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1st Gen Lunchtable Thread - General Discussion

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Speedytech7, May 31, 2018.

  1. Jan 10, 2025 at 7:24 AM
    Speedytech7

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    I mean why though... what do you need air storage for?
     
  2. Jan 10, 2025 at 7:25 AM
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  3. Jan 10, 2025 at 7:26 AM
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    lol I couldn't pass up the opportunity...

    I am planning to run a small compressor in the bedside, the tank will be for locker actuation, air bag control, tire fill up. I could get by with a much smaller tank, but I can't seem to find one in exactly the right dimension and am not sure I really want to make my own.... but I might
     
  4. Jan 10, 2025 at 7:27 AM
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    Ah airbags... okay. None of that other stuff benefits from a tank, but bags sure do.
     
  5. Jan 10, 2025 at 7:33 AM
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    I would argue air Lockers are best with at least a 1 gal tank for smoothest operation, not required, but better
     
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    and not 100% sure I need bags... I found a 100in/lb coil spring with ~20in usable travel, it should be pretty neat, but probably needs support for load vs no load in the bed
     
  7. Jan 10, 2025 at 7:43 AM
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    What's your lever ratio at for the rear axle support. I'm curious about your tower supports since you're not caged.
     
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    Anyone had any experience with Focus ST Recaro seats?
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  9. Jan 10, 2025 at 7:46 AM
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    [​IMG]
     
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  10. Jan 10, 2025 at 7:47 AM
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    Those look like they'd be really nice
     
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    Ah to have back the glory days of the tri-jet commercial airliners, particularly this beaut…Lockheed TriStar

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    Yea I wish I could’ve gotten a ride on one. Even the venerable 717s are about to be retired by Delta at the end of the year. I hope the 757 and 767 at lest stay in service for a while.

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    At least there’s one still airworthy

    https://youtu.be/isOJ1LRTRNo
     
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    4 run, 2 don't
    They're not the comfiest as in, they don't really compress much when you sit in them.
     
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    I have a 1.1-1.4 motion ratio on the shock, spring is 1:1
     
  16. Jan 10, 2025 at 8:17 AM
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    Ah okay, thought those were coilovers.
     
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    going with a modified JT geometry
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  18. Jan 10, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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    Interesting, I'll reserve judgement until we see it do things and stuff.





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    forever isn't spelt like that
     
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    "You should really check out [insert anywhere]"

    Common response seems to be

    "But it isn't Bentonville" :duh:
     

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