 5, April 2016
Lake Tioga, Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains, June 2016
Fossil Falls, CA, July 2016
Crowley Lake, July 2016
Convict Lake, July 2016
Mammoth Hot Springs, July 2016
Laws Train Museum, Bishop, CA, July 2016
Silver Canyon, CA, July 2016
White Mountains & Ancient Great Basin Bristlecone pine forest, Part #2 July 2016
Volcanic Tablelands, Aug 2016
Mammoth Hot Creek Geological Site, Part #2, Aug 2016
Bishop Creek, Lake Sabrina, Aug 2016
Bishop Creek, North Lake, Buttermilk Boulders Part #2 Aug 2016
Keogh Hot Springs, Alabama hills, Aug 2016
Desert View Tower, Boulder Park, Jacumba Mountain Wilderness, Sept 2016
Exploring the Mojave National Preserve with "Diet Taco", Nov 2016

Death Valley Nov. 2016 a Family Adventure Part 1
Death Valley Nov. 2016 a Family Adventure Part 2
Death Valley Nov. 2016 a Family Adventure Part 3
Death Valley Nov. 2016 a Family Adventure Part 4
Death Valley Nov. 2016 a Family Adventure Part 5 - Zabriskie Point

Death Valley Nov. 2016 a Family Adventure Day 3, part 1
Death Valley Nov. 2016 a Family Adventure Day 3, part 2
Death Valley Nov. 2016 a Family Adventure Day 3, part 3
Death Valley Nov. 2016 a Family Adventure Day 4 - The Ranch Resort
Death Valley Nov. 2016 a Family Adventure Day 4 - Badwater Basin
Death Valley Nov. 2016 a Family Adventure Day 4 - Crossing the Panamint Mountain Range

Thanks,

Nick

 

Got my vote

 

A few did not include the thread link. I grabbed what I saw along with my vote and added the build.


Good luck dude. Right now that 1st gen SAC is geting a lot of hype.
But dis thread right here... Pure gold and the winner.
Thanks for all you do man.

 

Good luck Nick, you got my vote. No one is more detailed and thorough in their posts than you!

 

Dude, I really hope you get it. It is much deserved.

 

I threw in a vote for ya, your build is almost a step by step guide to modifying your taco.

 

I voted.

Nick for President.

 

Nick, your thread is an easy vote for me. Thanks for your detailed hard work.

 

I thank you all.

 

Spindles are done!

I blame @nfs257 . lol. Thanks a million, Chris!!! . @lembowski , too! Thanks!

Design and fabrication by "The Truck Shop" in San Diego, cost was $250. Less than 24 hour turnaround! If you're interested in them, contact them by phone (858) 408-0314, and ask for "James"

The design retains sway bar, and can run stock wheels AFAIK. Best feature IMO, is super strong. All the benefits and no shortcomings when compared to other aftermarket spindle gussets. In my opinion it's the next best thing to a fully fabricated spindle. Maybe it's even better, since it retains factory spec part. Right now I'm super glad to have them.

I had to grind a weld with Dremel on both spindles to get my caliper to bolt flush.

I had to make a slight modification to the wheel speed sensor bracket, and brake line bracket.

Very easy and minor inconveniences in exchange for very strong design.

 

Who made those?