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Haha Keep it until I graduate so I can buy myself a present.
*Rickashay's 04' Tundra* - A build of Compromises
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Haha Keep it until I graduate so I can buy myself a present.
seanpistol
Explorer
I had something similar that went away when I replaced the upper arms and worn out shocks.
Adventurous
Explorer
I vote that you make like Lorena and Bobbitt!
dyogim
Explorer
The only thing my current set-up has the others don't is the SAS. At the time the cost to get the SAS done was $2K. That included front/rear bumpers and sliders. All I did was buy the major parts and build the axle. To do that again on a sequoia or DC would be a lot more.
While you're cutting up the bed, I'm assuming you are going to relocate the spare tire. If you do, you should cut an opening to insert a storage compartment in place of the spare tire area. This was another mod I had planned, but decided to keep the 35" spare in the stock location. Are you planning on fabbing up some bumpers?
Clunking
Hey Addison,
You might check the front drive shaft. I had a similar issue in my 3rd gen t4r. The driveshaft was tight when I shook it but it was dried out and needed greased. The clunking was actually the dried out drive shaft creating a suction when it tried to slip. I hit the zerk with some grease and it fixed it. It was weird though it really felt like a broken tranny mount or something when it would clunk it felt like metal on metal. Worth a shot if nothing else might be an easy fix.
Hey Addison,
You might check the front drive shaft. I had a similar issue in my 3rd gen t4r. The driveshaft was tight when I shook it but it was dried out and needed greased. The clunking was actually the dried out drive shaft creating a suction when it tried to slip. I hit the zerk with some grease and it fixed it. It was weird though it really felt like a broken tranny mount or something when it would clunk it felt like metal on metal. Worth a shot if nothing else might be an easy fix.
rickashay
Explorer
Lol it will be on tons and linked by then... Or just in time for a 200 series? haha jokes. Seriously "plan" on keeping this one. Famous last words.
Could be. I don't hear this sound while driivng down the highway ever. It's not steering induced, but usually induced for slow speeds and un-even terrain. Could be similar though... just weird it wasnt there before the gears and/or exhaust.
Another valid point, but as above, it wasn't there before the gears/exhaust. I'm completely OCD and notice every squeak, rattle, or bit of play on the truck. This thing literally drives like a new truck other than this new clunk.
LOL it's looking like it will happen!
Very cool idea. Although I might do a cargo glide in the rear so the storage door won't work. I was thinking water tank in the spare location with on board water, but I really don't want to over-complicate things. Bumpers are coming just deciding what to do. If Benc builds the 100 series front bumper for the Tundra I may go that route, or if the guy who builds my tent rack does good work I will likely design one for him to build. I might attempt to build the rear on my own.
Thanks for the tip. I religiously grease everything underneath but the truck hasn't been driven more than 10,000 kms in the last year. Worth a shot though as I haven't greased them in around 6 months.
seanpistol
Explorer
Looking back to the photos of your tub- it looks like you just stitch welded the sheet metal, as opposed to a continuous bead and used the seam sealer? I thought you had a pretty small welder- still worried about burning through?
rickashay
Explorer
Exactly. I do have a small welder, and I still was burning through. Almost had a fire once through the process and that's with two people and the second guy on the inside with wet rags and a fire extinguisher handy. Continuous weld on the sheet metal alone would have burned through absolutely. The stitch weld seems to be pretty strong. Once it was all buttoned up I was pushing on it all over trying to make the area flex, bend, or move but nothing even budged.
Dirtco over on T4R.org has a pretty wicked thread and tub job going on his 3rd Gen 4Runner right now. It would be a good place to look for some ideas for a super ************ tub job... unfortunately my skills with a welder are not anywhere close to Dirtco's.
farmerjon
The Rig
I FINALLY caught up with this build haha, read through most everything... Looks good! Though my heart sank when you were talking of bobbing the bed, I just don't like the look for some reason... Though yours looks super clean! A little awkward but not terrible, haha. Truck looks super clean - ever since my 4R, I've had this soft spot for built, WHITE Toyotas... I like your Tundra a lot - the 1st gens look awesome built up. Makes me consider one, too bad I don't have $ or space for several 4Rs, a 1st gen Tundra, and maybe an LC. 
And speaking of terrible, I feel terrible about not shipping you your NSE yet! I'll PM you and confirm again on your shipping and get that out you ASAP, I've been holding onto your silver one for quite a while, but school has had me swamped and I've had my mind in so many different places...
Keep it up! Good to see you're keeping this one, at least for a while longer! Miss your 4R but stoked to see where this goes! Hopefully I'll be around when you come down my way and visit Blackdawg/Monte - he and I are neighbors.
Wheeling on!
And speaking of terrible, I feel terrible about not shipping you your NSE yet! I'll PM you and confirm again on your shipping and get that out you ASAP, I've been holding onto your silver one for quite a while, but school has had me swamped and I've had my mind in so many different places...
Keep it up! Good to see you're keeping this one, at least for a while longer! Miss your 4R but stoked to see where this goes! Hopefully I'll be around when you come down my way and visit Blackdawg/Monte - he and I are neighbors.
Wheeling on!
rickashay
Explorer
I FINALLY caught up with this build haha, read through most everything... Looks good! Though my heart sank when you were talking of bobbing the bed, I just don't like the look for some reason... Though yours looks super clean! A little awkward but not terrible, haha. Truck looks super clean - ever since my 4R, I've had this soft spot for built, WHITE Toyotas... I like your Tundra a lot - the 1st gens look awesome built up. Makes me consider one, too bad I don't have $ or space for several 4Rs, a 1st gen Tundra, and maybe an LC.
And speaking of terrible, I feel terrible about not shipping you your NSE yet! I'll PM you and confirm again on your shipping and get that out you ASAP, I've been holding onto your silver one for quite a while, but school has had me swamped and I've had my mind in so many different places...
