Long Travel BS Thread

Apparently no one knows how to Google.

https://www.powernationtv.com/episode/XO2017-10/dual-purpose-tacoma

 

Speaking of, my lawn could use a mow and the house could use a painting

 

I don't know what got over me. Usually not this friendly.

 

I was talking about the allen head to torque the bolt not the bolt itself. But I found the info. For the record mcfaddendales sells a bolt that will work if you're in a bind it just doesn't have the tapered head. I use the one from total chaos though.

 

If 2nd gen front diffs are anything like first gens then getting this would save $$$ because it includes the 2 metric allen head sockets you need to work on them, plus that 5/8". Likely problem is solved by now, has a prerunner, 2nd gen diffs hopefully use normal hex head bolts, and he wasn't in a position to wait for shipping anyway, but hey it's not a bad deal.

$40 NEIKO 10288A Allen Hex Bit Socket Set, 32 Piece SAE and Metric Allen Socket Set, Allen Head Hex Key Socket Set Made with S2 Steel

https://www.amazon.com/Neiko-10288A...d=1495388878&sr=8-3&keywords=5+8+allen+socket

 

Hey guys, looking for some uniball and heim advice. My uniballs and heims in my control arms and links are over a year old and a starting to squeal like a bag of burning gerbils so I'm going to be replacing them all very soon. So, what is consensus on the most reliable uniballs ? What about 1 1/4" heims ? I was in a rush and bought the current set for my links at ORW and they rusted out shockingly quick.

Is the stuff from Ruffstuff good ? Better ?

Edit - anyone ever use the Currie Johnny Joints ?

 

Just get some teflon spray and lube them up

 

Yeah that magic Triflow... it melts rust and fills pitting and I even heard it regrows the clapped out Teflon liner...no really - I read it on the internet.

 

You said they are noisy, didn't say anything about being worn out. If the teflon liner is worn, you would have play in them.
That being said, I always run fk brand, been on my truck for years and still good.

 

When we were helping a friend prep his class 1 car for the San Felipe 250, he ordered some of the Ruffstuff heims to replace his old FKs... he ran and finished with the old FKs instead. The Ruffstuff parts felt looser than the used FKs. That being said, for a play vehicle they might be okay, but not for racing. As far as noise I imagine them being looser will attract more dirt inside and make the be noisy as well?

 

Summit has all the FK stuff we need for shock heims and uniballs. Just need to search. Best price I found and 1-2 day shipping depending where you are.

 

ORW can get you the SS FK bearings and hiems if you ask. But if you don't need asap Summit is the place to order from.

 

Fuel cell fill plate using all OEM equipment for less than $20




https://goatbuilt.com/shop/ibex/fuel-tank/ibex-fuel-tank-fill-plate-blank-2/

 

We were buying all of our FK products through Roush-Yates. Much cheaper that all the off-road shops even with our racer discount. They got bought out by SRI Performance last year but they still carry FK at a much lower price. If it isn't on their site, you can call with the part number and they'll order it for you.

 

just sarcasm but yes they def feel worn out and i think the rust caused premature wear on the link heims. how do yours last for years ? not a daily driver i assume ?

 

You get your new shocks in yet? I'm getting ready to order my dirt king kit and don't know what spring rate to go with. My bumper is about 90lbs and skids another 80lbs ish. Curious if you went with the 700lb springs and how much preload you're running/ how you like them? I know I'm not as much weight as you, but still a good chunk of lbs sitting in the front.

 

Not a daily driver but I have heims on mine that are 4-5 years old. Lots of desert/race miles

 

Ruff stuff Heims are garbage. Cheap and made overseas. Every FK heim and uniball on my truck is still original and still in great shape.

 

Ok thanks. I'll probably go with 650lb springs and see if I can't get it on order this week.

 

You won't wear out your heims and uniballs if you never use your truck.