Tacos on rockwells?

[SWAMPZR2]

Anyone running rockwells under their taco yet? I am in the process of locating the control arm brackets, and debating were to put the upper control bracket on the front axle. On top of the diff works great, but raises the trucks height a bit! :eek:

Post pics if you got them.

Here is a list of what I will be running:
-Rockwell axles with stock 1 5/8" shaft, u-joint style 6.72 gearing
-Pinion brake F&R
-42" TSL's
-H1 beadlocks with the double beadlock insert (we torched the centers and made new wheel centers out of 3/8" along with the rock rings).
-4 link F & R
-2.5" fox airshocks 18" travel in the front
-Coils in the rear
-Detroit in front, lincoln locked rear
-Full hydrolic steering
-Flat bed removed and new tube added.

[SWAMPZR2]

This is about where I am at... We have the H1 wheels made, we torched the old centers, and laser cut new ones to accomodate the rockwell 6 lug pattern. We also make a rock ring to stiffen the outer bead lock. Lower control brackets are completely welded in the front, and the uppers are welded to the frame, just debating wher to put them on the axle. One will probably go on the top hat and the other just to the right of it on the axle tube. We haven't started the rear yet, much of the flat bed is going to get hacked and tubed up later. We started groving the TSL tires.... 2 done! Also lockers are in place, welded rear, detroit in front. Sure is nice knowing someone with a laser machine to cut all of these brackets and parts!!! Thanks Mike. Sure is great to know a foreign that is good at tire groovin as well! Thanks Oz!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v94/swampzr2/rockwell/tophat.jpg?t=1172934983
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v94/swampzr2/rockwell/grovin.jpg?t=1172935653

[SWAMPZR2]

Here is how the truck sits now, I have the front control arms tacked in place, the lower arms are in place for the rear. Wheel base is 124". To give you an idea of its ride height, I am 6'2", and my dog is a 110 pound yellow lab.

Air shocks came today, hopefully it will sit on its own power within a week or so!



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v94/swampzr2/rockwell/frontchunk1.jpg?t=1173408479
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v94/swampzr2/rockwell/tirewheel.jpg?t=1173408101

[SWAMPZR2]

I plasma cut the rear flatbed today. Here are some more pics, the air shocks are 2.5" 18" travel.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v94/swampzr2/rockwell/fox.jpg?t=1173490931
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v94/swampzr2/rockwell/scrap.jpg?t=1173491003
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v94/swampzr2/rockwell/demo2.jpg?t=1173490855
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v94/swampzr2/rockwell/demo1.jpg?t=1173490827

[XJ618]

Your going to brace up those rear link mounts right???

[SWAMPZR2]

Yeah, for now most of it is just tack welded, just in case I change my mind on something. :D

Your going to brace up those rear link mounts right???

[Ramrock]

Here a link to my pics gallery. I have a 85 on rockwells. Take a look at them.

http://www.texasoffroad.net/galleries/lonestar/RAMROCK

[Ramrock]

Heres one of it last week after painting it. Sitting on 42"irocks. Now has a 4.3 tbi to a tb-350 to a double toy t-case setup.


http://www.texasoffroad.net/albums/lonestar/album626/100_1029.sized.jpg

[SWAMPZR2]

Sweet, nice picture album. How tall is your frame off the ground? Are your hubs flipped out or in?

[SWAMPZR2]

Some progress has been made, all control arms are in place and I torched the bed off! I plan on running a tube rearend, I just need to get some ideas on how I want it.


Neighborhood hood rat stops by to tap the control arm..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v94/swampzr2/rockwell/louisetap.jpg?t=1173914888
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[krazydher]

hey dude what shop is that?..doesn't hapen to be in dayton tennessee?

