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Long Travel BS Thread

Discussion in 'Long Travel Suspension' started by amaes, Aug 20, 2010.

  1. Oct 22, 2013 at 8:56 PM
    MonkeyProof

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  2. Oct 22, 2013 at 9:04 PM
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  3. Oct 22, 2013 at 9:18 PM
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    Why reinvent the wheel? Stock 4wd spindles are $183 each, and the TC gusset kit is $43. Weld up a double sheer setup like SDHQ did and go wheelin'. That's what I did (minus the double sheer, I'm still on the stock steering rack!)

    Edit: The demello gussets are another option-
    [​IMG]
     
  4. Oct 22, 2013 at 9:25 PM
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  5. Oct 22, 2013 at 9:25 PM
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    I tweeked a gusseted spindle.. need more beef
     
  6. Oct 22, 2013 at 9:40 PM
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    You need to slow down on those curbs man!:p
     
  7. Oct 22, 2013 at 9:45 PM
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    Jim (SoCalRoadie) also bent his spindle gussets pretty good. Not sure if they were Engage Spindle gussets or TC's
     
  8. Oct 22, 2013 at 9:46 PM
    MonkeyProof

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    Its not the curbs, its the speed bumps
     
  9. Oct 22, 2013 at 10:57 PM
    magikbean562

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  10. Oct 22, 2013 at 11:30 PM
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    Engage gussets, and they bent where the gusset stops near the hub. I've "oh look a penny"d a few times on one wheel. It was bound to happen.

    Doesn't matter now cause I have Engage spindles waiting to be installed. Just need to find time.
     
  11. Oct 23, 2013 at 1:00 AM
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    The solo spindles are for first gens only (only the spindle is needed), but their 4wd spindles need to full lt kit they sell. But those spindles are expensive, ive only seen the lift spindles by solo motorsports ever come up used (seeing as i bought mine used)
     
  12. Oct 23, 2013 at 6:20 AM
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  13. Oct 23, 2013 at 6:48 AM
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    The 4x4 spindles that Vii was running and Arron is currently running? Nice dude! Those things are pretty beef. Haven't heard of any problems so far.


    There's a big glamis meet this weekend if anyone is interested!
     
  14. Oct 23, 2013 at 7:08 AM
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    Likewise, the TC gusset for the swaybar set up does not afford alot of tire/wheel clearance, make sure to order the non swaybar gusset




    Built Right does a gusseted 2gen spindle as well, Lembowski has the first I believe. Image from his gallery

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  15. Oct 23, 2013 at 7:46 AM
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    The BR gusset gave me close to 3/4 of an inch more clearance than the All Pro gusset I had previously.
     
  16. Oct 23, 2013 at 8:19 AM
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  17. Oct 23, 2013 at 8:20 AM
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    That's what I'm talking about :thumbsup:
     
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    Got beef?

    Holy fuck!
     
  19. Oct 23, 2013 at 8:24 AM
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  20. Oct 23, 2013 at 8:32 AM
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    They will match gusset prices for all brands. So if you find a TC gusset for $89 they will match that price. Just call the shop :)

    lol, that thing has been sitting right there for years.
     

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