270799 Posts in 19739 Topics - by 1830 Members - Latest Member: Simplesimon

Hello Guest
Show unread posts since last visit.
Show new replies to your posts.

Author Topic: Winter Toyota Project  (Read 9858 times)

Offline ERT

  • Tech Certified
  • Sr Technician
  • *****
  • Posts: 714
  • Awards:
    200KROTMTech Certified
Re: Winter Toyota Project
« Reply #15 on: October 27, 2011, 03:30:53 am »
I should have been taking pictures of you guys working on getting the tire off the other week LOL.

Not gunna lie- I give you and Jake mad props for working on this thing lately. It's been friggin cold and miserable and in that garage! ;)

Welcome to western washington.  You have 10 more months of this weather.


 :taz:    :90:  :banging:  :suicide:


 :pw:

Offline Lobster

  • Regular Member
  • Master Technician
  • *
  • Posts: 1496
  • Your truck is almost as cool as my MINI Cooper S!
  • Awards:
Re: Winter Toyota Project
« Reply #16 on: October 27, 2011, 08:45:36 pm »
I should have been taking pictures of you guys working on getting the tire off the other week LOL.

Not gunna lie- I give you and Jake mad props for working on this thing lately. It's been friggin cold and miserable and in that garage! ;)

Welcome to western washington.  You have 10 more months of this weather.

I swear I just heard that... AND- It is apparently also going to be dark, cold, and rainy. Such a happy sounding place. Good thing I have a closet full of down jackets, vests, and boots!

So- hurry up and get this truck done so we can play in the snow! The MINI isn't going to get us very far...
Why yes, I do drive a 2009 MINI Cooper S.

I am definitely a Smidget**

**A cute, small midget


Offline kenz

  • Michigan Historian
  • Moderator
  • NASCAR Crew Chief
  • *****
  • Posts: 6974
  • Coming to a state near you
  • Awards:
    100KContributing MemberDonor
Re: Winter Toyota Project
« Reply #17 on: October 29, 2011, 01:04:57 pm »
...... As for the Irok's, years ago I had a '84 CJ-7 with 36" Super Swampers (this was back when they only made one style tire). Excellent tire, absolutely sucked in the heavy snow and ice.....

After thinking about it, I stand corrected. It wasn't the Swampers I had problems with, but Mickey Thompson Baja Belted at 33"x12.5"x15".  Excellent trail tire, loose dirt/sand, good pavement wear, moderate in the mud. Really sucked on ice and snow. The Swampers (called TSL radial now I think), sized 36"x12.5"x15" were excellent off-road tires, excellent in the mud, not bad on the street. I got rid of the Jeep before I had a chance to run these in the snow. Man I miss my heep...  :pout:


2005 QC Dually 2wd CTD 6-spd. SRT-6, AEM Brute Force intake, Smarty Sr., D.O.F. shift knob, 5" to dual side exit 4" exhaust, Quad Scout, road kill kat, 2011 Coachmen North Ridge fifth wheel

I MAY BE OLD, BUT I GOT TO SEE ALL THE GOOD BANDS.....

Offline Taurus

  • Regular Member
  • Master Technician
  • *
  • Posts: 1297
  • Respect My Authority!
  • Awards:
    rotmContributorDonation
Re: Winter Toyota Project
« Reply #18 on: November 20, 2011, 02:11:07 am »
The new shoes arrived today



Tomorrow we'll find out if it clears the garage door withthese high heels

 :punk:


Were you parents related? Like before they were married?

Give me a smart idiot over a stupid genius any day.

2012 JCW Mini Hardtop

Offline jcodner

  • Oil Changer
  • **
  • Posts: 239
  • Awards:
Re: Winter Toyota Project
« Reply #19 on: November 20, 2011, 05:11:52 am »
not much goin to be stoppin ya now... nice tire choice
Jordon
04.5 2500, S&B Intake, Magnaflow exhaust, Cortex programmer, silencer ring MIA, 08.5 steering upgrade,  more to come wit time hopefully

Offline Taurus

  • Regular Member
  • Master Technician
  • *
  • Posts: 1297
  • Respect My Authority!
  • Awards:
    rotmContributorDonation
Re: Winter Toyota Project
« Reply #20 on: November 20, 2011, 11:30:27 pm »
not much goin to be stoppin ya now... nice tire choice

Cant wait to see how it does in the snow.














I think I'll be ordering fender flares in the near future





Were you parents related? Like before they were married?

Give me a smart idiot over a stupid genius any day.

2012 JCW Mini Hardtop

Offline bikemancs

  • Regular Member
  • NASCAR Crew Chief
  • *
  • Posts: 9007
  • Awards:
    100krotmDonorArmy
Re: Winter Toyota Project
« Reply #21 on: November 20, 2011, 11:41:45 pm »
you put the tires on in the garage... have you checked to see if you can get out yet?


