After cutting the rear frame section and the front frame horns, how much more effort do you estimate it would be to build an entirely new frame? You mentioned the packaging issues regarding the frame interference with the steering and I was wondering if a new frame is a possible solution. Have...
That guy needs to find a new job (or I should be a welding inspector). They are nice but they don't look at all like TIG welds to me...
So are you going to coat it clear???
Cool, I did not know that Stacie got an 80 Series. They do a lot of the historical trips that Cal4Wheel puts on in the Sierras and an 80 will be perfect for that.
Congrats on the Tread Master trainer too, that is the next on my "to do" list. :clapsmile
I just finished taking Del Albright's Recreational Leadership Training Course (RLTC- http://www.rltc.biz/) and I highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in land use issues. The course is broken down into 10 modules that are about 16 pages each, making them "bite sized" and not too...
I have an older Canon Powershot (G5) that I still use quite often for tech articles. It takes good photos but does leave something to be desired for creative options.
My experiences mirror your's. I tested one with MT/Rs on it when they first came out and they are VERY capable. I was able to drive up a steep talus slope and could feel the tires start to slip, and with no driver input the vehicle would adjust and keep climbing forward. Ground clearance was...
Excellent thread, very informative posts.
Scott I only have one question on what you posted. You mention getting more travel out of your front coilovers, however I was under the impression that the ball joint in the upper control arm and the CV joint were the limiting factors to travel on...
Andre (dieselcruiserhead on here) ran an 8" rear axle in his 4BT powered FJ55 with a springover and 35" tires. I was skeptical when he first told me this but he never had any breakage issues.
I don't have any experience with the Fabtech coilovers or the Tundra springs. Steve Schaeffer has a lot of suspension info on his site though.
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For tires, I would chose something that has sipes in the tread blocks to allow them to easily...
Congrats on the feature! That is a very cool van. Can you tell me how it compares on the trail to other vehicles you have had in the past? What sort of mileage do you get? Is it comfortable? Fits on the trails? Capable and reliable? Sorry about all of the questions, I am sort of a novice...