Florida B.S. Thread

johnw · Jun 6, 2011

I like rc cars

Jason'sLawnCare · Jun 6, 2011

johnw said: ↑

I like rc cars
Click to expand...

haha, good reason.

colinb17 · Jun 6, 2011

Jason'sLawnCare[OP] said: ↑

Originally Posted by Jason'sLawnCare

Awesome that you got it. Which one did you end up getting?
i ended up getting the hydraulic one. i'm glad i did after using it. i don't really need the adjustability at this point that the other one offered. with the other one, you could bend not only to the angle you want, but also choose the radius of the curve. that's a great feature, however i don't need it at this point, and it wasn't worth the extra time per bend. I also got a 14'' cutoff saw, which has been an awesome tool. makes quick, clean cuts (angle adjustable) in any size metal i'll ever use.

Oh cool. I'm sure the other one would have gotten old fast. That cutoff saw will be super useful fore exhausts. Now the only thing slowing you down is a notcher.

seizure time! the cutoff saw has already been worth it in my mind, it cut through 1x1x1/8'' box tube in about 5 seconds, and it's a nice clean cut too. since that's what i'll be cutting a lot for the jerry can mounts, it's nice to have that speed ability, with how many pieces go into it

That sounds much better than the saw zall. It's annoying breaking and bending blades.

Blade replacement was annoyingand expensive, but it didn't bother me as much as how inacurate the cuts were.

I would be interested in running some longer shocks and not losing any up travel. I think the guys out west with a spring under and all would want one.
with the sucess of this bender, i now have the tools i need to make them...it's the design that's tough. we don't have nearly the extra room in our fender wells that the 1st gens do, which i'm assuming why hoops are made for them and not use. i'll keep playing with the design and see if anything comes of it. bad part is that i have to buy a set of longer shocks just to test it, so after i buy those, i pretty much have to get it to work
I can see clearance with the shock body and the wheel being a problem, especially when it's cross axled and stock bs wheels are used. On top of that, if it's too close to the frame then the shock would contact that.
the total chaos kit for the 5 lugs comes with now lower shock mounts that relocate both shocks to the front side of the axle. benefits of this is that you have more clearance from the frame and wheel, and with them being on the front, the shocks still help prevent axle wrap. a lot of R&D will have to be put into these if they're going to work

I'd try to gauge interests some more before you put the effort into it.

I kinda want to just build a set for myself both to see if i actually have the ability to design and build something so critical to a truck's everyday operation....and because i'm just suspension-travel-hungry. then i can put it through the propper semi-long term tests before i decide on whether or not to release it. i don't want to have a lot of interest in a feeler thread and then not be able to put out a product.

Have you guys seen this rig? It's sick.
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/lon...ng-travel.html
I watched that last night, that's a rediculous setup. 3.0 bypasses, and he still has 90% of his bedspace

I'd be surprised if he ever pushes the limits of those things. It's interesting how he's got a cantilever setup for just the shock and is still using leaf springs.

I've been seeing more setups like that that run canti arms but stick with sprung under. i'm thinking it's because it's just so simple, and leafs are a proven stong setup. 4 ravel withoutlink opens up a whole new can of worms. i can't remember who's truck it was, but someone has a cantilever setup where everything is located under the bed, so he's bulling like 16-18 inches of travel with the "bed cage" completely out of sight under his bed.

That's a sick sleeper setup.

That's impressive. I see your trailer kick outs as well. You have been busy, once the business grows you may not have enough time for the other job.

thatwould be nice, might even have to hire some extra help when i get back to florida and have to manage school and this
since you saw the kickouts, does that mean you got a facebook?
No, I still don't have an account but I can access your page, you just posted the link.
good to hear...that means i have the privacy setting set correctly
Probably to make them sound more militaryish if that's a word.
Click to expand...

DaWillDaBeast said: ↑

it's tacticool
Click to expand...

i like your word better

jjw1 · Jun 6, 2011

Jason, two foot driving trick as in feathering the gas and brake pedal? If so, then no. All I did was put it in low and driving right up the ramp.

I forgot to mention, I dont have the factory tow package so I dont have the heavy duty battery, transmission cooler, and whatever else comes with it.

colinb17 · Jun 6, 2011

lilredstud said: ↑

Jason, two foot driving trick as in feathering the gas and brake pedal? If so, then no. All I did was put it in low and driving right up the ramp.

I forgot to mention, I dont have the factory tow package so I dont have the heavy duty battery, transmission cooler, and whatever else comes with it.
Click to expand...

you probably don't need low, i just use drive. never had any bad strain on the torque converter that way.

working the gas and brake jsut keep you from going backwards a little before you get to the gas pedal.

jjw1 · Jun 6, 2011

colinb17 said: ↑

you probably don't need low, i just use drive. never had any bad strain on the torque converter that way.

working the gas and brake jsut keep you from going backwards a little before you get to the gas pedal.
Click to expand...

I know I just used low just in case

johnw · Jun 6, 2011

Seeing that your an auto it would matter if you were in low or 2 drive wpuld be tgw same it starts at low

jjw1 · Jun 6, 2011

Your on your phone arent you b/c that sentence was screwed

colinb17 · Jun 6, 2011

johnw said: ↑

Seeing that your an auto it would matter if you were in low or 2 drive wpuld be tgw same it starts at low
Click to expand...

correct...

