Long Travel information.

Some are, but it's recommended to bump off the spindle so you'll need fabricated spindles and an engine cage. Most guys run Wheeler's super bumps up front w/ or w/o a bypass. Otherwise you'll be hitting the bumps for too much of the articulation with hydro bumps off of the lca.

 

Thanks for the reply. It seems like there is lots of room to locate hydros up further on the frame. So as not to be hitting them all the time. -is there another reason that I'm not aware of to not do that?

 

You would need to crank the pressure pretty high to get the hydro to stop prior to fully bottoming out. The better question is what do you hope to achieve by running hydro bumps that you can't get with a super bump? And what kind of terrain are you planning to use the truck the most in?

 

I'm desert running. I'm looking to soften those hard impacts and interested in the way hydros are "progressive". Just wanted to know what others have done and learn from them. I'd run bypasses if they weren't so expensive. Thanks again

 

Try valving your coilovers first?

 

I'm running hydro bumps off the spindle with amazing results but its a lot of work to do that. I have setup trucks with bumps off the lower many times its fine but not the best option of course . If your desert running fast and hitting big stuff. Then yeah go for it. Just try to mount them so they hit as far possible out on the arm , so they have a better motion ratio and don't strike often. Use a 2.0 x2"

 

Anthony can you post a pic of them off the spindle please? Just curious how that is. Also why 2.0 x 2?
Remember I don't know shit
But I was thinking bigger is better even if I had to run an internal spacer. Thanks for the reply sorry if my questions suck.

 

The reason for the 2in is when bumping off the lower control arm to prevent riding the bump stop through out majority of suspension travel which inevitably kind of happens in that location regardless

 

Even on the rear you only want to run 2.5" long stroke or 2" stroke because otherwise you ride on the bumps for too much of your travel and the other parts of your suspension that make your ride smooth won't be working for their maximum range and you'll be riding on your bumpstops instead. As far as diameter, 2.0" is pretty much the go to unless you're building a full size truck.

Here's Anthony's setup. FYI he works for the company that built his front kit, LSK - they're down here in El Monte.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/anthonys-99-tacoma.175933/page-24#post-14118859

 

I saw the build, too nice! wanted to see How the bump hits the spindle. I couldn't figure it out from the pics. The engine cage is badass!

 

Right on. It's similar to this:

 

I don't Know if I have a up close picture but its a small rectuangular pad off the top of the spindle uniball cup. But either way if you wanted this setup its major work, need to do a full engine cage and must have a fabricated spindle.

 

I got a good deal on a cumburg long travel for 06 taco. Do any of y'all know how glass fenders will look/ fit.
http://www.roadrunnerfiberglass.net/tacoma-05-08.html

I was looking at these, price is good. I just don't want them to be too big or small looking. What do you all think or have?

 

The usual smallest size for long travel is 4" flare so 4.5" is barely bigger. Can't speak about the fitment. McNeil is usually recommended for fit, but I'm sure time and patience can make them fit well unless someone had some bad experience they mention.

 

I posted this before our pm conversation, I'll stay away. Thank you

 

McNeil is 21% off today - I'd buy if you can afford it!

 

I did buy yesterday on the fourth but I didn't see your post here. Not sure if I got discount I paid $350. Seems fair.

 

$350 is normal price. There was a discount code you needed to enter at checkout.

 

Nooooooo!

 

^n00b