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Looking to go LT

Discussion in 'Long Travel Suspension' started by TRDWylie, Jan 16, 2020.

  1. Jan 27, 2020 at 9:49 AM
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    TRDWylie

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    Y’all want pictures now?
     
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  2. Jan 27, 2020 at 9:49 AM
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  3. Jan 27, 2020 at 9:56 AM
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    Gravel pile flex shot or it doesn't count
     
  4. Jan 27, 2020 at 9:56 AM
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  5. Jan 27, 2020 at 9:58 AM
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    Yeah like i plan on utilizing it as much as possible without breaking anything but i really am gonna go through with this build even tho it’s gonna take some time
     
  6. Jan 27, 2020 at 10:07 AM
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    So i will be posting updates i first plan on getting the fiberglass so i can fit the bigger tires and LT
     
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  7. Jan 27, 2020 at 10:16 AM
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    So i was planning on going plus 3.5 for the LT and fiberglass 6” bludge
     
  8. Jan 27, 2020 at 10:19 AM
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    Idk i just want to have the tire clearance for if i ever do use most of the travel cause i plan on running 35s so if i got 3.5” bulge i feel if i ever hit something to hard that my tire would just eat up the wheel well and cause fiberglass cracks
     
  9. Jan 27, 2020 at 10:28 AM
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    I just haven’t found anyone that i could go with here in the vegas area
     
  10. Jan 27, 2020 at 10:33 AM
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    I just need to meet up with some dudes who’d be willing to take me for a ride or something cause I want to be able to trail run and if i ever get the chance I’d like to take it out to glamis or something
     
  11. Jan 27, 2020 at 10:36 AM
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    Yeah i tried looking for groups and clubs but no one is excepting new me ever or they just don’t respond
     
  12. Jan 27, 2020 at 10:41 AM
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    Still in planning phase ...

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    YEP! I though of the idea, then read the threads on the process, cost and continual maintenance. Dropped the idea after thinking about it.
     
  13. Jan 27, 2020 at 10:44 AM
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    Well i know how to do all the installation my self so i wouldn’t be spending a fortune on labor
     
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  14. Jan 27, 2020 at 11:22 AM
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  15. Jan 27, 2020 at 11:29 AM
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  16. Jan 27, 2020 at 12:07 PM
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  17. Jan 27, 2020 at 12:51 PM
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  18. Jan 28, 2020 at 8:26 AM
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    Update for you guys. Just got the test shocks in. Waiting on the archive parts. These things are sweet tho

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  19. Jan 28, 2020 at 8:51 AM
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    Curious question.

    With the resi being about 3/4 of the way through the travel is it intended to change the dampening characteristics once the piston passes the resi port? That's not worded very well but I think you get my question. Does the valving ramp up on the compression stroke due to this design?
     
  20. Jan 28, 2020 at 9:15 AM
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    I'm going to do my best with what I know about the icon technology. The res is there to provide 2 internal bump zones at the end of travel. I have seen this somewhere and will find it and post it
     

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