Iowa Tacomas (Idiots.Out.Wandering.Around)

I'm not sure when I will get to it. I want to do the headers and exhaust first, then I need to do the timing belt and all that, and I'm debating if I want to do my clutch beforehand since it is pretty tired. I won't be able to get to the hoist to do the clutch until mid March though.

 

Can supply mucho BS and beer testing as well!

 

Lol. I will try to make a plan on that too.

 

I'm sure I can lend a hand after the installation in testing of the skinny pedal.

 

Saw a red 2nd gen double cab on the southside today, had an ARB front bumper and black fender flares. First time i had seen it, made me do a double take.

 

Maybe the same one I saw in Ankeny today? It was maroon with black aftermarket rims, not sure about an ARB front bumper though, saw it as I was turning on Oral Labor. I know it had at least 3" lift and probably 33's. I didn't get a real good look at it but it was a sharp looking Taco.

 

The supercharger is in! No burning rubber though since anything over 1/3 throttle slips the clutch. It will be a few weeks before I can get back home to replace it.

 

I got my spacers, rotors and brake pads installed yesterday.

I'm not sure if I like the ride of the truck with the spacers. I definitely like the look though. The brakes are 100x better than they were.

 

The ride with spacers is a little different. I run them and got used to it. I put Tundra brakes over the weekend and they suck! I need to bleed more or something.

 

I decided I won't beat you with a sack of oranges for skipping out on me this weekend. Instead while paint is drying on your lights this weekend you will be helping me put my coilovers in... hehe

 

are they mushy?

 

Very much so. Soft and they don't grab hard even if I stomp on the brake. I have all braided stainless lines too.

 

Need more bleeding. Is there a place by the master cylinder to bleed as well as down by the caliper?


I may look into the stainless lines at some point too, but right now i'm happy with my new setup.

 

I hope your power brake pump is strong enough to push the bigger calipers...

 

Are we still planning a get together on March 8? I know a few guys are going offroading on March 23 down by Knoxville if anyone is interested.

 

Is it open to public?

 

Adam does your buddy with the home auto shop have a pneumatic press?

 

press for doing what? bearings?

 

Specifically lower control arm bushings and ball joints.

 

i'll check with him today.