Multipurpose 4x4 Long Travel kit?

Hello all,

Ive been lurking for a little while, I used to have a tundra dc with TC uppers and king coils, I also chase for a class 7s and others. Ive since moved on to a UTV, however my living situation has changed and am finding myself limited since its not street legal.

I now live in Kansas, but still spend time in Havasu and the cali/mexico deserts. Being close to colorado and moab also have their benefits, which is why I was thinking a jeep, but to get a jeep to be capable in the desert is going to cost alot.

So my question is, do any of you with LT also wheel in the rocks?

-All pro comes to mind, but seems a little less capable in the fast sections.

-The engage kit looks awesome, but may be a little to wide. Does anyone have real measurements? Still havent seen if they have 4x4 working yet.

TC and Burg, both seem to be 3.5in wider per side? If thats the case the engage kit seems like a better deal.

For the rear i would like to do a SUA, however im not sure if it will get caught up in the rocks.


I havent purchased a truck yet, still havent decided on First gen vs 2nd gen. Obviously I could throw more money into a first gen due to a lower cost to purchase. I really hate the first gen seats, nothing that some mastercrafts cant fix lol

Any input/experiences would greatly be appreciated.

 

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/56245-long-travel-information.html

This link may help you out

 

Thanks, it sort of helps out.

Not too much mention of the crawling aspects, or if widths are an issue.

 

So my question is, do any of you with LT also wheel in the rocks?
Yes, I have.
-All pro comes to mind, but seems a little less capable in the fast sections.
I can tell you by experiance that the AP kit does well in the fast sections. and Just as well on the rocks
-The engage kit looks awesome, but may be a little to wide. Does anyone have real measurements? Still havent seen if they have 4x4 working yet.

TC and Burg, both seem to be 3.5in wider per side? If thats the case the engage kit seems like a better deal.
I have a TC kit and Like it A lot. But I have a first gen 4x4
For the rear i would like to do a SUA, however im not sure if it will get caught up in the rocks.
Yes you lose clearance with a SUA kit. It all depends on what you want to do more Rocks or Desert. On the rocks you just have to be more careful and wheel placement is key. I can tell you also by experience that a Spring over can't compete with a SUA in the desert.

I havent purchased a truck yet, still havent decided on First gen vs 2nd gen. Obviously I could throw more money into a first gen due to a lower cost to purchase. I really hate the first gen seats, nothing that some mastercrafts cant fix lol

I used to have a 2nd gen and the seats and interior is what I miss most. these 1st gen seat do blow huge dick. I'm actually going to be doing new seats (Corbeau or Master craft) also when I go do an in interior cage.

 

Thank you amaes, checking out your build now.

 

this thread over on TTORA might help you out...

 

AllPro is building a LT expo truck right now.
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st-gen-builds/102291-all-pros-latest-project-baja-taco.html

 

All pro is exactly what you are describing.

 

Thanks again for all the links!

Mxpatriot do you have any vids of your truck in action? Sick truck!

 

Ahh nice! I saw your post on RDC.

Yeah the SUA does have me a lil worried, I think ill get some pricing for a 4link setup and compare the two.

I wish the all pro had the option of a bypass.

You sure made the jeep look bad

 

mjp2- What size tire are you running?

 

I was thinking 35's and Glass all around, maybe even a one piece front end.

The extra ground clearance from the tires, may allow me to still do a SUA and wheel.

Have you though of maybe making some sort of skid/slider for your leaf springs?

 

From what I have been reading and what others have posted (I tend to find better information and experience on this subject from OakleyTRD on TTORA) is that the All-Pro setup is what you are looking for. This is what I may be leaning towards next year.

 

yup, im definitely staying away from rocks after I go SUA...never liked them before, and I never will

 

I was the same way, until I headed to the Colorado mountains. Talk about epic scenery.

Ill check out oakleytrd's build.

Any word on 4x4 axles for engage?

 

yea, they are on their 3rd or 4th design thru their supplier....i havent had a need for 4x4 yet so im still waiting patiently