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Welcome back!
Sorry to say, I stopped seeing the Old Dirtduster in my lot at work this last Winter--- I think my work colleague may have sold it...
I've POR15 several vehicles the last few years including my 4Runner. Its great stuff! I must admit I haven't done much to mine recently, I did intend to do the front bushings this year-- I have a second set of UCA/LCA's prepped but I got side tracked by boats and kids car projects... maybe in the Spring! Finding time is really the hard part..
Anyways, Looks like the rig is really coming along! I'll be following and enjoying the your build progress!
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08-13-2019, 11:41 AM
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That really was quite the tease - as some one who has binged all your previous build threads (and many other threads on this forum) it's pretty fun looking forward to the next update. Thanks for all the inspiration, keep up the good work!
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08-13-2019, 06:01 PM
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Welcome back!! I just got my third 3rd gen a couple weeks ago! time for an old times revival on the ol t4r.org haha
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09-07-2019, 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by poleclimber63
Welcome back!
Sorry to say, I stopped seeing the Old Dirtduster in my lot at work this last Winter--- I think my work colleague may have sold it...
I've POR15 several vehicles the last few years including my 4Runner. Its great stuff! I must admit I haven't done much to mine recently, I did intend to do the front bushings this year-- I have a second set of UCA/LCA's prepped but I got side tracked by boats and kids car projects... maybe in the Spring! Finding time is really the hard part..
Anyways, Looks like the rig is really coming along! I'll be following and enjoying the your build progress!
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Thanks for dropping in! I wonder how the OG Duster is going?! I'll have to keep my eyes out for it... somehow it usually ends up popping back up on the forums somewhere.
Refreshing all the bushings in these things is a game changer. Totally changes the truck. Get after it! Haha... life is busy though, I certainly understand that.
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That really was quite the tease - as some one who has binged all your previous build threads (and many other threads on this forum) it's pretty fun looking forward to the next update. Thanks for all the inspiration, keep up the good work!
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Appreciate the kind words and the time for checking out my threads! It's funny how the forums are fading... it's nice to see people back on here waiting for updates rather than skimming IG for a post. I'm on both but certainly appreciate the details found on the forums.
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Welcome back!! I just got my third 3rd gen a couple weeks ago! time for an old times revival on the ol t4r.org haha
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Haha welcome back yourself. Definitely some of the OG's hanging around here again. It's great!
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09-07-2019, 03:19 PM
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UPDATE
Where do I start?
The truck is on the road. Yay! Lots of hours and it's nice to be able to actually drive the thing. First off, we had to do some scouting for our yearly Colossal 4x4 Event so it was a great time to give the Duster2 a good shakedown with all the new parts.
Highlight Reel:
Colossal 2019 Stoke on Vimeo
Colossal has always been about the adventure and good camping. Finding new areas and trails is always what we encourage people to do. Not just grab someone else's tracks and head out, but rather explore on your own and then when you do find something cool, the reward is that much greater. Some highlights from our trip. Can't wait to get out again in a few weeks.
Diesel Ron Burgundy now on 40's:
IMG_5620.jpg by Tamarack Media Co., on Flickr
Duster2 posing in the alpine meadows:
IMG_5631.jpg by Tamarack Media Co., on Flickr
Mark's deadly 1G RCSB on 35's:
IMG_5635.jpg by Tamarack Media Co., on Flickr
IMG_5647.jpg by Tamarack Media Co., on Flickr
IMG_5648.jpg by Tamarack Media Co., on Flickr
IMG_5649.jpg by Tamarack Media Co., on Flickr
IMG_5668.jpg by Tamarack Media Co., on Flickr
IMG_5686.jpg by Tamarack Media Co., on Flickr
IMG_5745.jpg by Tamarack Media Co., on Flickr
IMG_5754.jpg by Tamarack Media Co., on Flickr
Found some rocks, but didn't take any pics of us having to drive over them... classic.
