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dezrik · 01-07-2010, 07:50 PM

I like it low

, the wheelbase seems kinda limo like

slowtrucks · 01-08-2010, 08:15 AM

I am going to try to keep the wheelbase under 118"... the shorter the better. My last truck was about that long and I really liked how it worked.

onepersonriot · 01-08-2010, 10:28 AM

I used to run 112" or 113" and it pimped shit, maybe I'm just a good driver?

]4RunnerKid[ · 01-08-2010, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onepersonriot

maybe I'm just a good driver?

billybob13 · 01-08-2010, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slowtrucks

I am going to try to keep the wheelbase under 118"... the shorter the better. My last truck was about that long and I really liked how it worked.

truck is looking badass.

mine is at 117" now and i love it. it sits pretty low too, maybe 2" lift at most. yeah, the belly drags sooner now, but it hasn't stopped me yet, and it's been tested on numerous 4+ trails. i wouldn't want it any shorter due to the steep climbs i can do with it now.

slowtrucks · 01-08-2010, 09:49 PM

Pulled the truck out tonight and flexed it out. Everything looks good, no binds. no rear steer or clearance issues. 909 gave me a sick pose bro! I then turned it around and pulled out the front axle..... lots to do now.

christyle · 01-08-2010, 10:01 PM

Andy came down tonight huh? Have fun in Pismo if you guys go.

Hottrod81 · 01-08-2010, 11:39 PM

3 or 4 link in the front.

This thing is going to be a beast!

slowtrucks · 01-09-2010, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hottrod81

3 or 4 link in the front.

This thing is going to be a beast!

I am not sure if it will be 3 or 4 link yet. The exhaust is going to make things tight. I am going to get everything cut off and then start mocking things up and running the suspension numbers. I would like a 4 link but it may be more work than I want to do.

slowtrucks · 01-09-2010, 01:25 PM

OX Jeep came over and helped me cut and clean up the front end to get ready for the front suspension and engine cage.

DIESEL DAVE · 01-10-2010, 02:29 AM

sick build! any update's?

slowtrucks · 01-13-2010, 08:23 PM

Things are getting very tight in the front suspension. Looks like it will have to be a 3 link or a 4 link with a track bar. I will have to run bent lower links and maybe bent uppers as well. I may have to cut into the notch on the frame the PO made for the exhaust to clear the upper link so the tire can turn to full lock. I also have to make a custom header on the passenger side. Progress is going to slow down a bit now. But I think I have a plan, take my time and think things out. I am going to build the lower links first, then mess with the uppers and a track bar.

What do you guys think? Should I do a 3 link with or a 4 link with a TB? The 3 link will have the upper link on the pumpkin, I am not sure if I really need to add the 4th link on the other side. There is going to be a lot of TIG welding on the pumpkin for the upper link.

Hottrod81 · 01-13-2010, 08:26 PM

Wow that is tight, do you think that you will have room for your exhaust?

slowtrucks · 01-13-2010, 08:36 PM

I think I can remove the header and cut out a section of the y-pipe before the collector to make it shorter and then put a sharp bend in the connection pipe to stay above the shaft. Or I will have to route the exhaust in front of the motor around to the drivers side.

The drive line is going to be very close to the transmission pan and starter. I may be able to get away with a one piece shaft if I make it out of small diameter tube. (fingers crossed) Or I am am going to throw down to a nice 2 piece.

Maroon Monsoon · 01-13-2010, 09:49 PM

is there a thread for that vitara/tracker in the back ground? I love those things, I daily drive a Grand Vitara, it treats me well.

your truck is looking amazing by the way, love how it's turning out.

FKNFALON · 01-13-2010, 10:11 PM

Great lookin build cant wait to see the finished product. I can hear my truck shaking already. Keep it up.

slowtrucks · 01-13-2010, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maroon Monsoon

is there a thread for that vitara/tracker in the back ground? I love those things, I daily drive a Grand Vitara, it treats me well.

your truck is looking amazing by the way, love how it's turning out.

Here is the link to the tracker build. My friend and co-worker Rob is building it. He is using the axles that came off my truck. We are both realizing how much work a "quick build" really is. It will be a nice ride when finished. He is doing most of the welding on my truck and we help each other out when second hands are needed. Thanks for the complements.

/forum/suzuki/851529-poly-performance-after-hours-build-project-snail-tracks.html

Maroon Monsoon · 01-14-2010, 04:09 PM

sweet, if he's involed with your awesome truck, that tracker will definitely be nice.

ssic off road shop · 01-17-2010, 10:37 AM

progress?????????

krazylarry · 01-17-2010, 11:40 AM

looks great lovin the limk set up and the chevy engin only one problem get rid of toyata and put a s10 on the frame

silversas13 · 01-17-2010, 01:03 PM

Im building a wishbone 3 link front because of thelack of room, i have a toy axle and my lower arms are going to be bent around the tire alot more then yours is going to be.. great looking build bro!

xo_jeep · 01-18-2010, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silversas13

Im building a wishbone 3 link front because of thelack of room, i have a toy axle and my lower arms are going to be bent around the tire alot more then yours is going to be.. great looking build bro!

