Mykl8
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Just another option, I did a 2" body lift on my swap to gain diff to hood clearance. Might be an option
Toyota Tacoma ALH Swaparoo!!
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I'll probably do a1" BL but don't want to go more than that. I'd like my center of gravity to stay close to where it's at already and I'm not sure how well the extra leverage on the mounts would hold up to heavy offroading.Just another option, I did a 2" body lift on my swap to gain diff to hood clearance. Might be an option
jimbote
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AC eliminator bracket redo
been running a cheap dorman ac eliminator for an mk3 but lately the crappy little bearing has been making noise, it's cast into the plastic pulley so basically non serviceable... so i dug through my stash of AC compressors and found a suspect unit... gut it n' cut it !
backside showing the now angle cut piston bores... this bearing should last a looong time... the reason i chopped it down is the compressor as a whole runs really close to the taco cross member... this gives it plenty of room and is easier to remove/install
been running a cheap dorman ac eliminator for an mk3 but lately the crappy little bearing has been making noise, it's cast into the plastic pulley so basically non serviceable... so i dug through my stash of AC compressors and found a suspect unit... gut it n' cut it !
backside showing the now angle cut piston bores... this bearing should last a looong time... the reason i chopped it down is the compressor as a whole runs really close to the taco cross member... this gives it plenty of room and is easier to remove/install
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Nice. I dont have an eliminator and just have the stock ALH compressor hanging out to keep a stock belt. I might have a little more room than you have. I though about doing somthing similar until I found a thread on how to convert a sanden compressor to run on grease so it can be used as an onboard air compressor. If it dosent work I like your band saw solution for a good high mile bearing.
1.9ZOOK
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I love stuff like that!
jimbote
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can you share that link? my buddy is building aluminum bumpers and the front is doubling as an air tank
junkyard dog !
A couple different write ups I have found here is one with good links. I will install some grease fittings with mine so its simple to service. https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/sanden-on-board-air-compressor-in-a-77-2f-fj40.569011/
http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f125/greasing-a-sanden-335538/
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1.9ZOOK
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I've been using a GM compressor for many years,but they are sort of bulky, that sankyo looks a bit slimmer and a little more rugged..
Hi Jim,
What is your current clutch setup, and is it holding? I know you were on a 10" 5vze disk and PP with an upgraded pressure plate, but i see a reference to that setup slipping as well.
Trying to collect parts for my setup, and am trying to figure out the best direction to proceed. The 10" v6 setup seems like a great place to start.
I believe you are now on a tuned bv43 turbo setup? Is it safe to say that the ACT t020 pressure plate and dtx-136 disk will hold a 1.9 ALH with stock BHW turbo on it?
I wonder how something like this would work behind a TDI.
https://www.urdusa.com/competition-clutch-stage-ii-5vz-fe/
Again, thanks for cataloging all your progress along the way.
What is your current clutch setup, and is it holding? I know you were on a 10" 5vze disk and PP with an upgraded pressure plate, but i see a reference to that setup slipping as well.
Trying to collect parts for my setup, and am trying to figure out the best direction to proceed. The 10" v6 setup seems like a great place to start.
I believe you are now on a tuned bv43 turbo setup? Is it safe to say that the ACT t020 pressure plate and dtx-136 disk will hold a 1.9 ALH with stock BHW turbo on it?
I wonder how something like this would work behind a TDI.
https://www.urdusa.com/competition-clutch-stage-ii-5vz-fe/
Again, thanks for cataloging all your progress along the way.
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jimbote
Certified Volkswagen Nut
hey Vtp... i had the t020 pressure plate and my foot hurt after about ten minutes of driving...i pulled it and reinstalled the stock aisin PP... i would go with ctx107 and a disc with modified/hybrid friction material such as kevlar/sintered combo ..the ACT is brutally hard to push, i'm a fit 6ft 210lb dude and it was unbearable for a daily, not to mention it would certainly cause early failure on upstream components
Wow, glad I asked. Good to know.