IMG_5780.jpg by Tamarack Media Co., on Flickr
IMG_5786.jpg by Tamarack Media Co., on Flickr
Decent views Probably the first 4x4 trucks to ever drive up this trail...
IMG_5830.jpg by Tamarack Media Co., on Flickr
The crew minus my bro (taking the shot):
IMG_5847.jpg by Tamarack Media Co., on Flickr
IMG_5856.jpg by Tamarack Media Co., on Flickr
The moneyshot:
_08I0007-Pano-Edit.jpg by Tamarack Media Co., on Flickr
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09-07-2019, 03:43 PM
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Back to the shakedown run on the truck:
With this build i wanted to SIMPLIFY - or at least try to. I want to spend more time camping/exploring and hanging with my wife and new daughter than wrenching. I'm super OCD so when stuff is on it's way out on my truck I just have to fix it. Any noise or start of an issue is remedied immediately. I love all the fancy suspension but I hated replacing heims and uniballs. With that in mind I went with the following suspension setup on the Duster2. I might miss the high performance suspension for the high speed stuff but have traded it for low maintenance. Once I have another daily and the means to go LT, things may change but for now here's the setup:
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- Bilstein 6112 (1st Gen Tundra P/N: 47-260337) with the spec'd 650lb coils on the 3/4 perch
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strut tower reinforcement kit and 10" limit straps
- SPC UCA's on the "F" setting
- Plastics Guy Durobumps
- New OEM Toyota UCA's
- TC spindle gussets
- TC cam tab gussets
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I initially had the Tundra 6112's on the 2/3rd perch but found I was only about 1.25" of lift after it settled. I brought them back in and bumper them up the the 3/4th perch and things are sitting closer to the 2" mark now. (I need to measure hub to fender). I like that they have the extended length like the Ext. Kings/Icons/Fox's so I am able to get some more travel out of them with the SPC UCA's vs a standard 4Runner 6112. I think the ride quality is amazing on the 650lb coils. Some people are switching to the 600's but I personally would not do this. I am almost wondering if they will be too soft for my taste once the bumper and winch go on but time will tell. I would describe them as slighty firmer (kinda close to my old Icons) but not stiff by any means. Good for a highway cruiser like my rig when it's not on the trail. On the high speed gravel they perform a lot better than a 5100 but I would say they are just not valved as good next to my old Icon's and Fox's and I can notice a decrease in performance for sure. I was pretty happy though as I didn't notice any shock fade over some hard prolonged abuse. I did expect the downsides though, and for the cost and low maintenance, that is the trade-off. That being said I am happy with them so far, for what they are. All the Eimkeith parts are absolutely dialed in and I am sure the limit straps and gussets will help keep the shocks happy for a long time and increase their reliability/durability. Plus it will ensure the shocks don't snap in half with repetitive abuse (like an Icon coilover did this weekend, without limit straps).
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- Bilstein 5160 (4th gen P/N: 25-227611)
- EimKeith ULR kit
- Eimkeith Panhard Correction Kit
- Plastics Guy Durobumps
- LC 7 wrap coils
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The 4th Gen rear shocks give enough droop length to work with the 7 wraps but do require you to lose some bump or uptravel. I'd like to play around with this and get some uptravel back but I will tinker with this over time to try and optimize. The rear shock valving is OK, could be a little slower on the rebound side when loaded but is an improvement over a typical 3rd gen rear spec'd shock. Again, low maintenance here was the key. I did notice a little shock fade in the rear over prolongued use but it was not terrible. I wish Bilstein made a 2.5" 6150 rear shock. The EimKeith panhard is a God-send and makes the rear end feel so much more stable with the raised roll center. I have too much rake right now but am expecting the truck to settle out once the rear bumper and sleeping platform are installed. Will see how those rear shocks do once it's loaded up.
Have any other questions, feel free to ask!
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09-07-2019, 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by rickashay
Thanks for dropping in! I wonder how the OG Duster is going?! I'll have to keep my eyes out for it... somehow it usually ends up popping back up on the forums somewhere.
