Nimble9's Secondhand Parts Build

From this morning.

finally got wheels and tires. Finally got out to Rausch

more pics to follow

 

my drier is 110 gas supply. I take the old cord from the electric dryer and stick it out into the garage. Even if you rent it’s no big deal, just put it back the way you found it when you move out.

 

Started the morning off meeting @Bastek and @dark vader trd pro at my house to mount up William’s old wheels and tires



I’m glad to finally be off those stock wheels!

Had to keep the spacers on as the tire hit the UCA without them



Once sorted @JimmyOh arrived and we were off after a quick stop for gas.


Stayed on greens as Jimmy didn’t have any skids, just sliders. Next time we’ll go for some blues



Made our way to power line which is always a fun little section



And then rode a bunch of greens for the rest of the day.





love this section. Video clip coming eventually




Had to hit the ramp for some poser shots.





Overall I’m very pleased with my truck. The suspension performed extremely well. The extended travel icons were amazing and way better than my old OME 886 setup.



The new tires were fantastic offroad, and noticeably grippier. I’m happy with all the clearancing I did to ensure they’d fit when fully flexed. I do need to modify the CMC a bit as I rub at full lock in reverse, but that’s low on the important scale. This trip was super chill and perfect for getting back off road.

 

I call that flex hill! I love that spot. I loved hitting it every single trip to see how my truck handles it with its various mods over the years. Before it was a struggle to get up it, picking right lines, etc. Now with a locker and flex I can just drive straight up the center.

 

haha and @JimmyOh standing there lol

 

Exactly! I didn’t make it the first time, then with the shackle flip I was able to bump it. We went down this time but man it’s a great spot for testing you clearance lol

 

That's your favorite place

 

Haha it’s been a photo spot since day 1 of me going there!

 

I'm going to have to hit that spot at least once with my new front-end before I put the locker in the back. With both it will be super easy, with just the front it will still be interesting.

 

You wanna see how it is with just the front locked? That will be interesting. Going from no lockers to two will be an insane difference. Just adding a rear was a game changer. Why people wheel without one just seems wrong after seeing the difference it makes. Are you going with the mechanical one like me? I remember you asking about it.

 

I'm just doing a rear locker, same one you have. I'm building a +1.5" front LT setup though, with a custom spindle and horizontal uniballs, so I'll get a bunch more front travel.

 

You'll be happy with it. I absolutely love the simplicity of it. Don't need to worry about air lines or wires failing and never have to think about engaging it. It's just on.

 

@EatSleepTacos here's a clip my buddy got

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLV9_N32ffs

 

Another angle:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6no8lTAMwY

 

Dat droop tho!!

 

the other video shows how awesome the shackle flip is for down travel lol

 

But but but according to the west coast fan bois shackle flips ruin springs

 

maybe because west coast bois go fast? I love my shackle flip for our terrain out here!

 

Same