Austin's Supercharged Mid Travel Build

ID: 25.2 mm
OD: 44.4 mm
Shoulder Diameter: 56.5 mm
Shoulder Length: 6.50 mm
Non shoulder Length: 19.0 mm
Total Length: 25.5 mm

 

So to make sure I'm right,

ID: 25.2 mm = 1"
OD: 44.4 mm = 1 3/4"
Shoulder Diameter: 56.5 mm = Roughly 2 1/4"
Shoulder Length: 6.50 mm = Roughly 1/4"
Non shoulder Length: 19.0 mm = Roughly 3/4"
Total Length: 25.5 mm = 1"

Just to confirm, it sounds like a 2x.120 wall barrel material that's roughly 1.5" long on the LCA - I'm pretty sure mine will have the same spec - It's tough to get measurements since Solo sources their bushings from TC I believe and aren't savvy on emailing drawings. I'll throw some calipers on my lowers before I get some (for cheaper hopefully)!

 

I meant electric blanket for yourself.

If I hadn’t dropped $10k on my camper I’d have a lithium rather than the FLA’s I have.

Lithium’s are soo much better in so many ways.

 

Oh gotcha, good to know. I would also like to find one that's as power efficient as possible, although I can't imagine any really are.

 

Mine draws 6 amps.

Luckily if it’s cold enough for the electric blanket the fridge won’t be running.

 

That's more efficient than I was expecting. I'll definitely look into getting one.

 

All the 12 volt blankets are kinda small. Like mine is 30”x42” or something. They’re not a full size blanket.
What I really want to do it get a nice down comforter and stick it into a comforter cover with the electric blanket sewn into the cover.

 

I see the btu ratings but how are you regulating temp for the shower temp? Ie scalding or cold showers?

 

You set the water temperature with the ac / heat temp adjuster in the cab. I ended up switching to a 20 plate heat exchanger and it was perfect, however I've since pulled this system out of my truck just because I rarely used it and wanted the space in my engine bay for onboard air. If you're wanting to do this, you're welcome to my old parts.

 

I might in the future.

 

Are you sure those are 4.5" backspace?
Supposedly my OEM (steelies) are 4.5 but it looks like you have way more poke.
Your wheel is 1" wider, so maybe that's why.

EDIT: I thought I had 1.25" spacers, I have 1".
Will order 1.25" at least for the rear.

I'm about to install my total chaos this weekend.

 

I have the same set up but I ran the coolant hoses all the way to the back of my camper where the heat exchanger is.
The pump and the cold water to-be-heated lines are in a pelican case hanging off the back of the camper.

I've noticed that when I turn the heat on in my truck while I'm driving the engine temperature drops by 30 degrees right away and then takes a few minutes to recover.
Did you have the same thing?

Also, I love that I can use the Truck's HVAC temperature control to regulate my shower water temperature but I think I'm going to add in a mixing valve so it's always X degrees.

$34 Atmama Three-way Thermostatic Mixing Valve,1/2NPT Connections,Solid Brass

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B082M73L38/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_7?smid=A1APZ5O9VDKQ4M&psc=1

 

I've never really payed much attention to my engine temp in that specific scenario, so I can't really say if it does the same thing or not.

I looked into doing a mixing valve at one point but just wanted to keep it simple because I knew it wouldn't get used very often. I do like the idea though. It takes the water source temperature out of the picture, so you're not always adjusting the heater control up or down depending on the source temp to achieve a specific shower temp.

 

Ive had trans temp issues and installed a trans cooler so I’m constantly looking at the temps on my scan guage.

Now that you mention it I think I’ll wait on the mixing valve and see how much I actually use it.

 

I had a shower setup. Used it a grand total of...3 times in all most long trips of 1-2 weeks. Stopped bringing it it just was a hassle.

Now I have a 2gal weed sprayer basically with a garden sprayer on it. It is way nice. Helps to wash dishes, I can wash my hands a lot which is great. And after a hot long hike we can rise our hair, arms, body whatever with ease. Want hot water? Boil a pot and mix it in with some normal water and it works well enough.

Plus it's only like $30.

 

Looking for reviews on ADS as my second set of shocks (5100s) is blown and stumbled upon your thread, this is awesome! I'll be subscribed, you've made one awesome and capable Taco.

 

Thank you!

I freakin love my ADS suspension. It transformed the handling and ride of the truck. I've put a few years and lots of offroad miles on the coilovers now with zero issues. I highly recommend them to anyone looking to get the best ride out of their truck.

Lots of good info here if you haven't already come across this thread: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...shocks-information-pictures-bs-thread.341630/

 

Thanks for the quick response! I was nervous to hear that but glad to hear it also, haha. $1500+ is a helluva lot of money to drop on coilovers as a college student. That thread should keep me busy for the next couple of days! Who did you order your coilovers through?

 

Buy once, cry once.

They are worth it. I have 2 trucks with them and my dads as well. Great shocks.

 

Hell yeah, glad to hear your input too since you're in the same climate as me. Blackdawg, who did you buy yours through? I can't imagine there would be any local dealers here in Montana.