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sgtusmc · 03-19-2011, 08:26 PM

Hey thanks guy's. Yeah that's my Taco. It's an 07 4x4 with a Procomp 6" and a 3" body lift. I've done five 3" lifts on 05 and newer Tacoma's. It's pretty straight forward. Easier if there 2wd. Pm me if you get stuck on it.

56hotrodred · 03-19-2011, 08:31 PM

I will do that.

Did you have any drive line vibration after doing any of the 3 inch lift(s)?

56hotrodred (Barry)

sgtusmc · 03-19-2011, 08:41 PM

Some kits had the transmission spacer and some didn't. No drive line vibration on any so far. If your truck is a 4x4 make sure you take care of the front drive shaft boots when your working around them. It's easy to poke holes in them if your not careful. Then it's a pain to replace them!

56hotrodred · 03-19-2011, 08:50 PM

Yes it is a 4x4 and I will be careful. Thanks for the heads up.

The kit I have coming is a 3" Superlift with coilovers for the front, add-a-leaf and new shocks for the rear. I did not see a transmission spacer in the kit when looking at it on line. How thick is the spacer?

56hotrodred (Barry)

OrrieG · 03-19-2011, 08:52 PM

Man, you wife is getting some mad skills. Should I be worried she is working in scrubs? That is coming along well.

sgtusmc · 03-19-2011, 10:20 PM

The kit you bought is a lot better than the ones they bought. Their kits were 2.5-3" spacers up front and 3" blocks in the rear. It's not a tranny spacer, it's a differential drop spacer (sorry for the mix-up). Here's a link to the install with a pic of the diff spacer.
http://www.readylift.com/p-126-ready...tallation.aspx

OrrieG- I had just tacked the panel on when she came home from work (she's an RN). I gave her a flight suit to wear while she welded. After she was done, I ran inside to grab my camera. I made it clear this time that she was not to weld ANYTHING till I got back (she welded the tailgate closed the last time she was left alone with a welder). By the time I got back outside, she was out of the flight suit and ready to come in. I convinced her to just tack a little so I could get the shot. So the pic's I took are actually "poser pics" I guess.

sgtusmc · 03-29-2011, 05:46 PM

Worked on the steering. I shortened the column and moved the gear selector closer to the firewall. I welded a muffler hanger to the column and it fit the dash holes perfectly. No more kicking the tires to steer it back in the garage!

nickp51chevy · 03-30-2011, 02:20 AM

I'm diggin' in bro!!!

Daniel U · 03-30-2011, 08:05 PM

How do you get her to weld in SCRUBS? You are fortunate and you definitely have a keeper! The truck looks amazing as does the older one in the background! Always impressed with your work and would like to meet you some day. My '54 still sits in the garage until our finances get better(or my kid get's into highschool and we are done with the private schooling). Until then it's nice watching you guys work on your American tin! Keep me inspired.

sgtusmc · 03-31-2011, 12:33 AM

Thanks guy's. Daniel If I remember correctly you're from Paso right? My wife and son have never been to Pismo. I've promised them a couple of Pismo trips this summer. My boy wants to ride his dirt bike on the dunes. Hell I might even see if I can catch some air in my Tacoma. May be we could hook up one of these summer days.

Kabwe · 03-31-2011, 01:53 PM

sgtusmc,
you are really getting her done. Great job.

sgtusmc · 05-10-2011, 01:13 AM

I almost have a finished red frame.

Kim57 · 05-10-2011, 10:32 AM

Looks like your getting it done.
Kim

OrrieG · 05-10-2011, 01:03 PM

That is RED! Looks good, one question, will the rear shocks compress enough to let it lay all the way down? Could just be the photo angle be the notch and bag compression looks a lot deeper that the shock travel.

sgtusmc · 05-10-2011, 02:00 PM

There's 0 PSI in the bags F&R. This is the lowest the frame will drop. There's about 2.5-3 inches before the shock bottoms out. I set them at 30 deg.

CAL 58 GMC · 05-10-2011, 04:03 PM

Looking good man!

Barney Rubble · 05-11-2011, 04:32 AM

Sgt, just did the full read, nice build you got going. Could you measure the hole positions for the fender emblems please? Vertically they seem to be just above the crease in a straight line.
I want to put them back on my 59 and thought your measurements would help.
Cheers
Barney

sgtusmc · 05-18-2011, 03:32 PM

It's been raining for the past few days. Unfortunately, I left my bed out in the yard and not in the garage. It's now serving as a midway shelter point for my dogs. I hope I don't get banned from the forum for cruelty to bare metal tin.

Kim57 · 05-18-2011, 06:22 PM

Doesn't look like anything a lot of elbow grease and sandpaper couldn't take care of.
Kim

OrrieG · 05-18-2011, 06:57 PM

80 grit or a 3m blue "shredded wheat" pad on a DA sander will take it off quickly without taking any of the base metal. You are forgiven ...

drivea55 · 05-19-2011, 01:11 AM

that frame is looking really nice!

