*RIP* Bijan's #EXPOASF Long Travel Build

Oof. In addition to 4wd rod ends, if you have room you could try to play with different missalignment spacers.

 

Well the tie rod ends aren't the issue, the rod ends on the shocks are. That should be fixed soon here. Here's the checklist:
-New rod ends
-New springs (going way down to a 600/650lb)
*Beer Break*
-Get freaking steering wheel straight
-Get both tie rod extensions on
*Beer Break*
-Fix CV axles that are blowing loads all over everything
*Beer Break*
-Fix limit strap
-Use friends lift to cycle suspension and strap it at 10.5"

Then drink another beer.

 

It was on that drive back home I realized I needed to strap Colton and 5 cases of beer to the front of the truck for it to ride smooth with 700lb springs

But honestly it wasn't bad. It drives really, really well. But there is no "return to zero" steering or whatever it's called. When you go into a corner and let the wheel go, it usually returns back to 0. In my case, I'll just keep turning in circles hahaha.

 

Don't forget pregame

 

@Titus94 is like a buck twenty soaking wet, you'd need more than that.

 

What made you decide to reduce the springs? Too rough lol what's up with ur steering not returning to center busted clock Spring?

 

Steering not returning to center has to do with caster

 

This

 

700lb springs on my midtravel setup was really nice.

But on LT it rides like a BRICK hahaha!

 

well there’s a slight change in plans for something so i can’t go out and just add weight at the moment /: have to buy new springs anyways

 

New axles with high(er) clearance boots coming right up for free. Sweet!

Got all the new parts lined up. Solo really done screwed up when they told me what was spec’d for this kit - They got it really damn wrong lol.

 

maybe it's the angle/perspective of the photo but that dude looks way small compared to your tires, haha.

 

Haha he’s like 5’5. So yeah he’s tiny

 

Sick - Still rubbing CV boot on LCA.

Will need to figure something out to fix this issue. I can keep spacing out the LCA by stacking washers and running longer bolts if needed but, it’s cutting it really, really close.

 

so what wasn't spec'd right? what's the deal with that kit?

 

I’ll get all into it once it’s finished. Just trying to crank it out today to get the cv boots right

 

I went to a Firestone in Glendale this morning... They said they wouldn’t even do an alignment because I have aftermarket shocks

The search continue.....

 

Yea was this like a missing pieces kit at a deal/ no longer in business company?

 

RPM Garage in Monrovia. Run by Toyota T4R and Landcruiser offroad enthusiasts. They do a fantastic job.

I have a Lifetime deal with Firestone too and I don't bother with it anymore because most of them won't/don't do custom numbers

 

That you very much. I will check them out.