Toyota Long Travel
#61
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yeah i allready have 35" tires and another 3" on top of my 7" of lift is kinda in the wrong direction that i wanna go with my truck but yeah camo i know what ur talking about hehe just not my cup o tee anymore i like the climbing unclimbable stuff now..and ill get a pic of the bracket lift that i have and the tabs that got cut off so you guys can see prolly tmr cuz i think ill be working on it, and blaze its gotta be the coolest idea for a lift ive seen in a while, most of the parts your braking are going to be stock parts that you can get out of a junkyard, friggin awesome!!! and if you could get more pics of the lift and how it cycles and stuff that would be pretty cool, cuz as you said we cant see the whole thing...
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TC- Don't be a hater, of course there are no junk yards on the trail. Carry spare parts, my point is if something breaks its not impossible or exorbitantly expensive to replace. If something fails at high speed your dead- yep! So are you if you fall asleep at the wheel.
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I am leaving for Tahoe tomorrow for the Marlin Crawler Round-up #8 at Rubicon Springs. I wont be back till late next week and won't be checking internet stuff till I get back. I'll try to get some photos of the kit doiing its thing on the trail and post them when I get back.
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ooooo yes pics would be verrry nice of the kit in action..
full stuff and full droop would be nice...
for me..
i'd just put it on my truck stock..no bracket lift..(that idea was just a "what if")
so what size of tires do you normally run with this setup??
33x10.50's seem like they'd be the best setup..
maybe some 285/75's..
i doubt 33x12.50's would fit..since it widens the front end by like what? 5-6" total
full stuff and full droop would be nice...
for me..
i'd just put it on my truck stock..no bracket lift..(that idea was just a "what if")
so what size of tires do you normally run with this setup??
33x10.50's seem like they'd be the best setup..
maybe some 285/75's..
i doubt 33x12.50's would fit..since it widens the front end by like what? 5-6" total
#66
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yea if maybe you had like 4.5" backspacing or more..maybe 4.75 it MIGHT work if you pound on the fenders a little..
but i figured out..the wider or farther your tire sticks out..the more rubbing you'll have when you turn..
so even if you took a 31x10.50 on a 15.8 rim with 3.75 backspacing..its going to rub when turned and compressed..but it probably wouldnt rub on the highway..unless you were turning into a nasty driveway like mine..lol
but i figured out..the wider or farther your tire sticks out..the more rubbing you'll have when you turn..
so even if you took a 31x10.50 on a 15.8 rim with 3.75 backspacing..its going to rub when turned and compressed..but it probably wouldnt rub on the highway..unless you were turning into a nasty driveway like mine..lol
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neato burrito! glad i swung by to check on YT after so many months. if you post pics blazeN8, i am interested in how the LCA is contructed. I do though like your ideas with the dual shock mounting, allowing one to use larger shocks or multiple shocks without worrying about interference with axleshafts or the teeny opening in the UCA.
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so far from this thread ive gathered if this kit is legit it is the easiest and cheapest long travel kit around.......easiest as in i thought i heard some one say it is completely bolt on??
is there more than one kit or is it a kit that has evolved?
if there is more than one im looking for the simplest set up nothing special like dual shocks or anything just the cheapest kit that will give me lift and some more wheel travel.
I am also assuming that i dont have to do any thing special to keep my 4wd working too.
my selling points are mentioned above + if/when i break something i wont have to order it i just need to hit the scrap yard....wait all the local yards dont hardly have any yotas in them....there all out still on the trail or in some ones garage being modded!
if above is all true, sign me up for a kit!
is there more than one kit or is it a kit that has evolved?
if there is more than one im looking for the simplest set up nothing special like dual shocks or anything just the cheapest kit that will give me lift and some more wheel travel.
I am also assuming that i dont have to do any thing special to keep my 4wd working too.
my selling points are mentioned above + if/when i break something i wont have to order it i just need to hit the scrap yard....wait all the local yards dont hardly have any yotas in them....there all out still on the trail or in some ones garage being modded!
if above is all true, sign me up for a kit!
#70
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ooooo yes pics would be verrry nice of the kit in action..
full stuff and full droop would be nice...
for me..
i'd just put it on my truck stock..no bracket lift..(that idea was just a "what if")
so what size of tires do you normally run with this setup??
33x10.50's seem like they'd be the best setup..
maybe some 285/75's..
i doubt 33x12.50's would fit..since it widens the front end by like what? 5-6" total
full stuff and full droop would be nice...
for me..
i'd just put it on my truck stock..no bracket lift..(that idea was just a "what if")
so what size of tires do you normally run with this setup??
33x10.50's seem like they'd be the best setup..
maybe some 285/75's..
i doubt 33x12.50's would fit..since it widens the front end by like what? 5-6" total
#71
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yea if maybe you had like 4.5" backspacing or more..maybe 4.75 it MIGHT work if you pound on the fenders a little..
but i figured out..the wider or farther your tire sticks out..the more rubbing you'll have when you turn..
so even if you took a 31x10.50 on a 15.8 rim with 3.75 backspacing..its going to rub when turned and compressed..but it probably wouldnt rub on the highway..unless you were turning into a nasty driveway like mine..lol
but i figured out..the wider or farther your tire sticks out..the more rubbing you'll have when you turn..
so even if you took a 31x10.50 on a 15.8 rim with 3.75 backspacing..its going to rub when turned and compressed..but it probably wouldnt rub on the highway..unless you were turning into a nasty driveway like mine..lol
Last edited by BlazeN8; 09-09-2009 at 03:31 AM.
