AZ BS

Were you at fault?
Shitty either way, hope all goes well with the repairs

 

Nope, they "didn't see me" and pulled out of a side street right in front of me. They already admitted fault and I'm taking it to Dan's paint and body on Monday. Looks like I'm driving the 4runner for the next few weeks.

 

Just like old times!

 

Ouch, hope everyone is a-ok.

 

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK.

 

Snow birds are definitely back. Almost got hit about 3 different times taking my wife to Sky Harbor.

 

Sorry, hope you are ok.

That is how I got my ARB & Ranch hand without paying for all of it.

I was there at 3am, this morning for a 5am flight, same thing with few people on the road.

WTF?

 

My drive there takes me through Sun Lakes, so there’s a 95% chance I’m going to encounter someone barely coherent behind the wheel there. But I-10 and the airport were just as bad today.

 

I'm just not meant to have front bumpers. That's what I've learned from all this.

 

I still have some pieces of that rusty square tubing laying on the side of the front yard. I'm sure we could tack something together.

 

Speaking of such, once I get my truck back (this year hopefully) I've got those plates in for the BMC. Give you a chance to use that welder again.

 

You trust me welding on your frame, have you been drinking today?


Meh, fuck it, I have a grinder.

 

I thought you had multiple grinders…

 

I think they leave the e out.

 

I do in fact! A battery one for normal shitty welds, and a plug in one for seriously fucked up flux-core welds.

 

Can you weld together a flux capacitor? Asking for a friend...

 

Yes, but you need to feed the welder a lot more juice than the normal 240v plug. Might have to rig something up.

 

Dis some exploring today. Followed the Gila river down to Gillespie dam. Turns out I was there 2 years ago on the exact day.

 

Getting close! Got the rears and fronts shipped today. Anyone in the valley have rear leaf spring shackles in stock? Guess I need 1.5” ish.

 

Coachbuilder +3 Shackles will net you 1.75". Not sure if you can wait, but online states they ship in 1-5 business days.

 

I think SDHQ carry some. Not sure on size. You can also call State 48 Overland and see what they have.

Edit: https://sdhqoffroad.com/collections...-toyota-tundra-camburg-1-5-rear-lift-shackles

https://state48overland.com/collect...-kit-provides-1-75-of-actual-lift-tundra-2007

 

And tires, again!
I'm leaning heavily towards the 275/70 (33.2") due to the lesser weight and width.
I have to run OEM wheels right now.
Would love 35's but not wanting to take such a huge hit with weight and MPH.
The 285/75 quite a bit heavier!

Metric size, Inches, weight, width:
275/70R18 33.2 52 11
285/65 R18 32.6 55 11.5
285/75 R18 34.8 65 11.3
LT295/70R18 34.3 63 11.8

Will they rub, Thoughts?

 

Coach bilder, while look beefy as hell, are $320 vrs $200 for toytech or camburg.

 

I’d go with the Toytec or Camburg myself. Just do the bushings while you’re at it. The poly bushings make a big difference.

 

Not looking forward to trying to remove the OEM rubber bushings.

 

Your truck is new enough that it shouldn’t be bad. Just rent the bushing press and heavy duty cups from Autozone and you’ll be fine.

 

Yeah, I've heard some can be quite stubborn to remove. Make sure you've got all the tools handy before tackling just in case.

 

Here’s what you need to rent. You get your deposit back when you return it, so it’s “free”

• Ball Joint Press kit (AutoZone rental, part #57023)
• Master Ball Joint Installer/Remover Adapter Set (AutoZone rental, part #57310)

 

Thanks!
SDHQ has the Camburg shackles but no mention of bushings.
Seriously what's the advantage?