Colinb17's kinda sorta build thread - now with 4-link and long travel

Ok. looks like I'm going to have to make my own then. Possibly out a swing out tire carrier on there.

 

Feel free to use these photos as a guide if you'd like to replicate all or part of it

 

Made it onto a banner for this year's Toyota Jamboree. bummed I can't actually make it this year.

 

You'd kinda need to be in Texas for that....

 

Amtrak really needs to start up an auto-train that goes cross country, making stops along the way, similar to the one that goes from VA to FL...... I'd be hopping on that thing constantly.

 

oh, and has anyone ever replaced their carrier bearing at home? I'm assuming you pop out the center u-joint, undo the big nut behind that joint, and then press off the bearing?

had mine replaced by a shop a couple years ago on another drive shaft, but haven't done one myself yet. I have a 12 ton shop press and a u-joint kit. anything else I need?

 

That makes two of us... How killer would it be to just jump on a train with your truck and save all that mileage going out west...

 

That would be great! Although I have yet to do the VA to FL route.

 

all you have to do is sit in the lounge car, drink in hand, and watch the country go by, 2-3 days later, and you wake up in moab

I even took my trailer on the train once or twice going between FL and VA. imagine being able to effortlessly take a truck AND fully loaded trailer across the country, with meals and "lodging" included for a little over $1000.

even with the short distance you'd have to back-track north, it's worth it. prices change a lot based on direction of travel and the season, but even then, It's not bad considering what it takes to drive or fly.

 

I don't understand why that isn't an option. I always thought it was until I looked into it. I think they would do pretty well, especially if it has a full bar on it

 

I typically bring my own "bar"

 

Me too. Arb fridge ftw!


Sweet looking pup btw Colin!

 

Very cool picture.

 

unfortunately, you can't access your vehicle for the duration of the trip. guess you could take the fridge on board and plug it in at your seat lol.

thanks, we got really lucky with the little guy. we behaved, learns quickly, and isn't a yappy little bitch like most dogs his size seem to be.

 

So you making the Moab trip this year .

 

I think he's getting married or something weird like that.

 

Don't do it

 

I've made worse decisions

lockers and suspension "overhaul" (aka: it's all getting replaced) before MOAB. 2016 trip is the goal, but who knows. that's a ways away.

 

cool deal. ready to conquer moab this year.