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Save Ironman 2022 aka Panhandlemonium

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by bmf4069, Mar 31, 2022.

  1. Mar 31, 2022 at 6:27 PM
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    bmf4069

    bmf4069 [OP] Yup, that's car parts in a dishwasher

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    Well this is the big weekend. The pile of parts and lack of planning have all been leading up to this. I didn't get as much done ahead of time as I wanted, but I think the parts, tools, and resources are on hand or on the way to make this work. We may not get everything done that I want done, but I think everything I need done we can do.

    I wanna give a big thanks to @5N0W808, @MrDirtjumper, and @Sirfive. They'll be on the way up tomorrow loaded for bear and ready to throw down. I also have to shout out @txagg who lent a hand as well in the preparations, but couldn't attend. We greatly appreciate it!


    Well, let's get started with the pics. Cause, well, we like pics. Like, a lot.


    First things first. Gotta get the proper human lubrication in order. This should get us through tomorrow, may have to make a beer run on Saturday:

    20220331_190746.jpg

    And some for before noon beverages:

    20220331_190813.jpg

    And we can't forget the list in its latest, unedited form:

    Screenshot_20220326-214349_Notepad Free.jpg

    I really need to get in there and get a tally of what it was, since I actually have a few more parts in there from before that aren't in there, such as:

    The door cards I bought from @lsaami ages ago:

    20220331_193201.jpg

    Those are to fix this:

    20190704_133650.jpg


    And the steering rack and tie rod ends I bought from Detroit axle at least a year and a half ago:

    20220331_193817.jpg

    That's to fix a leak I've had for a VERY long time as this screen shots of one of my very first posts three and a half years shows:

    Screenshot_20220331-202133_Adblock Browser.jpg

    I've got the shed cleaned out and prepped. I didn't buy a 20 ton press for the rear axles, my buddy with a shop said we could use theirs instead. So that'll be field trip time, with pics.

    20220331_192715.jpg

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    Nobody post yet, I have more to post. And more pics.
     
  2. Mar 31, 2022 at 6:32 PM
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    bmf4069

    bmf4069 [OP] Yup, that's car parts in a dishwasher

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    We also can't forget the pile. Oh the pile. It's been sitting next to my coffee table growing and growing.

    Day 1:

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    And then it just grew:

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    Until it's final form:

    20220331_191327.jpg




    Don't post yet, almost done....
     
  3. Mar 31, 2022 at 6:38 PM
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    bmf4069

    bmf4069 [OP] Yup, that's car parts in a dishwasher

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    And that leads me to today. I had to work so I didn't really get to start deconstruction as planned, so I grabbed a few pics and measurements:

    Rear ground to hub:

    20220331_193022.jpg

    Rear ground to fender:

    20220331_193040.jpg

    Front ground to hub:

    20220331_193100.jpg

    Front ground to fender:

    20220331_193111.jpg


    And a gratuitous shot of the truck and Aprilia:

    20220331_193137.jpg



    That's all I got for now. Questions, concerns, or stories about the time you got drunk with your buddy but he tried to rip your eyeball out while video tapping it so you ran away and ended up sleeping in a K-mart dressing room are encouraged.
     
  4. Mar 31, 2022 at 8:19 PM
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    MrDirtjumper

    MrDirtjumper Ol’ dickhead

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    Sweet! Bonus SHO wheel with stolen bike!
     
  5. Mar 31, 2022 at 10:40 PM
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    bmf4069

    bmf4069 [OP] Yup, that's car parts in a dishwasher

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    Yeah, we're gonna fix that tomorrow.
     
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  6. Apr 1, 2022 at 5:00 AM
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    FirstGenVol

    FirstGenVol Brake Czar

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    This is awesome that they are driving over to help. I'm pumped for you guys.
     
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  7. Apr 1, 2022 at 5:05 AM
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    FrenchToasty

    FrenchToasty The Desert rat, 6 lug enthusiast

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    Do you guys have a tent of pain set up? Or the “driveway of doom” will have to do?
     
  8. Apr 1, 2022 at 5:11 AM
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    bmf4069

    bmf4069 [OP] Yup, that's car parts in a dishwasher

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    Driveway of despair. We also have the shed of shame, and if we set one up, it'll be the canopy of catastrophe.
     
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  9. Apr 1, 2022 at 5:12 AM
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    FrenchToasty

    FrenchToasty The Desert rat, 6 lug enthusiast

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    If worst comes to worst, you’ve got the sidewalk of sadness
     
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  10. Apr 1, 2022 at 5:38 AM
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    FirstGenVol

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    How many parts will we see in the dishwasher? Over or under 10?
     
  11. Apr 1, 2022 at 5:43 AM
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    KNABORES Sarcasm incoming

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    I’ll take the under on general suspension parts.
     
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  12. Apr 1, 2022 at 10:03 AM
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    Since I'm lazy and hate math the hub to fender measurements are rear hub to fender 21.5, front hub to fender 21
     
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  13. Apr 1, 2022 at 6:40 PM
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    Live look in at the progress being made:

    [​IMG]
     
  14. Apr 1, 2022 at 6:48 PM
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    bmf4069

    bmf4069 [OP] Yup, that's car parts in a dishwasher

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    Shit, I forgot to take that measurement. Thank you sir!
     
