seanpistol
Explorer
Put the plate on the tailgate!
*Rickashay's 04' Tundra* - A build of Compromises
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rickashay
Explorer
Front bumper in the planning phases, I'm hoping to have one by August.
I'm trying to avoid a swing out due to keeping it clean and simple looking. I love the functionality of the swing out and may have to ad one later our of necessity, but trying to avoid.
Thanks Jose. Me, you, and Sean will all be running an identical rear setup if you do the SFK. Pretty funny! haha
Thanks! #Doug is growing up.
Photo is a little deceiving for sure. Next time I find a good flex ramp I will grab a photo of it fully flexed on the one side (as opposed to the whole axle drooped out). I think Eric is thinking about adding an additional mounting hole on the production SFK kits, which would move the brace forward I would assume. (Hopefully he chimes in). As he explained it to me, I am still on a factory leaf pack, anything aftermarket and custom will provide a slightly longer leaf pack (should for more flex) which will require us to utilize the rearward holes. Time will tell... Deaver is calling my name!
Like this? My next mod...
Stoffregen Motorsports
Explorer
Like this? My next mod...
Hey, the 80's called and they want their tailgate back.
seanpistol
Explorer
Well, I was thinking something more like this...
But now you got me thinking that you might as well do one of these!
But now you got me thinking that you might as well do one of these!
E.Roy
Aspiring Explorer
I don't recall exactly but I think it can swing 30 degrees forward, but it is actually a benefit of this design because the shackle cannot pop forward
Stoffregen Motorsports
Explorer
Those shackle mounts are cool. Who makes them?
I have made them before, but if they're for sale, they're probably cheaper to buy.
I have made them before, but if they're for sale, they're probably cheaper to buy.
rickashay
Explorer
Eric @ Archive Garage ^^^
It's something you might think would be an easy job to fabricate in the garage, but with the rear frame taper and the angles at play I am very happy to have something that was designed digitally and tested prior to cutting out the factory mounts. Super happy with the setup.
Stoffregen Motorsports
Explorer
Exactly.
I can make anything, but if it's already out there, and it will save the customer $$$, then why not just buy it?
I can make anything, but if it's already out there, and it will save the customer $$$, then why not just buy it?
What have you had to do with the SFK. Just the one extended brake line? Does the e-brake cable still work without modification? Obviously new shocks and you have a 3 leaf add a leaf. Btw where did you buy your add a leaf. Being in Alberta you know what it's like to find or have stuff shipped up.
rickashay
Explorer
Agreed. I posted in your thread, did I hear right that your doing a Tundra SAS?!
I have rear extended brake lines and have the LSPV relocation bracket. Factory E-brake cable, although I bent one of the brackets a little to allow more slack in the line at full droop. There isnt much more room to move though... even with my rear line extension, with much more droop I would need more brake line extension.
AAL is from The Gear Shop in Calgary. BUT that being said I might be pulling the trigger on some Alcans/Deavers right away if you want to pickup a AAL or factory pack with AAL in the next little bit. Shoot me a PM.
Also, Eric requested a photo of the shackle angle at static ride height - see below.
IMG_7295.jpg by Addison Rickaby, on Flickr
Finally made my way through 87 pages! Nice build man.
Ive been looking at V8 Runners and Tundras to replace my clapped out 94 Runner with 5vz swap. Im gonna need something with a more towing capacity in the near future.
With your current rear suspension set-up what kind of load could you pull? Im aware MPGs will be tough but would it pull a ford exploder 4 wheels off for any real distance?
Ive been looking at V8 Runners and Tundras to replace my clapped out 94 Runner with 5vz swap. Im gonna need something with a more towing capacity in the near future.
With your current rear suspension set-up what kind of load could you pull? Im aware MPGs will be tough but would it pull a ford exploder 4 wheels off for any real distance?
Stoffregen Motorsports
Explorer
It's in the works. FJ80 based axle and radius arm suspension for bullet proof performance.
theBullfrog125
Adventurer
Gonna document that beast?? I'd like to watch that build
Stoffregen Motorsports
Explorer
Of course! I'll even do it here on ExPo. I think this is my new home. The other forums are either dying or full of haters.