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TW's active 4runner builders BS thread

Discussion in '4Runners' started by ramonortiz55, Jul 21, 2015.

  1. Aug 16, 2016 at 10:40 AM
    SixthSnail

    SixthSnail I have no idea what I'm doing

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    Can one of you guys explain the advantages/disadvantages of cantis in a simple way? I've never seen a set up up close but always been curious as the the mechanics of it.
     
  2. Aug 16, 2016 at 10:59 AM
    jberry813

    jberry813 Professional Fluffer Moderator

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    ...too much shit to list.
    You've got an 8" shock doing the work of a 12-14" shock. Which means more aggressive valving, which means more heat. Also the bypass tubes never seem to be in the right spot in relation to the suspension travel. It's very difficult to tune such that it would be comparable to a strait or slightly angled shock. But....it does fit in a tighter form factor and doesn't require punching through the cab.
     
  3. Aug 16, 2016 at 11:03 AM
    SixthSnail

    SixthSnail I have no idea what I'm doing

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    So cantis are generally a negative?
     
  4. Aug 16, 2016 at 11:17 AM
    jberry813

    jberry813 Professional Fluffer Moderator

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    That would depend entirely on your needs and wallet (or fab skills).
     
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  5. Aug 17, 2016 at 8:48 PM
    MattJakobs

    MattJakobs Everything but a Tacoma

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    sliders this weekend...
     
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  6. Aug 17, 2016 at 8:50 PM
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    jberry813 Professional Fluffer Moderator

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    Incognito compressor install



     
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  7. Aug 17, 2016 at 8:52 PM
    MattJakobs

    MattJakobs Everything but a Tacoma

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    Nice, I'll be in for one of these or a co2 tank come next spring
     
  8. Aug 17, 2016 at 8:54 PM
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    I have both. Two different purposes.
    Compressor runs my lockers and I added a T so I could fill tires. I use CO2 when I'm in a rush to air up or just plain lazy. But CO2 is finite.
     
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  9. Aug 17, 2016 at 9:09 PM
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    Yes
     
  10. Aug 17, 2016 at 9:22 PM
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    Build to suit needs. I can't remember the last time I went wheeling and didn't need a locker or two.
     
  11. Aug 17, 2016 at 9:35 PM
    SixthSnail

    SixthSnail I have no idea what I'm doing

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    Same here. No front for me
     
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  12. Aug 18, 2016 at 6:09 AM
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    What size CO2 tank do you have? I understand that once it's gone, it's gone but I think I can actually handle that and conserve it. I would definitely be in for a compressor verses a CO2 tank if it could air tires up faster.

    From what info I've gathered, I'd be fine with a 20 pound tank. I also plan on building a rear storage drawer so I'd some how integrate it to that.
     
  13. Aug 18, 2016 at 7:20 AM
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    I have two separate 10 pound tanks I rotate.
     
  14. Aug 18, 2016 at 8:26 AM
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    LTDSC 32oz of fun

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    dammit, i have my sub box there instead. you know, for da bumpz
     
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  15. Aug 18, 2016 at 11:16 AM
    JWaldz

    JWaldz It puts the Joe Dirt in the hole

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    Well, the wife and I got a 5th gen. 2014 Trail Premium! No worries though, still have the 3rd gen :D

    Let the mods begin..

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  16. Aug 18, 2016 at 11:25 AM
    Jester243

    Jester243 all I wanted was a god dang picture of a hotdog...

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    some of this, a little of that
    Nice!
     
  17. Aug 18, 2016 at 12:00 PM
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    Got me a new tool box

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  18. Aug 19, 2016 at 2:15 PM
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    Trying to think of an idea to incorporate my turn signals into the new bumper. Any suggestions? A single LED bulb in the headlight filler?
     
  19. Aug 19, 2016 at 3:21 PM
    MattJakobs

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    Where the new bumper be?
     
  20. Aug 19, 2016 at 3:23 PM
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    rjsimz Well-Known Member

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    Not here yet. Just got updated from billy that he will be tacking it up next Friday so way ahead of schedule.
     
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