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Long Travel BS Thread

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

  1. Feb 5, 2018 at 4:25 PM
    J.Maynard

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    damn i didnt think of that. i dont have lower uniballs though they are ball joint and fairly new.
     
  2. Feb 5, 2018 at 4:31 PM
    Dalandser

    Dalandser ¡Me Gustan Las Tacos-mas!

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    I had a stripped cam bolt making that sound. Is it strong enough to make a jolt on the control arm on one side or the other? I'd usually get it at a similar place in the steering wheel sweep going each direction when making figure 8's.
     
  3. Feb 5, 2018 at 5:10 PM
    J.Maynard

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    no it doesnt affect how it steers in my opinion you just hear cracking sounds
     
  4. Feb 5, 2018 at 5:28 PM
    Dalandser

    Dalandser ¡Me Gustan Las Tacos-mas!

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    When it happened I could hear and feel it in the steering. I narrowed it down to the passenger LCA with video of that area where the sound was coming from while doing some figure 8's. After awhile I couldn't really feel the pop - just hear it. I think the threads were getting flatter and didn't give as much resistance. Can you pinpoint where the sound is coming from with a go pro or a cheap knock off?
     
  5. Feb 5, 2018 at 5:34 PM
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    Kinda stock
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    6D32BD41-C71C-4993-A4C4-BD363B2D5E14.jpg 1CF1666C-5C58-49F3-B4E2-E92DA1766DD0.jpg
     
  7. Feb 5, 2018 at 6:06 PM
    MadTaco461

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    Thanks should of did a screenshot instead.
     
  8. Feb 5, 2018 at 7:10 PM
    SanClemTaco

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    look a bit closer, its a triangulated 3 link. it just looks weird because it curves around the stock tank
     
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  9. Feb 5, 2018 at 8:07 PM
    snowsk8air2

    snowsk8air2 how hard can it be?

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    So, thoughts on potential wrap colors?

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    I am leaning towards 1, 2, 5, and 7
     
  10. Feb 5, 2018 at 8:16 PM
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    You think it crosses over the driveshaft to the other side of the frame? I was always curious if someone tried doing the top link like that. It almost like a J arm. Not that this kit is pulling out 20” plus travel.
     
  11. Feb 5, 2018 at 8:16 PM
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    What is the size of the lower uniball used in kings?

    I learned that it pays to shop for uniballs while I was rebuilding TC uppers and lowers Total chaos was around 400$ for four 1'' uniballs and I found 4 PTFE lined 1'' uniballs for under 140 here : http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/R1888.html and they have been great.
     
  12. Feb 5, 2018 at 8:18 PM
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    Look up BMW or Audi "Nardo grey"... Painted a BMW motorcycle that color and it was awesome in all different light, think it would look great on a taco.
     
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  13. Feb 5, 2018 at 8:30 PM
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    snowsk8air2 how hard can it be?

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    yeah I like that color and it's like right between my 1 and 7 options
     
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  14. Feb 5, 2018 at 8:34 PM
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    Its a sweet color, looks pretty light in direct sunlight but in most situations its a bit darker than alot of the pics... heres a pic I just dug up of the bike.

    DSC_1468.jpg
     
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    Not to the other side of the frame but likely closer to the driver side than center. As for travel, no idea. I would guess about 20
     
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    i can try im pretty sure it the rack though
     
  17. Feb 5, 2018 at 9:45 PM
    Dalandser

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    Does it make the sound when the front is in the air?
     
  18. Feb 5, 2018 at 9:58 PM
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    looks similar to a wishbone 3 link just a modified top link.
     
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  19. Feb 6, 2018 at 1:18 AM
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    I'd wager a guess they built a new crossmember that has one mount on the frame and the other is close to the driveline/center of the truck. Probably a tight fit.

    You get what you pay for. Those won't last nearly as long. You got all dressed up in a tuxedo to go eat off the dollar menu at McDonald's.
     
  20. Feb 6, 2018 at 1:46 AM
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