The 4.3 is what's causing most of the packaging issues. The exhaust fills up pretty much all the room between the frame rails. A wishbone upper would still have the same issues. The lowers won't be an issue at all because this thing is so damn wide. Like he said, I think modifying the passenger side exhaust and running a single upper 3-link with panhard is the way to go.

Soooo... did you go to Laughlin this weekend or did you do work?

christyle · 01-18-2010, 08:16 AM

He didnt go to Laughlin. He did creep on my sister with a bunch of other pgoats at DTB tho...

Tyler, stop working on other people's rigs and get your heep done already!

xo_jeep · 01-18-2010, 09:33 AM

But everyone else has more money to throw at their rigs and cooler parts. Guy is coming down this weekend and we are swapping flywheels. This is *supposed* to fix the problem. If it will start, I will have motivation to work on it. You should come up this weekend for a night.
[/hijack]

christyle · 01-18-2010, 09:44 AM

Hmmm...maybe I just might...looks like it should be an awesome weekend for snow tho....ill call you before the weekend.

01-07-2010, 07:50 PM	#126 (permalink)
dezrik I drive it rusty. Join Date: Sep 2007 Member # 98895 Location: Pinedale, WY Posts: 1,002	I like it low , the wheelbase seems kinda limo like __________________ DavezOffRoadPerformance For ALL Your Used and New Toyota Truck and 4runner Parts. Need new Haters, the old ones are starting to like me.

01-08-2010, 08:15 AM	#127 (permalink)
slowtrucks Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Member # 92430 Location: San Luis Obispo Ca Posts: 166	I am going to try to keep the wheelbase under 118"... the shorter the better. My last truck was about that long and I really liked how it worked. __________________ polyperformance.com SynergySuspension.com [CENTER][URL=http://www.synergysuspension.com][SIZE="4"][COLOR="Red"][FONT="Arial Black"]www[COLOR="White"].[/COLOR][I]SynergySuspension[/I][COLOR="White"].[/COLOR]com[/FONT][/COLOR][/SIZE][/URL] ----> Click and download the new catalog!!![/CENTER]

01-08-2010, 09:49 PM	#131 (permalink)
slowtrucks Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Member # 92430 Location: San Luis Obispo Ca Posts: 166	Pulled the truck out tonight and flexed it out. Everything looks good, no binds. no rear steer or clearance issues. 909 gave me a sick pose bro! I then turned it around and pulled out the front axle..... lots to do now. Attached Images __________________ polyperformance.com SynergySuspension.com [CENTER][URL=http://www.synergysuspension.com][SIZE="4"][COLOR="Red"][FONT="Arial Black"]www[COLOR="White"].[/COLOR][I]SynergySuspension[/I][COLOR="White"].[/COLOR]com[/FONT][/COLOR][/SIZE][/URL] ----> Click and download the new catalog!!![/CENTER]

01-08-2010, 10:01 PM	#132 (permalink)
christyle 107 Join Date: Dec 2004 Member # 39660 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 963	Andy came down tonight huh? Have fun in Pismo if you guys go. __________________ Big Boned Toyota Build The collective writing skills of the PBB is equivalent to a blind down syndrome-afflicted monkey with no hands and epilepsy.

01-09-2010, 01:25 PM	#135 (permalink)
slowtrucks Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Member # 92430 Location: San Luis Obispo Ca Posts: 166	Whoops the front fell off OX Jeep came over and helped me cut and clean up the front end to get ready for the front suspension and engine cage. Attached Images __________________ polyperformance.com SynergySuspension.com [CENTER][URL=http://www.synergysuspension.com][SIZE="4"][COLOR="Red"][FONT="Arial Black"]www[COLOR="White"].[/COLOR][I]SynergySuspension[/I][COLOR="White"].[/COLOR]com[/FONT][/COLOR][/SIZE][/URL] ----> Click and download the new catalog!!![/CENTER]

01-08-2010, 11:39 PM	#133 (permalink)
Hottrod81 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Member # 36464 Location: Dust Bowl, CA Posts: 2,456	3 or 4 link in the front. This thing is going to be a beast!

01-10-2010, 02:29 AM	#136 (permalink)
DIESEL DAVE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Member # 150615 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 384	sick build! any update's?

