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Long Travel BS Thread

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

  1. Jun 15, 2018 at 2:30 PM
    Basikbiker

    Basikbiker Well-Known Member

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    My doors are the only stock things left besides the headlights
    Uhhhmmm no
     
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  2. Jun 15, 2018 at 2:50 PM
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    Vehicle Modifications: TACOMA 2007 FRONT TOTAL CHAOS 5LUG ,LONG TRAVEL KIT 13" OF TRAVEL KING COIL OVER (550 POUND SPRING RATE) (18 INCH COIL) REAR BED CAGE 16" SMOOTH BODY FOX SHOCKS 2.5 2.0 / 2.5 BUMP STOPS FOX ICON ADD LEAF PACK WITH OEM SPRING 11" OF TRAVEL TRUCK COMES SPRING UNDER BY MANUFACTURE TOYOTA REGEAR TO 4.0 WITH AUBURN UNIT ENGINE 2TR-FE WITH AFE COLD AIR IN TAKE DOUG THORLEY HEADER MAGNAFLOW EXHAUST TIRE S NEW KO2 32/11.5 METHOD RIM 15" WITH -20MM OFF SET
    ok thanks
     
  3. Jun 15, 2018 at 3:24 PM
    anthony250f

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    Correct. Check out @jberry813 rear end
     
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  4. Jun 16, 2018 at 1:41 PM
    FlapJack935

    FlapJack935 i member

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    i know pure race kings are different lengths than Prerunner but ive read that you can match the lengths by changing some parts out? anyone ever tried this?
     
  5. Jun 16, 2018 at 2:19 PM
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    #junkyardparts
    Humbled by this. Hats off to the guys that do this for a living.

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  6. Jun 16, 2018 at 5:11 PM
    Basikbiker

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    My doors are the only stock things left besides the headlights
    Wait till you do an engine cage,,,welding it is a pain in the butt
     
  7. Jun 16, 2018 at 6:47 PM
    SilverGhost

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    #junkyardparts
    I hear ya. I started mocking up the engine cage with pvc and realize I can't do it that way. There is way to many little things involved with the engine cage. Relocating stuff, making new mounts for stuff, taking the time to make sure everything lines up square for the front end. I'll attack it this winter when I can down the truck for a couple of weeks so I can take my time with it. #cagingdailydriverproblems
     
  8. Jun 16, 2018 at 8:34 PM
    Basikbiker

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    My doors are the only stock things left besides the headlights
    Oops...damn truck fell apart

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  9. Jun 16, 2018 at 8:39 PM
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    Wrecked!
    damm!
     
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  10. Jun 16, 2018 at 9:10 PM
    Bentrodder

    Bentrodder PeeRunner Fanboy

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    Kings and a TW DECAL!!!
    :eek::eek::eek:
     
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  11. Jun 16, 2018 at 9:12 PM
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    Is your frame rust that bad :eek:
     
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  12. Jun 16, 2018 at 9:47 PM
    Blackdawg

    Blackdawg Dr. Frankenstein

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    ALL OF THEM!...Then some more.
    lol no. He cut that shit off for links.
     
  13. Jun 17, 2018 at 12:06 AM
    Basikbiker

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    My doors are the only stock things left besides the headlights
    Yea I'm just linking it lol doing the 3/4 link wishbone style setup
     
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  14. Jun 17, 2018 at 6:56 AM
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    This is the proper way to put links on your truck
     
  15. Jun 17, 2018 at 8:03 AM
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    My doors are the only stock things left besides the headlights
    If you mean in the back yard? Then yes 100%....front j arm kits are for the driveway lol
     
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  16. Jun 17, 2018 at 10:14 AM
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    Yes to backyard, front yard and garage fab and to cutting torches and saws all. :welder::sawzall:
     
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  17. Jun 17, 2018 at 11:08 AM
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    What tool do you guys recommend for pressing out/in uniballs while the control arms are still on the truck?

    Been using a shop press but I am looking to sell that to open up some more space in the shop.
     
  18. Jun 17, 2018 at 11:15 AM
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    Wrecked!
    Wait I thought shipping it across country to a unknown fab guy is the way to do it.:facepalm:
     
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  19. Jun 17, 2018 at 11:20 AM
    tubbsisland

    tubbsisland I took snowtanks beer

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    I wouldn't really call Moores Metal Works "unknown" he's built some pretty competitive trucks over the years and does solid work
     
  20. Jun 17, 2018 at 11:25 AM
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    Wrecked!
    i was making a joke not directed at anyone. that's awesome for you and your build.:thumbsup::spending:
     

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