Long Travel BS Thread

I was about to post about something similar. Im about to sell my tt bedsides and try to get flat tops so I can run a camper shell, just way easier for how much I travel and keeping surfboards locked up and what not. Do you have pics on how you did that? I was just picking at the idea of some internal structure to mount a shell to

 

What about a soft shell which attaches to the bedrail system and uses clamps? While not as "lockable", what isn't seen isn't desired...

 

I get where you guys are coming from and what it might sound look like from you side but you make it sound like we played you guys or something? is it that hard to believe that they actually did not fit on my truck. I believe it was the passenger side that ended up fitting with some minor boring out of the bolts. While the other side was going to take a lot more and was maybe even going to get re-fabbed to fit. I do have pics somewhere if you want proof? Whether or not it was an issue with my frame being tweaked or the mounts themselves, Tony recommended I hit Landon up to see if he would take them back. He was totally cool and made sending em back no problem and even tried offering solutions to help with install but they just weren't lining up, which i told him he wasn't in the dark. The deal is, for what i payed i didn't want something that i had to modify at all to fit so if they didn't fit for whatever reason (whether my frame was off or not, i haven't been informed on that) i figured it was best to ask Landon if he would let me return them to him instead of trying to cut them up to fit. at that point neither of us knew if it was the mounts or my truck, and if not i would have chopped em to make em fit but not unless we had to. You guys installed them on another truck so taking your word for it something could very well be slightly off on my truck, or your "within spec" is too loose.

Tony nor i wouldn't have cared to have someone else's motor mounts on the truck that just sounds silly, i already had your guys mounts in hand and had the motor mounts torn out so it would have been 1000x easier just to bolt yours in and call it a day, versus having to reinstall the stock ones plus design all new ones, like you said the benefit is ditching the rubber, the bolts are still the limiting factor. I can also guarantee the mounts he offered for sale won't be off a jig from my truck considering its probably slightly off, just like I'm sure the ones you guys sell are not off the original set you made Krish's considering he was in a full frontal collison. Tony has his truck and two other tacos at the shop so the logical thing to do would be to have a few sets cut when they are laser cut to replace the ones on those 3 trucks, so might as well offer to have extra cut.

 

really stoked to see how your truck turns out man.
sounds like exactly what i want.

 

Seriously, I can't keep this stuff straight. I've never seen such an active thread and it's clogging my inbox!

 

Thought about it but I like hard shells for camping and keeping things locked up without worrying at all and to me they look better since they follow the body lines of the truck, also the added benefits of how sturdy they are for putting the dogs back there and what not.

 

Gotta love having my truck tagged Oklahoma... lol No smog or inspection ever... Even if living in the state. lol

 

Haha I really wish I would have had the $$ to have you make my shell work. After everything on my truck that's cut up I wouldn't think twice about trimming the lip on the shell and making it sit flush.

 

Just posting in case anyone is looking for some LT shocks. ADS 2.5 short body 8" coilover. Set up for 1st gen LT, but can swap rod ends for 2nd gen LT. Were on truck for 2 months before it was sold. They have Eibach 16" 600 springs and resi clickers. 1300$, retail on these is 1900. Or if you buy with one of my 1st gen LT kits, 3000$ for the package

 

Thanks for the kind words Ryan! I've always loved the yota and have great respect for what you guys are doing. We tried our best to install your mounts but they just didn't fit properly on Jordan's truck. I can respect the fact that you returned his money with no questions asked These mounts were based off of brand new motor mounts we got from the dealership and should have enough adjustment in them to accommodate all our customers. Trust me I never even wanted to build these lol, I've already got enough on my plate with other builds and LT kits. I just figured I could throw some pics on here and possibly make a few sales. Just to clarify I designed, cut and welded these last week, we shipped your mounts back months ago. I would never cheat and just copy somebody else work, That's not right!!!! I don't cut corners in this shop.

PS. They're 14mm bolts on the second gen

 

got these in the mail today...

 

NICE ^

 

Getting rid of a Starrett micrometer. It's like new with case. I just used it mainly for measuring shims. Looking for $120 shipped

http://www.starrett.com/metrology/p...d-Tools/Micrometers/Outside-Micrometers/230FL

 

Headed to Vegas in two weeks to try our luck with 540 miles of Nevada fun for Vegas to Reno. Thanks to Camburg, Deaver, King, General Tire, and Rugged Radios for getting us ready. Look forward to seeing the SDHQ crew too!

 

See you there buddy!

 

The hex head of the bolt takes a 14mm socket or box wrench, I was referring to the actual threaded shank of the bolt which is what holds the load

Long story short, my whole reasoning of posting was to clear anything up and air out the situation, which is now done. No hard feelings, and thanks for the much more detailed reply here then what we got months ago at the time. We were really in the dark as to what the issue was. If you say you didn't look at our parts for a starting point or base a jig design around them, then I'll believe you as you seem pretty adamant about the ethics which I respect. I've had it happen to me professionally multiple times, especially back when I ran ESB Fabrications for Mike. We all know that reverse engineering(for lack of a better term) is much easier when you have a part in hand then starting from scratch and having to "think"...most people take the easy way out.

At the end of the day, this is just a side deal for Landon and I. We both have full time 9-5 jobs that have nothing to do with offroad. We do this because we love fabrication, R&D and building cool parts for badass trucks. That's the way it's always been and the way it always will be.

Good luck with the business, see you around sometime in the dunes.

 

4 Robby Gordon wheels, 500obo. Center is plasti dipped. Only have 3 center caps.

 

Beadlocks or street locks?

 

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