Builds 2018 GCC Spec 79 Series 1HD-FTE + H152 - The Camel (1 Viewer)

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Just got back from a nearly 250kms drive, even had it up to 6,000ft. Off to wash it now and look it over in the shop, will post more pics after.

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now you're just teasing us..... 😆
 
better than brand new
 
Todays break in drive netted

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Total KMS on it now.

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Fuel used for the 300kms today. Mixed driving of 40-85mph through all the gears.

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More pics from the days drive.

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Looks great. What is the part number for those rear flaps? I have ones from Superior Engineering but the are starting to curl up towards the tyre
 
I am going to estimate main tank is about 22 gallons. I never dry filled it only the subtank which was 26 gallons dry. When I filled the main (and sub) today main had a solid 1/3 of a tank, maybe one notch more. It only took 15 gallons and was pretty full. I am not exactly sure stock main tank size, maybe 24.5 gallons? We shaved this one a little bit to fit the 80 frame so it is a few gallons less than stock.

Anyways it is looking like 20+mpg for the FTE. About 48 gallons for both tanks. Range is 850-1000+ miles before it runs dry. 🤩

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Catch can at 250kms.

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Axle, trans and tcase breather manifold location.

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Off to the interior shop tomorrow.

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How's the attention been driving that thing around? Anyone ask where you got that cool old Tacoma?


It gets a ton of attention. Even from the farmers down around Grand View. 😂🤙

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So we have tried an OME 861 in front now. That is the first springs we used. 861 is a small lift, about 3/4” and a progressive coil. The second coils we tried are 851’s. They are better but we are shooting for another inch.

When we setup the front suspension at our desired ride height we planned on 5” of shock shaft. They are 10” Kings and we want to use the full 5” up and down. If you have followed the build you have seen we have checked full compression. Clearance for tire in wheel well is why we moved the front axle forward. Bumper edge trimmed for the same reason. With fresh unsettled 851’s we have 4.25” of shaft showing. The front end of the 79 is really heavy with the bumper, 12k winch and FTE. Normally we run an 850 front and 863 rear in 80’s for a level rake if the have rear bumper, sliders, ect. We are not dealing with an 80 here though. We could use a spacer but John hates them. Don’t want to go down the path of using coils from Dobinsons or elsewhere for a number of reason. I think an 850 will do it but if not an 850J certainly will.

Rear is all good with 862’s. That is also a 3/4”ish lifted coil. We are certainly getting more with a really light back end but it is where we want to be for ride height. 862’s are also a progressive coil so good for weight loading. We have discussed and John knows if he wants to carry 1,000lbs around he needs air bags. Not installing those currently.

We always wait until the end of a build to dial in suspension. It is and was planned for a certain ride height and rake. To get it just right sometimes requires playing with different coil springs. Shocks have been adjusted a few times now and are pretty dialed other than a test in the desert.

Excited to see the Cruiser after the interior work!

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