San Diego BS Thread.

Yep, a crossbar is a MUST IMO. But then you have a big OL tube back there, bummer...no more full bed. I dont like compromises. The BAMF kit would be good if it were just a bit different and you can have your bed too!

 

Why can't the bar be made removable? You would only possibly "need" it if you were offroad.

 

This would make the most sense, even for a tower setup. The towers do not flex but the small footprint area that is attached to the frame will certainly flex, the frame becomes the weak link and should be supported with a cross bar, especially on a c-channel frame.
I would guess that the amount of flex in a heavy duty tubular setup without a crossbar would be less than a tower without a crossbar because the flex is in the frame and the load is displaced over a larger area.
Either setup at the end of the day should be tied together with a brace if you intend to hammer your truck, same goes for the front coil buckets.

 

I thought I read that Landon addressed this in a hoop system on his brothers ride? and a 2.5 shock.

 

I was wrong, it was wanting to run stock rims and a 2.5" body, had to cut into the bed.
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-builds/203140-zp-2005-mid-travel-prerunner-build.html

 

My buddy put a good amount of support in my vehicle. Its a heavy bitch, but the cage doesn't wiggle and everything seems to be in the same spot it started. I agree 100% with Jason, I have had stuff sneak up on me in my baja bug I had and it was good that it was over built.

 

Has someone been planning something?

 

Yes, I am planning on finishing up the 05-11 front bumpers and taking a vacation..............

 

BOOYA

Hoping my LED bar comes in before you call me so i can have it on hand for an inset light

Probably not though, Treklights is having issues it seems...not really sure when I may get might LED bar...sigh

 

No rest for the wicked!!!

 

A well deserved vacation!

 

So close too, its the bracket keeping the shock from lining up (& not allowing to pivot) ?? Or am i missing something ??


I kinda circled areas of what I'm looking at..

 

Yeah the C-channel frame is not the strongest, too bad there is a ton of stuff in the way making it difficult to plate and close it...

The shock hits before the hole lines up and pretty darn close on the sides. ANd it wasnt quite centered, just a pic for reference.

 

So 2.0's fit perfectly in there? Looks like the upper mount on the 2.5 is just like 1/8 to tall

 

I would hope so, since they were developed for the 2.0's.

 

Lol yea, I keep getting my un-assembled kit and my 2.0 foxes out and making sad faces :*(

 

That image is misleading Doug, the shock aligns out away from the sides.

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/ba...-b-m-f-2nd-gen-rear-shock-relocation-kit.html

 

Yeah I had it circled in 4 places of concern (not really "concerned" just a question about) I get what Jason was saying tho' it bottoms out in the bracket above the bolt hole, ergo no bolto....

You're a CAD engineer right ??

 

I liked the idea of this kit, but then i found out it wont work with the stock wheels, and the tires will rub if i run spacers.. think im just going to strap the axle qnd forget the extra inch of down travel.

 

The tires should clear if you run spacers I thought. I havent done one with stock wheels or stock offset so I cant say from experience, but if you spaced it out I think you would be able to do it. Did you ask Jberry?

On another note I am going to make something up for those 2.5 shocks somehow, I got everything else done (front UCAs, spindles, brake lines, leafs, bumps). So I will figure something out. All I got left is getting mounts built for those suckers..