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Inv4drZm
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Daydreaming of fitting 37s. Why must I search Craigslist? Too much temptation for me! If you guys egg me on I might buy these... they are 4hrs away though and I would still need to pick up a spare.
https://omaha.craigslist.org/pts/5987229347.html
https://omaha.craigslist.org/pts/5987229347.html
derekjmiller913
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PM'ed you about wheels/tires! I'm in KC.
Inv4drZm
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Took my bumper off for the final measurements. Threw on the lightbar for giggles. 30" ebay for $70.
Someone should do a satoshi with an integrated light bar inside.
Also, helping to install OME 60071L "long travel" shocks from a land cruiser onto my brother's FJ. Flexing pics to come.
Someone should do a satoshi with an integrated light bar inside.
Also, helping to install OME 60071L "long travel" shocks from a land cruiser onto my brother's FJ. Flexing pics to come.
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Inv4drZm
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Some measurements for future reference:
I timed my 0-60 using the GPS in my phone with an app.
When my truck was only leveled in the front (05' V8), stock tires, full tank of gas, AC off, level ground, not much wind that I remember. 7.6s
Just timed it with my current setup. 285's, 3" lift + 1.5" BL, 200lbs of skidplates/sliders.
3 gallons of fuel left in tank, AC off. 8.05s
So I lost maybe half a second with all things being even. The vvti V8 doesn't care.
Also, I thought my coilovers were cranked pretty high in the front, but never measured the amount of downtravel I still had left. I have the 3" lift springs in the rear, and it still looks like I have the stock rake, so I'm guessing I have around 3" of lift in the front too. I measured the driver's side coilover and it had 1.31" of droop left at the shock from ride height. That's probably around 2.6" of wheel droop right? Not that it really matters, playing in the rocks the more lift the better, but ride quality I'm sure suffers a bit.
Just some observations. I know I've been trolling you guys for a while now with my bumper; I'll get back to work!
I timed my 0-60 using the GPS in my phone with an app.
When my truck was only leveled in the front (05' V8), stock tires, full tank of gas, AC off, level ground, not much wind that I remember. 7.6s
Just timed it with my current setup. 285's, 3" lift + 1.5" BL, 200lbs of skidplates/sliders.
3 gallons of fuel left in tank, AC off. 8.05s
So I lost maybe half a second with all things being even. The vvti V8 doesn't care.
Also, I thought my coilovers were cranked pretty high in the front, but never measured the amount of downtravel I still had left. I have the 3" lift springs in the rear, and it still looks like I have the stock rake, so I'm guessing I have around 3" of lift in the front too. I measured the driver's side coilover and it had 1.31" of droop left at the shock from ride height. That's probably around 2.6" of wheel droop right? Not that it really matters, playing in the rocks the more lift the better, but ride quality I'm sure suffers a bit.
Just some observations. I know I've been trolling you guys for a while now with my bumper; I'll get back to work!
rickashay
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You can't post 0-60 times without elevation! haha
Props to taking the time to record these stats. And yes... get back to work so we can see your bumper. :becky:
Awesome build. Have you thought about making a full plate bumper like the Crozfab rear bumper on the Toyota 120 forum?
"Crozfab" rear bumper - Page 7 - Toyota 120 Platforms Forum
"Crozfab" rear bumper - Page 7 - Toyota 120 Platforms Forum
Inv4drZm
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Making one for myself? Yes. Making a production out of it? I've thought about it but it won't be anytime soon, if I do.
07runner629
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This turned out really good!!! :hail:
Inv4drZm
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Went down some scenic dirt roads yesterday to get a picture of me and my truck for my graduation party invitation letters (Mom's idea actually). I though my truck looked too clean in the pics so....
My brother winched me out from the front. Stuck on a public road, how embarrassing! :dammit:
My brother winched me out from the front. Stuck on a public road, how embarrassing! :dammit:
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S p a r k y
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Are you getting tires for graduation? No wonder you got stuck!! Getting slick!
Inv4drZm
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Yeah, once I find a job! If I had proper mud terrains I wouldn't have been stuck! :violin:
S p a r k y
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If you had 1/2 worn michelins you would have been out! :dancin: just giving you heck!
28.
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What hitch mount is that?Went down some scenic dirt roads yesterday to get a picture of me and my truck for my graduation party invitation letters (Mom's idea actually). I though my truck looked too clean in the pics so....
My brother winched me out from the front. Stuck on a public road, how embarrassing! :dammit:
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Inv4drZm
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Here are some Solidworks models of my rear cargo storage drawers and sleeping platform I need to build before this Summer's trip. It has a simple slide-out table that can be slid-out completely and used as a sleeping platform. The heavy duty locking drawer slides are expensive though! $160. The final product will most likely be lined with carpet for the drawer faces, drawer bottoms, and the top panel.
You will notice the vertical supports are only 1/4" thick. I was trying to see how much extra drawer volume I can squeeze out by using sheet metal instead of 3/4" thick plywood. I will likely change my model and resort back to plywood for the final build. Sure looks cool though! I know what you are thinking; more building, less doodling!
You will notice the vertical supports are only 1/4" thick. I was trying to see how much extra drawer volume I can squeeze out by using sheet metal instead of 3/4" thick plywood. I will likely change my model and resort back to plywood for the final build. Sure looks cool though! I know what you are thinking; more building, less doodling!
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