1st Gen Lunchtable Thread - General Discussion

I thought I had a pretty high shitbox tolerance, just caught me off guard haha

 

I don't tolerate stock or old suspension.

I put new Dobinsons right after I got my LC along with Icon shocks.

The coils ride stupid smooth, I just happened to pick their stock-height setup. They're progressive coils so they can still handle some payload, while having great road manners.

@Speedytech7 recommended them and it rides great.

Just want the same feel, but minimal lift.

 

Do you know how fucking convenient a boom would be?!

Brb gotta watch the vid

I already asked myself if I should build a flatbed for the F250.

 

I think the older video where he goes over teh basics of the truck might be good.

All the welders I see that do mobile stuff seem to really appreciate having a boom of some sort.

This guy especially impresses me:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cS1gmwTRXro

 

I've seen that setup and video before!

Fucking legit can do everything off his truck.

 

Loving it!

I hid my shit in storage

 

Yeah I’ve heard those ride like a Cadillac off road. It’s honestly impressive how comfy they are for a solid front axle vehicle. You don’t really sacrifice any ride quality in an 80 series vs an IFS truck. The steering is even pretty decent on road.

 

I about fell over when I looked up the price of that welder. So much in a small package.

 

Got it dirty today

 

Let's see you pick up my bulk junk now, garbage company

That sway bar did not want to go down easily

 

Getting cleaner, almost ready for paint, gotta cut off the other sway bar mount first though. Might as well have that access to the steering parts and exhaust rather than two brackets that are in the way.

 

Spring steel isn't fun to cut, it fights back

 

You never thought of SASing? I was just wondering since your fab skills seem very impressive.

 

@eon_blue

https://youtu.be/Yl32c352thE

 

It doesn't suit how I drive, I helped SAS my buddy's 91 pickup though, we did it all in an afternoon with a Skys kit. It rides pretty nice but ultimately I do long hours in this getting to places and travelling from camp to camp and I like to drive fast on street and dirt. IFS does that better for the pricepoint. Solid axle could do it too, but the expense would be crazy and getting the same comfort is tough. Once you leave the pavement my somewhat mild taco build makes my Land Cruiser feel like a Bolivian Donkey Cart. Sometimes I get stuck a little easier or have to think harder about how to approach an obstacle with the IFS and I think that's a fair trade. Putting larger tires on has helped with that a lot though.

 

Man, it's great to see a ton of you guys making a lot of progress today!

@Wulf

I went ahead and bent the other one up for ya; took no time at all. Was actually for both our benefit since I don't have a box that would fit said plate in a flat position.

 

i would like to make it out there around this time next year if all goes well

 

I think a first gen on 80 series axles would be really cool to see. I think maybe @slander has that setup?

 

@Speedytech7 are you watching Gonzaga? I just realized it's in Spokane.

 

There's a bunch of Toyota pickup guys who have cut the entire 80 series suspension and axles off and welded it onto the pickup. Pretty easy SAS but the front setup on the 80 with the radius arms is already a really compromised front suspension design. It sacrifices travel and geometry for on road stability to meet the price. I don't think I'd want a radius arm setup on the taco. Plenty use the 80 series rear axle though as is, it's a good axle.