Spencer Skunkworks (SS)
Lafayette Guys!!!!! do we have any work that needs to be done? Whether it be :saw: /:welder: /:xbeer2:
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long drawn out build
Well...original plan was to build up a '67 Stout with my rig,already have a Stout body(its in Montana)....but plans have changed.Figured out a way to have 2 rigs in case Jo wants to drive or when the...
View ArticleSoot? Gasoline engine?
I pulled the truck into the garage yesterday, to put a good coat of wax on before the snow/salt gets here. I'd just gotten it washed, and drove home (about 40 minutes). As I got out and walked around...
View ArticleHigh output alternator?
anyone have an inexpensive and/or local source for 160 amp alternators? My truck seems to have decided to eat the electrical leads coming from the fuse box down to the alternator and starter and it...
View ArticleIn over my head??? Overkill?
So recently I posted about excessive soot. Changed the spark plugs and noticed some "blow by". These plugs were Champion brand, which lets me know they weren't the stock plugs, but honestly had to have...
View ArticlePlease reply with useful info! (everyone!!!)
As spring gets closer, I am starting to research lifts. Frankly, I've looked at so many brands, types, and options that I've complicated things. As well as my own confusion, the websites don't really...
View ArticleGot a squeal
So I have a squeal in my drivers side front which I can only hear if I have my window down. It doesn't change when the brakes are applied and sometimes goes away when I veer slightly to the left. There...
View Articlem-762 trailer
This should be the official start of a custom trailer. Plan on a loose visual of old military trailer....purchased the base today. Toyota 8" with disc conversion and dakar springs and I think bilstein...
View Articlewho is our resident wiring guru?
with bearattack sitting for so long, the wiring deteriorated. Between that and some ill adviced decision of letting a shade tree mechanic touch my truck out of my sight, the wiring is Fubard. l am...
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Project Shortstack
Well, figured I would start some sort of thread on here for those interested. 2009 Tacoma Regular Cab-4x4,SR5, 5 speed Current mods: Icon 2.5 coilovers All-Pro Upper arms OME Dakar leaves Bilstein 5100...
View ArticleProject No More Rice
Figured I might as well document this. I am picking up a late 80's RX7 next week from a friend. 88 I think, it's a sport model with aluminum hood. $300, sans the motor and coilovers( I get stockers in...
View ArticleModification list thread!
I am going to start a thread here so that you can list your modifications you propose to do to your rig. Don't delete the item once you finish it, just make it as "DONE" It will give the new guys a...
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Wheels and tires DONE!
Wheels and tires done! Pinch weld mod...Done! Before After Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2
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Tie-Rod Change 05+
Hey, has anyone (cough*Mark*cough) changed tie rods on an 05+ 4wd Tacoma? Getting read to swap them out, didn't know if there was anything special I should know on them? What size wrench do I need for...
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Project River Rat
Hey, figured I would post a build thread of the truck. 1989 Toyota Xtra cab deluxe, 22re, 5 speed, forward shift transfer case, manual hubs. The torsion bars appear to already be cranked up. No lift in...
View ArticleQuick, lazy inquiry-alternator output
As stated, just a quick confirmation. The alternators for the v6's put out 14.6 volts correct? I replaced the alternator, had it rechecked, but only getting 12.6 volts out of it making me to believe I...
View ArticleBilstein 5100 install questions....
I just installed my Bilstein 5100's on the back of the truck, and measured to the bottom center of the fender flare, and I'm about an inch higher on the right side.......??? WTF?
View ArticleLooking for a welder...
Anyone in the Indy area that would be willing to loan a hand/welder to put on some sliders next week? Mine is stuck in Rockford right now and I don't particularly care to drive that far to install....
View ArticleWell it ain't looking good!
Thomas came over today and we began tearing down Tony's motor. Thing went smooth enough other than some odd/deformed head bolts from obviously being over torqued during the p.o's rebuild. With hopes...
View ArticleCubby is still learning...
Like the title says, cub #2 is still learning when it comes to mechanics & toyotas, but he's making progress! Today with a lot of help from lasket9( okay, Thomas did most of the work) we got the...
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fuel cell 3.0
Okay, the first cell i put on the truck was mounted under the truck and was made of plastic. it would work, but soon became the focus of my hypothesis to why my truck decided to die. So on to fuel cell...
View Articlelack of power @ 2500 RPM's
Okay the list goes something like this on the parts replaced: fuel filter Catalytic converter o2 sensor Maf the two sensors on the throttle body Muffler timing belt water pump crank shaft pulley (7...
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The new truck!
Well it's going to feel like a new truck! Actually talking about the ole BearAttack, but with as many changes that I have made it definitely feels like a new truck The changes made since it was parked...
View ArticleBrake booster
Has anyone ever had to change their brake booster? How hard was it? Were you able to source it from a parts house or is it a dealer only part?
View ArticleTransmission question
From the day the truck came home, unless you physically held the shifter in 1st & 3rd gear it will pop out. I was under the impression that was a symptom of bad syncros. But the kid was told it...
View ArticleShaky Steering.
So now that my lift has a few miles on it, I've noticed a few things that I dont like. First, and this may just be in my head, my truck doesn't feel "solid" anymore. Second, the steering is all over...
View ArticleSo frikken tired of this crap!
Truck was doing great, just needed the brakes & the steering bled. Got all that done & the damn thing started acting up. Hard to start, loss of power sounded real familiar. Checked all the...
View Articleproject to and from
well, im in frankfort ......picking up 2 transfer cases.....i dont know what to do with them tho....any ideas/
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Made an acquisition...
Got a new to me truck that's probably familiar around here so I'm giddy to go out and shake it down.. Need to cut that awful front bumper off and cut some goofy extensions off the rear before it's...
View ArticleProject Hillclimber
It may take me a year or two to complete.....but im starting the :saw: :welder: thread .......... the :saw: :welder: thread for what? well when i post pics tomorrow......you'll understand. Be...
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Project Rockstar!
Saturday began with a 2 1/2" hr. drive to Avon, IN to see the Bear! The day began by removing the stock driver door of the truck: Since the striker assembly was already made up, we started by making...
View Articlelaskt9's 85 4runner
right now im just making a thread so when i think of something i need to do i can write it down. at some point ill put up pics of my truck and such. so far i need to: weld ram mounts on the axle drill...
View ArticleIFS: Front locker or 35's
What would you guys recommend, going to an Aussie locker up front or 35's? Last time out I got kinda pissed I couldn't run some stuff that I feel like I would have made on either 35's or a front...
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