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...
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