Flemster's 2000 SR5 Sport
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Flemster
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Things are starting to look up!
The front is all buttoned up and the rear diff shows up today. The new wheel and tire combo is also looking amazing! Stoked to get it out and wheel this weekend!
Also, the bumper is going to be a fun project. I think I have to push it off till after Moab sadly.
The front is all buttoned up and the rear diff shows up today. The new wheel and tire combo is also looking amazing! Stoked to get it out and wheel this weekend!
Also, the bumper is going to be a fun project. I think I have to push it off till after Moab sadly.
Endlessblockades
Senior Member
What do you think about a spare-mount accessory for a Sherpa rack for those without a RTT up there? Or just chain it to a couple cross members?
Flemster
Member
We don't have a plan to make a spare tire mount, but a lot of people do get a Y strap and just attach those to some Sherpa Smileys and call it a day if they really want to strap a tire onto their rack.
Flemster
Member
Rock Therapy 2021
Really awesome trip out to Moab with some fun dudes.
It was great to get the runner out of the garage and finally use it for the first time in a while. The new 5.29 gears, front locker, and tires proved to be extremely impressive. The tires especially were above my expectations, they road awesome on the highway and performed way better than expected offroad. So much grip on the rock, plenty in the sand, they seem strong so far. Time will really tell but first impressions are awesome.
For a quick rundown, we ran Steel Bender first, this was with myself, Chad in the blue runner, Chase in the orange taco, Ryan in the single cab Tacoma and Jesse in the green 4Runner. Good group of dudes to wheel with for sure!
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Even the bypass on this one is a bit erie. The short wheel base on this truck made The Fall a little less appealing. If I had my bumper done I would have gone for it though!
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We played around on this optional line for a bit. Got a little excited and broke the first CV for the weekend.
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Then played on this one and broke the second one.
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The rest of the trail was easy and overall had a blast.
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Steel Bender is up there in great trails. Outside of "The Fall" the trail can be made as hard or as easy as you want to its a fun one to get into if you're looking for some challenges but don't want to go over the top.
Really awesome trip out to Moab with some fun dudes.
It was great to get the runner out of the garage and finally use it for the first time in a while. The new 5.29 gears, front locker, and tires proved to be extremely impressive. The tires especially were above my expectations, they road awesome on the highway and performed way better than expected offroad. So much grip on the rock, plenty in the sand, they seem strong so far. Time will really tell but first impressions are awesome.
For a quick rundown, we ran Steel Bender first, this was with myself, Chad in the blue runner, Chase in the orange taco, Ryan in the single cab Tacoma and Jesse in the green 4Runner. Good group of dudes to wheel with for sure!
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Even the bypass on this one is a bit erie. The short wheel base on this truck made The Fall a little less appealing. If I had my bumper done I would have gone for it though!
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We played around on this optional line for a bit. Got a little excited and broke the first CV for the weekend.
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Then played on this one and broke the second one.
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The rest of the trail was easy and overall had a blast.
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Steel Bender is up there in great trails. Outside of "The Fall" the trail can be made as hard or as easy as you want to its a fun one to get into if you're looking for some challenges but don't want to go over the top.
Flemster
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The next day we decided to run Cliff Hanger which is certainly one of the harder trails in the area. We only had me, Chad, and Chase for this one. IMO the smaller the group the better on the hard trails, which makes it go way quicker and less likely to have a break in the group slowing everything down.
This one has been on the bucket list for a while but it's hard to talk people into running it and easy to talk yourself out of it!
It now is one of my favorite trails in Moab but also the most technical I have done. I think it's due to the fact that there is not an insane amount of options so to drive everything you have to have good vehicle control and a decently capable rig. That being said the 4runners did amazing, the Tacoma proved a bit challenging with its wheelbase and width.
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Super cool trail, we had to pull winch on the Taco twice, but both 3rd gens walked everything including a few of the optional harder lines.
This one has been on the bucket list for a while but it's hard to talk people into running it and easy to talk yourself out of it!
It now is one of my favorite trails in Moab but also the most technical I have done. I think it's due to the fact that there is not an insane amount of options so to drive everything you have to have good vehicle control and a decently capable rig. That being said the 4runners did amazing, the Tacoma proved a bit challenging with its wheelbase and width.
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Super cool trail, we had to pull winch on the Taco twice, but both 3rd gens walked everything including a few of the optional harder lines.
shadow247
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Amazing pics! I'm constantly amazed what my 3rd Gen on 32 inch mud tires can do! Plenty of guys in built 5th Gen's struggle where my 3rd Gen just keeps on rocking! 35x10.50's look great and probably work a lot better on the 3rd Gen than some wide ass 12.50's.
Flemster
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Eimkeith Bumper
I finally glued the Eimkeith Bumper together and got it installed on the truck. I just need to time to paint it. I have 5 cans of SteelIt for it. I powder coated my last bumper and it touches up terribly so opting for a high-quality finish/coating that's easy to clean up during the off-season.
As always, another amazing product from Eimkeith. Stellar fitment even on my bent frame. The bumper gap is caused by my after-market rear body mounts being a 1/2 taller than factory.
I also installed a new axle shaft,bearing, seals etc to hopefully put this whole axle seal leak issue behind me.
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Ready for Paint, just need time and motivation to do that.
