Found cause of lost compression, need machine shop recommendations

Damn dude! The mod bug bit hard!

 

What kind of wheels are those , and their specs? They look great.

The springs I see. What is their ppi? Do you have front coilovers?

Why the heck haven't you started a build thread?!?!?!?!

 

Love the updates so far

 

Two tips on the Caltrac leaf spring perches. The hole for the leaf spring bolt, needs to be drilled out just a bit. Get the outer edges welded together prior to installing. Otherwise the sides will flex and will allow the axle to rotate while driving.

Once the sides are welded together, then you can possibly just install it and not have to have it welded to the axle. I had installed mine without having the sides welded, and the flexed. Caused my axle to shift. Thus the warning.

 

Hey Tor can you show me a picture of what you're referring to? I'm a visual type of guy

 

Here you go.




I know that other companies make SOA perches specifically for the Tacoma. I just don't know their name brands, off of the top of my head. Those might come fully boxed already.

 

Ahhh now I understand. Thanks Tor

 

Enkei ST6 20×9.5

Front qa1 coil overs with 600 eibach springs, rear qa1 shocks with xii performance 2" drop leafs

Going to see how the ride height looks after all said and done before I decide on installing the caltracs. But thanks for the good advice as always.

I thought about starting a build thread, but now I'm changing directions from off road to street truck. Maybe once I get the truck together I can sort my pics and throw something together.

I ripped an SC coolant hose, so I'm stuck waiting on a replacement to ship. Unless I take the SC to a fab shop and get AN fittings welded on...hmm...two to three weeks for hoses or a couple days turn around on welding and Summit Racing shipment?

 

Seems the choice is clear to me.

 

How much do th is Enkie's weigh, and what size tire are you planning on running?

 

I think they were 37 pounds each, will check when I get home. Had Nitto 421Q's mounted, 275/45/20. I need to weigh the combo and compare it to stock and previous off road tires.

 

Good tire size choice. Nice square fit. I think mine combined were 68 lbs.

 

Any updates?

 

Finally started it back up tonight. Have some fuel leaks to sort out, but it runs! No weird noises or vibrations, only let it run for about 15 seconds before I cut it off though.

 

That is great news! About time to get a little meet together, and have some beers so I can check out your truck.

 

Hell yeah, mmmm...beers. I'll be at MSR Houston with my truck, didn't sign up to race though...and really wouldn't want to beat on it right now anyways.

 

Might not be able to race you truck, but you can still race the karts. Those are some of the best fun in kart racing, that I have ever done.

How many miles do you have on it now?

 

Interesting stuff here!

 

0 miles driven since engine rebuild, waiting for the last power steering connection I need to hook up. Should be here tomorrow so I should be able to take it for a test ride tomorrow night.

I'm down for the kart racing.