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1st & 2nd gen long travel from BTF FABRICATION for 1600, worth it?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by lepedog23, Aug 18, 2010.

  1. Aug 19, 2010 at 11:36 AM
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    JoshR324

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  2. Aug 19, 2010 at 12:23 PM
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    damn that truck is looking good, cant wait to see more pics. maybe some more pics of the tacoma you did. thanks btf.
     
  3. Aug 19, 2010 at 12:55 PM
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    everytime i see LT it just makes me wanna get it even more
     
  4. Aug 19, 2010 at 1:11 PM
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    Interested. I would defi8nitly like to get more specs and info. And pictures are always good too.
     
  5. Aug 19, 2010 at 1:13 PM
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    Subscribed. Where is your shop located? Rancho Cucamonga? That's where I live so I would love to stop by and check it out.
     
  6. Aug 19, 2010 at 1:20 PM
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    blackhawke88

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    off topic, but someone pos repped me from a post in this thread, asking me to pm them if I needed body help, but never left a name. Im just curious cuz i need body help haha
     
  7. Aug 19, 2010 at 1:21 PM
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    Uh oh, this guy just may get LT yet! Very promising, excited to see one on a second gen and I am praying that its compatible with 4x4
     
  8. Aug 19, 2010 at 1:30 PM
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    blackhawke88

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    well, it will be wider than stock, so you will need longer CVs. Question is, does the geometry support 4x4 to the extent that the long travel will be used to it's fullest extend? or will you be strapped at a certain amount of travel that will waste the whole kit.
     
  9. Aug 19, 2010 at 1:43 PM
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    Brandon,

    Thank you for clearing everything up for me. From the pic you and your brother make some very nice rigs. Keep up the good work!

    Bacon
     
  11. Aug 19, 2010 at 2:15 PM
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    Yup, I got my truck because its 4x4 but part of me wishes it was 2wd so i could run the JSI race kit lol :(

    You guys do great work it looks like. I may be hitting you up for some parts for my rig.
     
  12. Aug 19, 2010 at 2:21 PM
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    All this and more



    Is your kit compatible with 4x4 with whose axels?

    How many inches of travel would a 2nd gen kit pull?

    Would the kit use stock coil-buckets?

    What are the lift and width numbers per side?

    What shocks/coil overs are they kits compatible with?

    How consistent are the kits?

    Is glass needed up front?

    Is there a possibility of 2nd mount for bypasses?
     
  13. Aug 19, 2010 at 2:28 PM
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    Trey I can already answer two of your questions:

    Q:What shocks/coil overs are they kits compatible with?
    A: Any coilover brand would work. once you get into LT its about the length of the shock. I.E. 8" 10" 12" 14" 16" and 18" and they are all Eye tops on each end so they are universal

    Q:Is glass needed up front?
    A: Yes, All kits except the All Pro will require glass up front. Even with the AP kit I'd run them. ITs something you will want anyways. My friend bent his metal fender with the AP.
     
  14. Aug 19, 2010 at 2:28 PM
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  15. Aug 19, 2010 at 2:29 PM
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    gracias, I was wondering about the shock length like you said tho.
     
  16. Aug 19, 2010 at 2:31 PM
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    From the looks of the picture and since he isn't using the Stock coil bucket I'd say a 10" shock. if not it will be a 8". THose are the most popular for front setups.
     
  17. Aug 19, 2010 at 2:34 PM
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    Im hoping 8 for the second gens and keep the coilbuckets so at least its reversible. Im kinda excited to see how this goes since the batch racing incident
     
  18. Aug 19, 2010 at 2:43 PM
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    Not enough.
    I don't think it's possible to use lt to its fullest extent with 4x4, those cv axles will always hold you back.

    How much travel will you lose with your kit and 4x4?
     
  20. Aug 19, 2010 at 3:11 PM
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    blackhawke88

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    2wd Engage kit runs around 17" I think, im strapped at 15", which is what camburg and TC strap their 2wd kits :D
     

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