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Armor Tech Offroad Product Line

Discussion in 'Armor Tech Offroad' started by Fire931, Jun 26, 2009.

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  1. Mar 14, 2011 at 9:33 AM
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    The skid still looks new. That thing is freakin' awesome.
     
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  2. Mar 14, 2011 at 9:43 AM
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    I beat the piss out of my ATO steel this past weekend. No dents. And still as pretty as day one
     
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  3. Mar 19, 2011 at 6:49 AM
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    awesome job!!
     
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  4. Mar 29, 2011 at 9:12 AM
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    *ahem* shackles.....
     
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  5. Mar 29, 2011 at 9:15 AM
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    Woould love to have a set of them Sexy Bumpers but a little over my price range for now. Great work though.
     
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  6. Apr 4, 2011 at 8:18 PM
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    Shackle Flip....:stirthepot:
     
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  7. Apr 13, 2011 at 5:17 PM
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    So just to update on the Shackle Flips.... I started out with what I thought was the best design, cut all the pieces, welded up two sets and they work great. Problem with that setup is it was going to be pretty pricey due to all that parts it required. So I decided to try and go back and revise the old design to work better, be stronger, and accept many different leaf packs. Sat at the drawing board and came up with a good design, cut all the pieces, laid them out to weld and then discovered I had overlooked a small detail and there was no way to make them work the way I wanted. So now I'm back to looking at the more expensive design again which may end up being the only way to produce these to fit multiple leaf applications......

    Anyways just wanted you guys to know what's up with those and know that I am still working on them, it's just been a very aggravating process trying to find what works best and is affordable.
     
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  8. Apr 13, 2011 at 5:18 PM
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    And another update.... Just to show off some of the other things we've been working on....


    4th gen 4Runner front skid with front extension for a stock bumper setup..

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
    Fire931, Apr 13, 2011
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  9. Apr 13, 2011 at 5:23 PM
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  10. Apr 13, 2011 at 5:28 PM
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  11. Apr 13, 2011 at 5:32 PM
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    I <3 shackle flips...we may be discussing a one-off situation if the "mass produced" version isn't ready soon.
     
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  12. Apr 13, 2011 at 5:41 PM
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    I'll be doing sliders shortly for them as well... Bumpers will come at some point down the road just not sure when yet.
     
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  13. Apr 13, 2011 at 5:42 PM
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    No problem.
     
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  14. Apr 13, 2011 at 5:43 PM
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    Can't quite remember off the top of my head but think it was gonna be around the $350ish mark...

    It really was an ideal setup though as it would allow the use of different length shackles to add additional lift if desired and should even work for the 6" guys to get rid of the lift block as well...
     
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  15. Apr 13, 2011 at 5:45 PM
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    That price is NOT a problem at all.


    Edit:

    I am not alone:


    Of course...look at the trucks that are saying this :p
     
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  16. Apr 13, 2011 at 5:46 PM
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    That's not bad at all, will it be using a stock shackle or a whole new setup?!
     
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  17. Apr 13, 2011 at 6:01 PM
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    Everything would be new, the mount, and the shackle. It would be pure BEEF compared to stock. :D


    In any case I'm back to working with that design anyways... Hopefully with one more refinement it will be ready, just have to make some changes to the drawings and get another set cut to test.
     
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  18. Apr 13, 2011 at 6:02 PM
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    Right on, will have a grease fitting (like the defined shackles) on it?!
     
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  19. Apr 13, 2011 at 6:05 PM
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    Yes it would have a grease fitting on the frame side, and would have the option of including new spring bushings and bolt which would make the spring side greaseable as well.
     
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  20. Apr 13, 2011 at 6:08 PM
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    That's awesome...can't wait to see it:)...on my truck!!
     
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