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Long Travel BS Thread

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

  1. Nov 17, 2014 at 7:43 AM
    tacokid09

    tacokid09 it's about the off-road miles

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    im still curious to see Matts swing set steering :popcorn:
     
  2. Nov 17, 2014 at 7:45 AM
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    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-builds/227832-my-never-end-build.html
    X2 :popcorn:
     
  3. Nov 17, 2014 at 7:50 AM
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  4. Nov 17, 2014 at 8:30 AM
    SDHQ OFFROAD

    SDHQ OFFROAD Cuz Stock Sucks!

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    I have the Camburg Steering Clevis's, Heims, Bungs, ect.. pretty much everything needed to build a set. Shoot me a PM for pricing if you want.
     
  5. Nov 17, 2014 at 8:31 AM
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    PMd
     
  6. Nov 17, 2014 at 8:31 AM
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    There are some KOH rigs running them with some success at speed. The Orbital steering valves have come a long way, and have a return to center function. I think everyone would agree it's not a good idea for a street driven rig, as a hydraulic line breaking would mean zero steering and testing out your roll cage on the freeway. That said I drove a front end loader and a forklift with full hydro steering for years with zero problems. I still think the answer is adapting Electronic Power Steering out of a chevy...need to figure out the ECU end of it though...
    http://www.fourwheeler.com/events/131-0907-king-of-the-hammers-race-car-setup/photo-06.html

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  7. Nov 17, 2014 at 8:34 AM
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    So what would be the way to go on steering for our trucks?
     
  8. Nov 17, 2014 at 8:38 AM
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    ...too much shit to list.
    1.25" solid tubing :cool:
     
  9. Nov 17, 2014 at 8:56 AM
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    The 2014 and '15 chevy 1500/2500 pickup has electronic power steering. I have one as a work truck and dimensionally, it will fit. It is considerably more beefy than what we have. The problem is there are a bunch of sensors and an EPS ECU that we would have to adapt or figure a way to delete them.
     
  10. Nov 17, 2014 at 10:01 AM
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    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-builds/227832-my-never-end-build.html
    Did a fast fix on the steering extension to use it till Anthony sends the new one

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  11. Nov 17, 2014 at 10:12 AM
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    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-builds/227832-my-never-end-build.html
    Saw this RZR 1000 build on my friend's shop

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  12. Nov 17, 2014 at 10:13 AM
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    So you lengthened it ? Looks like all you had to do was thread the outer heim in
     
  13. Nov 17, 2014 at 10:17 AM
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    Shortened it 3/4'', the outer heim is stuck so it doesn't move in neither out
     
  14. Nov 17, 2014 at 10:20 AM
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    The more I see them the more I want one haha
     
  15. Nov 17, 2014 at 10:27 AM
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    That's quite the drop.
     
  16. Nov 17, 2014 at 10:28 AM
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    :eek: how tall is that cliff??!!
     
  17. Nov 17, 2014 at 10:30 AM
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    Shit how did he survived :confused:
     
  18. Nov 17, 2014 at 10:52 AM
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    Fuck! That's crazy!
     
  19. Nov 17, 2014 at 11:14 AM
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    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-builds/227832-my-never-end-build.html
    SOUNDS LIKE A MYSTERY STORY LOL
     
  20. Nov 17, 2014 at 1:05 PM
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    Anyone have advice on insurance claims with aftermarket parts? Pretty sure mine is totaled and I'm not sure how to go about dealing with the aftermarket suspension (links in the rear and lt front) when negotiating a payout. PM me
     

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