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Long Travel BS Thread

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

  1. Mar 11, 2019 at 1:16 PM
    Coot83

    Coot83 DORKEL NATION

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    Another or what you already own?
     
  2. Mar 11, 2019 at 1:23 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
     
  3. Mar 11, 2019 at 1:24 PM
    Coot83

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    Big plans for it or just can afford what you got? I think it’s crazy to sell it after what you invested in it, but if it don’t fit the lifestyle then you got to do what you got to do.
     
  4. Mar 11, 2019 at 1:25 PM
    dillonk1602

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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
    well if i dont get what i want for my truck not going to sell it
     
  5. Mar 11, 2019 at 2:08 PM
    Supra4x4

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    Hey fellas, what nitrogen PSI are you guys running in your rear bypasses? Got my 2.5x14s installed yesterday and they need some charging. We were able to get 100 in them before we ran out.

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  6. Mar 11, 2019 at 2:10 PM
    LTDSC

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  7. Mar 11, 2019 at 2:11 PM
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    ill be out there mid April. Last trip it was so soft and loose. This trip should be a bit harder and easier to get around.
     
  8. Mar 11, 2019 at 3:21 PM
    snowsk8air2

    snowsk8air2 how hard can it be?

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    My rears are set to 150psi, but you could call ads and see what they recommend for your setup.
     
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  9. Mar 11, 2019 at 6:01 PM
    Speedo

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    I always contemplate selling mine.
    It's old, it's been beat always needs love., constantly needing something.
    The never ending money pit.



















    Wait are talking about women, or trucks.:anonymous:
     
  10. Mar 11, 2019 at 6:05 PM
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    I’m dying :rofl:
     
  11. Mar 11, 2019 at 6:54 PM
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    Hey shock top caps...how hard is it to reclock em?
     
  12. Mar 11, 2019 at 7:07 PM
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    Just blue face them and you’re good lol
     
  13. Mar 11, 2019 at 7:24 PM
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    Good way to hold the shock body? Are they lock tite ed
     
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  14. Mar 11, 2019 at 7:32 PM
    Caboose117

    Caboose117 foul mouthed Marine

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  15. Mar 11, 2019 at 7:53 PM
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    No don’t actually do that lol idk I got them as tight as I could on my brothers. If I remember right they were lock tite. Better to be safe than sorry though. I’ve read everywhere and can’t find what they use.
     
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    I've seen a vise clamp tool for shock bodys on one of the web sites dsm or kib teck not sure where , but one of the popular sites. It looked like just a rubber grip for a vise for 2.5 or 3" in round.
     
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  17. Mar 11, 2019 at 10:25 PM
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    icon ext travel co dirt king lca dirt king heimed uca fox bumps dmz sua icon piggy back fox bumps Solo Motorsports pre runner bumper ifs trans tcase skids demello wrap around rear bumper mcniel fiberglass fenders and bedsides front suspension and rear suspension set up by Solo Motorsports
    Hey, I'm Bob. I have the Solo kit also, I need to change to a 17 inch wheel from 16. I have 3/4spacers now running 295/75/16 general at, they rub the cab at full lock. I was thinking of methods, what back spacing do you have? thanks
     
  18. Mar 12, 2019 at 5:05 AM
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  19. Mar 12, 2019 at 5:08 AM
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    As anyone contemplated, or know of someone who's done, an F150 leaf pack swap onto a Taco?

    They are about 63" long, but 3" wide, so there's 5/8" worth of width to account for somewhere in the layout.
     
  20. Mar 12, 2019 at 6:03 AM
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