[ADD]

you think your tacoma on rockwells is big? that aint shit. Here is a real crawler

http://www.customsuspension.com/Gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=albun09

[tacoma87]

you think your tacoma on rockwells is big? that aint shit. Here is a real crawler

http://www.customsuspension.com/Gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=albun09

those leaf springs are incredible...whoever thought that was a good idea should be shot

[alienjeep]

where is the pic with the finger up your a$$? post it pussy!

[Infernal Jeep]

you think your tacoma on rockwells is big? that aint shit. Here is a real crawler

http://www.customsuspension.com/Gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=albun09

Ha ha,that's funny but isn't that grey second gen the one that belongs to Bobby Long?.

[ADD]

yeah I believe he bought it. I saw the same article you did in toyota owner

[SWAMPZR2]

hey dude what shop is that?..doesn't hapen to be in dayton tennessee?

It is my garage in Crystal Lake ILL.

[SWAMPZR2]

Yeah they would make it about 5 minutes on a trail and they would be on their side. I am not going for height, I actually am trying to keep it low.

you think your tacoma on rockwells is big? that aint shit. Here is a real crawler

http://www.customsuspension.com/Gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=albun09

[SWAMPZR2]

That sounds sick, I don't know you and don't know what your talking about!!! :D

where is the pic with the finger up your a$$? post it pussy!

[sknydwn]

Swampzr2... your tacoma is looking good, it's changed a lot since I saw it last time you were in tellico, when you heading back down south to do some real wheeling again?? lemme know

[SWAMPZR2]

Yeah, I got happy with the plasma cutter and started cutting! I think a Paragon trip might be in the works for the summer.

What are you wheelin these days, I thought I saw you with a new rig.

Swampzr2... your tacoma is looking good, it's changed a lot since I saw it last time you were in tellico, when you heading back down south to do some real wheeling again?? lemme know

[Infernal Jeep]

Yeah they would make it about 5 minutes on a trail and they would be on their side. I am not going for height, I actually am trying to keep it low.

Yeah,that was actually sarcasm.Some get it,some don't :shaking: .

[Infernal Jeep]

Some progress has been made, all control arms are in place and I torched the bed off! I plan on running a tube rearend, I just need to get some ideas on how I want it.


Neighborhood hood rat stops by to tap the control arm..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v94/swampzr2/rockwell/louisetap.jpg?t=1173914888


I would so tap your neighborhood rat!!!

[SWAMPZR2]

Yeah,that was actually sarcasm.Some get it,some don't :shaking: .

You never know with this forum, lots of bling out there.

[cutlass]

I would so tap your neighborhood rat!!!

y is the hood rat fully dressed? :shaking: :flipoff2:

[sknydwn]

Yeah, I got happy with the plasma cutter and started cutting! I think a Paragon trip might be in the works for the summer.

What are you wheelin these days, I thought I saw you with a new rig.

well i've had a few different ones since I saw you a ... a cruiser buggy on 42's a tacoma/truggy on 39's and now a wrangler again on 39.5's
I don't think I could make it to Paragon but if you ever come down this way again let me know I had a blast in tellico even if there was 8" of snow!

[SWAMPZR2]

I will let you know if we come down that way. I sure am getting sick of wheelin at the badlands, I need some new terrain.

well i've had a few different ones since I saw you a ... a cruiser buggy on 42's a tacoma/truggy on 39's and now a wrangler again on 39.5's
I don't think I could make it to Paragon but if you ever come down this way again let me know I had a blast in tellico even if there was 8" of snow!

[sknydwn]

I will let you know if we come down that way. I sure am getting sick of wheelin at the badlands, I need some new terrain.

Harlan would be a good choice and it would be a lot closer to you than tellico

[sknydwn]

updates?

[SWAMPZR2]

updates?

We bent some tube for the front fox air shocks, no pics yet. I plan on bending some tube to mount the seats also in a day or two. I have been busy working and haven't had much time to work out in the garage. I should have some new pics soon.

[SWAMPZR2]

Here is an update and pics.

