Official Bay Area MOD/MEET/GREET Thread

[JZiggy]

If you guys are getting together sometime please count me in!

 

[MarkamisPrime]

Yeah let's do something soon

 

[Jayjayb96]

Hey Bro,

[MENTION=102606]infamousRNR[/MENTION] (aka Sean) and I are ready for our next project. We helped [MENTION=142071]sunsetrunner[/MENTION] with his LCA bushing replacement last Sunday and it was a success. The video will be coming out soon.

Let us know when you're ready for TBU.

Hey NorCal 3rd Gen Crew,

Is there anyone out there in need of a rear wheel brake job? If so, [MENTION=102606]infamousRNR[/MENTION] and I are willing to help you out so we can video the repair to share with the masses.

Let us know,

Timmy!

Hmm..

Got your PM tim! I havent serviced my rear brakes since i got the truck...gotta check my finances now and maybe just tackle both front and rears! Ill let you know by the end of this week if i can do the TBU since some things came up last minute.

Thanks
Jay

 

[mtbtim]

Hmm..

Got your PM tim! I havent serviced my rear brakes since i got the truck...gotta check my finances now and maybe just tackle both front and rears! Ill let you know by the end of this week if i can do the TBU since some things came up last minute.

Thanks
Jay

Ok, let us know. Maybe we can upgrade your front and rear brakes in one shot.

 

[mtbtim]

Hmm..

Got your PM tim! I havent serviced my rear brakes since i got the truck...gotta check my finances now and maybe just tackle both front and rears! Ill let you know by the end of this week if i can do the TBU since some things came up last minute.

Thanks
Jay

Hey Jay,

Here's some research on rear brake parts from Camelback Toyota:

Here's a link to OEM Rear Shoes - Set of 4:( I have read OEM is the way to go and aftermarket is not so good)
https://parts.camelbacktoyota.com/p...NTS&subgroup=BRAKE COMPONENTS&component=SHOES

Here's a link to OEM Rear Drums: (But, I have found a machine shop near my house that will turn the drums for $20 each. If your drums haven't been turned before or maybe just once, there will be enough meat on them to resurface and you can save some money. You could go aftermarket if the drums are bad but I think OEM would probably be better to stick with.)
https://parts.camelbacktoyota.com/p...OMPONENTS&subgroup=REAR BRAKES&component=DRUM

Here's a link to Wheel Cylinders: (Probably not 100% necessary to replace unless they are leaking but maybe not a bad idea if you have a lot of miles on your rig. The link is for trucks with 16" wheels)
https://parts.camelbacktoyota.com/p...mber=4755035210&vehicleid=84047&siteid=214329

I spoke with a guy at Camelback who's actually been a mechanic for 40 years about whether or not to replace the spring hardware for the rear brakes. He said unless things are rusted out, like can happen in some parts of the country due to the road salts, he wouldn't bother replacing the springs.

Hope this info helps you out.

 

[SCRunner12]

Hmmm a meet, I could be persuaded.

 

[MarkamisPrime]

Paul aka [MENTION=94292]Patriot12[/MENTION] will be at my pad installing some UCAs and new front springs

 

[Patriot12]

Paul aka [MENTION=94292]Patriot12[/MENTION] will be at my pad installing some UCAs and new front springs

Yessir, come on through if you're in the area!

 

[SCRunner12]

Figured I'd post in here since it's Bay Area focused. Looking for some parts if any of you have any. http://www.toyota-4runner.org/want-buy-trade/228718-wtb-3rd-gen-parts-bay-area-ca.html

 

[phokingchink]

We did get a private message response a while back and we will be doing another repair video @ Timmy's Garage this Sunday. [MENTION=142071]sunsetrunner[/MENTION] hit us up to replace the OEM LCA bushings on his rig with some Whiteline poly bushings. We will of course video the whole thing and get it out to Y'all.

We recently did a removal of some aftermarket CV axles on [MENTION=102606]infamousRNR[/MENTION] truck and we rebooted his OEM axles that he still had with OEM reboot kits. We also did an extended boot mod for the inner joints that we learned from a write-up. This video will hit the YouTube channel very soon.

So stay tuned dudes. Sean (aka infamousRNR) is doing some great work with the video editing and I hope you guys like the product we're putting out.

Peace out,
Timmy!

Hey guys. I've been browsing these forums for quite some time now but I'm fairly new. I actually just bought some tundra front brakes as I need a brake job done. I think I need rear drums but not too sure and would love to have someone help me check it out. I will be getting my brakes in between 11/22-11/28. I'm in Fremont if that helps but honestly I'm down to meet up wherever in the bay area. I also just bought a bunch of crap that I'll need help installing too! (I'll have beer and food)

 

[mtbtim]

Hey guys. I've been browsing these forums for quite some time now but I'm fairly new. I actually just bought some tundra front brakes as I need a brake job done. I think I need rear drums but not too sure and would love to have someone help me check it out. I will be getting my brakes in between 11/22-11/28. I'm in Fremont if that helps but honestly I'm down to meet up wherever in the bay area. I also just bought a bunch of crap that I'll need help installing too! (I'll have beer and food)

Hey Dude, [MENTION=102606]infamousRNR[/MENTION] and I already have [MENTION=98597]Jayjayb96[/MENTION] lined up for a TBU and rear brake service.

