Long Travel BS Thread

Or 3 months. Haha i didnt see that I stopped reading it

 

sweet. God that would be a fun job haha stressful. But fun.

 

congrats to tw member jason (J PRICH) on making offroad mags cover.

 

Congrats Jason! Which issue?

 

feb. 2014

 

Thanks a lot, appreciate it! Been in the works for a while and I was just excited to have a chance to tell our story in the magazine, wouldn't have imagined we'd land a cover to boot.

Will post a bit more and hopefully some pics they didn't use in the near future but am really thankful for all the great people who helped us get to where we are now. Khris spent countless hours in his garage for months building the truck after work, on weekends, etc. Matt's MCM race kit really started it all, and Serena and the staff at SDHQ have been invaluable in keeping our build on track and we really appreciate their continued support.

 

Heck ya! The Mag is on the front counter for all to see!

 

My truck is handling like a boat... I've been battling play in the steering and I am not winning. I have replaced tie rod ends (inner and outer; heimed steering). Replaced entire power steering rack.

Could it be the steering shaft? If I grab it I can pull/push it side to side at least a 1/4" each way. Is this normal?

On jack stands I cannot find play in the front end. On the road I can turn the steering wheel back and forth a good amount without having steering input.

 

Put zip ties in the steering shaft between the rubber boot...that helped mine...there's like a slip joint under that dash. You have the pull the cover off the shaft

 

Did you replace the rack with OEM Toyota or Reman?

 

OEM, bought it used with low miles from TW.

 

Hmm, Still could be the rack, but maybe check the rag joint in the steering shaft. The one's on FJ's failing is pretty common.

 

Anyone ever see or hear anything about the first gen 4x4 Solo Kit?

http://www.solomotorsports.com/products/toyota/tacoma/95-04-4x4/

 

Spendy, since you have to buy their spindles. I have no experience with the kit though.

 

Cross bar in, A pillar notched and bent, shocks taken off so we can rebuild next weekend:

 

Whos doing your cage??

 

The Truck Shop

 

Quick little teaser from the magazine photo shoot. Pictures were taken by Mike Ingalsbee of Mike's Race Photo...

 

I shoved a zip tie in like some others have. Seems to have helped some.