Refreshing all the bushings in these things is a game changer. Totally changes the truck. Get after it! Haha... life is busy though, I certainly understand that.
Appreciate the kind words and the time for checking out my threads! It's funny how the forums are fading... it's nice to see people back on here waiting for updates rather than skimming IG for a post. I'm on both but certainly appreciate the details found on the forums.
Haha welcome back yourself. Definitely some of the OG's hanging around here again. It's great!
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Finally finished the boat! AND sold it! Finally! Maybe after I return from my trip this Fall, I'll try to get to those bushings! I must admit I heard more rattles as this Summer passed... it's probably past time! I hope this tightens up the front end, somewhat. Aside from the somewhat sloppy front end, its running like a top! It's great to see continuing forum contributors still participating like yourself! I'll be following!
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09-07-2019, 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by rickashay
UPDATE
Where do I start?
The truck is on the road. Yay! Lots of hours and it's nice to be able to actually drive the thing. First off, we had to do some scouting for our yearly Colossal 4x4 Event so it was a great time to give the Duster2 a good shakedown with all the new parts.
Highlight Reel:
Colossal 2019 Stoke on Vimeo
Colossal has always been about the adventure and good camping. Finding new areas and trails is always what we encourage people to do. Not just grab someone else's tracks and head out, but rather explore on your own and then when you do find something cool, the reward is that much greater. Some highlights from our trip. Can't wait to get out again in a few weeks.
Diesel Ron Burgundy now on 40's:
IMG_5620.jpg by Tamarack Media Co., on Flickr
Duster2 posing in the alpine meadows:
IMG_5631.jpg by Tamarack Media Co., on Flickr
Mark's deadly 1G RCSB on 35's:
IMG_5635.jpg by Tamarack Media Co., on Flickr
IMG_5647.jpg by Tamarack Media Co., on Flickr
IMG_5648.jpg by Tamarack Media Co., on Flickr
IMG_5649.jpg by Tamarack Media Co., on Flickr
IMG_5668.jpg by Tamarack Media Co., on Flickr
IMG_5686.jpg by Tamarack Media Co., on Flickr
IMG_5745.jpg by Tamarack Media Co., on Flickr
IMG_5754.jpg by Tamarack Media Co., on Flickr
Found some rocks, but didn't take any pics of us having to drive over them... classic.
IMG_5780.jpg by Tamarack Media Co., on Flickr
IMG_5786.jpg by Tamarack Media Co., on Flickr
Decent views Probably the first 4x4 trucks to ever drive up this trail...
IMG_5830.jpg by Tamarack Media Co., on Flickr
The crew minus my bro (taking the shot):
IMG_5847.jpg by Tamarack Media Co., on Flickr
IMG_5856.jpg by Tamarack Media Co., on Flickr
The moneyshot:
_08I0007-Pano-Edit.jpg by Tamarack Media Co., on Flickr
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Wow, great pics! Is that Kootenay Lake? Looks like an awesome time! Truck looks great!
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09-12-2019, 07:05 PM
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Wow, great pics! Is that Kootenay Lake? Looks like an awesome time! Truck looks great!
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Thanks! No it's upper Arrow Lake.
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09-16-2019, 12:15 PM
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09-16-2019, 12:38 PM
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WOW!! Amazing photos!!
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09-17-2019, 03:42 PM
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I'm stoked to see your photos around this forum again. Truck is looking good so far!
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09-17-2019, 04:10 PM
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Excited to see where this build goes! I am in need of a welder for me to buy and install parts from Emkeith soon. This Fall is certainly on the plan before coat the frame with the Eastwood Rust Encapsulator (LOVE this stuff so far - use the internal frame spray too).
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09-17-2019, 10:40 PM
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Been a fan of your Colossal trip reports for a while now.
Also really liked the LineX job on the Cruiser. Was the first Bed liner job I actually liked.
Looks like you’ve got your a good runner on your hands. If you ever want to do a Colossal trip in Washington State I’d love to be apart of it!
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