What's the other crap you need help installing?

 

[MarkamisPrime]

(I'll have beer and food)

I'm there [emoji23]

 

[phokingchink]

Hey Dude, [MENTION=102606]infamousRNR[/MENTION] and I already have [MENTION=98597]Jayjayb96[/MENTION] lined up for a TBU and rear brake service.

What's the other crap you need help installing?

[MENTION=120071]mtbtim[/MENTION] lift kit with body lift. I also have toytec lift kit (CO and superflex rear) & UCA coming in soon but I think my friend can help me install that but I will keep you updated. And also like to ask a couple questions about other stuff like panhard: adjustable, drop bracket, lift bracket, links, which or all are best?

 

[mtbtim]

[MENTION=120071]mtbtim[/MENTION] lift kit with body lift. I also have toytec lift kit (CO and superflex rear) & UCA coming in soon but I think my friend can help me install that but I will keep you updated. And also like to ask a couple questions about other stuff like panhard: adjustable, drop bracket, lift bracket, links, which or all are best?

I'm not a lift expert, but from what I've read, it's better to correct the rear axle alignment with an extended panhard bar bracket that is bolted and welded in place. A stand-alone adjustable bar will move the rear axle over as well but it doesn't correct the truck back to the same geometry it had before. The panhard bar will be at a greater angle in relation to the axle and it changes the characteristics of the system. Can't remember all the effects the greater angle causes. What I gathered is a drop bracket coupled with adjustable bar will allow you to keep the geometry similar to stock and also allow you to dial in the axle position so it's not more to either the driver's or passenger side but dead center.

 

[mtbtim]

[MENTION=120071]mtbtim[/MENTION] lift kit with body lift. I also have toytec lift kit (CO and superflex rear) & UCA coming in soon but I think my friend can help me install that but I will keep you updated. And also like to ask a couple questions about other stuff like panhard: adjustable, drop bracket, lift bracket, links, which or all are best?

Well hell, here's the discussion you want to read regarding correcting the rear axle position after a lift. Seems people are favoring a small lift bracket on the driver side rather than a drop bracket on the passenger side.

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/227431-panhard-bar-question.html

 

[Jayjayb96]

I'm not a lift expert, but from what I've read, it's better to correct the rear axle alignment with an extended panhard bar bracket that is bolted and welded in place. A stand-alone adjustable bar will move the rear axle over as well but it doesn't correct the truck back to the same geometry it had before. The panhard bar will be at a greater angle in relation to the axle and it changes the characteristics of the system. Can't remember all the effects the greater angle causes. What I gathered is a drop bracket coupled with adjustable bar will allow you to keep the geometry similar to stock and also allow you to dial in the axle position so it's not more to either the driver's or passenger side but dead center.

Thats exactly what i did on the rear!

 

[Jayjayb96]

[MENTION=120071]mtbtim[/MENTION] lift kit with body lift. I also have toytec lift kit (CO and superflex rear) & UCA coming in soon but I think my friend can help me install that but I will keep you updated. And also like to ask a couple questions about other stuff like panhard: adjustable, drop bracket, lift bracket, links, which or all are best?

You should host a mod day :fro:

 

[mtbtim]

You should host a mod day :fro:

I was thinking about this but wondering how well it would work out. I only have room for one rig in the garage. There's driveway space, but it is at a slant. I live on a corner and there's also a court we can use to work on rigs as well. But, I can just envision having a hard time tracking all my tools down with several things going on at one time. Maybe if everyone brought their own tools, it would make it much easier logistically.

 

[MarkamisPrime]

I was thinking about this but wondering how well it would work out. I only have room for one rig in the garage. There's driveway space, but it is at a slant. I live on a corner and there's also a court we can use to work on rigs as well. But, I can just envision having a hard time tracking all my tools down with several things going on at one time. Maybe if everyone brought their own tools, it would make it much easier logistically.

It would really all depend on what projects people are trying to do
Slanted driveway use wheel chalks and your good
Tools I'd say ask before you take and respect another mans tools.
Multiple lift kits would be hard but I have a bag full of doubles that I carry around that would more than definitely cover another lift kit
Jack stands and jacks I can take too
Let's try and set up a date [MENTION=94292]Patriot12[/MENTION] has UCAs and new springs we've been wanting to install but scheduling is difficult

 

[mtbtim]

It would really all depend on what projects people are trying to do
Slanted driveway use wheel chalks and your good
Tools I'd say ask before you take and respect another mans tools.
Multiple lift kits would be hard but I have a bag full of doubles that I carry around that would more than definitely cover another lift kit
Jack stands and jacks I can take too
Let's try and set up a date [MENTION=94292]Patriot12[/MENTION] has UCAs and new springs we've been wanting to install but scheduling is difficult

Ok, let's try to do this then. We'll have to find a weekend day that will work since most people do the Monday thru Friday grind. I could get the smoker going and I've got a propane BBQ available as well.