TACOMA SOLID AXLE SWAP PART 3- STEERING,AXLE HOUSING JACK MOUNT AND SMASHING MY TOE!!!

[@colemanbohl3338]

You are a legend man. Smashed tf out of your toe and got back at it. Even built a freakin axle stand👍🏼

[@-gachapotato-6900]

Wow nothing as bad as sore big toe that’s where safety boots come in great its getting better thank god toe still in tack 👍 take care be careful.👍🇺🇸 watching in from Ireland ☘️

[@packingbone1953]

Sweet lord that must have hurt! You and the truck are definitely bonded for life if the tip of your toe is sacrificed!

[@HiddenInstinct]

phil posada ya it hurt like hell for about an hour and then just went numb.

[@samadrid6321]

Too bad about the smashed toe, the important thing is the axle is not damaged.

[@kevinlokitsjr6820]

Working on my ford ranger solid axle swap sometime in the future, this gave me an idea of what to expect on that project

[@Redline_ratchets]

Just do a Dana 30 from an XJ with a long arm kit for an XJ

[@Redline_ratchets]

That seems to be the swap of choice for a ranger mainly because it's easy and cheaper

[@DannyWalker1949]

Man, I hate to hear bout your Toe, Dang it. Truck looks good to. You're do'in a Good Job on it. You do'in a Great Job on Clean'n everything up and gett'in it ready for welding. NICE WORK❕👍

[@HiddenInstinct]

Danny Walker thanks, it’s been a process but will be well worth it when it’s done.

[@aacshooter]

Build is coming along well. Sucks that you smashed your toe!! I am ready to see the Toyota in coyote killing action.

[@HiddenInstinct]

aacshooter I’m ready to get out hunting again!

[@stryker4240]

I knew that SAS was expensive but I cant afford to loose my big toe...

[@Vera-xu3xw]

The good news is: safety glasses wouldn't have helped your toe lol I dropped a trailer axle on my finger not as heavy but it's part of the deal. I always make the mistake of working till I'm completely exhausted and that's when you fuck up.

[@SinCityOutdoors]

Nice invention

[@HiddenInstinct]

Sin City Outdoors they say necessity is the mother of all invention, like not smashing your toe off again.

[@ratchetman]

I like those wheels. Looking good. Can't wait to go trail riding through the desert?

[@HiddenInstinct]

Ratchetman for sure, going to do a big trip with a bunch of friends when I’m finally done.

[@brianhoward482]

You da man , love watching the build

[@diymerlehowtoeatanelephant3714]

KZbin FabRats have a set of videos doing same thing. Great KZbin channel

[@terrylovin7405]

I didn't see anywhere, but what axle did you use?

[@kevinlokitsjr6820]

Awesome build

[@anthonyhendrix563]

Looking good so far

[@weekender38]

I mechanic's life, scent knuckles and mashed toes, ask me how I know. I hope all your efforts are worth it in the end.

[@HiddenInstinct]

weekender38 ya I’ve bled plenty of times on this build.

[@luiscruz-no3ib]

Was my eyes playing tricks on me or are you installing that axle 180 off

[@SNR_Hawaii]

Awesome build man. Glad I found you may I ask what are you setting yur castor at? I’m at the same point in project. Aloha

[@travisweller1754]

Looks like a Toyota steering box. What year?

[@Gettinbentoffroad]

How’s it working out? Just started mine on my 3rd gen 4Runner going with the 4wu 3 link and coilovers

[@amgaming7894]

Looks great

[@angelmunoz3462]

He will never do another again!! 😂that a lot work!😂😂

[@Vera-xu3xw]

8:50 that's the kinda engineering you learn when you don't want to drop something on your foot again lol What kinda gas mileage were you getting before this build? My 4x4 F150 gets around 12 to 15.

[@HiddenInstinct]

Vera 1957 ya I’m smashed toe free for almost a year now😂 I get 15-17 now and got about the same before

[@ranchoelquetzal7492]

What’s Dana did you put

[@NeBoFoRiOn]

anwserd all my questions in the first 2 min i didnt know about the steering box n shaft kit so i didnt know how to hook the steering box on

[@HiddenInstinct]

Glad it helped

[@Naumets1]

Hope your toe heals good Hate to hear that bad news.

[@yo-yoboy9837]

Note steel toes not crocs

[@GF_Burke]

Noiiiice man. My 79F150 solid axle swap is done. haha. jk. but ya. Do want to take a grinder to my frame and bits like that too... need to. . Let's desert it up! ** edit**. Ug dude.. toe.. frak'n A man. Bleh bro. :/

[@HiddenInstinct]

I think that’s what my axle came out of ha ha.

[@GF_Burke]

Ya looks familiar. ha. dana baby. Just dropping a fresh crate, new 300 6 banger.

[@Red_Beard_Builds]

hey man i really enjoy the videos, im in the middle of 3.4 swapping my 93 and next year i will be sasing my 93! but iiv got a rusted 84 pickup im going to take the axle out of but is there any tricks to removing the axle from the truck?

[@HiddenInstinct]

Are you talking removing the axle from the 84? Or pulling all the ifs off the 93?

[@Red_Beard_Builds]

Hidden Instinct both but got to start by removing the 84s straight axle which I see your not using Toyota axles right?

[@HiddenInstinct]

Toyota Life ya it’s a late 70’s Ford F-250 axle. Removing the ifs brackets and cross member that are welded to the frame is bitch. I’d recommend using a plasma cutter to get the large pieces off and then a cutoff wheel on a grinder to get as much as you can before you start grinding with a flap wheel. As far as the solid axle you should just have to disconnect the drive shaft, disconnect the brake lines and any sensors that may be on there, then take the u bolts off the leaf springs and it should roll right out.

[@4wdaddict41]

Great content

[@LabRatJason]

Are true bead locks street legal? I thought you were in Utah, and It's been a while since I thought about it, but I seem to remember they weren't legal here.

[@HiddenInstinct]

Jason Lloyd they are not street legal. There are a couple of split rim bead locks that are street legal but they are expensive.

[@brandonweathers13]

Would axles form a 79 blazer work

[@HiddenInstinct]

Brandon Duramax not unless you change the transfer case to a passenger side. Has to be a drivers side pinion fords and wagoneers have them.

[@saephan34]

What axle is that?

[@Gettinbentoffroad]

Gotta get them steel toes.

[@oscaralvarez1131]

What year it's the front axcel .

[@HiddenInstinct]

Oscar Alvarez it’s from a late 70’s Ford F-250. I think they put them in the 150’s too from I believe 74- 78 or 79.

[@HiddenInstinct]

There used to be a good link with all the info but it says the server is down so maybe it’s not up anymore

[@julianchavez2790]

I was gonna watch for info until the toe thing

[@julianchavez2790]

It's not "gone forever", toenails grow back.

[@ItsConstitutional]

Wow, how much is an axle swap really worthy? and I thought a divorce was bad....but its worth it right, no matter how much you lose!

[@NeBoFoRiOn]

was u wearing sandals when u rolled it on your toe fack

[@HiddenInstinct]

Just slip on shoes

[@buddymartin7923]

They're rooking you on money bro. It'll heal. Keep it clean an it'll heal. It's a toe...they can't do much for you

[@2112kustoms.]

Ooouccchhh