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Post by ExCabSwap on Jun 26, 2015 12:09:09 GMT -8
With that ability to run air tools your Toyota could become a Mobile trail side repair vehicle. Have you had a chance to test out the locker yet? I know of some rocks that you could go test it out on ? Originally, when I started designing the adapter plate for the york compressor, I thought of a Search & Rescue type of vehicle I've even got a pneumatic nibbler for those 'trail fixes' haha.. What did you have in mind for places to test it? I've been itching to go test it out on some rocks, or a climb, but I need to inspect the results of my last run in with the rock obstacles... So far, I've got a couple zerts that are in need of an ez out, and a pretty banged up fuel tank skid plate... I'll shoot a text when I'm able to...
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Post by ExCabSwap on Jun 26, 2015 13:50:10 GMT -8
Also - Forgot to mention that one of my nerf bars had gotten snagged last time I was up there, and when I arrived at home, I gave it a yank, and ripped it the rest of the way off... no tools required haha... So, I'll hopefully be using some 2.25" DOM .25" wall tubing for some sliders
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Post by ExCabSwap on Oct 8, 2015 22:41:20 GMT -8
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Post by ljdude on Oct 9, 2015 15:57:11 GMT -8
You building a buggy?
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Post by ExCabSwap on Oct 10, 2015 1:53:11 GMT -8
Maybe someday, but for now, It's just going to be a piece at a time...
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Post by ExCabSwap on Nov 13, 2015 22:58:44 GMT -8
So.... Who wants to help? Lol...
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Post by ODJeepster on Nov 14, 2015 14:26:01 GMT -8
Score!!!! You gonna link it or run leaf springs?
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Post by ExCabSwap on Nov 14, 2015 20:39:44 GMT -8
I'm planning on just running leafs at first after a full rebuild... Then we'll go from there lol... I've gotta finish the cab swap first... just couldn't pass up this deal!
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Post by ljdude on Nov 15, 2015 7:49:06 GMT -8
Score!!!
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Post by ExCabSwap on Jun 17, 2016 2:56:33 GMT -8
Couldn't sleep, so I figured I'd update this a bit.. Tonight I was over at the Winters' residence helping out James with his project. Lately, I've made what I consider huge progress. I got the fuel tank moved back just a few inches, and raised up a little bit, but this means that the fill port on the tank clears the cab, and I can now put the bed on! Look at that, still good inside! Also, with the fuel tank out, I decided to address the fitment issue. I moved the tank rearward, which meant that I needed to move the cross beam supporting the rear of the tank. Now, I've got even more clearance, with the bottom of the fuel tank only about 1.5" below the bottom of my frame rails It's a much better fit, and I'll be able to get the bed on, and use the stock locking fuel door! OH, for anyone reading this, wanting to fill the gap, here's where I posted some progress between the last post and this one. Hoping to get my sliders and bed on before the poker run!
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Post by ExCabSwap on Nov 11, 2016 1:46:47 GMT -8
Little more progress on the bumper.. How are these welds looking? And yes, I'm holding the trigger down the whole weld haha...
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Post by ExCabSwap on Nov 12, 2016 23:32:18 GMT -8
Welp, made some more progress on the NWTI rear bumper. Blended most of the edges tonight for a couple hours... Got a couple low edges to fill, then hopefully a final fit, weld on the side supports, and then paint. Any recommendations on paint prep and final paint to use on bare steel? I was just thinking a few coats of self etching primer, then about 5 coats of black... Any recommendations of brand?
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Post by ExCabSwap on Dec 14, 2016 16:52:38 GMT -8
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Post by ljdude on Dec 15, 2016 6:25:14 GMT -8
Hey, you have a winch up front!
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