Long Travel BS Thread

@SanClemTaco did you get a chance to install your giant kit - I've been super busy so I haven't had a chance to ask to see if you needed help

 

sorry mate, im slacking on the install. havent found the time to do it yet as its the only car we have right now that can even be called reliable...

the tundra axle is all rebuilt and hardware is in though so just waiting to take some time off work

 

Learn something new every day, Camburg Uniballs are snap ring, not press fit. Here I was looking at presses and such, staring at the replacement kit, see a snap ring. Gave camburg a call, and confirmed, Uniballs slide in with a nice tap from a hammer. Snap ring tools en route.

 

I don't think I've ever seen one without a snap ring.

 

I thought TC were press fit in without one.

 

My mid travel tc uses a snap ring. Super easy with a big socket.

 

I need some help, I'm headed out to Cali next month and need a good shop to build my bed cage and install my long travel and all the weld on stuff.
I'm looking for someone who can do quality work and has the time to do it and trying my best not to get price raped. I am using my daily driver as a rescue truck for fellow vets and getting other disabled veterans out and about into the woods to unwind but this is all outta my own pocket so funds are obviously somewhat limited

Any help or recommendations would be appreciated

 

@jeffz0rz

 

Hit up @glorifiedwelder

 

This is correct

 

Saw this, in case anyone missed it and is looking for a DMZ SUA
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/fs-dmz-fab-sua-kit.498119/

 

Thanks for the re-post.

 

Your time frame may be tough as most shops are very busy right now. Here are what I would consider the more reputable shops down here

Smp
Dmz
Solo
Lsk
Dirt designs
Dtf
@jeffz0rz
Rj fabrication


That's just a few (I'm sure I missed a bunch. Like I said, everyone is pretty busy. I'd start making calls yesterday. Let them know you're coming in from out of state and that you have some hard deadlines. It's not uncommon to hear about guys dropping their trucks off for 1-2 weeks worth of work and not getting it back for 2-3 months. With sema and the 1000 coming up on us fast I'd try to lock something in asap

 

You're paying a shop to install your bolt on hangers? C'mon now... haha

 

Aaaaaaaaiiiiiiirrrrrrrr gggggguuuuunnnnn

Seriously it helps soooo much. Cut the head off the rivet, flap wheel flat, hammer out. I got a buddy to help me, and we were doing like 4 rivets a min

Edit: I first tried with a hammer and drill and was about to put my truck on Craigslist.

 

Hahahahaha good times

 

Yup! ^ That's the trick right there. I hope you're neighbors like you with the air hammer and punch cause it's loud!

Definitely thought someone was going to say something when I was doing my install.

 

Hey I made the cut! Woohoo! yes, sema is coming up soon and everyone is slammed especially since it's off-season. This is my sema contribution




It was a second thought cage that was added after the interior was done, all the paint and trim was done. Quite a pain in the ass. The roll cage was half-built, cut out of the car and sent to paint, then put back in the car and fully welded. Never again.

 

too much talking not enough drifting. Anybody have a recommendation of places to buy deavers from in San Diego county?( i want it close so i don't have to pay for shipping)