[alextmullis]

Ever since I did 4.88’s I’ve fallen in love again basically. Especially having the v6. Night and day difference in terms of drivability

[Inv4drZm]

The Doug Thorley long tubes have spurred my next garage upgrade... a TIG welder... I've bought everything but the welder itself and a welding table (drawing up my own table and having it CNC-lasered locally or at work). Settled on the AHP 201XD machine. I'm hoping to weld a full dual 2.5" 304ss exhaust w/ x pipe after I get some practice with it. With the table it might even be possible to set up some jigs and sell y-pipes or catbacks for our trucks... Also looking into building my own mufflers, interesting stuff. Does anyone want a nice lightweight full titanium exhaust system?

[Inv4drZm]

Here's the table design. Should be way cheaper than the ones you can buy on the internet.

[montijo505]

Originally Posted by Inv4drZm

Here's the table design. Should be way cheaper than the ones you can buy on the internet.

How much cheaper?! Lol I’ve been looking but you’re not kidding that they ain’t cheap


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[Inv4drZm]

Originally Posted by montijo505

How much cheaper?! Lol I’ve been looking but you’re not kidding that they ain’t cheap


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The one I have drawn is 6ft x 3ft, 3/16" steel throughout.

If I get it at cost through work it should be under $400 I think. Plus casters so around $500.

Wheras buying a Certiflat that size would be $1400.

[montijo505]

Originally Posted by Inv4drZm

The one I have drawn is 6ft x 3ft, 3/16" steel throughout.

If I get it at cost through work it should be under $400 I think. Plus casters so around $500.

Wheras buying a Certiflat that size would be $1400.

That’s an amazing price. I’d be happy with like a 2’x3’ as I have a smaller garage. I’ll keep an eye here to see how it turns out.


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[Inv4drZm]

Originally Posted by montijo505

That’s an amazing price. I’d be happy with like a 2’x3’ as I have a smaller garage. I’ll keep an eye here to see how it turns out.


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I have a small garage too. With it being on casters I can roll it out of the way, and will only be using it when my truck is outside so I can take up the whole stall for welding. For a future dream garage that's much larger, it'll be nice to have the extra size.

[montijo505]

Originally Posted by Inv4drZm

I have a small garage too. With it being on casters I can roll it out of the way, and will only be using it when my truck is outside so I can take up the whole stall for welding. For a future dream garage that's much larger, it'll be nice to have the extra size.

Yeah I guess that makes the most sense. So when are you gonna shove some 40’s under the runner?


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[Inv4drZm]

Originally Posted by montijo505

Yeah I guess that makes the most sense. So when are you gonna shove some 40’s under the runner?


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I'm planning on the Marlin LT kit and running 37's, however I might let my brother run the kit first and see how it performs.

Or I still might do a SAS in which case 40's are better suited.

Haven't made up my mind.

[Inv4drZm]

Installed an OEM blower motor, way quieter than the old one I was putting up with since I bought my truck, it was making a clicking noise. No stuck leaves or anything, after I took it apart over a year ago to diagnose the issue I seemed to think it was the brushes. Took me 5 minutes, should have done it a long time ago.

Old motor:



Reapplied CQuartz Reload over my ceramic.

[tv4184]

I back tracked a bit but I couldn't see if your first rear tire swingout accomadated for the factory trailer hitch?

[Inv4drZm]

Originally Posted by tv4184

I back tracked a bit but I couldn't see if your first rear tire swingout accomadated for the factory trailer hitch?

No, the factory one wouldn't work with how I built mine, check out the below pic. The factory V8 hitch has a plate that goes up the crossmember and bolts into 4 holes, 2 are obscured by my swingout in the pic. The swingout runs real close to that crossmember.

Starting on page 19 I made my own tow receiver, though it was never used/tested.

[4RunnerAquasport]

@Inv4drZm Thanks for letting me pick your brain! This is Southern Style Offroad's Lexus ( @SouthernSS ) Kevin brought to ATR a couple weeks ago. It's a full trailer rig but it might give you some ideas. He has TT style lower links with the front brackets moved forward quite a bit for the extra length. I never crawled underneath to look at the axle mounts or the upper links though. Judging by the 1st pic the lower mounts might be in the standard position and looking at the coilover pic, the tank has been relocated.

[Inv4drZm]

Originally Posted by 4RunnerAquasport

@Inv4drZm Thanks for letting me pick your brain! This is Southern Style Offroad's Lexus ( @SouthernSS ) Kevin brought to ATR a couple weeks ago. It's a full trailer rig but it might give you some ideas. He has TT style lower links with the front brackets moved forward quite a bit for the extra length. I never crawled underneath to look at the axle mounts or the upper links though. Judging by the 1st pic the lower mounts might be in the standard position and looking at the coilover pic, the tank has been relocated.

Yeah it's a trailing arm rear setup where the coilover is mounted directly to the suspension link. I'm wanting to mount mine to the axle still, and the frame side mount might stick up into the cab, but I can cut the wheel wells and box it in completely blocking off the elements.

[4RunnerAquasport]

Originally Posted by Inv4drZm

Yeah it's a trailing arm rear setup where the coilover is mounted directly to the suspension link. I'm wanting to mount mine to the axle still, and the frame side mount might stick up into the cab, but I can cut the wheel wells and box it in completely blocking off the elements.

Ah, that presents a whole different set of problems. Kevin cut some small tubs in his wheel wells to clear the big tires. I guess if you do that you could cage or put a small tower in and then box it all in like you mentioned. Has anyone done this on a 4th or 5th gen before? I wish I had a decent shop and a lift, I'd sit underneath this thing all day cycling the axle and looking at my options.
All of this engineering is way above my limited suspension knowledge. Although I'm definitely learning a bunch from you guys!!