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Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 02-21-2010, 08:45 AM
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Posted By Smithers
And just a little info on the lights I used. I...

And just a little info on the lights I used. I ordered 2004 lights and I got a whole set for the front and the back. I bought my new 2004 tail lights and corner lights for my truck for like $145...
Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 12-06-2009, 05:08 PM
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Views: 87,537
Posted By Smithers
Air filter housing mounted: check. Battery...

Air filter housing mounted: check.
Battery mounted and secured down: check.
Hood receiver mounted to crossbar: check.
Wiring re-wrapped and mounted to frame: check.
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Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 12-06-2009, 05:05 PM
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Posted By Smithers
This pic shows the left side all finished up and...

This pic shows the left side all finished up and bolted together. Every mounting point on both sides has a rubber pad under each foot to help a bit with vibration and any movement.
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Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 12-06-2009, 05:04 PM
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Posted By Smithers
Here is a look at how I strapped down the...

Here is a look at how I strapped down the battery. Since the base is so strong and holds the battery well I just opted to throw a limiting strap over the top of it that I picked up from Poly...
Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 12-02-2009, 07:35 AM
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Views: 87,537
Posted By Smithers
And now that it's time to bolt on the left and...

And now that it's time to bolt on the left and right supports to the firewall and front end I had to raid the bolts bin! Standard high grade bolts for that stuff so there is no possibility that they...
Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 12-02-2009, 07:25 AM
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Views: 87,537
Posted By Smithers
Ahhh another morning... The Costco Dark chocolate...

Ahhh another morning... The Costco Dark chocolate mint coffee is going. Here is what I got done yesterday... both sides 1/4" steel plate and painted.
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Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 11-29-2009, 10:51 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 87,537
Posted By Smithers
Not exactly the easiest way to convert the 1996...

Not exactly the easiest way to convert the 1996 style Tacoma front end to a 2004 Toyota Tacoma grill. But I did it. :)

http://www.fourwheelperformance.com/1uz_tacoma/tacoma_frontend_fab_37.jpg
Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 11-29-2009, 09:47 PM
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Views: 87,537
Posted By Smithers
The nice even powdercoating makes my work look...

The nice even powdercoating makes my work look even better. ; )
http://www.fourwheelperformance.com/1uz_tacoma/tacoma_frontend_fab_34.jpg
Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 11-29-2009, 09:46 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 87,537
Posted By Smithers
Woohoo! How about this? And notice the new curved...

Woohoo! How about this? And notice the new curved hood resting on top.

http://www.fourwheelperformance.com/1uz_tacoma/tacoma_frontend_fab_36.jpg

And a look behind the grill showing everything...
Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 11-29-2009, 09:43 PM
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Views: 87,537
Posted By Smithers
Hanging out at Powdercoating USA here in Paso...

Hanging out at Powdercoating USA here in Paso Robles. They do an incredible job prepping the parts and applying a beautiful, consistent finish. I am lucky to have these guys in my backyard!

My...
Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 11-29-2009, 09:40 PM
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Views: 87,537
Posted By Smithers
Cleaning up some last minute things before I took...

Cleaning up some last minute things before I took the whole Tacoma front end to Powdercoating USA to be processes in krinkle coat black.
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Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 11-29-2009, 09:38 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 87,537
Posted By Smithers
And wallah! Here are the tabs welded into place...

And wallah! Here are the tabs welded into place and super sturdy compared to the original factory mounting points. I made these tabs from the same thick plating I used for the foot area firewall...
Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 11-29-2009, 09:36 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 87,537
Posted By Smithers
Now one more thing that's pretty important: the...

Now one more thing that's pretty important: the hood latch for the new 2004 Tacoma hood that I have going on. I measured my neighbors newer hood latch location and it's the same as my older Taco so I...
Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 11-29-2009, 09:26 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 87,537
Posted By Smithers
Just before I took the front end support to the...

Just before I took the front end support to the coaters I made sure to reinforce the mounting points just in case. For good piece of mind I put some 5/8 or whatever tubing pieces inside the holes and...
Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 11-18-2009, 11:51 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 87,537
Posted By Smithers
Up under the fender of this Lexus V8 Tacoma you...

Up under the fender of this Lexus V8 Tacoma you can really see how nicely things push up into there. There is no way the tire will come up that far into the body. I took this while I was adjusting...
Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 11-18-2009, 11:46 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 87,537
Posted By Smithers
And big surprise... I am laying down the Optima...

And big surprise... I am laying down the Optima on it's side. The dimension on it's side is 2 inches lower than if the battery was right side up. I'll be insulating it with some rubber to keep it...
Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 11-18-2009, 11:40 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 87,537
Posted By Smithers
V8 Tacoma project progress has been slow this...

V8 Tacoma project progress has been slow this week. I have been slowed down a bit by a headcold... everyone in town seems to be getting sick. But back on track, I made the support shelf for the...
Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 11-17-2009, 10:00 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 87,537
Posted By Smithers
And here is a pic from behind the drivers side....

And here is a pic from behind the drivers side. Like I said I have a little more work to do on the upper fender mounts and I'll be adding a support on each side to finalize it. It will look sweet but...
Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 11-17-2009, 09:56 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 87,537
Posted By Smithers
I did plan for the upper front part to be...

I did plan for the upper front part to be detachable from the lower part but it just didn't make sense to go through the trouble because it can come off in one complete piece. I can also use the tabs...
Forum: LEXUS 1UZ-FE Engine Swap 11-17-2009, 09:53 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 87,537
Posted By Smithers
Alrighty I'm pretty much done with the front end...

Alrighty I'm pretty much done with the front end support system for this Tacoma. It's come out quite nicely. Here is what it the Toyota looks like without the front end support assembly in place:
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