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jberry's Retarded Desert Penguin

Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by jberry813, Feb 5, 2011.

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  1. May 13, 2015 at 10:33 AM
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    j0shu4

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    j0shu4 98 TRD 4x4, 3.4 Turbo, Full LT, Fully Locked

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    Yeah, I read you had a whole giant cage.....what would be your recommendation then? With not a massive budget. I want to keep the trd axle I have. I like the elocker, and was going to possibly truss it. But I am all ears.
     
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  2. May 13, 2015 at 10:38 AM
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    jberry813

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    jberry813 [OP] Professional Fluffer Moderator

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    ...too much shit to list.
    The only thing that Giant actually builds in that kit is the rear shackles and shackle pivots. Everything else is sourced. Springs are from Deaver. Front hangers are from TC. Bash plates and ubolts are from Currie. Spring perch's are from Kartek.

    Just buy all the crap yourself separately. The kit is just Geoff's way of putting it all together in a package and then charging your a premium for a "kit." If you're not into making things, you can buy shackles and pivots from TC as well.
     
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  3. May 13, 2015 at 10:43 AM
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    JuansTaco JuanInAMillion

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    i like the traditional 52.5 hanger to hanger. has worked for me so far.
     
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  4. May 13, 2015 at 12:03 PM
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    j0shu4

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    j0shu4 98 TRD 4x4, 3.4 Turbo, Full LT, Fully Locked

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    Mine is a dd (wanting a solid handling truck) and I wheel from time to time so I don't need a full blown racer.I like your setup jason, and was wanting to do something similar. Small bedcage, shocks through frame and bed, ect. I really like those bash plates too.

    I am learning to fabricate, mostly knowing I can install the hardware. What exactly would you go with. And what would be awesome would be to get good bypasses (shocks or whatever), leafs, ect.....for say $2500?

    And would you go sua or over?
     
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  5. May 13, 2015 at 12:15 PM
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    DIRT YOTA

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    DIRT YOTA Aka EL ROJO

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    Read these

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/long-travel-information.56245/

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/considering-long-travel-read-here-first.180457/
     
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  6. May 13, 2015 at 12:54 PM
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    j0shu4

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    j0shu4 98 TRD 4x4, 3.4 Turbo, Full LT, Fully Locked

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    Will do, glanced over them before.....was looking for something more concrete from some LT vets.....
     
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  7. May 13, 2015 at 1:01 PM
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    ...too much shit to list.
    God damn race truck. Dropped both skids to do more drunken flash lighting. The entire lower fan shroud is gone. Probably somewhere in the Mexicali desert. So I made a new one out of duct tape.

    0a351aba327dca9fb7d8fe0092e408ae_0b4576e00c3a22cb2353fc43a412374050ba1e30.jpg

    Two rear bolts on the transmission mount walked loose. Passenger walked out a lot, driver side was just barely loose.

    d682219faecfee757bed40bb26edf496_1d904af16e74926a8fddb524626e89a21d8455af.jpg

    And I'm working on making a sand box

    7502b8060482c53736fbfde9bcbc28f0_773f34c946010abd080354b2a7984689656989e0.jpg
     
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  8. May 13, 2015 at 1:13 PM
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    #junkyardparts
    I would of gone with gorilla tape instead. :cookiemonster:
     
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  9. May 13, 2015 at 1:14 PM
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    ...too much shit to list.
    My bedcage is anything but small. Regardless, the way I have my setup right now is what I like and what I would suggest.

    • 62" leaf pack. My suggestion would be a Deaver pack based on the H70/E30. E30 is fine for single spare, I'd would do a custom pack to allow for more weight.
    • TC front hangers and rear pivots (or build yourself)
    • 12" shackle (either build yourself or buy)
    • 52.5" hanger to pivot distance
    • 16" or 18" double or triple bypasses (you really only need double with leafs, but if you get a deal on triples, go for it)
    • Bumps. I like mine at 2" stroke so I use more of the shock and less of the bump.
    • Currie bash plates
    The rest of the shit doesn't matter. U-bolts, spring perches, bolts, bushings, whatever. Pick your favorite vendor and roll with it. Grade 8 hardware on nuts/bolts. I use 5/8" u-bolts instead of 9/16" though. $2500 can be done if you find a deal on used shocks.
     
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  10. May 13, 2015 at 1:15 PM
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    RelentlessFab Eric @Relentless Fab Vendor

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    Looks like you need a couple drain holes in that skid, let that shit fall out
     
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  11. May 13, 2015 at 1:38 PM
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    j0shu4 98 TRD 4x4, 3.4 Turbo, Full LT, Fully Locked

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    Nice man, great feedback.....much appreciated! I know this ain't your first rodeo.....
     
    j0shu4, May 13, 2015
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  12. May 13, 2015 at 1:55 PM
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    I wanna play in your sandbox
     
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  13. May 13, 2015 at 2:26 PM
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    allmotorrex Grove St. Fab

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    I may be late to this indigenous cock fest but better late then never huh!? What up homie!
     
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  14. May 13, 2015 at 2:29 PM
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    jberry813 [OP] Professional Fluffer Moderator

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    ...too much shit to list.
    Well that settles it. The circle jerk of assholes is complete.
     
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  15. May 13, 2015 at 2:33 PM
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    allmotorrex Grove St. Fab

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    YES!!!!!! Time to get to work!!!
     
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  16. May 13, 2015 at 2:53 PM
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    Nice welds ! Do you think aluminum ifs skid will hold up ? Or should I just skip it and do steel for the flat skid under the diff
     
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  17. May 13, 2015 at 3:18 PM
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    Gramps My walker is faster than your Prius!

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    derp, derp, derp.... derpity derp!
     
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  18. May 13, 2015 at 3:27 PM
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    lotsoftoys pavement is boring....

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    SAW THIS COMING HAHAHA
     
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  19. May 13, 2015 at 6:00 PM
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    jberry813

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    jberry813 [OP] Professional Fluffer Moderator

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    ...too much shit to list.
    I thought that was our little secret you dirty bastard.

    Make sure you pull your weight around here. It's a tough crowd.

    Define "hold up."
    I'm still rocking my aluminum IFS skid, and it's beat to shit! I spent 20 minutes today whaling on it with a 4 lb sledge just so it kinda fits again. I like the less weight on the nose to help balance the truck. I'll still keep rocking an aluminum skid, but next time around I'm doing some tube work up front to take the beating.

    Go to bed gramps. Don't forget your Depends.
     
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  20. May 13, 2015 at 6:30 PM
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    allmotorrex

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    allmotorrex Grove St. Fab

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    I've never met a tough fairy before ........ :D

    You don't worry little buddy. You've worked hard enough. Time to rest now and let daddy take over. :humble:
     
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