*Rickashay's 04' Tundra* - A build of Compromises

[rickashay]

Started a discussion here regarding the rear suspension planning: http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/138032-Leaf-Suspension-Tech-Planning-for-my-04-Tundra

More build thread related, I pulled all of my 10mm screws that hold the fender flares on in the rear as i was getting some rubbing. I replaced them with stainless flathead hardware and a washer. Cleaned up the edge quite a bit and should help keep the flares attached for a few more months.

IMG_0175.jpg by RickaShay24, on Flickr

 

[Blender]

The leading edge there is where my tires really grab onto the sheet metal. Mostly when I get denied on steep climbs... I thought I fixed it by pushing the sheetmetal forwards, but it still rubbed . Haven't been wheeling since.

 

[4Running Daily]

Calling your name: http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/pts/4872790134.html

 

[rickashay]

The leading edge there is where my tires really grab onto the sheet metal. Mostly when I get denied on steep climbs... I thought I fixed it by pushing the sheetmetal forwards, but it still rubbed . Haven't been wheeling since.

Yah I plan on rolling the fender lip ala "hella-flush" style. haha Although I'd really like to ad 1" wheel spacers in the rear to level out the width of the stance a little. If I do that... I want be going inside the fenders - ever.

Calling your name: http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/pts/4872790134.html

Damn you.

 

[4Running Daily]

Yah I plan on rolling the fender lip ala "hella-flush" style. haha Although I'd really like to ad 1" wheel spacers in the rear to level out the width of the stance a little. If I do that... I want be going inside the fenders - ever.



Damn you.

Let me know if you want me to pick them up for you or something. More than willing to lend a hand

 

[rickashay]

Let me know if you want me to pick them up for you or something. More than willing to lend a hand

Your in Phoenix? Wait your in school there now aren't you? I actually emailed the guy, I may take you up on that offer. I'll send you a PM

 

[vicali]

Are you going to roll and poke the legacy too?

 

[rickashay]

Are you going to roll and poke the legacy too?

Maybe slightly. Keeping the Legcay pretty mild. STi BBS 18x8.5" wheels in the spring but I have to run spacers to convert the bolt pattern.... the extra width may require me to roll the fenders but I want it pretty tame.

 

[rickashay]

Calling your name: http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/pts/4872790134.html

Headers inbound.... thanks Connor for the tip. I was sorta-kinda-not-really-looking but I can post pone other plans as my factory ones have started to tick. Can't wait to get these installed!

 

[TiFJ]

On a more personal note, with the above said and my industry of employment in the ****ter right now, the LT is out. Back and forth I go again but for good reason this time. We took company wide salary reductions late last week and honestly people are dropping like flies with oil prices being nearly %60 lower than they were only a few months ago. I consider my position quite safe but the $$$$ for the LT is going to be put on hold and I'll more be working with what I already have. I can still always make the switch at a later date. Especially after my experiences this weekend, I think the front end is the least of my concerns. Short terms plans are to get the gears and lockers done and then start thinking about how to address the rear suspension.

I am in the same boat as you re: confidence in employment and vehicle mod deferral. Current focus is to reduce debt as much as possible while the paycheck is still coming. Scary times in the oil patch for sure!

I'm really enjoying watching this build and look forward to things getting better so you can continue to improve your truck. Good luck!

 

[seanpistol]

You heard that percy's seal-for-good header gaskets and rem-flex collector gaskets are the way to go?

 

[rickashay]

I am in the same boat as you re: confidence in employment and vehicle mod deferral. Current focus is to reduce debt as much as possible while the paycheck is still coming. Scary times in the oil patch for sure!

I'm really enjoying watching this build and look forward to things getting better so you can continue to improve your truck. Good luck!

Thanks and to you as well! Oil is over $50 again as of today, but I'm not holding my breath...

You heard that percy's seal-for-good header gaskets and rem-flex collector gaskets are the way to go?

Good to know. I have done ZERO research other than how much of a PITA these are to install. Good thing one of my best friends is a Toyota Tech... I wonder if he knows what's coming? haha

 

[toyotech]

Hard to install? My old coworker a Toyota tech can do them in like an hour per side. I don't think they are hard from looking at it. I never had to replace one tho.

What's the reason for low gas prices?


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[seanpistol]

Haha, there is no way they can be done in an hour per side. It takes a minute when you have to move a motor mount.

 

[seanpistol]

Derek's DIY writeup-

http://www.tundrasolutions.com/foru...ers-installed/#/forumsite/20582/topics/181308

And some info on the PITA that is getting long tubes to keep from constantly throwing codes-

http://www.tundrasolutions.com/foru...-tube-headers/#/forumsite/20582/topics/231680