I finally glued the Eimkeith Bumper together and got it installed on the truck. I just need to time to paint it. I have 5 cans of SteelIt for it. I powder coated my last bumper and it touches up terribly so opting for a high-quality finish/coating that's easy to clean up during the off-season.
As always, another amazing product from Eimkeith. Stellar fitment even on my bent frame. The bumper gap is caused by my after-market rear body mounts being a 1/2 taller than factory.
I also installed a new axle shaft,bearing, seals etc to hopefully put this whole axle seal leak issue behind me.
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Ready for Paint, just need time and motivation to do that.
RomanSchnobrich
Member
Looks awesome dude! I'm a huge fan of the massive coverage those wings provide. Gonna look killer with some Steel It.
rickashay
New member
Awesome pics from Rock Therapy. Man it's nice sitting down for a nice ol' forum update and reading/looking at some good pics. Way more satisfying than social, but maybe thats cause I'm old now. lol I wanna get back down there and ACTUALLY run some Moab trails with you. Hell, I'd even run HITR again too.
Bumper looks wicked too - did you install the wing braces? I see some heat marks on yours so I'm thinking you did. They weren't a thing when my bumper got built, but I wonder if I should go through the hassle of putting them in.
Bumper looks wicked too - did you install the wing braces? I see some heat marks on yours so I'm thinking you did. They weren't a thing when my bumper got built, but I wonder if I should go through the hassle of putting them in.
jkeith.w
Official Vendor
Hey, would you be interested in joining my FB Installers Group? I definitely can use the perspectives of guys who have experience in there (it's a resource for the new DIY guys, primarily)
Flemster
Member
Super down!! I miss you guys! Let's plan a trip, you can bring down one of those fancy new bumpers and we can install it then go bang it on rocks haha!
I did put them in. I did not however put the swingout braces in. They were designed for the BL version and I don't plan to run a swing out. So I skipped them. I did trim the wing braces a bit to make install easier as they like to get hung up on the rear body mounts as the bumper pivots into place.
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rickashay
New member
Totally down. I will admit I'm on here more than FB but I can do that. Can you send me an invite?
Oh man that would be deadly. With my new baby incoming any day now I can't promise it will be in the spring. But September might be workable. We'll chat! Damn I wish I could meet you at the Hammers too...
Ok thanks for the notes on the bumper as well.
jkeith.w
Official Vendor
They've got a curved notch in them as a trim line - just cut up to that notch and then they fit the NBL setup.
I definitely want pictures of that - so I can modify the future production parts accordingly, and advise the guys that are doing installs at the moment!
Flemster
Member
They've got a curved notch in them as a trim line - just cut up to that notch and then they fit the NBL setup.
O rad! Another thing you built-in that I skipped over for sure ahah!
I definitely want pictures of that - so I can modify the future production parts accordingly, and advise the guys that are doing installs at the moment!
I'll grab photos! I was also installing it solo with help from a forklift so I am sure with two people it would be easier but nonetheless, it made it easier trimmed.
Flemster
Member
Cam Tabs and Limit Straps
Put a little work in on the truck over the weekend.
On today's episode of installing parts I have had laying around for months.
Total Chaos Cam Tabs which I had on the back burner until I needed them. Folded over two tabs in Moab after smashing a beauty of a hole at 40mph. My racing instinct kicked in and I took the APEX in the dark a little hot.
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Regardless, here is the fix!
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Cam tabs suck to install so be prepared on that one. Not hard, just annoying the entire time.
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I also installed limit straps on the front. These are 8" straps and work really well with the Eimkieth kit.
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Limit straps are cake, Cam Tabs are not. I highly recommend an air hammer for knocking these suckers off.
Put a little work in on the truck over the weekend.
On today's episode of installing parts I have had laying around for months.
Total Chaos Cam Tabs which I had on the back burner until I needed them. Folded over two tabs in Moab after smashing a beauty of a hole at 40mph. My racing instinct kicked in and I took the APEX in the dark a little hot.
Untitled by alex fleming, on FlickrUntitled by alex fleming, on FlickrRegardless, here is the fix!
Untitled by alex fleming, on FlickrUntitled by alex fleming, on FlickrCam tabs suck to install so be prepared on that one. Not hard, just annoying the entire time.
Untitled by alex fleming, on FlickrI also installed limit straps on the front. These are 8" straps and work really well with the Eimkieth kit.
Untitled by alex fleming, on FlickrUntitled by alex fleming, on FlickrUntitled by alex fleming, on FlickrLimit straps are cake, Cam Tabs are not. I highly recommend an air hammer for knocking these suckers off.
Flemster
Member
Here is what I cut.
No Promises!!
I got the bumper painted with Steelit and went out and did some snow wheeling!
I pulled out a 9,000lbs solid axle swapped Suburban on 37's that was buried to the frame and the bumper didn't budge so that's awesome! It frayed a strap rated for 27,000 pounds so it had some gusto behind it.
shadow247
New member
I would definitely be down! I already have your Rear LCA kit, and will be getting your panhard correction kit once I finally get lifted.
I am also looking at those Shock Tower Plates. They seem pretty easy to install.
My buddy Bobby has a 5th gen that needs your Rear Panhard Correction Kit, we can certainly document that installation for you!
