Norcal Spotted and BS Thread

Eesh that sounds terrible, ill have to buy a giant brush and some plasticdip or somethin for it

 

That I don't know. Seth said he used his spring compressor when he had it. I just bought my brake lines from all pro.

 

Eh. I'll worry about it later. It's fine right now for me and I don't want to have to constantly worry about my CV joints due to some crazy angle when I crank them. The brake lines I'm looking at getting are from the goodridge SS group buy: http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/gr...-deal-steel-braded-brake-lines-group-buy.html

They come as a set for all tires at $100. I'm thinking of getting about 2" more in the rear and maybe 1" in the front. The stock length in the front would be fine but having an extra inch would be some peace of mind.

 

Trust me. More is always better.

I have broken stainless steal break lines in the middle of the Rubicon. Thinking I had enough length.


Not fun limping out on two brakes because you had to cap two off

 

Well I played around with the front a little bit and the stock looked like it still had play when I pushed down on stuff so I think 1" would be fine there. The rear came pretty snug when I lifted one side up and had the other down low so I could put on the shocks. Do you think 2" is not enough? They're just the king performance shocks that DSM sold in a group buy a few months back. My leaf pack should only give me 2" if he builds it like I asked.

 

I had the lines from the group buy, I ended up switching the rears out to the all pros. ( which are 4 or 5" longer than OEM ) and even now they're borderline. I had to modify the bracket to give it some more slack. The fronts are ok for now ( from the group buy )

 

I just picked up some of the Wheeler's ones. Those should be long enough.

 

Well shit, I've seen your pics you've posted of your rear end. It's got a little bit more travel than mine does I've got the shocks I believe you used to run. Was 3" enough?
Edit: And you ran the all pro expo 3" right?

 

Was doing good until today... I got new seats so I decided to take it out for a bit of fun. Ended up puncturing the diff and braking a hub. Hopefully I'll have it fixed in the next few weeks. I need to get some armor on it.

 

Hey Cody, did you install the ECGS bushing in the front diff? If not, I'd highly recommend doing it if you pull the front shocks again for any reason (like to adjust them). If you decide to install it, let me know and I'll come help with it. I've still got the pipe that Jason helped me put together for installing the seal too.

 

No I did not. Quick google search shows that they help with vibrations. If I notice it I'll probably end up getting them. Thanks for the info and I may take you up on the installation help haha.

 

I would call and ask. Not really sure. I would have to put my eyes on it to see. Or maybe someone can chime in.


Edit seems like you will be fine though.

 

with 3" it was okay, but wouldn't hurt to have some extra; never know what your future plans may be. And yes running AP EXPO's

 

Sunnyvale & Olive Ave. White DC. Lifted with a Yakima/Thule rack on the cab. Black wheels & a shell too.

 

Haha I don't really want to change my whole Suspension all over again after spending this much money. I'm more of a buy once, cry once kind of guy. This will work just fine for my needs.

 

Any of you Bay Area folks drive by the pick-n-pull in Richmond?

 

yeah what you need?

 

Ooo ooo ooo!! When are you going? Can I join you? Huh? Can I can I?

 

in your truck? Sure......