MAG-Tech Transmission Pan and Diff Covers, Isspro Gauges, UWS Tool box, Magnaflow 5" Exhaust, AFe Intake, Mopar Heated Seats

Offline 96GreenMachine

  • Regular Member
  • Sr Technician
  • *
  • Posts: 881
  • Awards:
    HighMileFireFighter
Re: Winter Toyota Project
« Reply #22 on: November 21, 2011, 12:01:32 am »
Sweet lookin rig you've built yourself, I'm lookin to do some more work to my jeep. After Friday I'm ordering a new lift for it. Also keepin my options open for finding a new motor for it. The old 258 is all worn out in it.

...... As for the Irok's, years ago I had a '84 CJ-7 with 36" Super Swampers (this was back when they only made one style tire). Excellent tire, absolutely sucked in the heavy snow and ice.....

After thinking about it, I stand corrected. It wasn't the Swampers I had problems with, but Mickey Thompson Baja Belted at 33"x12.5"x15".  Excellent trail tire, loose dirt/sand, good pavement wear, moderate in the mud. Really sucked on ice and snow. The Swampers (called TSL radial now I think), sized 36"x12.5"x15" were excellent off-road tires, excellent in the mud, not bad on the street. I got rid of the Jeep before I had a chance to run these in the snow. Man I miss my heep...  :pout:

Not to go off topic here, but earlier this year you suggested that it was the rear axle shafts spinning out in the hubs that caused my 81 CJ-8 to stop going, well just wanted to say that last weekend my brother and I finally finished up the new axles and brakes on the rear, and now it's back on the road drivin around. Thanks for the heads up on that.
'96 1500 reg. cab short bed, 318, 5spd, 4wd

Offline Tom Courtright

  • Dakota Section Moderator
  • NASCAR Crew Chief
  • *****
  • Posts: 8649
  • You can find me in the chatroom
  • Awards:
    Layed OutMile HighDonorShade Tree CertContributor
Re: Winter Toyota Project
« Reply #23 on: November 21, 2011, 12:05:40 am »
niiice, id drive that

it aint low till it scars asphalt

Go Stupid Or Go Home

Offline Taurus

  • Regular Member
  • Master Technician
  • *
  • Posts: 1297
  • Respect My Authority!
  • Awards:
    rotmContributorDonation
Re: Winter Toyota Project
« Reply #24 on: November 21, 2011, 12:08:02 am »
you put the tires on in the garage... have you checked to see if you can get out yet?

I was measuring drivelines and forgot to check.  It looks like it clears, but with only about an inch to spare.  Should be plenty of room if i drop the tires to 10psi.


Were you parents related? Like before they were married?

Give me a smart idiot over a stupid genius any day.

2012 JCW Mini Hardtop

Offline Taurus

  • Regular Member
  • Master Technician
  • *
  • Posts: 1297
  • Respect My Authority!
  • Awards:
    rotmContributorDonation
Re: Winter Toyota Project
« Reply #25 on: November 21, 2011, 12:12:16 am »
niiice, id drive that

There's no plans to install a step ladder  :43:


Were you parents related? Like before they were married?

Give me a smart idiot over a stupid genius any day.

2012 JCW Mini Hardtop

Offline 96GreenMachine

  • Regular Member
  • Sr Technician
  • *
  • Posts: 881
  • Awards:
    HighMileFireFighter
Re: Winter Toyota Project
« Reply #26 on: November 21, 2011, 12:14:38 am »
Why not beadlocks?
'96 1500 reg. cab short bed, 318, 5spd, 4wd

Offline Taurus

  • Regular Member
  • Master Technician
  • *
  • Posts: 1297
  • Respect My Authority!
  • Awards:
    rotmContributorDonation
Re: Winter Toyota Project
« Reply #27 on: November 21, 2011, 02:55:02 am »
Some day it may get beadlocks but when they're 4x the cost of black steelies, I couldn't justify them atm.


Were you parents related? Like before they were married?

Give me a smart idiot over a stupid genius any day.

2012 JCW Mini Hardtop

Offline Tom Courtright

  • Dakota Section Moderator
  • NASCAR Crew Chief
  • *****
  • Posts: 8649
  • You can find me in the chatroom
  • Awards:
    Layed OutMile HighDonorShade Tree CertContributor
Re: Winter Toyota Project
« Reply #28 on: November 21, 2011, 03:38:30 am »
im not that damn short lol

it aint low till it scars asphalt

Go Stupid Or Go Home

Offline Lobster

  • Regular Member
  • Master Technician
  • *
  • Posts: 1496
  • Your truck is almost as cool as my MINI Cooper S!
  • Awards:
Re: Winter Toyota Project
« Reply #29 on: November 21, 2011, 04:20:55 am »
It looks AWESOME!! Can't wait til you can hit the snow with it! I might take shot gun with you ;)
Why yes, I do drive a 2009 MINI Cooper S.

I am definitely a Smidget**

**A cute, small midget


 

Questions, Concerns, Comments? Contact DOF Administrators
DodgeOwnerForums.com is not affiliated with Chrysler Group, LLC or Cummins, Inc