Builds Atwalz 2013 TLC 200 Build Thread. (13 Viewers)

[MScruiser]

Looks like it all did what it was designed to do, and it did it well. Nice looking job. Looks good in person too. Now we gotta get some new rear springs to bring dat azz up.

 

[Atwalz]

Wife had a side swap with a mustang convertible. Mustang driver was uninsured and going in a carpool lane as a single occupant. Carpool lane traffic stopped while the mix flow lanes were going stop and go. He lost control and encroached in my wife land and side swapped the truck. So, rock sliders saved the day and took most of impact and few minor scrapes on left front fender and wheel. Cruiser safety kicked and locked Mrs in seat and prepared to take an impact. Luckily no one was hurt and mustang took all damage. I have no pictures of mustang but here is LC.

 

[TexAZ]

Glad to hear the truck/sliders did their job and family is fine.

 

[Willy beamin]

glad to hear no one in your family was hurt - front bumper time now man

 

[Atwalz]

glad to hear no one in your family was hurt - front bumper time now man

Good advice on the bumper. Tundra tow hooks damaged the front cross member on Hell's Revenge, Moab (see post #98 on previous page). I don't think any of the aftermarket bumper will work as the alignment of the tow hooks is off. I think tow hooks is one of the mounting points for the bumper. I have to repair the front cross member first.

 

[Willy beamin]

i'd crawl under my truck now and look for you but i won't have it back until next week. if no one else answers that question I'll post up the answer when i can lay eyes on mounting points.

 

[Markuson]

Wife had a side swap with a mustang convertible. Mustang driver was uninsured and going in a carpool lane as a single occupant. Carpool lane traffic stopped while the mix flow lanes were going stop and go. He lost control and encroached in my wife land and side swapped the truck. So, rock sliders saved the day and took most of impact and few minor scrapes on left front fender and wheel. Cruiser safety kicked and locked Mrs in seat and prepared to take an impact. Luckily no one was hurt and mustang took all damage. I have no pictures of mustang but here is LC.

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Wow. So glad everyone is unhurt, and great to hear your sliders helped to minimize damage in the accident.

 

[Atwalz]

i'd crawl under my truck now and look for you but i won't have it back until next week. if no one else answers that question I'll post up the answer when i can lay eyes on mounting points.

You are a good man brother. Take your time to respond.

 

[linuxgod]

Glad everyone was OK. Seems like you have an excuse to upgrade that front bumper now

 

[Atwalz]

Looks like stars may line up for bumper upgrade.

 

[Atwalz]

I started collecting parts for Tundra front end IFS conversion. Already got Tundra axles, LCA and used Tundra Icon coilovers/rear shocks. Scored coilovers for $200. I will be sending them to Icon for rebuild and upgrade resi/CDCV. More coming up later this summer. I will be using OME 2723 rear springs.

 

[TexAZ]

WOW, great score on the coilovers!!!
sounds like UCA, tie rod ends and brake lines are just about all that is left.

I had to get a stainless brake line kit for the 100 series to get the proper length and fittings to match the LC calipers.
The rear lines didn't have the proper mounting hardware, so I had to mess with them a little to get them to work.
Ideally a 100 series front kit and 200 series rear kit would be used.

I think you will really appreciate the added height and travel you will get.

 

[Atwalz]

@TexAZ Will Tundra factory or aftermarket SS front brake line kit work? Is caliper fittings are different? How about sway bar links?

I ordered Tundra Camburg UCA with 1.5" uniball. Also bought pair of Moog Tundra outer tie rod ends. I will be adding 80 series trim packers in rear as well.

 

[TexAZ]

I bought tundra lines, not knowing the LC calipers had different fittings.
the LC uses a banjo bolt, where the Tundra uses a hard line from the caliper to the knuckle, then flex line.
The LC sway bar links will work. I thought the angles were extreme, and difficult to install, so I ordered a passenger side tundra link.
I didn't change the handling, but did make it easier to install.

 

[Atwalz]

Thanks @TexAZ. Where did you source the front brake lines from?

 

[TexAZ]

I believe it was stoptech.
I'll look for the receipt tonight when I get home.

 

[Atwalz]

@TexAZ Are you running Slee Sway bar relocation kit?

 

[TexAZ]

No need with the extra width of the Tundra arms.

 

[Atwalz]

I ordered the ss brake lines for 200 series from Duiser.com. They sell em in +4" length.

 

[RS6tofj80]

I'm running the stoptech longer lines.....very happy.