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Mxpatriot's Locked and Long Travel 4x4 Tacoma / Alaska Offroad Thread

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by Mxpatriot, Dec 26, 2009.

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  1. Nov 2, 2014 at 6:14 PM
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  2. Nov 2, 2014 at 6:15 PM
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    And last but not least actually washed the truck for the first time in at least two months.
     
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  3. Nov 2, 2014 at 6:21 PM
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    Hey man love your truck. Any places to go wheel over by you?
     
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  4. Nov 2, 2014 at 7:54 PM
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    how did you adjust the backlash
     
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  5. Nov 3, 2014 at 5:41 PM
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    On the driver's side of the rack you will find a large lock nut and screw with 4 slots in the head. Loosen the lock nut (I used a large crescent wrench) and tighten the screw until it is firm. Back off 1/8 to 1/4 turn. Test the steering wheel to make sure you have a free range of motion. If you go too tight it will be difficult to turn the steering wheel / hit spots of difficulty. Tighten the lock nut and you're done.

    In this pic the tip of the screw driver is on the adjustment screw.

    Do at your own risk. I'm not a mechanic. But it worked for me. No more wandering and so much more responsive.

    [​IMG]
     
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    :thumbsup:
     
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  7. Nov 3, 2014 at 5:44 PM
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    It's really only offroad parks and forest roads out here. No trails or places to haul ass, at least not sizable areas.

    SMORR is about an hour from the installation and is a great offroad park. Mostly rock crawling and tighter trails.
     
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    I was about to buy another rack.

    I bet you've been doing the same thing I was. Always chasing play in the steering. Was so frustrating.
     
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  9. Nov 3, 2014 at 5:55 PM
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    the original rack had a lot of play even after all new heims and uniballs. newish rack is fine so far. bought it used with 65000 on it according to the seller. I probably put on 15 -20k on it.
     
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  10. Nov 3, 2014 at 6:01 PM
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    Ah ok. It looks like SMORR is only 3 and a half hrs away from me. How often do you go there?
     
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  11. Nov 4, 2014 at 3:14 AM
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    Not too frequently. I have a two year old and an infant so I can't take the whole family off-roading and I feel bad leaving them for the day to go wheeling.
     
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  12. Nov 4, 2014 at 7:00 AM
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    Yeah i hear you on that, i have a 5 yr old and a 6 month old.
     
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  13. Jan 13, 2015 at 4:34 PM
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    Ordered some 35'' tires. Will have them in a couple of weeks.
     
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  14. Jan 13, 2015 at 5:15 PM
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    Woot woot....what kind?
     
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    Same thing I have now, just bigger. I've had two sets, they've been great tires.
     
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  16. Jan 14, 2015 at 3:30 PM
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    Nice I was looking at those the other day at 4 wheel parts here in town
     
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    Been busy.

    ScanGauge II has been relocated into the center overhead console (replacing compass/temp gauge)

    Installed bluetooth and heated seats

    Had remote start installed


    Truck is nearing completion, which will be marked by ARB air lockers and 4.56 gears going in within the next few months.

    Build thread is being redone. Updated pictures in the first post.
     
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    Broken photo links...
     
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  19. Feb 23, 2015 at 7:55 PM
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    Trigo Because fuck you that's why...

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    :eek: damn that's a lot of cutting...
     
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    Went with the line of the fender flare mounting holes. Didn't want to deal with the holes.
     
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