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Long Travel BS Thread

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

  1. Jun 25, 2013 at 3:38 PM
    blackhawke88

    blackhawke88 wo ai ni bao bei ^_^

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    middle of the rear bumper you are going to be dealing with Taco lean. Ceteris paribus, Passenger side should limit out before drivers side.
     
  2. Jun 25, 2013 at 3:41 PM
    rondog

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    ahh! It's because I was jacking my truck up from the passenger side frame

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    no, but really, the trailer hitch area :D

    My taco lean is like 2 inches though..its redic..I aint even fat, I weigh 150 :rolleyes:
     
  3. Jun 25, 2013 at 4:45 PM
    noSKills858

    noSKills858 battlescars

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    ...But your gas tank is where?
     
  4. Jun 25, 2013 at 4:54 PM
    rondog

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    I've seen plenty of tacomas that don't lean like mine. I know where the gas tank is
     
  5. Jun 25, 2013 at 5:14 PM
    noSKills858

    noSKills858 battlescars

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    Swap leaf sides and see what it does.
     
  6. Jun 25, 2013 at 5:16 PM
    95 taco

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    something definitely doesn't look right.
     
  7. Jun 25, 2013 at 7:36 PM
    jeffz0rz

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    Looking for a rear flange for my stock drive shaft to mate up to my 1350 yoke on my 9". Any ideas?
     
  8. Jun 25, 2013 at 8:30 PM
    jberry813

    jberry813 Professional Fluffer Moderator

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    ...too much shit to list.
    Take the driveshaft in and see if they can hack off the end, weld in and balance the matching end of the 1350 or swap out the 1350 joint for an adapter companion flange:

    http://customdrivelines.com/converter-flanges.htm
     
  9. Jun 25, 2013 at 10:14 PM
    TC yota

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    Google it, there's a company that makes a custom yoke to make a stock drive shaft bolt to a 9", about $120, easier then getting custom driveshaft , I can't remember who it was but I have one on my truck
     
  10. Jun 25, 2013 at 10:14 PM
    TC yota

    TC yota Well-Known Member

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    Ah never mind, he beat me too it
     
  11. Jun 26, 2013 at 9:27 AM
    rondog

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    that aint a bad idea
     
  12. Jun 26, 2013 at 9:41 AM
    Cr250jumper

    Cr250jumper Señor member

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    Anyone able to cut a set of these from files for me? Just want ~1/8" and does not need to be bent. Just wondering how close I am to rendering them into a file. I will pay for material and shipping

    [​IMG]

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    For making these

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  13. Jun 26, 2013 at 9:53 AM
    DTFtacoma

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    Send it my way

    it DXF right?
     
  14. Jun 26, 2013 at 10:05 AM
    Cr250jumper

    Cr250jumper Señor member

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    Yes sir
     
  15. Jun 26, 2013 at 10:48 AM
    DIRT YOTA

    DIRT YOTA Aka EL ROJO

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    Why u need another set......urs r done....
     
  16. Jun 26, 2013 at 10:57 AM
    Cr250jumper

    Cr250jumper Señor member

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    I want to make a good model in solid works so I can just email the files or maybe even get some pre-cut for people. I have a few templates I need to transfer :eek:

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  17. Jun 26, 2013 at 11:39 AM
    M C M

    M C M Well-Known Member Vendor

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    Email to me. Matthew@mcmfablv.com. I have cnc plasma or have source for waterjet and laser and bending as well.epebaha2_c9a6b1c6727ae6255f4f3690794fcdf29d00064d.jpg
     
  18. Jun 26, 2013 at 11:55 AM
    Cr250jumper

    Cr250jumper Señor member

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    Damn that looks so purty :drool: will do when I get a chance, thanks!
     
  19. Jun 26, 2013 at 11:56 AM
    DIRT YOTA

    DIRT YOTA Aka EL ROJO

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    Hmmm maybe mr.dtf will cut me a set too for right & :)
     
  20. Jun 26, 2013 at 11:59 AM
    Cr250jumper

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    Would make everything much easier, you and Jason can be the test fitters :p I would but I kinda already installed mine lol
     

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