MattJakob's 'Everything but a Tacoma' Thread

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  1. Jul 8, 2020 at 3:42 PM
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    Pretty much all I did to the firewall too. I'll upload some pictures and details once I actually finish this job, and I'll tag you in here too. Hopefully it's in the next few weeks. I've been out 3 times since having the 35s and I don't rub enough to keep me from going, but enough to be annoying.

    I'm really impressed with these solo arms. They're beefy, look great, have some good LBJ protection, and move everything up 1".

    Heres a few pictures of them since they were already in before I started this thread.

    [​IMG]Solo 8 by Matthew Jakobowski, on Flickr

    [​IMG]Solo 14 by Matthew Jakobowski, on Flickr

    [​IMG]Solo 16 by Matthew Jakobowski, on Flickr

    [​IMG]Solo 13 by Matthew Jakobowski, on Flickr
     
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    Sweet! Yea they're definitely pure beef.
    Did you run into any issues getting the LBJ to seat properly in the LCA? I know @Blackdawg & @austinmtb both ran into the same thing on that with theirs.
     
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  3. Jul 8, 2020 at 3:49 PM
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    My replacement arms are coming this week actually.
     
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    I did not run into any problems with the LBJ seating. I am running different LBJs than a 1st gen Tacoma but there was a discussion somewhere in the What did you do to your 1st gen thread about this and IIRC, we came to the conclusion that the difference in LBJs would've made any difference
     
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  5. Jul 8, 2020 at 4:41 PM
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  6. Jul 8, 2020 at 6:06 PM
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    The ball joint itself is the same. Its the tie rod end that is different. 4runners have a smaller tie rod joint and its a straight rod vs bent on tacomas.
     
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  8. Jul 13, 2020 at 12:18 PM
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    You're welcome to come by and take a look at them if you want. You can't me more than 10 minutes up the road from me.

    I'll also make sure to get some pictures of the final clearancing once it happens.
     
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  9. Jul 13, 2020 at 4:29 PM
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    Cool thanks yea you're right in my neck of the woods so i'll have to swing by and check them out sometime.
     
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  10. Jul 26, 2020 at 8:31 PM
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    I'd be curious to know how much and where you end up having to clearance more as well. When its time for new tires I think I may pull the trigger and go 34's or 35's. If the solo LCAs keep me from having to tub the firewall I will definitely add them to my wish list.
     
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  11. Jul 26, 2020 at 11:50 PM
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    they don't move the wheels THAT much haha you'll still have to tub.
     
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    Haha well I'll still probably end up with the solo LCAs at some point then I guess. I always figured tubbing the firewall to some extent was inevitable anyway. Thanks for the info @Blackdawg!
     
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  13. Oct 19, 2020 at 3:39 PM
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    Making this as a sort of progress tracker for myself for this winter...
    • Front End/Suspension Related
      • New LCA Bushings
      • New UCA Bushings
      • Total Chaos Spindle Gussets
      • New OEM Wheel Bearings
      • New OEM Lower Ball Joints
      • New OEM Wheel Studs
      • Alignment Cam Eliminators
      • More Clearance Tires
      • Strut Tower Reinforcements
      • Spidertrax Wheel Spacers
    • Rear End/Suspension Related
      • 12" Kings w/ Reservoirs and Shock Hoops
      • New Extended Rear Bumpstops
      • Rear Disc Brakes
      • Rear Diff Breather
      • Spidertrax Wheel Spacers
      • New OEM Wheel Bearings
      • New OEM Wheel Studs
      • New Adjustable Upper Links
      • Panhard Correction Kit
    • Misc.
      • Coastal Offroad Front Bumper
      • Engo Winch
      • Smaller Window Washer Reservoir
      • All New Body Mounts
      • Solid Engine and Tranny Mounts
      • Vacuum Hoses in Engine Bay
      • Alternator
      • Sherpa Rack
      • Modify Bottle Jack to Work with Impact
      • Swingout Rework
        • Add Table
        • Raise/Angle Tire
        • Add Hitch to Swingout
        • Add Waterport Mount
        • Add Propane Mount
    Most/All items listed above will be addressed throughout the winter.
    These items are what I want/need to get done in order to have a full and good wheeling season in 2021.
    Kind of dropped the ball in 2020 with everything, so hopefully 2021 will be better.
    Some of these plans are already in the works/Parts already accumulating.
     
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    :popcorn:

    Lemme know when you're ready to do dual cases :devil:
     
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    Shit, I'm getting there...
    Unfortunately, I won't be in the Bay Area come this time next month...
     
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    Damn! You moving?
     
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  17. Oct 19, 2020 at 7:28 PM
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    Not far, Sac Town. Company is opening an office there, I'll be one of the few transferring to open it up and run our upcoming project in Sac.
    Should be a good time. Cheap, get a garage, closer to the mountains, etc.
    I'll still be close enough for you to help me out with the dual cases :cheers:
     
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  18. Oct 20, 2020 at 9:07 AM
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    Oh right on. Well that's exciting!
    Worth it alone for the garage haha

    True! You provide the beer and I'll bring some tools :sawzall:
     
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  19. Jan 27, 2021 at 7:50 AM
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    Just ordered the following. Wheel bearing and lower ball joint stuff while I get the spindles gusseted.
    90312-95001 Seal
    90521-99114 Snap Ring
    $89 90369-54002 Bearing
    90369-54002 Bearing
    43524-35010 Wheel Bearing Spacer
    90316-69001 Seal
    $11 90942-02049 Genuine OEM Toyota Lexus New Wheel Lug Stud - Set Of 2-90942-02049
    90942-02049 Wheel Stud
    43340-39465 Lower Ball Joint
    43330-39585 Lower Ball Joint
    90105-10505 Bolt Flange

    Need new spherical bearings for the Kings, then should be good to put the front together again.
     
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  20. Jan 28, 2021 at 12:03 PM
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    Man, been eyeballing those Solo LCA's.

    I keep buying other shit though :frusty:

    Love the build
     
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