I finally bent some tube and tied the seats in with the cage. That took a good portion of the day. I also welded some tabs to the front for the air shocks. I need to get some bolts to bolt them on, but the driver side is sitting on the air shock. Here are the pics.....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v94/swampzr2/rockwell/IMG_1647.jpg?t=1175997747
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[Booger Weldz]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v94/swampzr2/rockwell/6.jpg?t=1173914758


beautiful work! maybe we should trade screen names??:flipoff2: the down hands on the sides look like they had no gas coverage

[SWAMPZR2]

beautiful work! maybe we should trade screen names??:flipoff2: the down hands on the sides look like they had no gas coverage

When I gusseted it, I didn't clean the oil off of it. I had the gas on, I figured that it must have been the oil. It doesn't look pretty, but it will get the job done.

[alienjeep]

When I gusseted it, I didn't clean the oil off of it. I had the gas on, I figured that it must have been the oil. It doesn't look pretty, but it will get the job done.




hahahaha your welds are way worse than mine dude, you are gonna have to switch to jb weld and bubble gum!!!

[SWAMPZR2]

More pictures of what I have been working on.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v94/swampzr2/foxshox.jpg?t=1176521590
I made the plate over the front diff removable and boxed in the UCA mount to strengthen it, it will also get a gusset.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v94/swampzr2/rockwell/555.jpg?t=1176591612
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v94/swampzr2/rockwell/IMG_1654.jpg?t=1176591583
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v94/swampzr2/rockwell/rear.jpg?t=1176591493
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v94/swampzr2/rockwell/tube.jpg?t=1176591445
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v94/swampzr2/rockwell/backtube.jpg?t=1176591399

This is the start of the rear frame, There is more to come..... Gussets and other areas where I plan on adding more tube.

[alienjeep]

the tube cage on the back is kick ass looking so far:smokin: .
when is the next meet? i'm lost with the schedule now:confused: .

[SWAMPZR2]

here is a few more pics, I added some tube up front, and a piece in back.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v94/swampzr2/rockwell/IMG_1666.jpg?t=1176591853
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v94/swampzr2/rockwell/IMG_1668.jpg?t=1176591943

[Hvy_Chevy]

are those link heims big enough? look kind of small

[YO38]

are those link heims big enough? look kind of small

I was thinking the same thing. But I like how the rear tube is turning out.

[SWAMPZR2]

are those link heims big enough? look kind of small


No, my truck is just that big. They are 3/4" chromolly

[roctaco]

I was thinking the same thing about the heims. Those 'Rocks weigh a ton and with their low gears I'd be a bit nervous about the size of the link tubing & the heims. I'm not bashing, mind you, as I know you gotta run what's in your budget, & I'm looking forward to seeing this rig finished. I think you'll be the first 'Rock-Taco on the trail, right? I know someone else was working on one, but he changed his plans at one point.

[SWAMPZR2]

My buddies have been running the same heims with a Dana 60 and 40" tires and have had no problems after a year of heavy wheelin. They have V8's and are heavy on the gas! I don't know of anyone else running rocks in a Tacoma yet.

[79chevy39.5's]

those leaf springs are incredible...whoever thought that was a good idea should be shot

that guy actualy has one of the most bad ass wheelers around 47" ltbs 60's with longfield cv's on like a wrecked 98 toy those are just his show trucks

[SWAMPZR2]

Those show trucks are "Show Trucks." Everyone likes something different, to each his own. I wasn't going for the sky high truck on stilts because they seem to tip too much on the trail.:D

that guy actualy has one of the most bad ass wheelers around 47" ltbs 60's with longfield cv's on like a wrecked 98 toy those are just his show trucks

[SWAMPZR2]

The spring buckets are welded in and the truck isn't on jack stands anymore. There will be more tube added to the rear.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v94/swampzr2/rockwell/IMG_1680.jpg?t=1176944432
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v94/swampzr2/rockwell/IMG_1676.jpg?t=1176944284

