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Sandjunkie '11 Taco Build Up

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by sandjunkie, Oct 15, 2010.

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  1. Apr 23, 2012 at 8:46 AM
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    Awesome!
     
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  2. Apr 25, 2012 at 7:16 AM
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    Awesome build, i have a radiant red tacoma, and im looking into the ballastic jesters, since you have them, how close do you think the red wash on the rims are in color to the radiant red tacomas.
     
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  3. Apr 25, 2012 at 9:17 AM
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    Thanks. I think it is very close. The inserts are put on by you so they can be powdercoated/painted a different color if you want.
     
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  4. May 15, 2012 at 8:31 PM
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    I had a slight annoying vibration that I could not diagnose as a driveline or tire balance in the seat of the pants. It caused the passenger seat to shake at speeds greater than 70 mph and was most pronounced on really smooth surfaces. It was perplexing because it seemed to show up immediately following a tire rotation after my lift, wheels, and tires were installed and road force balance. Everything was smooth as silk until I got my truck back from a routine service and tire rotation.

    Today I installed two two parts and the vibration is completely gone.

    The first one is the correct lug nuts from wheelers offroad with the shank to center the wheels on the hub. They are the gorilla splined ones for $1.99 each on this site. The second was these rings to center the wheel on the hub and take up the slack between the wheels and the hub. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ls_o02_s00_i00

    So for $50, it's finally glass smooth. Hopefully this will help someone else struggling after new rims. It basically comes down to hub centric vs lug centric and the right parts to make sure a well balanced wheel and tire drive like one.
     
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  5. May 23, 2012 at 3:09 PM
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    Alcans came today!!!:yay:
     
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  6. May 26, 2012 at 10:26 AM
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    [​IMG]

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  7. May 26, 2012 at 11:04 AM
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    now sir thats a teaser...you need to post up pics of them installed already lol
    or do you need help??? :spy:
     
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  8. May 26, 2012 at 5:04 PM
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    Sub'd for one of my favorite builds
     
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  9. May 26, 2012 at 10:41 PM
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    Up at the cabin playing this weekend. They'll need to wait. I should be able to knock them out myself with some air tools.

    Thanks Man!
     
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  10. Jun 4, 2012 at 9:25 PM
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    New recovery point. Need to add a D-ring.

    [​IMG]
     
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  11. Jun 6, 2012 at 10:29 AM
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    Wow! Glad I ran into your build thread! Much more detailed photos than the ones on IG. Sick truck man - It's one of the best Tacos I've ever seen!

    -Danny
     
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  12. Jun 12, 2012 at 8:14 AM
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    pic with the alcan leafs??
     
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  13. Jun 12, 2012 at 6:58 PM
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    Unfortunately, they are still on the garage floor. Every weekend it has been some other priority. I should be able to get them installed in the next couple weeks. Pics will be posted when I do.
     
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  14. Jun 12, 2012 at 6:58 PM
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    Thanks Danny. Lot of fun following you on instagram.
     
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  15. Jun 12, 2012 at 9:21 PM
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    eh i just saw the pic of your alcans!!! how do you like em?
     
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  16. Jun 12, 2012 at 9:33 PM
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    Which Alcans did you order for the RCD setup?
     
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  17. Jun 13, 2012 at 5:06 AM
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    not being nosey but i ordered the rcd yesterday with the alcans. how much were your alcans?
     
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  18. Jun 13, 2012 at 5:17 AM
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    Alcans were $660 shipped with new u-bolts.
     
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  19. Jun 13, 2012 at 5:18 AM
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    They are custom. I had the weight set just a bit over stock with a 4 inch lift and torque spring added to ensure axle wrap would not be a problem.
     
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  20. Jun 25, 2012 at 8:31 AM
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    I ordered custom Alcans which took about a month to get and about another month to get the time to do the install. I ordered them with 4 inches of lift and stock carrying capacity. They also included a torque spring to make sure the axle wrap went away. These things are soo buttery smooth. It's awesome. Vibration and Driveline thunks are non existent. Bumps in the road that were harsh and I could feel the bumpstops hitting on occasion are now taken with ease and no ill shuddering from the truck. All in all well worth the $600 investment. This is how the lift should have been done from the start.

    Stock Leafs with 4 inch Block
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    Stock vs Alcan
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    Alcan ready for U-bolts
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    Straight off the jack stands. It has settled to near perfectly level.
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