Betsy the Long Travel Expedition Tacoma Build

From last weekend @ Tepui Fest 2015

 

No Pic of the unexpected camp guest!

 

Where is my truck?

 

Oh you mean this guy? @JLee LOL

 

Down at the blind drive!

 

Yep that little guy!

 

Just ordered some rock lights from LUX Lighting. Looking forward to getting them on the rig!

http://luxlightingsystems.com/auto.html

 

Things are starting to happen around here again...

- 35" Goodyear MTRs are on the way (5)
- All-Pro Long Travel w/FOX Resi + Expo Springs w/FOX Resi will arrive next Tuesday
- Got a spare CV so I can start to rebuild the CVs before the install
- @Mademan925 will be driving up to lend a hand with the install the Saturday after Thanksgiving! (THANK YOU)
- OTRATTW Switches on the way - Will be cleaning up some wiring when I install the rock lights.

Should have this all complete and lined up before the xmas tree run on December 5th

 

Why'd you go with AP over TC for their LT kits?

 

It's all pros new version I think is what he's getting, that old version is JUNk

 

So most people had issues with old version? Thats good to know... I'm looking into LT setups and just trying to get feedback on reasons people picked one over the other.

 

I don't think that there old LT kit is junk by any means @Basikbiker @utroda it has proven it self off-road on thousands of vehicles.

The new LT kit is boxed and actually has more ground clearance. I do like that they have relocated the shock mounts, and added limit straps to the new kit. I also like the integration between having tubed and boxed lowers - personally think it adds more strength.

And have you seen the new kit this thing is sexy

 

The old kit is a pile of junk and fits like shit, bad design. Having played with one of thier kits I know first hand, the new boxed design looks much better thought out.
Tube design is because it's cheaper and easier to make, strength meh your not going to snap any well built aftermarket arm anyway.

 

Many packages arriving this week! I'll be posting up pictures of the goods. MTR's should be here before noon.

 

Nice truck!
Before you went LT were you running spacers with your konigs on 35's?

 

I haven't gone LT yet, thats some of the packages that are coming this week

BUT, currently yes I have 1.25 spacer on the front with my 35's

 

Oh gotcha. Thanks. Keep up the good work.

 

Sick. Still didn't get my washers

 

Ill check on them for you! Maybe they did go in my box...

 

315/75/16 MTRs went on last night. Really diggin' the look of these tires.
Some slight rubbing when flexed compared to the Falken Wild Peak ATs - Mainly just the pinch weld which I will fully take care of during the LT install.