The Frankenstein Build! LT/Expo/Trail rig..and BS

In Utah I didnt need to register my trailer. IIRC it comes down to the size/weight. Single axle trailer under a certain size/weight does not require registration, but that's here in Utah. Not sure about elsewhere. Apparently it's correct since I've been dragging my trailer around for 4 years now with no tags and never been stopped or questioned about it.

 

hey monte, i saw that you have 2nd gen Ubolts on your taco and i had a few questions because i have some sitting around left over from my dads 2nd gen and im thinking of putting them on when i rebuild my leafs.

do they go on without any modification? and whats the benefit of using them? (im assuming there stronger and longer)

 

Yes I was using 2nd gens ones also left over from my dads 2nd gen. I used them as they were long enough for when I had the wheelers 5 pack and Aal. Now I have just some part store ones as they weren't long enough for 7 leafs that I'm running now.

Not sure if they are stronger but they work great for up to about 6-7 leafs depending on if you use over load leaf and the thickness of the leafs you use. No modification needed! Go right in.

 

schweet thanks for the info!

on a somewhat unrelated note, someone wants to trade my stock wheels that im trying to sell for a Trail Gear 3" 9 leaf progressive leaf pack. whats your opinion on the leaf pack, if any? is all of the time/mods/money worth the performance i would get out of them, especially since i only have bilsteins/881's in the front?

 

I'm not familiar with those leafs at all..are they made for tacomas?

 

I didn't even know TG made rear leaf packs

 

yea i guess so. apparently i would have to get new mounts and i think it goes under the axle so im assuming i would also have to get new shock mounts and stuff like that

 

there these ones http://www.trail-gear.com/leaf-springs

EDIT: the 110015-1-KIT ones

 

Yea they are only 47" long. That's shorter then mine and yours are longer then mine as it is.

Not worth it if you ask me. Unless your real good at fabbing as yes you'll have to custom mount front and rear hangers and new shock mounts.

I wouldn't do it.

 

and theyre not SUA, those would be LT Springs

 

Yea and for what you do man I wouldn't go SUA anyways.

 

ok thanks for the info guys

 

You bet.



On a build related note. Just got off the phone with Bobby at CVT. What a great guy! He is sending me a new ladder for my tent free of charge

 

That is pretty kool. I'm thinking I need to do that too.

 

Mmm makes me wanna get another 95 again very sexy brotha

 

Ya man. He was very helpful and will replace it no questions asked! He knew exactly what was wrong. Mine started coming loose up top like yours and he totally knew it. I'd do it man

Thanks man!

 

well sprayed off some of the dirt off the sides today. Also installed my PIAA 510s again finally.

Really need to try and tackle my solid motor mounts and tranny mount..or might just end up selling them..








The new and old..




and for J88louge or what not..this is rake..

 

Holy mega rake!!

 

yea haha All these peeps be posting they have rake..pfff..don't know what they are talking about silly kids haha

plus thats with the 112lb tent, 100ish lb bed rack, 120lb rear bumper, 70lb tire hanging on the ass.

Gonna be huge when i take the tent and rack off to rebuild the roof rack.

But its nice casue if im complelely full of gear..still has a nice rake to it and no squating

 

Wait..did you say you washed your truck?



This is a first isn't it? You never wash your truck.

Are you feeling OK?