Builds Camo's build thread - 2F to 2UZ (10 Viewers)

[POTATO LAUNCHER]

It was good having the Bama Boys back in Texas. Awesome time at Roundup.

 

[Zjohnsonua]

Took the first drive on new shoes tonight. Zero balance issues until ~80mph. Impressive, as it's a 100lb+ assembly. Got some mild low frequency rumble under 30mph but they're quieter than the KM3 on the highway. Impressive x2.

Moved the links out to the end of the arm, and out one link on the axle side while the tires were off. More loose at speed now. Will get it flexed out to see the F/R balance.

 

[Zjohnsonua]

I put the transfer case on a rock for the last time. New armor is in.

Tight fit, but not too tight. Stout enough to jack the whole truck from. Time to wail on it at GSMTR.

 

[Zjohnsonua]

About time to have a spare rear DS. It's a twin of the other.. Toyota 4runner DC and 80-series diff-side joint mated up with sch40 pipe.

 

[Broski]

View attachment 3345356

About time to have a spare rear DS. It's a twin of the other.. Toyota 4runner DC and 80-series diff-side joint mated up with sch40 pipe.

Interesting , you run the slip joint at the rear end ?

 

[Zjohnsonua]

Interesting , you run the slip joint at the rear end ?

Yup. Same as 100s and LWB Tacomas

 

[Broski]

We’re hitting the rubicon on the 20th you should be with us !!

 

[Zjohnsonua]

Made the move to a 100's oil pan. Thanks, George! A few pics for reference. So many little differences that add up to a drastically different lower assembly.

Gained 20% more oil capacity, removed any chance of the pinion ever getting into the pan, and got rid of a siphoning concern that has been nagging at me due to how much 4rnr lower pan had to be cut away.

 

[Zjohnsonua]

Choppy choppy. No mas scrubby scrubby.

 

[Broski]

Choppy choppy. No mas scrubby scrubby.

View attachment 3349172View attachment 3349173

Cut more than you think you need!
Ask me how I know

 

[thatcabledude]

If you ain’t scrubbin’ you need bigger tires!

 

[kirvesmies]

Choppy choppy. No mas scrubby scrubby.

View attachment 3349172View attachment 3349173

carve baby, carve. i assume the self clearancing feature wasn't working fast enough?

 

[Zjohnsonua]

Got a little process down for qtr panel fixing. Rounded 2x2s and piece of tubing get it straightish in a hurry.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Bodywork school with wood is the way to go. Nice.

 

[Tennessee80]

This rig is so quiet…. That 2UZ….

 

[Broski]

Time for some rear quarter panel protection it saved my bacon a few times on the last trip to the Rubicon

 

[Zjohnsonua]

Time for some rear quarter panel protection it saved my bacon a few times on the last trip to the Rubicon

It's planned, steel is in the shop. Just need to find some this "free time" I hear about.

 

[Zjohnsonua]

Did some wheeling

Got lucky and didn't kill the glass below this panel. It was hit before I got the truck, but I leaned the truck on that old damage pretty hard. Expand that bottom photo to check out the nice wave at the top of the glass...gotta pull that one and the fender out...can't open the hood at the moment.

 

[Tennessee80]

That was close, @Zjohnsonua

Last time i saw @cruisermatt rig in person it was missing that glass (from wheeling?)

 

[Zjohnsonua]

That was close, @Zjohnsonua

Last time i saw @cruisermatt rig in person it was missing that glass (from wheeling?)

Yup, his was from a more aggressive whack up at windrock. I know where mine happened, and I really didnt expect any damage. There I go thinkin' again.