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Long Travel BS Thread

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

  1. Jul 9, 2021 at 10:56 AM
    desertjunkie760

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    Not necessarily. Really depends on what the application and expectation is. I wouldn't really consider a relocation with 12/14" shocks an LT rear but to each their own.
     
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    keeping jersey dirty
    If you don't already know the differences and what's best for you, and money is no option. Then smooth bodies all the way. Easy enough to sell em and upgrade once you outgrow them and know whats involved with bypasses
     
  3. Jul 9, 2021 at 11:00 AM
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    Outside bed bypasses will need wheel spacers or a wider axle. If you don't have LT front you'll have to get spacers for the front too. For some folks spacers are a deal breaker.
     
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    Go research JDFabs SUA with a relocate using 14 inch shocks under the bed. Way better than anything you can do with the archive fab relocate setup.
     
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  5. Jul 9, 2021 at 11:22 AM
    KrnTaco08

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    spring over.
     
  6. Jul 9, 2021 at 11:28 AM
    snowsk8air2

    snowsk8air2 how hard can it be?

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    What’s going up front?
     
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    This. @KrnTaco08 I got sold on the AG setup because on paper it would bridge the gap between a full LT built rear and a mid travel setup. However, You can’t really get similar performance out of the relocation even if you go SUA with archive hangers because the stock location leafs don’t cycle as much as the 62” spring packs most LT kits are running. So either you shell out the cash for a LT setup with a bypass, or settle with mid-travel. I’d go smoothie if you’re doing the relocation because I’ll tell you now, I don’t think I’m getting anything out the bypasses I’m running.
     
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  8. Jul 9, 2021 at 11:35 AM
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    So spring over, rear relocate, 12” shocks smoothies good to go?

    new to the LT game so be kind homies haha
     
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    KrnTaco08

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    +2 kit.
     
  10. Jul 9, 2021 at 11:36 AM
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    Thanks to everyone for your inputs BTW
     
  11. Jul 9, 2021 at 11:37 AM
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    a lot of money for little gain. If you are going LT up front, the rear won't be able to keep up, ask @Airdog
     
  12. Jul 9, 2021 at 11:43 AM
    snowsk8air2

    snowsk8air2 how hard can it be?

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    Can’t believe I’m saying this but @kasnerd is right. If you plan on trying to push the truck at all the rear won’t be able to keep up with the LT front.

    When I went with my front LT kit I was running 12” smoothies in the rear. After my very first drive off road I ordered the rear LT kit with bypasses.

    I would reconsider staying spring over and suggest spring under with 12” bypasses at a minimum. That all tuned up should match the front +2” kit nicely.
     
  13. Jul 9, 2021 at 11:51 AM
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  14. Jul 9, 2021 at 11:52 AM
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    Oh ok. I got lots to learn. If you’re cool with it, I can message you and get more info so I won’t clutter this page
     
  15. Jul 9, 2021 at 11:54 AM
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    Go for it
     
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    Ok so I have a question for everyone. I am running a BTF LT in the front and waiting on my bypasses and knuckles (should be soon) and still need a lot of inner fender trimming there is a little rubbing on the arms due to tire deflection as well but not much I can do to fix that. The rear has a DMZ SUA kit and has been awesome! The front I will definitely need to valve etc but I digress. Every time I take the truck out the alignment gets all out of whack, even just on a small trail I only ripped around for 5 minutes and it was done. Generally it wont pull too much so that is not getting messed up much but the steering wheel is always clocked to the side and always seems to be to the left. I marked all the tie rod and extensions etc and things dont look like they are moving too much or at all. The rack is pretty new but still my main culprit I believe? Is it worth the upgrade to the tundra rack or look into some swing set steering etc? What do you guys run or any thoughts on how to stop this issue? I was thinking of using the heim upgrade from camburg and getting the tie rods machined but figured that might break the rack more because you are just making the next weak link when you upgrade parts. I am on 35x12.5R17LT tires. Let me know if you need any more info etc. I am also looking into upgrading my brakes most likely the gx470 route.
     
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    You are the ideal person for the JDFab LCA tab kit and slide rack kit. It will be a huge upgrade along with fixing all the issues you just described.
    Link to the LCA kit. https://jdfabrication.com/collections/05-15-6-lug/products/tacoma-05-18-lower-arm-pivots

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    ou can see my build thread for slide rack stuff or dig thru the JDfab thread for it. https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...g-now-adding-long-travel-and-934-cv’s.626274/
     
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