I wonder if the Competition clutch that I linked would be a good choice. It does say that the pressure plate is modified, so maybe it would be the same problem as the ACT PP.
Do you know where a disk like that could be purchased by itself?
I also wonder if its worth a call to southbend. I have found them to be knowledgeable and willing to help with somewhat custom applications. They may be able to assemble something that would work well.
I wonder if the Competition clutch that I linked would be a good choice. It does say that the pressure plate is modified, so maybe it would be the same problem as the ACT PP.
Do you know where a disk like that could be purchased by itself?
I also wonder if its worth a call to southbend. I have found them to be knowledgeable and willing to help with somewhat custom applications. They may be able to assemble something that would work well.
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jimbote
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Southbend might be a better choice for a clutch disc if built from all new parts, I had them modify a stock new DTX 136 and I was not happy with the results, still have not installed it
jimbote
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drama free update and steering wheel upgrade
been awhile since I've had news to report on the swap but over 165k miles since "completed" ....i did have an injection pump failure that left me dead in the water @ bank drive through... just normal maintenance items and a few upgrades that include; rear four leaf HD springs, tundra TRD 4x4 front coils and tundra bilstein 5100's, and a matrix/celica wheel upgrade ..love this one! my old wheel was from a third gen 4runner and the leather was starting to degrade and come unseamed so i picked up a matrix wheel and celica bag. Not a straightforward swap but doable in an hour. Had to cut and splice the celica airbag connector to my taco clockspring and modify the lower horn contact (i only have side to side horn now)... wheel is slightly smaller diameter with fatter ovalized cross section on the ring...but best of all? it's a three spoke!
dirty daily
been awhile since I've had news to report on the swap but over 165k miles since "completed" ....i did have an injection pump failure that left me dead in the water @ bank drive through... just normal maintenance items and a few upgrades that include; rear four leaf HD springs, tundra TRD 4x4 front coils and tundra bilstein 5100's, and a matrix/celica wheel upgrade ..love this one! my old wheel was from a third gen 4runner and the leather was starting to degrade and come unseamed so i picked up a matrix wheel and celica bag. Not a straightforward swap but doable in an hour. Had to cut and splice the celica airbag connector to my taco clockspring and modify the lower horn contact (i only have side to side horn now)... wheel is slightly smaller diameter with fatter ovalized cross section on the ring...but best of all? it's a three spoke!
dirty daily
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jimbote
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jimbote
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small update... around 175k miles so far, upgraded the chra to a BV43A unit, and installed an ARB front bumper after giving up on the aluminum bumper project... trail gear rear going on tomorrow.
one interesting thing of note; after installing the relatively hefty front bumper/winch combo the in cab vibes from the diesel are diminished by over 50% ... acts like a weighted vibration dampener
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How high are you boosting the bv43a? I love mine on the low end but loaded or up top leaves me wanting to finish the compound setup parts I have laying around.
Good to know on the bumper dampening the vibes. Bonus!
Good to know on the bumper dampening the vibes. Bonus!
jimbote
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tune is set for 24psi... honestly the BV43A turbo feels a little better down low but not as good lit up as the BV43B.
tims944
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Mind if i ask your opinion on a bv43? i have a fresh rebuilt bv43 i put on my bhw, it cost me next to nothing especially after i sold my original 1749...
and it was rebuilt in germany not china...
i would imagine it has the cast compressor and turbine never really noticed but it worked perfect for my setup in terms of entry and exit
jimbote
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great turbo, tiny bit of lag but moves a good bit of air.
jimbote
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just posted a TON of pics on my media bank.... two sections, one for this thread and one for the BHW/ALH hybrid. They are not in order but I may address that in the near future by cleaning up the broken photobucket links and replacing with the TDIclub hosted pics.
1.9ZOOK
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I gave trying to re-photo all the pics on my build after photobucket screwed everyone ,too maddening!