Brian

**LEEVON** · 05-19-2011, 09:44 AM

cute pups.

sgtusmc · 05-19-2011, 03:54 PM

Thanks guy's, I'm sure I'll get it sanded again. I'll have to remember to hit it with some primer next time. Well it stop raining & it's going to be back to that good ol Cali sunshine.

We just added the Pit-bull to our family. I was extremely hesitant to take him in. However, thanks to a bunch of back and forth PM's with Kabwe. He gave me some solid advice on the breed and I pulled the trigger and took him in. We've been really happy with him so far. Kabwe is a freaken awesome guy. I'll end it with that, before someone thinks I have a man crush on him!!!

Hey B-Rubble, I'll get you those pics with measurements before the day is over.

nickp51chevy · 05-20-2011, 09:58 PM

Lookin good!

Kabwe · 05-20-2011, 11:18 PM

Man crush.lol That's funny.

Man that pit bull is getting big. He is a gorgeous pup.

03-19-2011, 08:26 PM	#201
sgtusmc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 958	Re: SGTUSMC '59 build Hey thanks guy's. Yeah that's my Taco. It's an 07 4x4 with a Procomp 6" and a 3" body lift. I've done five 3" lifts on 05 and newer Tacoma's. It's pretty straight forward. Easier if there 2wd. Pm me if you get stuck on it. __________________ My build, 53 GMC / S10 swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305723 My build, 59 Chevy / 88 fullsize swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=sgtusmc U.S. Marines - Certified Counselors to the 72 Virgins Dating Club.

03-19-2011, 08:31 PM	#202
56hotrodred Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mountain View, Alberta, Canada Posts: 415	Re: SGTUSMC '59 build I will do that. Did you have any drive line vibration after doing any of the 3 inch lift(s)? 56hotrodred (Barry)

03-19-2011, 08:41 PM	#203
sgtusmc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 958	Re: SGTUSMC '59 build Some kits had the transmission spacer and some didn't. No drive line vibration on any so far. If your truck is a 4x4 make sure you take care of the front drive shaft boots when your working around them. It's easy to poke holes in them if your not careful. Then it's a pain to replace them! __________________ My build, 53 GMC / S10 swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305723 My build, 59 Chevy / 88 fullsize swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=sgtusmc U.S. Marines - Certified Counselors to the 72 Virgins Dating Club.

03-19-2011, 08:50 PM	#204
56hotrodred Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mountain View, Alberta, Canada Posts: 415	Re: SGTUSMC '59 build Yes it is a 4x4 and I will be careful. Thanks for the heads up. The kit I have coming is a 3" Superlift with coilovers for the front, add-a-leaf and new shocks for the rear. I did not see a transmission spacer in the kit when looking at it on line. How thick is the spacer? 56hotrodred (Barry)

03-19-2011, 08:52 PM	#205
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: SGTUSMC '59 build Man, you wife is getting some mad skills. Should I be worried she is working in scrubs? That is coming along well. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

03-19-2011, 10:20 PM	#206
sgtusmc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 958	Re: SGTUSMC '59 build The kit you bought is a lot better than the ones they bought. Their kits were 2.5-3" spacers up front and 3" blocks in the rear. It's not a tranny spacer, it's a differential drop spacer (sorry for the mix-up). Here's a link to the install with a pic of the diff spacer. http://www.readylift.com/p-126-ready...tallation.aspx OrrieG- I had just tacked the panel on when she came home from work (she's an RN). I gave her a flight suit to wear while she welded. After she was done, I ran inside to grab my camera. I made it clear this time that she was not to weld ANYTHING till I got back (she welded the tailgate closed the last time she was left alone with a welder). By the time I got back outside, she was out of the flight suit and ready to come in. I convinced her to just tack a little so I could get the shot. So the pic's I took are actually "poser pics" I guess. __________________ My build, 53 GMC / S10 swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305723 My build, 59 Chevy / 88 fullsize swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=sgtusmc U.S. Marines - Certified Counselors to the 72 Virgins Dating Club.

03-29-2011, 05:46 PM	#207
sgtusmc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 958	Re: SGTUSMC '59 build Worked on the steering. I shortened the column and moved the gear selector closer to the firewall. I welded a muffler hanger to the column and it fit the dash holes perfectly. No more kicking the tires to steer it back in the garage! __________________ My build, 53 GMC / S10 swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305723 My build, 59 Chevy / 88 fullsize swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=sgtusmc U.S. Marines - Certified Counselors to the 72 Virgins Dating Club.

03-30-2011, 02:20 AM	#208
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: SGTUSMC '59 build I'm diggin' in bro!!! __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

03-30-2011, 08:05 PM	#209
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: SGTUSMC '59 build How do you get her to weld in SCRUBS? You are fortunate and you definitely have a keeper! The truck looks amazing as does the older one in the background! Always impressed with your work and would like to meet you some day. My '54 still sits in the garage until our finances get better(or my kid get's into highschool and we are done with the private schooling). Until then it's nice watching you guys work on your American tin! Keep me inspired. __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

03-31-2011, 12:33 AM	#210
sgtusmc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 958	Re: SGTUSMC '59 build Thanks guy's. Daniel If I remember correctly you're from Paso right? My wife and son have never been to Pismo. I've promised them a couple of Pismo trips this summer. My boy wants to ride his dirt bike on the dunes. Hell I might even see if I can catch some air in my Tacoma. May be we could hook up one of these summer days. __________________ My build, 53 GMC / S10 swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305723 My build, 59 Chevy / 88 fullsize swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=sgtusmc U.S. Marines - Certified Counselors to the 72 Virgins Dating Club.