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so far from this thread ive gathered if this kit is legit it is the easiest and cheapest long travel kit around.......easiest as in i thought i heard some one say it is completely bolt on??
is there more than one kit or is it a kit that has evolved?
if there is more than one im looking for the simplest set up nothing special like dual shocks or anything just the cheapest kit that will give me lift and some more wheel travel.
I am also assuming that i dont have to do any thing special to keep my 4wd working too.
my selling points are mentioned above + if/when i break something i wont have to order it i just need to hit the scrap yard....wait all the local yards dont hardly have any yotas in them....there all out still on the trail or in some ones garage being modded!
if above is all true, sign me up for a kit!
is there more than one kit or is it a kit that has evolved?
if there is more than one im looking for the simplest set up nothing special like dual shocks or anything just the cheapest kit that will give me lift and some more wheel travel.
I am also assuming that i dont have to do any thing special to keep my 4wd working too.
my selling points are mentioned above + if/when i break something i wont have to order it i just need to hit the scrap yard....wait all the local yards dont hardly have any yotas in them....there all out still on the trail or in some ones garage being modded!
if above is all true, sign me up for a kit!
I have made other kits over the years, but this is the production model. I found this to be the best balance for simplicity, function, and cost effectivness.
You don't need anything special to keep 4wd except longer CV axel shafts. And guess what they are easy to find and cheap. Just get the ones used for the Toyota T-100, they bolt right in. They are in auto parts stores everywhere, new or remanufactured. Or call around salvage yards and buy used. Prices range from about $50-150 each.
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neato burrito! glad i swung by to check on YT after so many months. if you post pics blazeN8, i am interested in how the LCA is contructed. I do though like your ideas with the dual shock mounting, allowing one to use larger shocks or multiple shocks without worrying about interference with axleshafts or the teeny opening in the UCA.
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from stock how much more travel will be gained by your basic kit and no extra fab work done just your kit alone? you have stated that over all travel is 12 inches with the bump stops removed. how much more is that then stock? doesnt have to be exact just looking for an estimate gain.
and as far as i see the only way to order up a kit would be to contact you through your email right? would you be interested in putting together a all in one kit like the T-100 axls and stronger torsion bars<---i was looking to go with 35mm. so perty much i can just order from u, put my truck under the carport and lil while later drive away and go test this bad boy<---vids and pics to follow
and as far as i see the only way to order up a kit would be to contact you through your email right? would you be interested in putting together a all in one kit like the T-100 axls and stronger torsion bars<---i was looking to go with 35mm. so perty much i can just order from u, put my truck under the carport and lil while later drive away and go test this bad boy<---vids and pics to follow
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yes i would ask anyone about their kit. safety first right? i only wondered why you used two different means to lengthen the uppers vs. the lowers.
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Its fair to ask! I used different means to lengthen UCA vs. LCA because I was unable to build a bolt on bracket for the LCA. It would have been sweet to be able to bolt something onto the LCA because cutting and lengthening a stock one and doing a core exchange is a lot of work. I am debating selling a DIY weld up kit but am not sure it can be done without a fixture or jig to get the geometry correct for cutting or welding. Call me off line and I will disscuss it with you. (949) 903-6892
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from stock how much more travel will be gained by your basic kit and no extra fab work done just your kit alone? you have stated that over all travel is 12 inches with the bump stops removed. how much more is that then stock? doesnt have to be exact just looking for an estimate gain.
and as far as i see the only way to order up a kit would be to contact you through your email right? would you be interested in putting together a all in one kit like the T-100 axls and stronger torsion bars<---i was looking to go with 35mm. so perty much i can just order from u, put my truck under the carport and lil while later drive away and go test this bad boy<---vids and pics to follow
and as far as i see the only way to order up a kit would be to contact you through your email right? would you be interested in putting together a all in one kit like the T-100 axls and stronger torsion bars<---i was looking to go with 35mm. so perty much i can just order from u, put my truck under the carport and lil while later drive away and go test this bad boy<---vids and pics to follow
I found it is easyer to offer my componants and let you guys get the additional componants on your own. This way you are in control. This gives you the opportunity to find the best pricing, save on shipping, attain the flexibility of choosing multiple manufacturers products, and modify and upgrade to suit your preferences. I can be reached at (949) 903-6892.
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Its fair to ask! I used different means to lengthen UCA vs. LCA because I was unable to build a bolt on bracket for the LCA. It would have been sweet to be able to bolt something onto the LCA because cutting and lengthening a stock one and doing a core exchange is a lot of work. I am debating selling a DIY weld up kit but am not sure it can be done without a fixture or jig to get the geometry correct for cutting or welding. Call me off line and I will disscuss it with you. (949) 903-6892
any pics of it in action yet?