[SWAMPZR2]

Where do I need more tube? I need a cross brace to prevent the frame from twisting, I was thinking an X going from Pass frame to driver hoop (straight up from the spring bucket) and driver frame to pass hoop (above spring bucket. Any suggestions?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v94/swampzr2/rockwell/IMG_1686.jpg?t=1177500668
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v94/swampzr2/rockwell/IMG_1687.jpg?t=1177500639
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v94/swampzr2/rockwell/IMG_1685.jpg?t=1177500609

[roctaco]

Just wondering how your clearance to the oil pan is. Did you stretch the wheelbase in front?

[SWAMPZR2]

The front axle is pushed forward quite a bit!!!! I mounted the UCA's toi the center chunk and the tabs go on both sides of the oilpan. I probably have 8" between the oilpan and the center section.

Just wondering how your clearance to the oil pan is. Did you stretch the wheelbase in front?

[SWAMPZR2]

I finished the seat mounts and painted them, also got the brakes figured out...


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v94/swampzr2/rockwell/IMG_1691.jpg?t=1177637874
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v94/swampzr2/rockwell/IMG_1692.jpg?t=1177637756

[SWAMPZR2]

more updates....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v94/swampzr2/rockwell/IMG_1696.jpg?t=1178857362
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[wtr40rock]

SWAMPZR2 what rotor and caliper and you using on your truck????????

[SWAMPZR2]

mazda b2000 rotor (10") and toyota truck caliper.

SWAMPZR2 what rotor and caliper and you using on your truck????????

[Big91RustyBucket]

Nothing like sweet local people doing a badass rig.

[SWAMPZR2]

Thanks, where are you from?

Nothing like sweet local people doing a badass rig.

[Big91RustyBucket]

Near Joliet. Mokena area.

[SWAMPZR2]

more pics...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v94/swampzr2/rockwell/IMG_1707.jpg?t=1179023420
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[BigChevy79]

looks good. When I get my done I may have to hit you up to wheel at the badlands. Bout the only place close enough for me that is somewhat decent.

[72blazer]

i know that link set up on a lightweight 'yota on 42s can flex a lot more than my leaf sprung 72 Blazer. cool build man, i started wheelin' in 'yotas and i'll always love 'em. let's see that thing flex man! :flipoff2::D


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v94/swampzr2/rockwell/IMG_1703.jpg?t=1178857533

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b240/72blazer/IMG_1725-1.jpg

[SWAMPZR2]

Thats a flexy leaf sprung blazer. Is it still under construction? I got the rear tire about 3' off the ground, then the other end started to lift up. I will post some pics when its done and on the trail! Hopefully soon.

i know that link set up on a lightweight 'yota on 42s can flex a lot more than my leaf sprung 72 Blazer. cool build man, i started wheelin' in 'yotas and i'll always love 'em. let's see that thing flex man! :flipoff2::D




http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b240/72blazer/IMG_1725-1.jpg

[72blazer]

Thats a flexy leaf sprung blazer. Is it still under construction? I got the rear tire about 3' off the ground, then the other end started to lift up. I will post some pics when its done and on the trail! Hopefully soon.

still under construction...currently having the fenders dovetailed...well the rear is dovetailed already but now i'm replacing the front floors...on this picture, i think we managed to get the tire 43-44"s off the ground and the front tires were still well planted but it looked like the pass side front leaf was about to give since there's no spring clamps on right now :shaking:. hope to see yours up and running soon. i still need a tranny, 'cage, bumpers, sliders...and i'm waiting on my back ordered BBCS.

[SWAMPZR2]

Its been a while, I got the fuel cell mounted, tool box mounted, ram mounted, orbital valve mounted, seat belts mounted, just need a few final touches before I fire it up.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v94/swampzr2/rockwell/IMG_1725.jpg?t=1183689437
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[Longfield]

that guy actualy has one of the most bad ass wheelers around 47" ltbs 60's with longfield cv's on like a wrecked 98 toy those are just his show trucks

Thats Odies wheeler truck is not a show truck. That thing does really well, actually better than we thought, for simple long leaf springs. The 98 tacoma it was wrecked so bad there was nothing left of the body.. A really easy way to go.

