Tons of new parts and more Fab work to do
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- Опубликовано: 18 сен 2024
- All of the parts have arrived so I can get a lot of things checked off the list. There is more fab work to do before this truck can be put back together but things are getting very close now.
Awsome work on the weak point of the Tacoma frame.
I have a 2002 Texas truck and recently replaced the chrome rear bumper with a black powder coated one. I'm blacking out everything.
The bumper is original to the truck and is not rusted ..You are welcome to it if you want. Chrome is not dented or scratched.
Just let me know.
Oh wow, thank you! I will keep that in mind.
Just got done with my second Gen took the bed off dropped the tank and springs. Removed the inside layer of the"C" Channel on both sides the truck just after the cab(09 access cab) had some metal that was corroded mostly on the inside frame piece. cut that out and replaced pieces of the outside frame where the rust had gotten to it. It kind of blooms from the inside out. I then welded in new metal (10ga Toyota used 11GA) I then took it down under the cab and back to the first cross member. I used phosphoric acid (thank you for the idea) then coated it with some weldable primer and finished up with POR15. (I hope that works)I replaced leaf springs with some Icon RXT did the u bolt flip and put some "HammerHangers" on also. I had to remove all my front rear- spring hanger rivets to get the contaminated metal out.I replace them with1/2" grade 8 bolts.I hope that works out .I torgue them to about 90'foot lbs had nothing really to go buy except what the new rear hangers where because you remove those rivets to install the hangers. I re-torqued it all after 500 mi and nothing was loose. Im going to spray the inside front boxed in part of the frame this weekend already vacuumed out and knocked loose anything I could. It doesn't look to bad with a light shined inside the frame, hope I caught it in time. I guess Ive gotten a little attached to my Taco Its good to see someone else going a little overboard on a Tacoma Your videos helped in many ways thanks,Chris
That is terrific!
It sounds like you did a thorough job of cleaning and coating everything, so it should last you a long time.
I'm glad that some of my processes were shared and helped save another Tacoma.
I too, have become quite attached to my truck ❤️
Good videos bud 👍
Thank you!
What kind of inserts did you use for the proportioning valve bolts? Also, will eliminating the charcoal evap box throw a CEL? I really like how you cleaned up that spaghetti-mess of hoses.
They are M8x1.25 rivet-nuts or sometimes called squeeze nuts. Another option is to use "weld-in" nuts. They have a wide and thin flange that allows you to attach to a plate. I had some but chose the riv-nut option. Make sure to properly size the hole so they bite into the metal.
As for the EVAP, it will throw a code if you eliminate any part of the system. A new EVAP canister runs about $300-$400 but I am planning a diesel swap this winter so I won't be needing the charcoal canister anymore.
@@PostRt Thank you. Your videos are inspiring. You’ve got me scouring Craigslist for a Beverly Shear (B2?) as well as a stationary disc sander.
@@frankbosley5299 They are very handy to have. Check out Woodward Fab and Eastwood Company they have some similar metal working tools.
Did you use "Cold rolled" or "Hot rolled" steel for the frame repair ?
I need to do the same thing, and I don't know which steel I should source.
11 gauge, common mild steel HR
Great video series, helpful stuff here. Have you or anyone found a good online Toyota dealer with good prices??
Im glad that you found it helpful!
I ordered several things through Toyotapartsdeal.com
The price was great and shipping was reasonable.
What is the gauge of the steel that you use to repairs the frame?
11 gauge steel
What is the name of the tool you used to make the inserts for mounting the proportioning valve? I need that.
I just won an eBay auction on a Beverley B1 shear!
Congratulations on the new tool, you're going to love it!
The nut insert tool can be found by searching for "Rivnut tool," or "Rivet Nut tool."
Thanks! You are quite the influence. Since finding your channel I’ve purchased a restored 1957 Delta disc sander, a plasma cutter, a tig welder and now a B1 shear. If I knew how to make these videos I’d show you the work you’ve inspired. My passenger-side is worse. The bottom rail is super thin. The weather here has been so terrible I haven’t been able to push her outside to finish grinding. I did the driver side inside the shop with no ventilation system and it was not good. Metal dust all over everything. I mean everything. I’m an old mechanic, but new at this fab/welding and keep coming back to these videos. Thank you again.
Oh. And a new Grizzly horizontal bandsaw. Lol
Is there a particular brand of rivnut tool or are they all basically the same?
That is great! You will find much use for all of those tools. I'm slowly acquiring more tooling to make things easier in the shop.
I'm glad that you have found my videos helpful.
@frankbosley5299 I'd say, the cheapest versions are going to be very similar and should get the job done. If you plan on using it often, opt for a more expensive tool. The tool I used is made by "Huck." It is a mini hydraulic unit that makes setting larger inserts easy. The cheaper tools will be up to your hand grip strength.