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Long Travel BS Thread

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

  1. Jul 15, 2013 at 10:14 AM
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    Plus it stiffens the chassis a lot and improves handling. No more limp noodle frame. They also help keep the cab stuck to the frame. There's only what...6 bolts holding it on?
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  2. Jul 15, 2013 at 10:34 AM
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    :rofl: No thanks. haha The yota was expensive enough.
    Like I said I am pretty picky about where and how I jump. I'm not worried about rolling or flipping while jumping. Crawling is a little different story for me though... but a cage just isn't in the works for me at the moment.
     
  3. Jul 15, 2013 at 10:35 AM
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  4. Jul 15, 2013 at 10:37 AM
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    i have that same saying but its a keychain inside my truck :thumbsup:
     
  5. Jul 15, 2013 at 10:39 AM
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    Crappy bumpstops for the win... well and shitty shocks...
     
  6. Jul 15, 2013 at 10:47 AM
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    Not trying to bash but after that video you need to be worried, doesn't matter how picky your spots are. What would you do if something breaks, or even a tire blows a bead when you are coming off the lip?
     
  7. Jul 15, 2013 at 10:50 AM
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    yaa this ^^ I'm allways worried my uca bolt is gonna shear or somthin crazy
     
  8. Jul 15, 2013 at 11:21 AM
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    Well that could make things interesting... I'm not too worried about popping a bead. Surprisingly it has never seemed to be an issue. Even when crawling at 8psi. I usually run 20 psi in the sand.

    As for other stuff breaking, like the UCA or LCA, well hopefully I just hold on for the ride and don't roll... I don't jump very often. I hit the sand once every few months or so but I usually do several jumps when I do go.

    Every time I land I keep waiting to see my motor in my rearview mirror though... I need to get some motor mount gussets...
     
  9. Jul 15, 2013 at 11:22 AM
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    How bout an engine cage alonf with a roll cage :rolleyes:
     
  10. Jul 15, 2013 at 11:24 AM
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    Awesome thanks Logan this gives me high hopes for my bearings considering I've got over 75+ lbs on each corner
     
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  12. Jul 15, 2013 at 6:24 PM
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    http://www.dezertrangers.com/vb/showthread.php?t=180539


    Tuff Trucks racing at the OC Fair! Three days of racing at 8:00 PM.... be there!

     
  13. Jul 15, 2013 at 6:56 PM
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    im looking to get new tires soon, options are bfg baja t/a's, pro comp a/t's, general grabbers, so far. it's for my half-ish dd, still debating about going up to 37's...but i feel 35's would be a better choice over all for the time being. what are your guys thoughts, also other tire suggestions would be appreciated.
     
  14. Jul 15, 2013 at 6:59 PM
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    Baja T/A's are $$$$$$$$

    My next set will be 37's.
     
  15. Jul 15, 2013 at 7:09 PM
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    ya they are but lets say if money wasn't a problem, would the bajas still be a good choice?
     
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  17. Jul 15, 2013 at 7:11 PM
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    Theres a reason everyone has them for racing!

    1. cause they are awesome

    2. Cause they get them for free or a ridiculously cheaper rate from sponsorship.
     
  18. Jul 15, 2013 at 7:12 PM
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    :rofl:
     
  19. Jul 15, 2013 at 7:13 PM
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    ya, big deal i get tires for my b day.
     
  20. Jul 15, 2013 at 7:16 PM
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