03-31-2011, 01:53 PM	#211
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: SGTUSMC '59 build sgtusmc, you are really getting her done. Great job. Last edited by Kabwe; 03-31-2011 at 01:53 PM.

05-10-2011, 01:13 AM	#212
sgtusmc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 958	Re: SGTUSMC '59 build I almost have a finished red frame. __________________ My build, 53 GMC / S10 swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305723 My build, 59 Chevy / 88 fullsize swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=sgtusmc U.S. Marines - Certified Counselors to the 72 Virgins Dating Club.

05-10-2011, 10:32 AM	#213
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: SGTUSMC '59 build Looks like your getting it done. Kim

05-10-2011, 01:03 PM	#214
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: SGTUSMC '59 build That is RED! Looks good, one question, will the rear shocks compress enough to let it lay all the way down? Could just be the photo angle be the notch and bag compression looks a lot deeper that the shock travel. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project Last edited by OrrieG; 05-10-2011 at 01:04 PM.

05-10-2011, 02:00 PM	#215
sgtusmc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 958	Re: SGTUSMC '59 build There's 0 PSI in the bags F&R. This is the lowest the frame will drop. There's about 2.5-3 inches before the shock bottoms out. I set them at 30 deg. __________________ My build, 53 GMC / S10 swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305723 My build, 59 Chevy / 88 fullsize swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=sgtusmc U.S. Marines - Certified Counselors to the 72 Virgins Dating Club.



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05-10-2011, 04:03 PM	#216
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: SGTUSMC '59 build Looking good man! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

05-11-2011, 04:32 AM	#217
Barney Rubble Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 120	Re: SGTUSMC '59 build Sgt, just did the full read, nice build you got going. Could you measure the hole positions for the fender emblems please? Vertically they seem to be just above the crease in a straight line. I want to put them back on my 59 and thought your measurements would help. Cheers Barney

05-18-2011, 03:32 PM	#218
sgtusmc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 958	Re: SGTUSMC '59 build It's been raining for the past few days. Unfortunately, I left my bed out in the yard and not in the garage. It's now serving as a midway shelter point for my dogs. I hope I don't get banned from the forum for cruelty to bare metal tin. __________________ My build, 53 GMC / S10 swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305723 My build, 59 Chevy / 88 fullsize swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=sgtusmc U.S. Marines - Certified Counselors to the 72 Virgins Dating Club.

05-18-2011, 06:22 PM	#219
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: SGTUSMC '59 build Doesn't look like anything a lot of elbow grease and sandpaper couldn't take care of. Kim

05-18-2011, 06:57 PM	#220
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: SGTUSMC '59 build 80 grit or a 3m blue "shredded wheat" pad on a DA sander will take it off quickly without taking any of the base metal. You are forgiven ... __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project Last edited by OrrieG; 05-18-2011 at 06:57 PM.

05-19-2011, 01:11 AM	#221
drivea55 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Monson,MA Posts: 503	Re: SGTUSMC '59 build that frame is looking really nice! Brian __________________ current project; 1950 GMC "Junk Yard Dawg" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635960 ___________________________________________ SOLD to "ONEBADFIVEFIVE" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=436406

05-19-2011, 09:44 AM	#222
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,919	Re: SGTUSMC '59 build cute pups. __________________ '86 GMC C30 Crew ~ '86 C20 Crew ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '74K10 ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

05-19-2011, 03:54 PM	#223
sgtusmc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 958	Re: SGTUSMC '59 build Thanks guy's, I'm sure I'll get it sanded again. I'll have to remember to hit it with some primer next time. Well it stop raining & it's going to be back to that good ol Cali sunshine. We just added the Pit-bull to our family. I was extremely hesitant to take him in. However, thanks to a bunch of back and forth PM's with Kabwe. He gave me some solid advice on the breed and I pulled the trigger and took him in. We've been really happy with him so far. Kabwe is a freaken awesome guy. I'll end it with that, before someone thinks I have a man crush on him!!! Hey B-Rubble, I'll get you those pics with measurements before the day is over. __________________ My build, 53 GMC / S10 swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305723 My build, 59 Chevy / 88 fullsize swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=sgtusmc U.S. Marines - Certified Counselors to the 72 Virgins Dating Club.

05-20-2011, 09:58 PM	#224
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: SGTUSMC '59 build Lookin good! __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

05-20-2011, 11:18 PM	#225
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: SGTUSMC '59 build Man crush.lol That's funny. Man that pit bull is getting big. He is a gorgeous pup.

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