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Tundra101's - Project Truck - powertrain replacement

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Builds (2014-2021)' started by Tundra101, Jul 27, 2018.

  1. Aug 15, 2018 at 11:13 AM
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    :rofl::rofl::rofl: I’ve noticed that :spending:
    Ok, deal! I’ll stop looking for upgrades for now :D:D:D
     
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  3. Aug 19, 2018 at 1:37 PM
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  5. Aug 19, 2018 at 4:03 PM
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    I didn’t forget :)
    Still putting stuff together ...

    Did y’all know calipers are not interchangeable for year model 2017 vs 2015?
    FYI, The bolts that attach caliper to the spindle on 2017 are thicker...

    6A8CD39B-F786-4BF7-9400-18BA33370586.jpg
     
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  6. Aug 22, 2018 at 7:37 AM
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    Just found out when the new calipers I ordered didn't fit. Anyone know of good performance calipers that fit on a 2017 Tundra?
     
  7. Aug 22, 2018 at 7:40 AM
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    good to know!
     
  8. Aug 28, 2018 at 9:10 PM
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  9. Aug 28, 2018 at 9:34 PM
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    Thanks :D
     
  10. Aug 28, 2018 at 9:36 PM
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    Ended up buying “new” calipers cuz the ones from the parts truck don’t quit fit.
     
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  11. Aug 31, 2018 at 6:46 AM
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    For obvious reasons calipers are one thing I'd never buy used or refurbished. While doing the calipers I would upgrade the brake lines to stainless steel Braided Brake Lines as it provides a quicker, firmer, more consistent pedal response. I"ve used it on my sedan for about 4 years now and loved it since.
     
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  12. Aug 31, 2018 at 8:13 AM
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    that really sucks it wasnt able to change over. whats the update on everything now?
    new caliper on the 2017 spindle?
     
  13. Sep 1, 2018 at 5:43 AM
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    I bought them used off of a 2017 so they should fit. An extra cost I didn’t anticipate...:annoyed:
     
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  14. Sep 1, 2018 at 6:56 AM
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    Do you have extra lower arms?
     
  15. Sep 1, 2018 at 7:12 AM
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    The spindles changed in 2016.
     
  16. Sep 1, 2018 at 11:06 PM
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    Most likely not :(...unless I can find replacement ball joints for my good truck.
    The lower control arms on the good truck-CM have the boot ripped or missing completely.
    I tried looking for replacement ball joints but I can’t seem to find just the ball joints.:confused:


    Anyone bump into this before?:help:
     
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  17. Sep 1, 2018 at 11:10 PM
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    Yeah most people I spoke with replaced the whole arm. 350-ish from sparks I believe. Saves from pressing and all the fun stuff. I never dug deep for the lbj alone. If I come across something i’ll Give you a holler.
     
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  20. Sep 22, 2018 at 3:43 PM
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    What happened @Tundra101 I haven't heard from you for quite a while. :popcorn:
     
  21. Sep 22, 2018 at 7:39 PM
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    :sorry: Been very busy at work.

    Had a coworker go on sick leave so it was me that had to pick up the slack :mad::annoyed:

    So I got about 3 more weeks to go:turtleride:
    I hope...



    Both of the trucks are in a garage waiting to be worked on! :woot:
    And Today is exactly a month they’ve been there :facepalm:
     
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  22. Sep 23, 2018 at 12:02 PM
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    ah I see, thanks for the update. Work definitely comes first. Hope to see some updates then.:cheers:
     
  23. Sep 23, 2018 at 7:16 PM
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    Excuse my ignorance, what do you mean?
     
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  24. Sep 23, 2018 at 7:24 PM
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  25. Sep 24, 2018 at 7:18 PM
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    Ya may need a front Winch set up
     
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  26. Nov 2, 2018 at 9:12 PM
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    So glad we got past the "why no motor?" phase
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    Looks like fun. Wonder if the tie rods were swapped when the lift you mentioned was installed. Aftermarket ones tend to rust fast in my experience.
     
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  28. Nov 18, 2018 at 8:45 PM
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    Yeah, they look extra rusty :rolleyes:
     
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  29. Aug 13, 2019 at 11:22 PM
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    Did you finish this project ?
     
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  30. Aug 16, 2019 at 5:52 AM
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    I am curious about this too. Were you able to get it back on the road?
     
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