Long Travel BS Thread

Hell yeah. Dual triangulated makes for a nice little driveshaft cage if you like rocks

 

The hard thing is there is quite a bit of custom work around this type of work. Along with setting up some of the geometry numbers based on the driver's driving style, preference and primary use.

In all reality, I probably could make some weld it frame plates with brackets attached so it's measure, prep and weld the frame plate in. But at that point, getting there, you're still doing most the work.

I've toyed with the idea of doing a youtube series on the various steps on the 4 link. That might be more useful for you cause I know you can run a mig gun.

 

Until you put a low pinion 9” axle under the truck and drive dumb…

 

For sure. It's on my radar for the future but I'm trying to finish up the current projects I already have in the works and would really like to actually enjoy the truck for a little before I open up such a science project.

I know there are calculators out there and lots of good info. Just haven't fallen down that hole yet. I'm closely watching what others are doing an taking notes on what would best suit my needs.

 

The trick is to give yourself unrealistic deadlines so you push to get the truck done super quick so it doesn't end up on jack stands for 6 months.

 

damn. Alright aside from that one area

 

Typical SE rip rap wheeling. I hang the 8.8 up on the jeep and have got the DS a few times already. It'll happen.

 

I have a whole new attitude behind the wheel now that I have a daily driver . I’ve been blasting those trails on our land trying to find any weak points before venturing out to a park. It’s insane what this thing will soak up.

 

Quick PSA. I, like others I've seen here have damaged the outer CV wire retaining clip inside the CV. It can be hard to find these. I've heard that they are included in the OEM boot kit, but the kits I found only included the clip for the stub shaft in the differential and the tripod clip.

I couldn't find these anywhere available for purchase here state side, but I did find them for a very reasonable price across the pond. Package of 5 are about $5 plus shipping. Shipping can be as little as $11 USPS, or $30 for overnight from Fedex. Mine got caught up in clearing customs, but was delivered overnight once cleared. Much like the stock clips, you have beat the crap of them to seat. I pretty well had to body slam them to seat.

RSR30MM Round Snap Ring 30mm Nominal Shaft Diameter
https://simplybearings.co.uk/shop/p...haft-Diameters/product_info.html?currency=USD

Note: this is specific to Tacomas. FJ's have a larger shaft diameter and wire diameter. I have a couple extra tacoma clips if someone has a real emergency.

 

I think there's a thread using the 4R neck which is supposed to be longer.

 

Is the ladder so you can reach the controls on the winch? oof.

 

more toolbox pics
Waterloo made in bottom left? Proto maybe?

 

JD 4” kit arrived yesterday. That was one expensive weekend. Gotta find fiberglass and order misalignments. My parts corner is getting out of hand.

 

Asking for my broke self, how bad would a pair of 265’s look with LT and glass ?

I’m currently on 33’s, and had planned on 35’s for my next tire, but $ budget and realistic 90% daily driving duty makes me think about some 265’s for a new set. Based on price of the tires and gas mileage with gas at $5+/gal … Then probably a pair of spare 35’s and wheels for next desert season.

 

To be honest I think it would look dumb as hell. But my opinion is quite literally worthless so if you want them then get them, as long as you’re happy.

 

I know it will. My current tires are too small. But after 60k & when they slipped on dry pavement the other day, I decided a new set was more of a priority.

 

Just math it out - whatever ends up saving you money won't look dumb, but crunch the numbers of an extra set of tires for 6 months vs. expected drop in mpg. Highly depends on your daily usage.

 

What’s your budget? I have 315/75/16 KM3s that I’m willing to let go soon.

 

Well, delay after delay I finally have my fiberglass in hand. My build starts tomorrow.