[megatoy66]

The tacoma turned out really well!! It's on 47" ltb swampers and 1 tons.
By the way there is a picture of it in the new toyota 4x4 owners magazine on page 64, the july/august issue.

[WHITE RHINO]

nice build but the hydro ram on the tierod is going to snap off

[generalee7]

nice build but the hydro ram on the tierod is going to snap off
X 47. Please fix that so you don't kill someone.

[Dickfoster]

X whatever it takes. Get that rod end in double shear or you're gonna be kicking yourself in the backside.

[BLK Scout 800]

What size tube are your links? IDK they seem a lil small but...

You need to re-think you ram trust me.


Nice build otherwise :p

[TachedOutOffRoad]

Seriously, 2" DOM with 3/8" wall lower links. Busted links on the trail suck :barf:

Cut off that ram mount and make it more like this "=" and less like this "T." I cant spell the words for those symbols :flipoff2: Think about where the pressure from the ram is going.

















And sweet mercy beef up the mount too :mr-t:

['00Tacosinger]

I'm not sure where to start...

links will fold in short order
that ram is scary
that upper link mount is even scarier

I hope your life Ins is paid up :p

['00Tacosinger]

X whatever it takes. Get that rod end in double shear or you're gonna be kicking yourself in the backside.

that's all you have to say?? :p Even Robert Cannon would write a book about this one, LOL

[knoxtaco]

Better re-do the ram mount on you steering link, that looks scary. Definately another entry on robert cannons scary steering site! Think about the force being put into the link from the ram, it should be as parallel to the link as possible from all angles unless you want to bend it real quick. The ram mount on the link needs some more beef if you want it to last long.

[SWAMPZR2]

The steering mount isn't staying that way, but I want to thank everyone for pointing out the obvious. I didn't want to burn it in until I had it set up the way I wanted.

[SWAMPZR2]

The upper link mount is 1/4" and has 1/4" gusset, and another brace connecting it to the top loader. That will be strong enough.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v94/swampzr2/rockwell/IMG_1685.jpg?t=1191363965

[generalee7]

Something still looks wrong here. You butt welded the upper link straight to the top of the axle instead of wrapping it around, giving it more surfaces to mount to. Good luck with that, I wouldn't plan on flogging it.

[SWAMPZR2]

You can't wrap it around because they don't line up. That material is 1/4" thick and at least 1.5" wide.... plenty strong.

[SinisterTaco]

You can't wrap it around because they don't line up. That material is 1/4" thick and at least 1.5" wide.... plenty strong.

Obviously the material wouldn't be perpendicular to the housing, but here are some rough ideas I came up with:

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-4/155437/link_mount.JPG

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-4/155437/link_mount2.JPG

[OFFLIMITS4WD]

Hey swampz How come we are from the same town and we don't know each other? We should wheel sometime.

[kiyul4130]

Something still looks wrong here. You butt welded the upper link straight to the top of the axle instead of wrapping it around, giving it more surfaces to mount to. Good luck with that, I wouldn't plan on flogging it.

i agree. boom :D :nuke:

[SWAMPZR2]

i agree. boom :D :nuke:

Blah blah blah..... hasn't broke yet

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v94/swampzr2/rockwell/DSCN0173.jpg?t=1203820951

[alienjeep]

and we did beat on it good!!! i still remember that steap hill, that was awesome!!!

[SWAMPZR2]

and we did beat on it good!!! i still remember that steap hill, that was awesome!!!

Full throttle, throwing mud balls, sliding side to side and jumping around..... we put a show on for the quads. That was pretty awesome! Get in the garage and get your shit done so we can tear it up!!!