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The Bullaculla 3 link SAS build (pic heavy)

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by bullaculla, Sep 2, 2013.

  1. Jan 18, 2016 at 1:18 AM
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    bullaculla

    bullaculla [OP] IKA fabrications

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    $344 for a pair of LCAs? With ball joint too?
     
  2. Jan 18, 2016 at 1:21 AM
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    nah just one arm, it comes with the lower balljoint already on.
     
  3. Jan 18, 2016 at 1:23 AM
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    bullaculla [OP] IKA fabrications

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    Ah, I need both sides, so I guess I'll be pressing mine out
     
  4. Jan 18, 2016 at 1:32 AM
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    yeah cheaper that way, guess I'll keep my old arm as a spare. The lower balljoint on it is still good i think.
     
  5. Jan 18, 2016 at 8:45 AM
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    bullaculla [OP] IKA fabrications

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    I have a 5 ton arbor press in my shop and if that doesn't work,I also have a couple big hydraulic presses at work.
     
  6. Jan 18, 2016 at 9:58 AM
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    :rofl:
     
  7. Jan 18, 2016 at 10:27 AM
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    I remember that lift. You had posted some pictures on TumperTalk or Supermotojunkie. I Miss my old bike also, they were fun bikes.

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    Be Safe..


    Dan
     
  8. Jan 18, 2016 at 11:19 AM
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    Nice. Yeah, I really miss my sumo :(
    Most fun I've ever had on two wheels!
     
  9. Jan 18, 2016 at 2:53 PM
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    Drz you say... :spy:

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  10. Jan 19, 2016 at 5:50 PM
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    See Build Page...
    I'm glad a came across this, I have been dealing with all this clanking and popping with stopping and changing directions. Im sure it's the LCA Bushings. So are you just replacing the Bushings with OEM bushings? I'm kinda hesitant because my insta ones only lasted 45k...
     
  11. Jan 19, 2016 at 9:40 PM
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    bullaculla [OP] IKA fabrications

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    I only have 30K on my truck. This thread has some helpful posts too:
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/post-lift-clunking-and-knocking-help-please.407165/

    Not sure if I will rebuild or drop some serious dime for total chaos LCAs. Atleast they will give better performance, and and greaseable and bushing are easily replaceable.
     
  12. Jan 27, 2016 at 7:57 PM
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    Not sure if this should be in my build, or my wife's...
    I'll let her think it's hers tho :laughing:
    Just got dropped off today.
    image.jpg
    ARB 47L fridge/freezer. Got the soft canvas case for it too.
    image.jpg
     
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    How you planning on keeping it powered? does the yeti 150 have enough juice in it to keep it on overnight?
     
  14. Jan 27, 2016 at 11:08 PM
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    Marine battery or something...
     
  15. Jan 27, 2016 at 11:09 PM
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    Was thinking of the yeti 400, but even that would only last a day. And at $460 I can build my own battery box cheaper and more powerful. Just not gonna be as pretty...
    I also have an optima yellow top in my truck, and that should power it for a few days and still start my truck. These fridges are really efficient. They also have a low battery cutoff so it won't drain your battery completely.
     
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  16. Jan 28, 2016 at 12:23 PM
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    Nice! You found it locally?
     
  17. Jan 28, 2016 at 12:25 PM
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    Damn!! I'm bringing my Walmart Igloo cooler camping.
     
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  18. Jan 28, 2016 at 9:55 PM
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    Got another goal zero yeti. This is the 400W version. Should power the ARB for at least a day.
    image.jpg
     
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  19. Jan 28, 2016 at 9:57 PM
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    No, Amazon. Free shipping! :rofl:
     
  20. Jan 28, 2016 at 11:05 PM
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    Wow! No wonder they dropped so much in trading today LOL
     

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