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Long Travel BS Thread

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

  1. Feb 28, 2012 at 12:56 PM
    jtlachac08

    jtlachac08 Well-Known Member

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    LOL I was just saying.

    You gonna race your shit?
     
  2. Feb 28, 2012 at 12:57 PM
    Tacorunner87

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    To much to list!

    Cool thanks, plan to do a full engine/bed cage as well soon after the cab cage is done.
     
  3. Feb 28, 2012 at 1:08 PM
    Tacorunner87

    Tacorunner87 Well-Known Member

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    To much to list!
    We will see. I'm thinking a solid prerunner but I have a few friends trying to get me to go race truck. Only way it will become a race truck is if they help me out which I think a couple of them might.

    So far plans are
    3.4L(stock)
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    Custom front suspension with spindles
    1.75" DOM bumper to bumper cage
    Leafs
    Possible ford 9"
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    22gal fuel cell
    Beard race seats
    5piont harnesses

    Future plans which I don't know when it will happen
    Chevy 5.3L motor
    Th400 trans w/ shift kit
    Links
    Intercom
     
  4. Feb 28, 2012 at 1:10 PM
    Supermoto

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    Go bigger on the fuel cell, you wont regret it!
     
  5. Feb 28, 2012 at 1:17 PM
    Manwithoutaplan

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  6. Feb 28, 2012 at 1:19 PM
    Tacorunner87

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    To much to list!
    Currently have the 22gal already installed. When its time to do the bed cage we will have to decide to keep it or ditch it.
     
  7. Feb 28, 2012 at 1:20 PM
    nelson18matt

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    did you ever have to smog the truck while you had the cell?
     
  8. Feb 28, 2012 at 1:20 PM
    Supermoto

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    when you really start running it hard count on 5-6mpg off road with the 3.4, 22 gallons goes fast!
     
  9. Feb 28, 2012 at 1:24 PM
    Tacorunner87

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    To much to list!
    Yea, I ran into issues but not do to the fuel cell. I ran into issues cause my charcoal canister was broken. So I removed it and paid for a smog. This year Im taking the truck it AZ to get it registered.:D

    Yea I know, Which is what I'm regretting:(
     
  10. Feb 28, 2012 at 1:42 PM
    SDHQ OFFROAD

    SDHQ OFFROAD Cuz Stock Sucks!

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    PM me part numbers

    :cool:
     
  11. Feb 28, 2012 at 1:54 PM
    mjp2

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    If there's even a chance that you might race, check the rollcage specs for your desired sanctioning body before starting fabrication. It'd be a shame to have to redo the work later on.
     
  12. Feb 28, 2012 at 1:55 PM
    Supermoto

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    With a first gen he is good to go with 1 3/4" even in score
     
  13. Feb 28, 2012 at 1:58 PM
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    SOLD the Tacoma. Landcruiser life now.
    Anyone have any 2nd gen stock lower arms they wanna sell me?
     
  14. Feb 28, 2012 at 1:58 PM
    mjp2

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    As long as he keeps it light. Might need to go chromoly although I don't have a copy of the most recently rulebook.
     
  15. Feb 28, 2012 at 2:00 PM
    Supermoto

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    same here but last i read it, it could be DOM or chromoly .120

    From the rule book:

    3001 - 4000 lbs. 1.750” x .120” CDN/4130/Seamless or ASTM 1018/1026 CDS/DOM

    Over 4000 lbs. 2.000” x 0.120” CDN/4130/Seamless or ASTM 1018/1026 CDS/DOM

    Better keep it light
     
  16. Feb 28, 2012 at 2:16 PM
    Tacorunner87

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    To much to list!
    I bought a score book about 8 months ago. I doubt if I ever race it will be with score or bitd. I want to keep it light as possible but knowing the way I build stuff ill exceed the 4000lbs
     
  17. Feb 28, 2012 at 2:31 PM
    amaes

    amaes [OP] Cuz Stock Sucks

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    Anyone have an Ingersoll Rand compressor? If so how do you like it?
     
  18. Feb 28, 2012 at 2:44 PM
    Tacorunner87

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    To much to list!
    We had one at my old work that thing was awesome.
     
  19. Feb 28, 2012 at 2:56 PM
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    @zepo pm me about lcas
     
  20. Feb 28, 2012 at 2:57 PM
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    Mine are coming off this week send me a pm with an offer.
     

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