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Squeaky Penguin's (Trip Reports) Build Thread

Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by Squeaky Penguin, Feb 3, 2013.

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  1. Mar 27, 2017 at 10:54 AM
    #2001
    Squeaky Penguin

    #2001
    Squeaky Penguin [OP] Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained

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    Not enough room for a grinder with a flap disk. Only using the dremel to cut through the welds I put behind the stock tabs. Also using a spot weld drill bit to drill out the factory spot welds, and then a 60grit rollock on a die grinder to clean it up.

    No, didn't put anything behind them when I welded them.
     
    Squeaky Penguin, Mar 27, 2017
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  2. Mar 27, 2017 at 11:21 AM
    #2002
    Deathbysnusnu

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    Deathbysnusnu Work is just a daily detour to happy hour.

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    OEM all the way man.
    Mine is still tight, no play, leak free...after a winter of wheeling and finding potholes with 34's.
     
    Deathbysnusnu, Mar 27, 2017
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  3. Mar 27, 2017 at 1:13 PM
    #2003
    teamhypoxia

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    teamhypoxia MichelinMan

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    Is rack doctor 100% aftermarket or OEM reman?

    When you guys recommend oem are you talking new oem or reman?
     
    teamhypoxia, Mar 27, 2017
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  4. Mar 27, 2017 at 1:15 PM
    #2004
    BYJOSHCOOK

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    BYJOSHCOOK Mr. Mojo Risin

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    Check Out My Builds
    New I'd be assuming
     
    BYJOSHCOOK, Mar 27, 2017
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  5. Mar 27, 2017 at 1:17 PM
    #2005
    Wishbone Runner

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    Wishbone Runner Because 4R

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    "OEM" reman, allegedly. OEM = new rack from Toyota
     
    Wishbone Runner, Mar 27, 2017
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  6. Mar 27, 2017 at 1:18 PM
    #2006
    Wishbone Runner

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    From RD website:

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    • INCLUDES INNER TIE RODS AND BOOTS
    Parts are Manufactured for standard driving vehicles only. Vehicles used for off road, Racing of any kind, vehicles with modified engines or modified suspension VOIDS WARRANTY.
     
    Wishbone Runner, Mar 27, 2017
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  7. Mar 27, 2017 at 1:23 PM
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    Deathbysnusnu

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    Deathbysnusnu Work is just a daily detour to happy hour.

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    I'm recommending brand new from the original equipment manufacturer. In this case, Toyoda.
     
    Deathbysnusnu, Mar 27, 2017
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  8. Mar 27, 2017 at 1:27 PM
    #2008
    Squeaky Penguin

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    Squeaky Penguin [OP] Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained

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    Lots of dust and custom dents, Check Build
    Rack Doctor remans OEM racks. Also tried the new aftermarket route and that was even worse.


    I'm now replacing it with a new OEM unit.
     
    Squeaky Penguin, Mar 27, 2017
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  9. Mar 27, 2017 at 6:13 PM
    #2009
    Squeaky Penguin

    #2009
    Squeaky Penguin [OP] Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained

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    Very slowly improving.

    IMAG0233.jpg IMAG0235.jpg IMAG0236.jpg

    Now I can actually start working on Cam tab gussets and coil bucket gussets.
     
    Squeaky Penguin, Mar 27, 2017
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  10. Mar 28, 2017 at 7:25 PM
    #2010
    Squeaky Penguin

    #2010
    Squeaky Penguin [OP] Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained

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    Next project:



    Need to decide what I'm going to do with the tailpipe. Might run it over the leafs and out the side, or straight back and down right before the bumper. Wish I had a way to bend tubing.
     
    Squeaky Penguin, Mar 28, 2017
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  11. Mar 28, 2017 at 7:27 PM
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    teamhypoxia

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    where there's a will.... there's a way
    [​IMG]
     
    teamhypoxia, Mar 28, 2017
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  12. Mar 28, 2017 at 7:28 PM
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    Squeaky Penguin

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    Edited. Maybe I should go tubing though...
     
    Squeaky Penguin, Mar 28, 2017
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  13. Mar 28, 2017 at 7:34 PM
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    SilverGhost

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    #junkyardparts
    Exhaust tube. There is a way. I seen it done. Let me find it for you. Maybe your motivated enough to try it.
     
    SilverGhost, Mar 28, 2017
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  14. Mar 28, 2017 at 7:36 PM
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    #junkyardparts
    SilverGhost, Mar 28, 2017
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  15. Mar 28, 2017 at 7:43 PM
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    Squeaky Penguin

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    Squeaky Penguin [OP] Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained

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    I don't know if I'm redneck enough to make that happen.

    And by the time I amass the backyard forge, stump, wheel, etc, I think it would make more sense to pay someone to bend exactly what I want. :notsure:
     
    Squeaky Penguin, Mar 28, 2017
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  16. Mar 28, 2017 at 7:52 PM
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    Blackdawg

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    whatever you do, go past the axle.

    piping it out the side is tricky but do able at a good exhaust place.

    Sorry, i don't have good photos like normal of this.

    upload_2017-3-28_21-51-40.jpg
    upload_2017-3-28_21-51-52.jpg
    upload_2017-3-28_21-52-55.jpg
     
    Blackdawg, Mar 28, 2017
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  17. Mar 28, 2017 at 7:58 PM
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    :rofl::rofl::rofl: O come on! Blacksmithing is bad ass.
     
    SilverGhost, Mar 28, 2017
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  18. Mar 28, 2017 at 8:04 PM
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    You just need to see your guy before 10am when he's still sober, his repair of your exhaust didn't even hold. Too bad you moved I know the best exhaust guy in Washington and he works cheap too (also needs to be caught before 10am) haha.
     
    Speedytech7, Mar 28, 2017
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  19. Mar 28, 2017 at 8:21 PM
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    Squeaky Penguin

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    Squeaky Penguin [OP] Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained

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    That looks complicated. Probably just go straight back being I don't have anything under in the bed in the way.

    Certainly not going to dump before the axle.

    I think I would enjoy blacksmithing, but not backyard tube bending.

    So what you guys are saying is I need to drink more before I do more exhaust work?
     
    Squeaky Penguin, Mar 28, 2017
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  20. Mar 28, 2017 at 8:30 PM
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    Yea, Norris is my exhaust guy. Bent Igors sliders too. He is a great guy. Went to school with his boys. He knows his shit. I had a lift and he knew id be wheeling and the rest was all him. I didn't tell him anything not even what muffler to use. Just fix it, make it sound good and look good.
     
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