Formidable 2008 V8 Nautical Blue Metallic Limited Edition URD Build
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I've actually bought wheels and tires. I got a heck of a deal form RIMZONE. I got a set of TIS 544BMs that are 24x14, Wrapped in the AMP Mud Attack M/Ts that are 35x14.5r24.
My Christmas gift to myself lol.
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Actually on the way other side of the country, all the way down in South Al. LOL :bounce:
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URD MK3 exhaust and stainless Y pipe is on. You can see the way the stock y pipe and the stock over pipe for the rear cross member constrict. Had to cut the bolts on the back muffler. Those were rust welded on...
The truck now sounds like the V8 that it is. Vids to follow.
Nice deep rumble at start up and idle. Docile at highway speed. Screams at WOT.
The truck now sounds like the V8 that it is. Vids to follow.
Nice deep rumble at start up and idle. Docile at highway speed. Screams at WOT.
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I can’t stand rust... Undercarriage bolts are now all stainless. Engine bay bolts are now all titanium from Titanium works. I got to know the owner Ridhwan and have his fasteners on my GTR. His bolts are machined to perfection.
Check out more of his work on Instagram and Facebook. Tell him Formidable sent you.
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Check out more of his work on Instagram and Facebook. Tell him Formidable sent you.
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Just curious why you chose those fog bulbs instead of the 9006 version of the series that the headlights are with the fans? These are quite a bit more expensive, so I’m wondering if there is a good reason.
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No good reason. I looked up stock fog bulbs. Said 9006 so went with the Auxbeam 9006.
The high beams are 9005 and look to have the same angled housing. I would try fit the high beams in the fogs but the 9006 were tight to get in place and I’m tired of messing with bulbs to be honest. Especially when I’m happy with the output.
The high beams are 9005 and look to have the same angled housing. I would try fit the high beams in the fogs but the 9006 were tight to get in place and I’m tired of messing with bulbs to be honest. Especially when I’m happy with the output.
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Gotcha, thanks for your honesty. After looking at the link you posted, I was shocked that they were almost double the price of the low beams, so I went back to compare to the ones I bought (H11), and noticed the pull down menu for bulb type, so I looked and sure enough, the 9006 was there for the same price. The biggest difference I could see was that the ones you linked don’t have the cooling fans apparently. I was thinking that you might have opted for that version because of the lack of fans, especially being down low where they would obviously be exposed to more road elements than the others. Since my truck is an ‘04, I looked under to make sure the housings would clear, and there is plenty of room, which led me to question your choice. Now that you cleared that up, I’m questioning the longevity of the fans in that location since there is nothing to protect them from water, dust, salt, etc.
By the way, I checked out that IG link for the titanium hardware. Very nice stuff. I’ve always changed my engine bay hardware to stainless on every car project I’ve done. In most cases, I end up polishing them too, unless I’m going for the brushed look. Titanium is probably a bit overkill unless I was building a race car where ever gram of weight mattered, but I can see where some would want it for the aesthetics as well. In the case of my 4Runner, some of the hardware was so corroded that I needed to use those special sockets for stripped bolt heads just to get them out! I didn’t bother polishing the replacement hardware since this isn’t a show type vehicle, but I definitely wanted rust free hardware! I also applied ant-seize to the threads, especially those going into aluminum.
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What you’re saying makes perfect sense. The fog bulbs were dirty as hell coming out and the fans may take a beating in that location. I checked them again and they have fans within the angled housing! I just happened upon those bulbs and completely missed the pull down menu. So if you can get a set for cheaper in the original link go for it!
Titanium is definitely overkill for this truck. I got them for the corrosion resistance and aesthetics. The bolts are much nicer and stronger than stainless. Some of the bolts that came out were pretty nasty. Took some steel wool, dust blaster, rustoleum to the threads, and permatex. Smooth as butter going in.
Titanium is definitely overkill for this truck. I got them for the corrosion resistance and aesthetics. The bolts are much nicer and stronger than stainless. Some of the bolts that came out were pretty nasty. Took some steel wool, dust blaster, rustoleum to the threads, and permatex. Smooth as butter going in.
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It’s nice to know they exist for use in applications requiring more strength than stainless bolts anyway. I’m sure these can be polished if desired as well. I generally only use stainless in low stress areas, such as intakes, valve covers, and other stuff like that, but for stuff requiring grade 8 fasteners, I’d guess these would work, but not positive on that. Do you happen to know if they are rated to replace stuff like suspension bolts?
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Yes they are extremely strong. Talk to Ridhwan. He has caliper bolt replacements. T1 Race use his bolts on GTR timing covers.
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So after the lift went on and U joints regreased, I got a bad vibration from the rear at 60-65 mph. I read that the problem is over greasing the U joints. A forum member recommended removing the zerks fitting on the rear slip yoke, compressing the driveshaft. Instead of undoing the zerks fitting on the yoke I figured I would give this a shot. Theoretically, if overgreased the slip yoke won’t compress. I figured realistically just how much can this impede drive shaft compression? And what if you were to gently force it to compress?
Found a 5 inch curb. Pulled the truck perpendicular to it. Put the truck into reverse, gave it a little throttle, (hit the curb at 2mph), and went up and down this curb five times.
Vibration at highway speed is now completely gone. I can’t reproduce it at any speed. Could it really be this simple? LMAO
Found a 5 inch curb. Pulled the truck perpendicular to it. Put the truck into reverse, gave it a little throttle, (hit the curb at 2mph), and went up and down this curb five times.
Vibration at highway speed is now completely gone. I can’t reproduce it at any speed. Could it really be this simple? LMAO
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JAOS Aura front grille arrived today. Given that this will probably get rock chipped to hell, I will just rattle can this thing Nautical Blue Metallic with a few coats of clear and call it a day. I did this for my 3rd gen satoshi grille. Worked out great!
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Holy wheels weights Batman!
I like those wheels, but dang that is a lot of wheel weights
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Indeed. Discount tire forgot to throw on the kitchen sink when they mounted and balanced these. Considering these bad boys weigh close a hundred pounds each wheel and tire, I’m not at all surprised.
Quietest mud capable all season tires I have ever owned.
Quietest mud capable all season tires I have ever owned.
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