Long Travel BS Thread

Would these work for a TC +2 @glorifiedwelder ? Just know you put a lot of kits together. Might pick them up and ship them for another member. 8"

 

I would think that the reservoir would be in the way. Given the top mount orientation, it's going to have to either between the shock and frame or facing the tire.

 

Most long travel kits w/ piggyback secondaries have that tube layout, but not sure about the +2 kit - the BajaKits one is the only one I found in a quick google images search that uses another tube layout.

 

It’s hard to say. The shock configuration is a little different. Swapping to a remote reservoir will free up some space, but the overall shock is also a little shorter than the tc spec’d bypass since it has the weld on rod end. The price isn’t bad, but it’s not an insane deal either. If the buyer likes to fabricate and tinker with shocks it could save them a few hundred bucks. But if they plan on using tc’s shock hoops and don’t want want to have to deal with possible fit issues and converting shocks to remote reservoir I’d spend the $150-200 and buy new.

Here’s a pic of a tc supplied bypass

 

@tacomgee

Thanks Jason.

 

So much cool king bling in the last few posts. Gimme a few, I gotta wipe what I think is drool off the floor.

 

I've never seen a piggyback secondary used on a Tacoma. The tube layout shown in BajaKits photos makes the most sense to me.

 

Can someone post some photos of their shocks mounted to the axle with a bed cage? Trying to wrap my head around all this.

 

TC has a couple pics on their site - that first one I posted was from their regular 3.5 kit fenderwell pics



and here's one from their 3rd Gen Overland build.



https://www.chaosfab.com/2016-Toyota-Tacoma-Double-Cab-Long-Bed-4WD

Here's one on a first gen



Piggy backs are less common for sure. Tubes towards the firewall may keep them further from things like upper control arms and wheels / tires. Baja Kits layout seems nice as far as access to the tubes though.

 

What does everyone think about dmz vs giant on sua? I’d like to get some knowledge thrown my way. I just see everyone running dmz and I can’t help but ask why no one really runs giant. It would be nice to get a good comparison between affordability performance and install ease.

 

Install would be similar. DMZ has better geometry. I talked to both before making my decision. Giant seemed more concerned about travel numbers than how it would perform throughout the travel.

 

Thank you for that, I’ve never considered that aspect of thought. I could see why dmz has reliability on their side

 

Anyone have king 3” rod ends for 3.5 shock?

 

New year, new look. Vinyl wrapped in Avery SW900 Satin Khaki and new wheels and new tires in new sizes.

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After:

 

I just got mine, didnt see anybody comment on your post. So im going to ask you if you have any tips on the fenders? I did some trimming on the fender where the headlight goes but it is still a bit off. Has a small gap on the side. I still have to do the passenger side.

 

I just made sure mine were fit around the lights and then I fit them everywhere else and trimmed off what was rubbing on the door. Mine were pre owned but I still had to do some work to get them on real sleek. Send pics after, fresh flares always look nice!

 

I was at that determination too, but from some of the folks on here who had Giant...they convinced me to stick with DMZ. Tim's kit is very well designed and arguably one of the first SUAs to be made for the second gen.

 

Very close to how I did mine, as the headlight area seemed to be the hardest spot to get right. Best advice would be take your time and be willing to take them off and put them back on over and over to get a satisfied fitment. If your fitment sucks, it’ll suck even more after paint (and bed liner on the inside for me) is applied.

Also, don’t be afraid to throw a little body weight into them, as it should be flexible enough to get to some stubborn spots. I wouldn’t say muscle your way through, but they take a little bit of persuasion for sure lol

 

Alright cool, thanks guys. I pretty much got it, just a little more ajustments but its pretty much done. Appreciate your help, the headlight was the hardest part for sure.

 

Thanks man ive been working on it and finally got it close to where i want them. Pain in the ass though lol