Long Travel BS Thread

My favorite looking tube bed is @45acp access cab. I’m trying to copy it as best will fit a double cab. I think that’s my favorite truck on here.

 

I wasn't thinking the stumpy look but more of the bobbed like crazy crawler dovetail look. I've always like that style probably because it's so prolific around here.

 

Solid progress the last 3 days. Got all the link mounts tacked in and cycled. Going to get the sway bar in place, bump stops, shocks, and limit straps today. Or at least that’s my ambitious goal.

 

Very cool. Looks like johnny joints? That looks like a clean way to keep things sleeper and functional all around. What size coilovers?

 

Yep, Johnny joints to help keep this a little more daily driver friendly and less maintenance. 2.5x16" ASH coilovers

 

16" per his insta

@Tacoma1192 what's the plan for exhaust?

 

Dump it under the cab.

 

Picked up a trailer today. Anxious to see how it rides with the truck on it.

 

LIKE! That's in my 5-year plan...only with a Tundra.

 

Nice, looks damn near identical to mine minus the dovetail. I know it’s not the norm but I put a WDH on mine and it pulls super well. Keeps the tundra level and reduces any sway. Pulled like a dream going 70 mph, super stable.

 

How wide is it?
How much?

 

I’ve got some tricks to try out on the truck side. It lets you input the trailer specs and will help reduce sway. I like the tow mode that helps braking and locks out higher gears. I may get a WD hitch if I feel I need it. I’m not opposed to anything making it more stable.

 

102”x20’, 5k axles, brakes on both with break away, slide out ramps. Cash price $5800 out the door

 

2-5/16” ball? Damn we really are trailer twinning.

 

Good price.

 

It's gotta be. I doubt it's a 2"

 

My thoughts as well.

 

yeah, we are the big ball twins

 

I'll take some pics this weekend of how I load the XJ to make it super fast and simple. It also locates it in the perfect spot everytime so the dogbone between the 2 axles is level like it's supposed to be with the trailer level hooked to the truck. It took me a few tries to get the right drop and set up but once I did I was golden. I can have it loaded in abt 10 min. I don't use the ramps with my dovetail I just drive up it put blocks under the dove tail so it doesn't pull up on the tongue. Ramps are only used if I'm broke and have to winch up onto the trailer.

 

I picked up some of these straps- VULCAN Complete Axle Strap Tie Down Kit with Snap Hook Ratchet Straps - Silver Series - Includes (4) 22" Axle Straps, (4) 36" Axle Straps, and (4) 8' Snap Hook Ratchet Straps

$175 VULCAN Complete Axle Strap Tie Down Kit with Snap Hook Ratchet Straps - Silver Series - Includes (4) 22" Axle Straps, (4) 36" Axle Straps, and (4) 8' Snap Hook Ratchet Straps

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YQ1VX4T?_encoding=UTF8

looks easy enough to go straight to the d rings and wrap around the axle and LCA.