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Long Travel BS Thread

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

  1. Nov 22, 2014 at 9:29 PM
    Supermoto

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  2. Nov 23, 2014 at 12:40 AM
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    Nice!! I vote 33s so you don't have to spend tons of money/time on gears, fab work, and drivetrain wear. But man those 35s would be dope.
     
  3. Nov 23, 2014 at 12:44 AM
    06HAOLE

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    Nice work Jeff. Can't wait to see your truck finished.

    Thanks for helping me out with that air intake bracket this morning. I'm so close to being smog legal after all these months.
     
  4. Nov 23, 2014 at 5:32 AM
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  5. Nov 23, 2014 at 5:35 AM
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    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-builds/227832-my-never-end-build.html
    Those are the straps that came with the kit.
    The straps have a mount in the middle of the coil over and bypass mount just that the bolt is to long to fit in the middle of them.
     
  6. Nov 23, 2014 at 5:51 PM
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    - Total Chaos 3.5 Long travel kit - Fox 2.5 coilovers w/ resis -Prerunner bumper -Fiberglass front fenders -Fiberwerx tt bedsides - Dmz Sua - fox 2.5x16 triple bypasses
    Ive been searching but would like to hear any first hand experience any of you have with the giant sua kit? Im trying to zero in on what kit I want and obviously dtf/dmz take priority but I really like the cost/ease of install for the giant kit too
     
  7. Nov 23, 2014 at 6:10 PM
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    After talking with mjp2 about his experience with the giant kit I got the DMZ kit. He had issues with the shackles rubbing on the frame and some other things I can't remember.
     
  8. Nov 23, 2014 at 7:09 PM
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    ...too much shit to list.
    jberry got a new toy

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  10. Nov 23, 2014 at 7:34 PM
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    That was insane. It happens everywhere and there always needs to be some standoff room even on the inside of a turn.
     
  11. Nov 23, 2014 at 8:28 PM
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    2.5 8" Fox Double bypasses for 600 bucks, pretty good condition, no leaks. Good deal?
     
  12. Nov 23, 2014 at 8:50 PM
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  13. Nov 23, 2014 at 8:52 PM
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    pretty much this. I don't see much point for 35s for a prerunner go go fast type vehicle. 33s are fine and saves you more money and work for other stuff...like supercharger for more go go fastness.

    But..that said..35s aren't bad..haha
     
  14. Nov 23, 2014 at 8:54 PM
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    35s....ground clearance...smash my bumper way less in the dunes now haha
     
  15. Nov 23, 2014 at 9:01 PM
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    35's...makes the whoops/holes/etc. smaller. :)
     
  16. Nov 23, 2014 at 9:14 PM
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    39s make everything smaller. Took a ride in the homies F150 today with 39s and that think ate every bump up
     
  17. Nov 23, 2014 at 9:16 PM
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    and the 35s look sick ;)

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  18. Nov 23, 2014 at 9:26 PM
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    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-builds/227832-my-never-end-build.html
    Do your rear tires rub on the bedsides?
     
  19. Nov 23, 2014 at 9:26 PM
    amaes

    amaes [OP] Cuz Stock Sucks

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    You know those giant inner tubes you ride in the snow or the river? Yeah, your tires look like those on there.

    On another note your truck looks like it handles the weight of those bikes really well.
     
  20. Nov 23, 2014 at 9:42 PM
    anthony250f

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    a little bit yeah
    haha yeah they do. when i had 33s the truck really sucked on the freeway, was another reason i went 35s

    yeah these springs are awesome!
     

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