Keep it up! Good to see you're keeping this one, at least for a while longer! Miss your 4R but stoked to see where this goes! Hopefully I'll be around when you come down my way and visit Blackdawg/Monte - he and I are neighbors.
Wheeling on!
Hey Jon! Thanks man, glad you are over here too. You bought another 4R?!
No worries on the decal, I'll PM you my address.
Bob is still a thought. I want to do it but don't want to spend the money to have the box professionally re painted right now when I need armor and a few other things on the truck just to get me going this summer. It will happen but might be in the future a little ways. Yah, I'll let you know when I head down that way.... if your around we'll meet up for sure!
UPDATE - May 10, 2015
Was supposed to run to Montana this weekend and pick up my RTT and new wheels but I screwed up on the dates and the warehouse where i have stuff shipped to is only open next Saturday. So looks like I'll head to the border next week. This change in plans got me in the garage to wrap up a couple ongoing projects.
I finally got my air locker wiring finished and the switches installed. I cut a small hole in the lower dash section to accomodate a 3-slot switch blank from OTRATTW. The 1st Gen Tundras have a complete lack of switch mounting options so you need to get creative. I actually like how well this location turned out and they are super easy to reach for activation, albeit I do wish they were mounted slightly higher. (This was as high as I could mount them without interfering with the HVAC plumbing behind the dash).
IMG_4675.jpg by Addison Rickaby, on Flickr
Speaking of switches, I did another sander pass on my Hilux FMU followed by some Bondo to help smooth out the fiberglass section I made to fit the headliner. I have a OTRATTW 6-slot blank and if I can find a way to move my overhead lights (or run an independent one altogether) this may be a great option for some clean switch mounting. I've got a lot of space down in the console but I usually keep my SLR there in my holster to have quick access to my camera while on the trail. Moving all my future switches overhead would be pretty cool, and the switch blank literally fits almost perfectly in there...
IMG_4670.jpg by Addison Rickaby, on Flickr
In addition to wiring the switches for the lockers, I had to install the locker solenoids. My original ARB Manifold (the small tank where both F/R locker solenoids would plug into) was beside my compressor. The mount was ok but kind of unsupported up against the firewall and I could hear the manifold bracket vibrating when the compressor was turned on. Plus after trying to install the 2 solenoids, I realized there just wasn't enough real estate to make this location work. This gave me a good excuse to pull out the welder and see what I could come up with... Ended up using 2 existing 10mm bolts on the firewall to mount a small steel plate, then hanging a small 90 degree bracket off of this plate to accommodate the manifold and solenoids. Yes, I could have just drilled into my firewall but I don't like doing that in an effort to keep potential corrosion down. Plus using the factory holes makes it stronger and the finished product is cleaner IMO.
Low and behold, should have taken pics of my welds as they are actually improving quite a bit!
IMG_4667.jpg by Addison Rickaby, on Flickr
I also changed my front and rear diff, and transfer case fluids on Friday. I have put about 600kms on the new gears so it was needed. The fluid in the diffs came out very grey and dirty (which is expected) but the good news is that there were no large shavings or chips or anything that came out. The magnet had caught a lot of fine particles but again, to be expected with new gears. After that was done I now felt comfortable driving the truck a little harder again. I must say, I am thoroughly impressed by the increase in power from the exhaust (and I'm sure the gearing helps too). Way quicker than stock. I actually spun my rear tires while making a left turn at an intersection (I was flogging the truck only slightly... haha). With the 35's I am very impressed. It's a great feeling knowing that this tire size can still be drivable with some power unlike my previous truck builds that have been absolute dogs after adding larger tires. Praise to the 4.7. I do have a intermittent P0430 check engine code though. I was told this might happen with any headers on this motor. I'll have to play around with a resistor or a spacer on the rear 02 to try and get rid of it. Luckily my scan gauge only takes about 2 seconds to clear it when it pops up, so it's not that big of a deal.
rickashay
Explorer
Had to pick up my RTT and some other goodies at the US border on Saturday. Took a small detour and met up with some of my Lethbridge buddies for a night of camping. We knew the weather would be bad, but the northern wilderness was calling our names.
Jeff, the guy who I bought my LX450 off of, just got back into the wheeling world and picked up this clean 98' Limited!
IMG_4676.jpg by Addison Rickaby, on Flickr
IMG_4678.jpg by Addison Rickaby, on Flickr
Matt's wicked Icon Stage IV RCSB Tundra with a Supercharged 5.7. Beast mode.
IMG_4680.jpg by Addison Rickaby, on Flickr
We camped right beside these falls. Great to fall asleep to the sound of these.
IMG_4682.jpg by Addison Rickaby, on Flickr
Love the mood of this shot:
IMG_4700.jpg by Addison Rickaby, on Flickr
Photo credit here goes to "Muttle" as I scale the embankment:
IMG_4692.jpg by Addison Rickaby, on Flickr
Jeff, the guy who I bought my LX450 off of, just got back into the wheeling world and picked up this clean 98' Limited!
IMG_4676.jpg by Addison Rickaby, on Flickr
IMG_4678.jpg by Addison Rickaby, on Flickr
Matt's wicked Icon Stage IV RCSB Tundra with a Supercharged 5.7. Beast mode.
IMG_4680.jpg by Addison Rickaby, on Flickr
We camped right beside these falls. Great to fall asleep to the sound of these.
IMG_4682.jpg by Addison Rickaby, on Flickr
Love the mood of this shot:
IMG_4700.jpg by Addison Rickaby, on Flickr
Photo credit here goes to "Muttle" as I scale the embankment:
IMG_4692.jpg by Addison Rickaby, on Flickr
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Looks like a blast
