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Long Travel BS Thread

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

  1. Oct 15, 2024 at 5:39 PM
    IvanhoeTaco

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    906taco

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    Just a heads up, I would turn that bender 90* degrees or that stand will 1,000% for sure tip over with a longer tube.

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  3. Oct 15, 2024 at 6:10 PM
    SoonToBeOn39s

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    I finally got bigger tires 2020 Long Travel Tacoma 1997 MAGNUM
    Maybe old news but I guess TE designs is making an engine cage for 2nd/3rd gen tacos??
     
  4. Oct 15, 2024 at 6:14 PM
    IvanhoeTaco

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    Noted. Gotta get a return spring too. Ain't no way I'm pulling that sucker back in after every bend
     
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    SoCaltaco65

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    most LT kits include a tie rod spacer
     
  6. Oct 15, 2024 at 7:07 PM
    Sterling_vH111

    Sterling_vH111 Go do something real instead.

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    They recently finalized and released it on the website a Week or two ago.
     
  7. Oct 15, 2024 at 7:13 PM
    Sterling_vH111

    Sterling_vH111 Go do something real instead.

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  8. Oct 15, 2024 at 7:16 PM
    SoonToBeOn39s

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    Huh interesting. I don't see an engine cage on their website
     
  9. Oct 15, 2024 at 7:39 PM
    mauctopa

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    The included spacer is for stock tie rod diameter and won't thread on these.
     
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  10. Oct 15, 2024 at 7:57 PM
    Sterling_vH111

    Sterling_vH111 Go do something real instead.

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    Wait sorry I misread your post — I thought you said meant the cab cage !
    Engine would be new I believe.
     
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  11. Oct 15, 2024 at 10:30 PM
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    It's what I assumed when I saw this comment
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  12. Oct 16, 2024 at 5:26 AM
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    That's super cheap. I couldn't find them off the shelf in TC sizes, but even then I'm Canadian so exchange and duties works out to horrible pricing for me. At $10/ea, I wouldn't be turning the machine on and waste my time making them.
     
  13. Oct 16, 2024 at 8:57 AM
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    What? I can’t even at this point reading some of their responses to others.

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    Damn social media people at these companies suck… oh hey here’s some bullshit response to your legit question….lol
     
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    Soon these idiot social media staffers will be replaced by AI so you can get your actual answer. But I’m sure you already know what that is
     
  16. Oct 16, 2024 at 10:01 AM
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    We’re going to duck every question anybody has regarding geometry. But trust us. Cut the front end of your truck off. It’ll be fine.

    Man, I hope more can start seeing through this BS.
     
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    SoCaltaco65

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    Ya I didnt even see that....im old....its why I have you guys...
     
  18. Oct 16, 2024 at 10:40 AM
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    Airdog

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    Getting ready to say goodbye to the coil bucket.

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  20. Oct 16, 2024 at 10:57 AM
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    Not high risk low reward kits at least. I cringe thinking about how many trucks are going to be essentially a total loss after this. Que a SAS craze.
     

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