Recent content by SByota

Such a good time! Watching the boys entertain themselves in the dirt and concrete parking lot was awesome. It’s clear you are raising a good boy. I hope my boy remembers these trips for the rest of his life. Not only the good times, but how friends stick together and overcome challenges to...

Newbury Springs to Laughlin trip was awesome. Got to see epic desert stuff, enjoyed dirt miles, camp fire and drinks/dinner with rad dudes and their kids. This trip had a few more “challenges” than most, but the overcoming problems and making the trip continue on to the destination makes great...

Just went through your whole build thread. This thing is so rad! It works so good in the desert, smashing whoops, jumps and rescuing other TTB trucks. You “go faster!” Me “ I’m trying my best but I need to limit the sky wheelies…want to go by” You “Yeah buddy” Me….a little jealous this...

Headed to the Mojave with the boys. First point to point trip with the V8. Let’s see if the fuel mileage is any better than the poor overworked V6.

More updates. The front driveshaft from the rusty donor truck got replaced by a west coast unit with no rust from eBay. I threw in fresh joints for peace of mind. Finished the exhaust to exit out the bedside. The under cab dump was way loud and irritating. The two 90’s helped the sound a...

That impact must have sounded like a bomb went off. And you most definitely felt it all the down into your plums…

Much progress! What’s the plan for the snout?

Goodbye Toyota LSPV, hello Willwood manual adjustable proportioning valve. The brake line doesn’t rub on the fuel tank now. It will be nice to be able to adjust the brakes now. As it sat before, there was way too much pressure to the rear and they locked pretty easy. The little black dog was...

Let’s go!!! So new motor running by this weekend?! This one is staying 22RE or going 3RZ/5VZ/2UZ?…I love the Toyota motor alphabet

I also work out of a “big” 2 car garage. It’s completely packed full of tools/machines. Mig/tig welders, plasma cutter, RF 30 Mill/Drill, 1940’s lathe, bandsaw etc. The mill/drill and lathe are so useful! It really sends your fabrication ability to the next level. It’s rare that my workbench...

Check all your grounds too. I have had issues with bad grounds putting a ton of resistance in the charging circuit killing alternators. I always add more grounds now. Extra engine ground, extra chassis ground from battery to cage/frame.

The CV boots installed on both sides. I’m trying a little lower ride height in the front. Let’s see how that does. The V8 swap did not bring the front end down at all. CV work makes a colossal mess and the grease gets on everything!! I’ll work on the little things I didn’t get too before KOH...

KOH aftermath cleanup started today. Pulled the drivers front side apart to fix the CV boot and give everything a once over. It all looks good, no cracks or worn out pivot parts. Shock probably need to come off this summer for a prep/rebuild. It’s been 5 years. CV grease and gear oil both stink.

Do you have a welder, some tools, lots of time and a general history of making poor financial decisions?! If the answer is yes, then a motor swap is for you! Start shopping for a Tundra or Sequoia! I have so many notes about this whole thing.

First trip was a success! I smashed the truck around at KOH for 3 days and don’t take out a tool for me once. I pulled tools out to help a Bronco that blew up a wheel at the sand dune jump. V8 power is awesome. I have to actually be careful with the throttle now. With the V6 it was an on/off...