  15. Apr 1, 2022 at 6:57 PM
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    alb1k Always Coming From Take Me Down

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    Somehow I was unprepared for the gravity of this weekend. Must have seen a squirrel. But this is awesome.
     
  16. Apr 1, 2022 at 9:07 PM
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    Small pile of parts, big stack of beers, good combo.
     
  17. Apr 1, 2022 at 9:14 PM
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    FrenchToasty

    FrenchToasty The Desert rat, 6 lug enthusiast

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    “Get the sand out of your ears” was my uncles go too
     
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  18. Apr 1, 2022 at 9:20 PM
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    Toyoda Tundra Boxing and Tundras

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    Man I’m so close to Amarillo. Would of been fun if I could join and meet y’all, maybe work on my truck too. Maybe next time. Anyways y’all have fun out there.
     
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  19. Apr 1, 2022 at 9:55 PM
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    I salute the lofty goals and commitment to hydration of this great adventure. Please document this thoroughly for posterity.

     
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  20. Apr 2, 2022 at 7:06 AM
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    bmf4069 [OP] Yup, that's car parts in a dishwasher

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    We'll be here all weekend. Stop by if you want.
     
  21. Apr 2, 2022 at 7:16 AM
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    Darkness Allergic to white

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  22. Apr 2, 2022 at 7:24 AM
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    bmf4069 [OP] Yup, that's car parts in a dishwasher

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    Well, between me breaking the backing plate studs, the storm that rolled through, and the rear springs fighting us, we didn't get much done yesterday. We're all a bit...... slow this morning.

    Me and five started on the rear suspension first thing yesterday. As I was expecting, the brakes were full of nasty:

    20220401_094350.jpg

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    The rear shocks were surprisingly easy to get out. Five gave the drivers side one a stern look and it basically fell out. My side I actually had to get some channys on and it came out. They were pretty easy to get out.

    20220401_104123.jpg

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    We pulled the axles and took them to my buddy's shop around the corner to press them out. Mangling ensued:

    20220401_131546.jpg

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    So basically I didn't make sure the red plate was aligned right, so when we went to press it out it caught the backing plate studs. Toyota ordered me two that should be here today.

    Here's what the axles should look like vs what they were:

    20220401_125840.jpg

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    Me and Five have come to the conclusion that Toyota engineers would crawl over a mountain of vigins just to fuck a mechanic. These axles just plain suck. But, i know how to do them now. If anyone needs to do their axles just holler at me or I belive @KNABORES has done them as well. It's actually not bad once you have the tool and Timmy's video.
     
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  23. Apr 2, 2022 at 7:31 AM
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    bmf4069 [OP] Yup, that's car parts in a dishwasher

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    The rear springs fought us as well. If you have a receiver high you'll have to take it off. The bolt for the shackles slides in from the frame side and there's no way to pull it out with a receiver on. I didn't get pics of that yet.

    The new spring pack is actually pretty nice, and is taller, probably due to being new:

    20220401_194027.jpg

    The AALs may or may not get put in. We're still deciding.

    So we left it there at the end of the night. We cleaned up, Josh arrived, and we all got drunk. I busted out the reaper sausage and reaper cheese. Damn that shits good. All in all we had a good time so far. Let's see where today takes us...

    20220401_194117.jpg
     
  24. Apr 2, 2022 at 7:49 AM
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    FirstGenVol

    FirstGenVol Brake Czar

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    Are you unsure about the add-a-leaf because of time/work it will take or something else?
     
  25. Apr 2, 2022 at 7:56 AM
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    bmf4069

    bmf4069 [OP] Yup, that's car parts in a dishwasher

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    I just want level, and with the new springs being taller I think the additional lift might might give a factory rake again.
     
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  26. Apr 2, 2022 at 8:21 AM
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    daveeasa FBC Harness Solutions

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    Stake hole pockets for beer cans / bottles would be a fun innovation.

    I guess the optics on that might be a little bad though.
     
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  27. Apr 2, 2022 at 8:21 AM
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    Jack McCarthy

    Jack McCarthy Truck repair enthusiast; Rust Aficionado

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    Link for Timmy's video?

    Also, is this what you used to help press out the bearing?
    https://www.amazon.com/NIXFACE-Bear...1fcc384aa58&pd_rd_wg=2K1oY&pd_rd_i=B088TQNFHF
     
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  28. Apr 2, 2022 at 10:27 AM
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    KNABORES Sarcasm incoming

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    I haven’t had the misfortune / pleasure of having to change my rear axle seals out yet, hopefully never, but have heard the tales and seen the write-ups. Usually curse laden tales of disaster. Hopefully you get yours back together with no leaks. I’m putting off changing the front ones out as they are only slight less harrowing. Looks like you guys are doing a great job so far, I love a good weekend of wrenching. Need those magnetic beer holders, Even though I would knock it off the side of the truck everytime I stood up.
     
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  29. Apr 2, 2022 at 1:07 PM
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    Beefnbread Electric Soup

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    Nobody gonna say anything about this!!!!?

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  30. Apr 2, 2022 at 1:10 PM
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    FrenchToasty

    FrenchToasty The Desert rat, 6 lug enthusiast

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    No, everyone is jealous, no need to comment. I have a feeling @Sirfive was behind this
     
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