New England B.S. Thread

Got positive news today--while the truck was on the lift getting 25k lof, I had the guy measure pass and drive tire to fender and both sides were 1.5" greater that the distances while the front end was under load. So I do have sufficient downtravel even though I cranked like a madman on the preload. I'm still going to back off someonce I get to the weld shop just to lighten up a little and even out the lean

 

So my newest bit of indecision is thus: next big ticket upgrade for truck--relentless aluminum winch bumper and winch OR ARB air locker for the front with the onboard hi output compressor and a regear front and rear??? Whooboy What dyall think?

 

Holy shit, it's coming down something stupid in Portsmouth right now. Yes, stupid is the only word I can come up with.

 

I vote ARB air locker

 

^ wee bit damp are we???


EDIT that was directed at Chris in Portsmouth--should just quote i guess

 

I think it depends on what kind of stuff you plan on getting into with the truck. I would imagine anything requiring a front locker, it'd probably be a good idea to already be armored up before attempting. I'd go with the plate bumper and the winch, that will likely get you out of more trouble than the front locker.

 

either way I got some serious penny pinching ahead...

 

Riight... you lasted a whole month after you got your suspension setup to start looking at more goodies.

 

Speaking of bumpers--JohnnyM,you got any hangin round? Just noticed your title

 

I need to be committed I think

 

That was unreal! Havne't seen something that bad. At one point the hail looked like snow.....

 

No bumpers for sale .
But here is a arb bumper for $700

http://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/pts/3875403817.html

 

Bumper and winch, then you will need new springs and you can sell me yours for cheap

 

I really like the arb look but they weigh like 130#, d'oh--thank you for the link at any rate

 

Ahh but you see grasshopper, relentless aluminum bumper weigh only about 75 # even with hoops on top--prenty good springs even with winch

 

Only downside is you have to wait a year to get it .

 

Sheeeit yea buddy

 

Haha, shut down!

Yeah, Relentless isn't exactly what you'd call quick... There are others making aluminum bumpers though.

 

Haha. Wait a second. John, don't you have some Icon springs laying around in garage somewhere?

 

Erik you should get ahold of Cam, flyboy.co2. See if he is interested in building another bumper. I think his is pretty light http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/265933-front-bumper-build-slow.html