Long Travel BS Thread

We actually put it in to attach a resi support bracket but doubles as a tower support.

Made it to the ground!


Really happy that the inner fenders only needed minor work.

 

So I have this plan. I’ve been thinking so much about more power, more travel and just all around having a better front end.

I’m not a computer guy, I really do well with hands on. But, I think I’m going to design an entire bulkhead from cab forward, built around the engine and possibly diff and see exactly what I could do with the suspension.

The goal would be having a complete bulkhead done before I ever cut mine. Cut the frame rails, place and tie it all in.

There are so many aspects that just hurt the front end of these trucks in factory form.

 

Get a beamed ranger cut off the frame and graft the ranger front to the Toyota frame. Done.

 

Meh. That doesn’t sound as fun

 

I like how low it sits

 

Me too but it’s gonna have to come up some. Haven’t driven it yet but it’s sitting a bit stink bug in the garage.

 

Where you plan on having it sit in the travel range? I forget what percent comp and droop was optimal for tuning the front.

 

Wanted 60/40 (up/droop) which is where it’s sitting right now. May have to change springs

 

Cool 60/40 was what I was thinking too. That’s bump travel for days, as long as it clears your fenders and headlights. Wonder if the rear DMZ will finally be your limit. You could probably raise it up a tad like you said be closer to 50/50. If you’re strapping 17.5”, should be golden. I’m stoked for ya

 

Placed my order for tube. 75ft of dom delivered to my door tomorrow for 500$. Took Friday off to get started

 

What's the formula for figuring out tube length when notching? Say I have a measurement of x inches from end to end, what do add to make sure the cope is flush?

 

http://www.syncnotcher.com/calc/index_medford.html

 

Thanks dude, added that to homescreen for reference

 

Nov 2 Barstow Cleanup be there of be there or square.

 

You have more details?

 

Yes sir.
https://www.clean-dezert.org <----- info here.

 

Gonna be a square. But hopefully picking up a cab over camper that weekend.

 

Been working on this thing for the last month.
Front is stock trd pro 2.5 internal bypasses
Rear is 3.0 16in internal bypasses. Rear is at 26inches of travel.
About 7 inches more uptravel than a stock Tacoma.

 

Got the resi’s mounted today. Inner fenders all bolted up. Down to picking up new limit straps, professional alignment and putting the fenders and headlights on. Then it’s Dez time!!

 

Haha I should've known that website was a thing. Oopsies