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Long Travel BS Thread

Discussion in 'Long Travel Suspension' started by amaes, Aug 20, 2010.

  1. Aug 21, 2017 at 8:09 PM
    Rusty15Tacoma

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    Thinking the same. Just not satisfied with extended length
     
  2. Aug 21, 2017 at 8:11 PM
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    IMG_1358.jpg
     
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  3. Aug 21, 2017 at 8:12 PM
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    Said no man or woman ever.. but you two :rofl:
     
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  4. Aug 21, 2017 at 8:17 PM
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    It's a curse
     
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  5. Aug 21, 2017 at 8:19 PM
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    And a blessing to some.
     
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  6. Aug 22, 2017 at 11:43 AM
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    Properly tuned shocks that set up will out perform most truck in this forum...mine included. I got a chance to drive the Chaos "brown derby" shop truck with the prototype stock front arms. It handles so well I went home and started revalving all my shocks I sucked so bad. http://www.chaosfab.com/Total-Chaos-Brown-Derby-Toyota-Tacoma-4WD
     
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  7. Aug 22, 2017 at 1:14 PM
    dirt addiction

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    @TC yota valving was MUCH better, but still soft for my taste. I was thinking I'm gonna bump up COMP to #120 and rebound to #90-100 (bouncing). Current valving is 100/70. Thoughts?
     
  8. Aug 22, 2017 at 4:18 PM
    DTFtacoma

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  9. Aug 22, 2017 at 7:11 PM
    TC yota

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    Yeah go up to 120 if needed, I personally like my rebound fast in the front, but some don't. If you can, just do the changes to the comp first because that will change how the rebound handles, the up the rebound if needed. Also, how many bleed screw holes were open?
     
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  10. Aug 22, 2017 at 7:22 PM
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    Ok. It just felt and looked like it was rebounding way too fast but I am very new to this, don't know anything about bleed screws
    :anonymous:
     
  11. Aug 22, 2017 at 10:02 PM
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    I...NEED...THIS.

    Seriously..if i knew i had gainful employment past september...i would be your first dude in line. J arm kit all the way. Fuckin dope.

    If i get my shit together im giving you a call. This kit+2nd gen front diff swap+ls+cage+4link=end goal.
     
  12. Aug 22, 2017 at 10:41 PM
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  13. Aug 22, 2017 at 10:44 PM
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    no i don't think so..sadly..looking at the design closer it doesn't appear to be :pout:
     
  14. Aug 22, 2017 at 10:45 PM
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    Sorry fellas just 2wd for now.
     
  16. Aug 22, 2017 at 10:54 PM
    Blackdawg

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    Well...when it becomes 4wd. Lemme know
     
  17. Aug 22, 2017 at 10:58 PM
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    Just go 2wd...:rofl:
     
  18. Aug 23, 2017 at 5:32 AM
    TC yota

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    Bleed screws are little Allan head screws in the piston you can take out to let oil flow through in both directions, they mainly effect slow speed, but too many open can effect high speed too.
    Rebound is up to you, I find that to be more of a driver preference, like I said, I like mine fast on the front to make it pop like a dirt bike, some don't.
     
  19. Aug 23, 2017 at 5:35 AM
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    IMG_4791.jpg

    See the screws? Some shocks have them, some don't
     
  20. Aug 23, 2017 at 8:22 AM
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    NEVAAAAAAAAHHHH!!!
     
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