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

[rick_d]

Don’t know what rims you are using. I have us spec 18” tundra/sequoia rims (on stock 79 axles). A 5/16 spacer allows theae aluminum rims w factory lug nuts to get the correct number of turns on them on the front axle.

Not for this build, but as the 79 rear axle is 4” narrower for 2007+ pickups. Inhave H and R 1 1/2” spacers to run these same 18” rims on back end and they clear the leaf springs.

 

[SNLC]

Don’t know what rims you are using. I have us spec 18” tundra/sequoia rims (on stock 79 axles). A 5/16 spacer allows theae aluminum rims w factory lug nuts to get the correct number of turns on them on the front axle.

Not for this build, but as the 79 rear axle is 4” narrower for 2007+ pickups. Inhave H and R 1 1/2” spacers to run these same 18” rims on back end and they clear the leaf springs.

We are running 105-series steelies.

Cheers

 

[SNLC]

So FYI on the front 3rd. As I mentioned earlier we went to 4.3 gears f&r. We got a great price on the rear assembly but for the front we bought a 105 OEM 4.3 r&p kit.

I do believe around 2001/2 Toyota went to a larger diameter at the pinion spline. This not just the spline at the flange but also the threads diameter for the pinion/flange nut. I have seen this before but in aftermarket 3rds or r&p kits. However, this being 105/79 OEM it is the first time seeing it and working with it.

Pinion bearings are the same 80-105 but the flange, oil slinger, seal and nut are all larger and you need that 200x+ 105/79. I didn’t count splines on the flange to pinion 80-105 but I don’t think that changed, just diameter and interesting enough, how the splines are cut on the pinion.

A little extra I suppose in the conversion.

Cheers

 

[Comet]

Sub’d.

 

[SNLC]

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[SNLC]

I haven’t compared side by side to an 80 but the 105 front brakes sure look bigger to me.

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[wngrog]

Wow. Yeah.

 

[roma042987]

By 2010 the 70 series went to 32 spline axle shafts on the rear same as the 100 and 200. The ring gear is much beefier than the earlier models.

 

[SNLC]

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[SNLC]

So by moving the shock towers down 2” we also needed to change the hose configuration on the front shocks too. Crack the fittings, adjust and all good.

Cheers

 

[jomelo]

This needs some mud on it.

 

[FJ73Texas]

This needs some mud on it.

Although Ian has clearly built this for mud, it would be so hard for me to get mud on it at this point.

 

[jomelo]

Although Ian has clearly built this for mud, it would be so hard for me to get mud on it at this point.

Red clay in particular.

 

[FJ73Texas]

Red clay in particular.

It is just begging for "trail rated" badges. clay or mud

 

[wngrog]

Everything Lockwood has gets muddy.

 

[SNLC]

Everything Lockwood has gets muddy.

Country livin’

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[SNLC]

Picture spam!

Axle brake hardlines sorted, OEM.

Past time for this.

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[SNLC]

We have moved the chassis into our “final assembly” bay.

The inside of the frame got three cans of this on a wand today.

Final assembly bench with fresh parts.

Rear axle detail.

Cheers

 

[SNLC]

Been cold here, warming up next week and cab is getting Lizardskin.

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[wngrog]

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Been cold here, warming up next week and cab is getting Lizardskin.

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Cheers

It’s going to 18 in Florida tomorrow.

11 here.

It’s bull****. You Yankees signed up for this. We didn’t.