4low however, is lower than "L" when in 2H......but that doesn't really concern him

johnw · Jun 6, 2011

Yeah on the phone

yotamikez · Jun 6, 2011

colinb17 said: ↑

yeah, they're 5 gallon tanks, but most say 20L on the side for whatever reason.

northern tool is perfect, the holders i'm making are made to be used with the blitz ones northern sells. i want to say they're $35, or something close to that.
Click to expand...

Good Id like some, and jon btw I was just messing with you about converting it!

johnw · Jun 6, 2011

yotamikez said: ↑

Good Id like some, and jon btw I was just messing with you about converting it!
Click to expand...

?????

colinb17 · Jun 6, 2011

so, is Ryan dead?

Edit: gues not......

Last Activity: 06-06-2011 05:37 AM

FearNothing321 · Jun 6, 2011

tacomarotto said: ↑

approximately a jerriatric fuck ton!!!!!

no but seriously. about 20 liters....
Click to expand...

^^^^ this Jon

johnw said: ↑

?????
Click to expand...

johnw · Jun 6, 2011

colinb17 said: ↑

so, is Ryan dead?

Edit: gues not......

Last Activity: 06-06-2011 05:37 AM
Click to expand...

i texted him no response calling now

FearNothing321 · Jun 6, 2011

colinb17 · Jun 6, 2011

johnw said: ↑

i texted him no response calling now
Click to expand...

his last post was in the ug........

jjw1 · Jun 6, 2011

dont mention that, you'll get in big trouble

colinb17 · Jun 6, 2011

i ws talking about "the ug"....as in the store that sells those furry boots. what did you think i was talking about?

Finks99Taco · Jun 6, 2011

colinb17 said: ↑

i ws talking about "the ug"....as in the store that sells those furry boots. what did you think i was talking about?
Click to expand...

Log in or Sign up

Welcome to Tacoma World!

Florida B.S. Thread

#14361
johnw Well-Known Member

#14362
Jason'sLawnCare [OP] Prepared for Bambi

#14363
colinb17 If at first you don't succeed, don't try skydiving

#14364
jjw1 Well-Known Member

#14365
colinb17 If at first you don't succeed, don't try skydiving

#14366
jjw1 Well-Known Member

#14367
johnw Well-Known Member

#14368
jjw1 Well-Known Member

#14369
colinb17 If at first you don't succeed, don't try skydiving

#14370
johnw Well-Known Member

#14371
yotamikez Street glide or die

#14372
johnw Well-Known Member

#14373
colinb17 If at first you don't succeed, don't try skydiving

#14374
FearNothing321 You gonna eat that taco?

#14375
johnw Well-Known Member

#14376
FearNothing321 You gonna eat that taco?

#14377
colinb17 If at first you don't succeed, don't try skydiving

#14378
jjw1 Well-Known Member

#14379
colinb17 If at first you don't succeed, don't try skydiving

#14380
Finks99Taco Well-Known Member

Products Discussed in

Log in or Sign up

Useful Searches

Welcome to Tacoma World!

Florida B.S. Thread

#14361 johnw Well-Known Member

#14362 Jason'sLawnCare [OP] Prepared for Bambi

#14363 colinb17 If at first you don't succeed, don't try skydiving

#14364 jjw1 Well-Known Member

#14365 colinb17 If at first you don't succeed, don't try skydiving

#14366 jjw1 Well-Known Member

#14367 johnw Well-Known Member

#14368 jjw1 Well-Known Member

#14369 colinb17 If at first you don't succeed, don't try skydiving

#14370 johnw Well-Known Member

#14371 yotamikez Street glide or die

#14372 johnw Well-Known Member

#14373 colinb17 If at first you don't succeed, don't try skydiving

#14374 FearNothing321 You gonna eat that taco?

#14375 johnw Well-Known Member

#14376 FearNothing321 You gonna eat that taco?

#14377 colinb17 If at first you don't succeed, don't try skydiving

#14378 jjw1 Well-Known Member

#14379 colinb17 If at first you don't succeed, don't try skydiving

#14380 Finks99Taco Well-Known Member

Products Discussed in Entire Site Forum: Florida Thread: Florida B.S. Thread

#14361
johnw Well-Known Member

#14362
Jason'sLawnCare [OP] Prepared for Bambi

#14363
colinb17 If at first you don't succeed, don't try skydiving

#14364
jjw1 Well-Known Member

#14365
colinb17 If at first you don't succeed, don't try skydiving

#14366
jjw1 Well-Known Member

#14367
johnw Well-Known Member

#14368
jjw1 Well-Known Member

#14369
colinb17 If at first you don't succeed, don't try skydiving

#14370
johnw Well-Known Member

#14371
yotamikez Street glide or die

#14372
johnw Well-Known Member

#14373
colinb17 If at first you don't succeed, don't try skydiving

#14374
FearNothing321 You gonna eat that taco?

#14375
johnw Well-Known Member

#14376
FearNothing321 You gonna eat that taco?

#14377
colinb17 If at first you don't succeed, don't try skydiving

#14378
jjw1 Well-Known Member

#14379
colinb17 If at first you don't succeed, don't try skydiving

#14380
Finks99Taco Well-Known Member

Products Discussed in