The Build Thread of my Rocky !!!

[4rNCMTNs]

That's intense. I was exploring winrock a few months ago and even those green/easy trails were crazy. I felt as if I went further into the trails I would have broke something as well.

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I was on what they were calling a hard blue and wondered off trail by mistake. Let's just say my winch got one heck of a work out and those that helped me said the trail I was on was no doubt a double black diamond.

 

[4rNCMTNs]

I was told to remember how many turns it took to take the old ones off and do the new ones going in. Should get me close. Which it did. Still needed alignment afterwards. The steering wheel was a little off ...

this is exactly what we did but with the driver side one still bent a little it was impossible to get it that close, but it was in the dark and we had taken off the broken piece hours before so we did best we could just to get off the trail. It was funny as when driving off the trail the steering seemed fine, but when back on the road discovered this.

 

[TheWraith]

Did you bend the inner or outer rods??

Inner tie rod gave up the ghost. Hopefully that rock won't be there when I go again next year

 

[TheWraith]

this is exactly what we did but with the driver side one still bent a little it was impossible to get it that close, but it was in the dark and we had taken off the broken piece hours before so we did best we could just to get off the trail. It was funny as when driving off the trail the steering seemed fine, but when back on the road discovered this.

Lesson learned for me. I'm planning on switching out both tie rods to moog ones. As keeping the ones on there now for trail back up.

 

[4rNCMTNs]

Lesson learned for me. I'm planning on switching out both tie rods to moog ones. As keeping the ones on there now for trail back up.

Agreed, I now travel with 2 inner and 1 outer tie rods for back up. they are small and easy insurance to carry.

 

[Akkording]

Where are you guys sourcing your time rods from? rockauto?
I don't mind my moogs rusting and looking dirty, gives it personality. I've donated one on trail fixes at the offroad park.
Rock on Fellas

 

[4rNCMTNs]

I get my inners from RockAuto. My spare outer I get from Toyota. i've purchased from Sparks in Mrytle Beach, Toyota Dallas, and this time McGeorge in Richmond, VA. Prices are all over the place between dealerships and my local one is always most expensive.

 

[TheWraith]

I get my inners from RockAuto. My spare outer I get from Toyota. i've purchased from Sparks in Mrytle Beach, Toyota Dallas, and this time McGeorge in Richmond, VA. Prices are all over the place between dealerships and my local one is always most expensive.

Amazon $75 bucks a pop... unless you know some where cheaper

 

[4rNCMTNs]

Amazon $75 bucks a pop... unless you know some where cheaper

Last night Rock Auto was $57 each for the Moog inners. When I was broken on the trail we paid about $100 from a local auto parts store in TN. My outer was $39. I will also carry one extra boot and clamps. When I broke the passenger side three weeks ago it bent about 90 degrees before breaking and the boot was still fine, but they are cheap and light to carry on trail. Going back out next week to Windrock and will be over prepared this time.

 

[TheWraith]

Last night Rock Auto was $57 each for the Moog inners. When I was broken on the trail we paid about $100 from a local auto parts store in TN. My outer was $39. I will also carry one extra boot and clamps. When I broke the passenger side three weeks ago it bent about 90 degrees before breaking and the boot was still fine, but they are cheap and light to carry on trail. Going back out next week to Windrock and will be over prepared this time.

I still need to replace my clamp. I still only have a very expensive zip tie (ty-rap brand) on there.

I can get those clamps at like auto zone can't I???

 

[4rNCMTNs]

I still need to replace my clamp. I still only have a very expensive zip tie (ty-rap brand) on there.

I can get those clamps at like auto zone can't I???

I don't see why not. When we replaced mine we reused the stock ones without any issue. you could even use a hose clamp if you couldn't find anything else just like the zip tie.

 

[gringo8251]

Any chance you have info, pics, or description of the wiring used for the front locker?

Awesome build. Jealous of what you guys have on the west coast. I am learning and tackling more and more where I'm at.

 

[TheWraith]

Any chance you have info, pics, or description of the wiring used for the front locker?

Awesome build. Jealous of what you guys have on the west coast. I am learning and tackling more and more where I'm at.

All it is ... is a positive and a negative

 

[TheWraith]

I have a bunch of updates:

installed the Demello Offroad front bumper :

I paid to have this custom stainless steel filler plate made. Demello made it for me. But they wont make it maybe if you order your bumper with one theyll make one for you ...

heres no filler plate:

versus with filler plate:

I also installed new Diode Dynamics 42" Light Bar, Diode Dynamics SS3 Pros Ditch light ( in a driving pattern) and Diode Dynamics SS3 Pros Fogs

 

[TheWraith]

for the longest time ... Ive been battling the "KDSS gangster lean" for awhile the blackgate customs rear spacers fixed the issue. But then I broke a tie rod and had to get the rig re-aligned. And the lean came back.

I ended up getting the Treaty OffRoad front kdss spacer. And it seemed to fixed the issue...

I installed it myself and fixed the kinked kdss bar. suffice it to say... I may need to order new rubber bushing for the front.

this was the lump sided kdss bar

 

[TheWraith]

my C4 Dual Swing Out is being delivered today. I'm going to have the demello front and the C4 rear bumper raptor liner in black. And I'm going to have the Demello fiber glass front bumper filler raptor liner in white.

Still waiting on Dr.KDSS's kdss kill switch. And lastly I'll work on getting my scene lights and chase light install on my rack.

this project is coming to a close soon !!! been a long road but I can see the finish line...

 

[TheWraith]

This is me like a little kids staring at my xmas present wanting to open it.

 

[4RunnerAquasport]

Off road bumper for the Vette? He he
Rocky is becoming the star of the show brother!
You've set the standard for sure!

 

[TheWraith]

Off road bumper for the Vette? He he
Rocky is becoming the star of the show brother!
You've set the standard for sure!

That vette is nice. My buddy is doing some engine work on it. Interior is super clean.

Thanks for all the compliments brudda

 

[TheWraith]

I replaced the rubber seal on my GOBI wind deflector. The one that GOBI for some reason didnt want to sell to me ... It took 2months of back and forth and then I gave up ...

the rubber door seal I bought from Amazon worked perfect. It's higher quality than the original unit.

this one:
Door Rubber Seal Fits Gap 0.3 to 0.5 inch (8-12mm), Length 5 Feet (1.55 Meter) - - Amazon.com

Installed:

Left over piece:

The original unit: it was making a buzzing noise on the freeway which was driving me nuts