01-13-2010, 08:23 PM	#137 (permalink)
slowtrucks Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Member # 92430 Location: San Luis Obispo Ca Posts: 166	Update... time for my brain to do some work. Things are getting very tight in the front suspension. Looks like it will have to be a 3 link or a 4 link with a track bar. I will have to run bent lower links and maybe bent uppers as well. I may have to cut into the notch on the frame the PO made for the exhaust to clear the upper link so the tire can turn to full lock. I also have to make a custom header on the passenger side. Progress is going to slow down a bit now. But I think I have a plan, take my time and think things out. I am going to build the lower links first, then mess with the uppers and a track bar. What do you guys think? Should I do a 3 link with or a 4 link with a TB? The 3 link will have the upper link on the pumpkin, I am not sure if I really need to add the 4th link on the other side. There is going to be a lot of TIG welding on the pumpkin for the upper link. Attached Images __________________ polyperformance.com SynergySuspension.com [CENTER][URL=http://www.synergysuspension.com][SIZE="4"][COLOR="Red"][FONT="Arial Black"]www[COLOR="White"].[/COLOR][I]SynergySuspension[/I][COLOR="White"].[/COLOR]com[/FONT][/COLOR][/SIZE][/URL] ----> Click and download the new catalog!!![/CENTER]

01-13-2010, 08:26 PM	#138 (permalink)
Hottrod81 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Member # 36464 Location: Dust Bowl, CA Posts: 2,456	Wow that is tight, do you think that you will have room for your exhaust?

01-13-2010, 08:36 PM	#139 (permalink)
slowtrucks Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Member # 92430 Location: San Luis Obispo Ca Posts: 166	I think I can remove the header and cut out a section of the y-pipe before the collector to make it shorter and then put a sharp bend in the connection pipe to stay above the shaft. Or I will have to route the exhaust in front of the motor around to the drivers side. The drive line is going to be very close to the transmission pan and starter. I may be able to get away with a one piece shaft if I make it out of small diameter tube. (fingers crossed) Or I am am going to throw down to a nice 2 piece. __________________ polyperformance.com SynergySuspension.com [CENTER][URL=http://www.synergysuspension.com][SIZE="4"][COLOR="Red"][FONT="Arial Black"]www[COLOR="White"].[/COLOR][I]SynergySuspension[/I][COLOR="White"].[/COLOR]com[/FONT][/COLOR][/SIZE][/URL] ----> Click and download the new catalog!!![/CENTER]

01-13-2010, 09:49 PM	#140 (permalink)
Maroon Monsoon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Member # 95108 Posts: 929	is there a thread for that vitara/tracker in the back ground? I love those things, I daily drive a Grand Vitara, it treats me well. your truck is looking amazing by the way, love how it's turning out. __________________ 86 yota pickup:[url]http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=632103[/url]

01-13-2010, 10:11 PM	#141 (permalink)
FKNFALON Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Member # 105761 Location: Yakima, WA Posts: 472	Great lookin build cant wait to see the finished product. I can hear my truck shaking already. Keep it up.

01-14-2010, 04:09 PM	#143 (permalink)
Maroon Monsoon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Member # 95108 Posts: 929	sweet, if he's involed with your awesome truck, that tracker will definitely be nice. __________________ 86 yota pickup:[url]http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=632103[/url]

01-17-2010, 10:37 AM	#144 (permalink)
ssic off road shop Rock God Join Date: Dec 2007 Member # 105212 Location: RIO LINDA, CA Posts: 1,907	progress????????? __________________ davezoffroadperformance.com Goldenstatemotorsports.com CalROCS 2011

01-17-2010, 11:40 AM	#145 (permalink)
krazylarry Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Member # 119963 Location: sac Posts: 166 Blog Entries: 2	looks great lovin the limk set up and the chevy engin only one problem get rid of toyata and put a s10 on the frame __________________ fuck off .com

01-17-2010, 01:03 PM	#146 (permalink)
silversas13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Member # 70028 Location: LINCOLN, CALI Posts: 949	Im building a wishbone 3 link front because of thelack of room, i have a toy axle and my lower arms are going to be bent around the tire alot more then yours is going to be.. great looking build bro! __________________ Toyota Buggy Propane Iroks and big (. )( .) riding shotgun.

01-18-2010, 08:16 AM	#148 (permalink)
christyle 107 Join Date: Dec 2004 Member # 39660 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 963	He didnt go to Laughlin. He did creep on my sister with a bunch of other pgoats at DTB tho... Tyler, stop working on other people's rigs and get your heep done already! __________________ Big Boned Toyota Build The collective writing skills of the PBB is equivalent to a blind down syndrome-afflicted monkey with no hands and epilepsy.

01-18-2010, 09:33 AM	#149 (permalink)
xo_jeep Rock God Join Date: Apr 2008 Member # 112255 Location: Tehachapi, CA Posts: 1,548	But everyone else has more money to throw at their rigs and cooler parts. Guy is coming down this weekend and we are swapping flywheels. This is supposed to fix the problem. If it will start, I will have motivation to work on it. You should come up this weekend for a night. [/hijack] __________________ Boom goes the dynamite

01-18-2010, 09:44 AM	#150 (permalink)
christyle 107 Join Date: Dec 2004 Member # 39660 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 963	Hmmm...maybe I just might...looks like it should be an awesome weekend for snow tho....ill call you before the weekend. __________________ Big Boned Toyota Build The collective writing skills of the PBB is equivalent to a blind down syndrome-afflicted monkey with no hands and epilepsy.

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