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Long Travel BS Thread

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

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  1. Mar 13, 2012 at 9:59 AM
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    mjp2

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    Due to all the R&D, breakage, repairs, etc., when all is said and done it's six figures not including the tow vehicle. Done over again, I'd buy a used 2-seater Class 12.

    There's a great sense of satisfaction in creating a vehicle from scratch, but for an individual that's not a fabricator it's just not cost effective. It takes deeper pockets than I have. Hell, teams can't even finish with Toyota corporate backing. It's a shame that the money keeps the dream out of the hands of the majority of enthusiasts.

    Their rear end blew up last year, and based on comments I've read online I believe they were hearing noise coming from it again before this race. Could have been another 8" implosion.

    I've got a fabricated 9" going in this year because of all the rear end issues on these trucks.

    Stock Mini requires the stock fenders remain on the vehicle, and I'm sure corporate wanted that truck to look as stock as possible for promotional purposes.

    The team is experienced, and I'd bet they had a plan to run just faster than the slowest they needed to just to make sure they finished. Sponsors don't like to see "DNF" next to their vehicle's number and they were probably doing what they could to keep the truck intact for the duration of the race.

    Race prep, travel, entry fees, etc. cost me over $10k per race. I'd need a substantial group of very generous folks pitching in to make it a possibility this year. :p

    :laugh:

    :p
     
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  2. Mar 13, 2012 at 10:04 AM
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    caged, camburg long travel, 50t leafpack (soon to be installed) light rack over cab, 5pt harnesses etc
    :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek: 6 figures! wow insane, im at 20k lol

    im glad i built my first truck from completely stock but id do it different next time too.

    but seriously for next year, i have 800 bucks for a seat.
     
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  3. Mar 13, 2012 at 10:15 AM
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    SDHQ OFFROAD Cuz Stock Sucks!

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    good luck

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  4. Mar 13, 2012 at 10:17 AM
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    thanks!

    just for future referance, how hard is the door on your chase truck?:p
     
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  5. Mar 13, 2012 at 10:18 AM
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    I've got a pre-dented diesel Ford. This one could go either way.
     
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  6. Mar 13, 2012 at 10:18 AM
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    blackhawke88 wo ai ni bao bei ^_^

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    I dunno, they must have fucked up that rear end somehow by trying to make it better, either gearing it too high, or running synthetic when they shoulda been running regular gear oil.
     
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  7. Mar 13, 2012 at 10:19 AM
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    RJALLDAY702 U MAD? OH U MAD

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    Hard enough to knock you on your ass :laughing:
     
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  8. Mar 13, 2012 at 10:20 AM
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    aaaayyyyy vato!!
    lol

    :taco:
    when is running synthetic bad?
     
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  9. Mar 13, 2012 at 10:20 AM
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    Didn't the same thing happen to Tyler in the Mayhem truck at last year's 1000? I know a lot of guys on the forums have had their 8" rears blow. (that's not as dirty as it sounds)
     
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  10. Mar 13, 2012 at 10:28 AM
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    lol Tyler destroyed his steering rack.

    Engage's Snow Plow crapped their Diff in the MDR race 2 years ago
     
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  11. Mar 13, 2012 at 10:29 AM
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    Hey Mike finally ditched my cam tabs. Not as pretty as yours but they should get the job done :p

    [​IMG]
     
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  12. Mar 13, 2012 at 10:29 AM
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    I've only heard horror stories of running synthetic lubricants in the differentials, enough that I threw away my Royal Purple diff oil and bought $5 autozone oil instead.
     
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  13. Mar 13, 2012 at 10:30 AM
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    Looks great, now you should tie the lower arm mounts together
     
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  14. Mar 13, 2012 at 10:32 AM
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    :eek:
    any links? i read its way better for mpg
    are you talking about tieng in the front lca mount with a tube running from passenger to driver? or front to rear mount?
     
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  15. Mar 13, 2012 at 10:33 AM
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    Thats the plan. Im going to go across the two front mounts, then two going back to the trans brace next to the rear mounts. Tie it all together and make a good skid at the same time
     
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  16. Mar 13, 2012 at 10:34 AM
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    Nice!!

    I've already talked to my guy about getting a group buy going for the trick tabs he made for my truck, but that won't be until he's moved his waterjet to the new shop and has all the necessary hookups in place.
     
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  17. Mar 13, 2012 at 10:35 AM
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    i dont learn or hear about everything from the internet :thumbsup:

    I've just talked to a lot of people in person that have gone through 3 diffs and counting.

    ;)
     
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  18. Mar 13, 2012 at 10:37 AM
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    Most people in racing run this, we found it to literal double your 3rd member life.
    http://www.paragon-products.com/Swepco_210_Transmission_Fluid_p/swepco-210.htm

    All of the above ha
     
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  19. Mar 13, 2012 at 10:55 AM
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    ...too much shit to list.
    Have a suggestion on how to do this with a 4x4? :eek:

    Best pic i could find with my skid plate off.

    IMG_0842_b99a57eba578b80d47d43750ddccff777ed141ca.jpg
     
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  20. Mar 13, 2012 at 11:00 AM
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    I have to take this opportunity to say because its rare (maybe the only time I really get to) but....suck it 4wd's lol :p Im sure you can do it just will take some more thinking

    Just wait until you see my end product, I am also making tubes go down from my motor mounts on the frame to the tubes going from front to rear lca mount. Not possible with a diff
     
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