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Long Travel BS Thread

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

  1. Dec 9, 2017 at 7:35 AM
    ryannotbryan

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    Not sure if this helps but my secondary shock hoop is removable via two tube clamps and is made from 1.5" DOM.
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  2. Dec 9, 2017 at 7:40 AM
    DannyBFresco

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    Your shock tower looks very shocked
     
  3. Dec 9, 2017 at 7:46 AM
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    +3.5 TC Long Travel DMZ Spring Under Nitro 4:56 Gears Custom Snorkel List Goes On..
    This picture was from 3 years ago before I made my fender liners and Mudflaps. The front tires would kick up a lot of mud onto the windows, thus making it impossible to roll them down without scratching them!

    With the Mudflaps, the majority of the mud now misses the front and rear windows. It still plasters the bedsides but I am fine with that.

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  4. Dec 11, 2017 at 7:40 AM
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    heres mine
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  5. Dec 11, 2017 at 8:37 AM
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    Here is the front section I got done this weekend. Now I need to keep an eye out for a deal on secondarys.

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  6. Dec 11, 2017 at 9:35 AM
    Camerond05

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    Debating to sell my truck or keep it... just signed a 5 year contract with the army. My enlistment bonus alone could LT my truck front and rear..
    ugh
     
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  7. Dec 11, 2017 at 9:37 AM
    Coot83

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    Why would you sell? Looking at getting a car or something?
     
  8. Dec 11, 2017 at 9:39 AM
    Camerond05

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    I’m going to buy an evo either way, always wanted one. But it’s if I want the taco LT or a full-size Chevy LT
     
  9. Dec 11, 2017 at 9:42 AM
    Coot83

    Coot83 DORKEL NATION

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    TC 3.5 LT, RCV axles, Demello sliders, BD light bar/fogs, LP6, DMZ rear, SOS skids, custom bumper, King 16" triples, Locked-on hydro rear bumps...
    Would you build the chevy or get a built one?
     
  10. Dec 11, 2017 at 9:42 AM
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    I’d buy the truck new and have someone build it. Won’t have time unless I’m on leave which will be rare..
     
  11. Dec 11, 2017 at 9:46 AM
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    TC 3.5 LT, RCV axles, Demello sliders, BD light bar/fogs, LP6, DMZ rear, SOS skids, custom bumper, King 16" triples, Locked-on hydro rear bumps...
    So then why did you not get a Chevy in the first place instead of the taco? Sounds like either way that the taco doesn't fit your bill anymore.
     
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  12. Dec 11, 2017 at 9:51 AM
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    Well because I got the taco for 10k. Couldn’t pass it up and couldn’t afford the Chevy at the time. But I’ve always been a Toyota guy, so for now, taco it is.. unless I find a killer deal on a Chevy
     
  13. Dec 11, 2017 at 9:52 AM
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    theres a badass red first gen taco on here for sale ready to go, trade your taco and buy your evo. boom done deal
     
  14. Dec 11, 2017 at 9:54 AM
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    Link?
     
  15. Dec 11, 2017 at 9:54 AM
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  16. Dec 11, 2017 at 9:56 AM
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  17. Dec 11, 2017 at 9:59 AM
    Cr250jumper

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    Are you still able to install the bolt for the UCA? It looks like that tube might be in the way
     
  18. Dec 11, 2017 at 10:18 AM
    FlapJack935

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    send it from the bottom lol
     
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  19. Dec 11, 2017 at 10:30 AM
    Jon64l

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    Yes, the bolt goes in and the arm doesn't hit. The little gussets on upper arm hit the TC coil bucket gussets before the arm claps the new bar.

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  20. Dec 11, 2017 at 10:31 AM
    Cr250jumper

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    Perfect, just looking out. Someone built those once and then found out they couldnt get the bolt back in lol
     
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