aalba92691's 1988 Pickup Build-Up Thread
11-19-2009, 08:05 PM
#102
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6" total..
Meaning 3" both side xD
11-19-2009, 08:17 PM
#103
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Seriously I really like them.. I traded a guy my old rims( they are in one of the photos of my truck where my lady is holding a coors light out of the window) for the stock aluminum sr5's.. the stock ones have less offset so my rig looked kind of funny with the glass fenders and wheels that were all sucked in. I added the spacers and It evened pushed them out just the right amount.. I've heard horror stories about wheels falling off and such that were equipped with spacers but Ive checked the spacer nuts a few times and they have never loosened up at all...
11-19-2009, 08:27 PM
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More pix
In these pics the 1_1/2 spacers are up front as well as some 1.25's in the rear. if you look closely at the front hubs you'll see that they are countersunk because of the spacers.. Would you believe I bought this truck as you see it minus the rims for 1800 bucks a few years ago????!!!
Last edited by YotaWoRx; 11-19-2009 at 08:33 PM.
11-19-2009, 09:30 PM
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11-20-2009, 08:28 AM
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the thing that scares me the most about this setup is the fact the it uses a completely stock UCA and the reason given for it is so you can find a replacement easily just incase you bend it! to me that sounds like its to be expected or it has happened in the past because that extension puts too much leverage on the UCA and the stamped steel cant take all that force.
Last edited by Robert m; 11-20-2009 at 08:38 AM.
11-20-2009, 01:14 PM
#111
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I am curios as to how hard you are going to run your truck?
My truck has a stock lower that has been extended, and home built uppers. Both control arms pivot on stock ball joints. The leverage that is going to be put on the stock upper from that extension piece worries me. I am not too familiar with stock 4x4 lowers, but the way that thing ties into spindle does not inspire confidence. If you are just going to cruise along, I'm sure you'll be fine, but if you get caught going too fast in some deep whoops, make sure you have a tow strap.
My truck has a stock lower that has been extended, and home built uppers. Both control arms pivot on stock ball joints. The leverage that is going to be put on the stock upper from that extension piece worries me. I am not too familiar with stock 4x4 lowers, but the way that thing ties into spindle does not inspire confidence. If you are just going to cruise along, I'm sure you'll be fine, but if you get caught going too fast in some deep whoops, make sure you have a tow strap.
11-20-2009, 03:59 PM
#112
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I am planning on building my own Lt kit using 2x 1/4" wall steel square tubing. When I do I will definitly post pics. Probably makin it 2 wheel drive with a locker.
11-20-2009, 04:15 PM
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the thing that scares me the most about this setup is the fact the it uses a completely stock UCA and the reason given for it is so you can find a replacement easily just incase you bend it! to me that sounds like its to be expected or it has happened in the past because that extension puts too much leverage on the UCA and the stamped steel cant take all that force.
I think it's going to be fine.
And if the stock UCA's couldnt handle the extension, then they shouldnt be able to handle having no extension.
11-20-2009, 04:21 PM
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11-20-2009, 04:29 PM
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11-20-2009, 04:49 PM
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now if im wrong, then more power to this guy for making a entry level kit cheaper then the other guys but if im right, then i hope that the person finds the weakened UCA while sitting in the driveway and not while driving.
11-20-2009, 05:54 PM
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Robert,
Chill out on your critique on Alberts thread. Let Albert try the Blazeland kit out and do his own write up, thats what we are all here for! I am trying to stay out of Alberts build thread but your not giving things a chance. Let Albert evaluate things, he is the one with the kit you are just looking at his pictures.
I understand your concerns with strength of the stock UCA and the UCA Extension Bracket. I was too in the begining! I built the UCA bracket for geometry to mock up some 1-1/2" cromoly tubular arms. I drove on it a bit and then refined it on Autocad. I improved it a number of times. I did testing on multiple rigs over the past 3-4 years. I have the kit on my 4 Runner and the Fordota. The Fordota had a cast iron block V-8 motor and the motor has cast iron heads. It has a super heavy front bumper. It is hundreds of pounds heavyer than stock rigs. I drive the Fordota hard and jump it as well as hit high speeds on the freeway to and from the desert.
There are a dozen customers with the Blazeland setup, Albert is just the first guy from yotatech to have the balls take the leap of faith. I pre-run in the desert and wheel on trails; as do my customers, my brother, and my friends! Its been holding up for everyone. Everyone is satisfied and and many are amazed! No one has ever had a failure to any of the Blazeland componants. So again I ask you please chill out. It looks poorly on your character to feel the need to cut down others to build yourself up. Don't be a "hater"
Nate
Chill out on your critique on Alberts thread. Let Albert try the Blazeland kit out and do his own write up, thats what we are all here for! I am trying to stay out of Alberts build thread but your not giving things a chance. Let Albert evaluate things, he is the one with the kit you are just looking at his pictures.
I understand your concerns with strength of the stock UCA and the UCA Extension Bracket. I was too in the begining! I built the UCA bracket for geometry to mock up some 1-1/2" cromoly tubular arms. I drove on it a bit and then refined it on Autocad. I improved it a number of times. I did testing on multiple rigs over the past 3-4 years. I have the kit on my 4 Runner and the Fordota. The Fordota had a cast iron block V-8 motor and the motor has cast iron heads. It has a super heavy front bumper. It is hundreds of pounds heavyer than stock rigs. I drive the Fordota hard and jump it as well as hit high speeds on the freeway to and from the desert.
There are a dozen customers with the Blazeland setup, Albert is just the first guy from yotatech to have the balls take the leap of faith. I pre-run in the desert and wheel on trails; as do my customers, my brother, and my friends! Its been holding up for everyone. Everyone is satisfied and and many are amazed! No one has ever had a failure to any of the Blazeland componants. So again I ask you please chill out. It looks poorly on your character to feel the need to cut down others to build yourself up. Don't be a "hater"
Nate
you could do the baja 1000 in stock form if you wanted, but if you dont go fast then you probably wont brake anything. my point is, if the UCA were at least boxed in and the balljoint surface supported then i could see them taking some decent amount of abuse but these being stamped steel i dont see them lasting.
now if im wrong, then more power to this guy for making a entry level kit cheaper then the other guys but if im right, then i hope that the person finds the weakened UCA while sitting in the driveway and not while driving.
now if im wrong, then more power to this guy for making a entry level kit cheaper then the other guys but if im right, then i hope that the person finds the weakened UCA while sitting in the driveway and not while driving.
