Windigo build thread

Short guy syndrome called for it.
It works fine we'll see later how it holds up.

 

That’s awesome

 

just an update on this its pretty much finished.
it can boil water electric kettle no problem and did hook it up to a microwave and ran it for 3 minutes to see how it will do. took it on a camping trip and worked great. I would estimate 5-600 dollars spent on it and it runs my diesel heater, air compressor, electric kettle and a microwave if need be all without running my truck so no affect on the truck battery. So this project is all wrapped up.

 

Very nice!

Btw I have those service books from Steve. I’m going to try and scan them into a pdf and send them your way.

 

Thank you for that. Looks like we're 2gen for life.

 

these tires mesure out to a true 37?

 

I'm pretty sure they don't. Some website probably gives the specs

there 36.7" according to the mickey thompson web site.

just go to 40's and be done with it. don't waste your time with 37's

 

I keep doing stuff but always forget to put it on hear.
gonna give the 1gen tundra leafs another try. pics to be added

I have about 6" between bump stop and axle before only half , about 3

 

My battery box is officially done today. Installed the remote and a plug outside the box.
As soon as I can get a lifepo4 battery at a decent price I'll change but for now.. hot ravolie

 

Im going to have to get a good look at this on the weekend.
I have like 2 or 3 places i could use this type of setup

 

so i finally got around to regear the truck. took the rear apart today and found broken side bearing and backed off carrier bolts. Oh well...
Waiting on parts now

 

I forgot to say the truck ran fine. no noise nothing. I took it appart thinking nothing is wrong and i can just do a quick gear change but this was in there. the oil was black and there was some metal in the drain plug but nothing significant. The bolts that hold the carrier together were all loose, not even finger tight, and some of the heads started to wear off on something. Just goes to show if your going to wheel these small diffs on big tires ( 37's is not rally considered big ) but it sound good, your going to spend alot on gears and diffs. IMO. Thats why I went to 1 tons with the other toyota kept breaking ring and pinions. I have been having good luck with this set up so might just keep going with the week toyota stuff this time.

 

Best thing to do while waiting for parts is BBQ.

 

I put these on the other day. Nothing to rally say about them. Just pictures longer than the old model and boot shorter?? Who knows.

 

E locker side bearing dealer calls it left side. I call it the big one.

 

First patterns

 

Added .005 shim to pinion
Hear is that pattern

 

Pinion bearing preload with solid spacer and shims. Looks like 7 in pounds. The spec is 5:00 to 6:00 with used bearings. I'm going to call it good.

 

Final pattern all done except pinion seal

 

Pinion seal parts source.