Long Travel BS Thread

Might look almost like it really is a first gen tundy. Haha. But I see what you're saying. I would imagine you'd need to fab an engine cage to get it to mount properly on the 2ng gen taco.

 

The width of the clip will be way too narrow for a second gen and not one part of it will line up with the cab

 

Yeah I would for sure do that, I forgot to add I was planning on cutting out the stock core support and replacing with tube this summer so it wouldnt be too crazy to mount it. I have it somewhat pictured in my head and I feel like it could look cool, the one piece clip im looking at is brand new and $250 which makes me want to try it.

 

Thats my main concern, width might not be too bad since its flared out for long travel but yeah on the lining up of the cab I think you're right.

 

250 for a new front clip? That's a crazy low price. Most of them I see are $700-800 and up! I'd take supermotos word for it.

 

this is true!! i think the clips are 3.5 over stock. i think. could be wrong. could be 4.5 but still not enough for some kits.

i want to get a fiberglass hood and create a one piece of my current front end. but who knows if that will ever happen

 

Yeah this one has mini fenders too though so maybe it could work.

 

i wouldnt do it unless they make one for your truck. they tend to sit high on the truck as well

 

No way that clip would line up with a 2nd gen.

 

also for the rack slider question. why does everyone want to do it? there have been many trucks that raced that dont have it. and im sure most of us dont beat on our trucks like others.

 

Most of eat us racks alive. Never seen a race truck running a stock rack that doesn't break all the time.

 

Bingo.

Big tires don't help my cause either.

 

So working out the budget, does it make more sense to add the bypass hoop upfront and shock tower cross brace when the new kit is installed or would I be better off ordering a new front diff from east Coast gear supply regeared and with their bearing sleeve ready to bolt in during the instal? Only running 33's but I know I need to re-gear at some point.

 

Do..all of that haha

 

As much as I like your idea trying not to use a card to pay for it. But it kinda does make sence to knock it out while everything's apart!

 

I have noticed you guys with tundys eat racks, but how many first gen tacomas here have eaten through a rack?

This DOES NOT include your rack breaking from a lower balljoint failure, or any other failure...

 

My 2nd gen will be on its 3rd rack shortly...

 

Installing bedsides and need to know if this is right

 

Or does the glass go on the other side of the metal?

 

what has happened to your racks when you need to replace them?