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My Build thread

Discussion in 'Other Builds' started by TC yota, May 30, 2012.

  1. Jul 24, 2012 at 2:08 PM
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    DTFtacoma

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    Me too :D

    I snatched a bunch of manila folders from work and those seem to work better cleaner lines :)
     
  2. Jul 24, 2012 at 2:24 PM
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    Thats a good idea :cool:
     
  3. Jul 26, 2012 at 11:50 PM
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    made some changes, this is the final design

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  4. Jul 26, 2012 at 11:59 PM
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    Where are you getting the coilovers for the rear? And you have to wait to see what travel correct?
     
  5. Jul 27, 2012 at 12:12 AM
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    already have the c/o's, I buy all my shocks used, saves alot of money
    It should be about 28' of travel
     
  6. Jul 27, 2012 at 6:13 AM
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    good thread, I'' be watching your progress closely as I am still before starting my project (still buying a right car as a base) but from the beggining I want to put a 4-link suspension in the rear.

    what will be the total lenght of your trailing arms?
     
  7. Jul 27, 2012 at 8:15 AM
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    250 or 120 wall tube?

    What kind of internal gusseting I'm not doubting you I would just love some insight from an professional :D
     
  8. Jul 27, 2012 at 9:29 AM
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    Thanks, total length is 49''

    DTF- .120'' 4130, it will have internal gussets, like a fire truck ladder, haha
     
  9. Jul 27, 2012 at 9:53 AM
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    [​IMG]
     
  10. Jul 30, 2012 at 7:57 PM
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    That truck looks like so much fun!!

    Man I wish I had the the time to build a bad boy like that!
     
  11. Jul 31, 2012 at 1:09 AM
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    Thanks man, it's been a lot of work, but worth it!
     
  12. Jul 31, 2012 at 1:13 AM
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    Pulled the front end off to give it a good prep while I'm waiting for the links to be cut out

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  13. Jul 31, 2012 at 1:21 AM
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  14. Jul 31, 2012 at 1:24 AM
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    haha ur telling me, just got done working on it for the night
     
  15. Jul 31, 2012 at 1:25 AM
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    Sheiiit! late night truck work is the best lol

    Your front is the camburg race kit right?
     
  16. Jul 31, 2012 at 1:33 AM
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    haha noooooo, front end is custom I made a few years ago

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    If you notice, the lower arm bushing sleeve is .250'' wall 4130 with a wrap on it so it doesn't come apart like other ''race kits''..........;)
     
  17. Jul 31, 2012 at 1:34 AM
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    Ohhh i seee!
    Custom is the way to go for sure!

    Cant wait til we start building our race kit! Trying to get creative!
     
  18. Jul 31, 2012 at 1:36 AM
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    sounds fun, do it right the first time!
     
  19. Aug 2, 2012 at 9:28 PM
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    Did I mention this needs to be done in a month, Anyone want to come help me? I'll trade for a ride in the truck when it's done!
     
  20. Aug 3, 2012 at 3:49 AM
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    I would help! it would be a good training before starting my project... to bad I have 9500kilometers distance to travel.... sorry 6000miles :D
     

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