Long Travel BS Thread

Thanks

 

I'd be more concerned about the lack of diagonals going to the top corners, sideways roll will tweak the whole cage

 

U guys think the toyota front diff with heat treated gears and rcv or dana 44 axles could hold up against a ls swap? Kinda like what dirt designs did minus the 9inch center section

 

You would be pushing your luck pretty far.

 

Depends on how disciplined you are with the skinny peddle.

 

Not very good lol. Just was wondering since they seem to do ok against supercharged v6 And I happen to have a ls2 laying around

 

Do it

 

What size tires?

 

35s

 

Also, your tw username...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CE2PsfeQm-0

 

Haha that's how I came up with it. Now I realize it makes me look like a douche bag that kicks dogs

 

It might last a while, just only put it in 4wd drive when it's absolutely needed

 

haha it brought me waaaay back, so thanks for that. But nah, i'm not a huge fan of my username either...we just pick em as it happens.

 

Anybody got pics of dirt designs ls truck since we're on subject? I thought I read somewhere that he finished it

 

Saw a couple vids on instagram of the guys at faucet race engines getting it tuned.

 

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/long-travel-suspension/308961-center-mount-4wd.html

 

I'm running 33's with a stock V6 and I keep losing rear end. The front diff and stock CV's have held up fine.

Username is running 37's on his tuned up N/A V6 and as far as I know his front end help up fine, but after going through several rear ring and pinions he swapped out the rear end for something stronger.

These are both 2nd gens with the 8" front diff though. I can't tell if you have a 2nd gen or 1st gen.

 

A lot of it is driving style. Minimizing shock loads is the key to longevity. When you are in the air, stay off the gas, lift if you get wheel hop, and be careful where the traction transitions from loose to firm (sand to pavement) and your rear end will last a long time. That said, I bet the 05+ front end would hold up fine to an LS2 and a smart driver, as long as you stay out of the rock gardens.

 

FTFY

 

Fender trimming coming along...making room for a true 37...so far so good.