chevycrew wrote:Yeah, other than just getting to go, the tires are one of the biggest perks. Not guaranteed, but its nice when the sponsor has some product to give out.
That is so cool! Any special offerings to the community?
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That is so cool! Any special offerings to the community?
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boog2006 - Addict
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Sorry guys, I have been working my tail off on the TB to get ready to go.
No pics, as I havent uploaded them yet. But...
Traction bars are done.
Cage is in, basic 4 point cage over front seats (rear will be added later)
Rear tire carrier is mocked up and tacked together holding a 40" spare. Will be finished saturday.
Most of interior packed, co2 tank, hi-lift, parts, tools, recovery gear, spill and PETT kits.
Tires are on their way. (Thank you Nitto for your event and TB sponsorship)
Wheels have been ordered! (Thank you Raceline for your TB sponsorship)
No pics, as I havent uploaded them yet. But...
Traction bars are done.
Cage is in, basic 4 point cage over front seats (rear will be added later)
Rear tire carrier is mocked up and tacked together holding a 40" spare. Will be finished saturday.
Most of interior packed, co2 tank, hi-lift, parts, tools, recovery gear, spill and PETT kits.
Tires are on their way. (Thank you Nitto for your event and TB sponsorship)
Wheels have been ordered! (Thank you Raceline for your TB sponsorship)
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chevycrew - Veteran
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Wow! I love it.
Do you have something to stop the tire carrier from going to the ground when you unlock it?
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Do you have something to stop the tire carrier from going to the ground when you unlock it?
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What are your plans to secure the tire?
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When the carrier pins are pulled, I will be there to lower it to the ground. It is designed to rest against the ground to load the tire.
I will be running one strap in front of the tire to hold it back against the cage. Then a second strap ran over the top of the tire with the tread side to side to hold it down.
I will be running one strap in front of the tire to hold it back against the cage. Then a second strap ran over the top of the tire with the tread side to side to hold it down.
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Holy crap! That looks so good! You did a great job man.
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Incredible Steve!
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Looks good!
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Thanks guys!
Only 2 more weekends to work on the TB!
Hopefully I can get this all done this weekend.
Weld up the tire carrier
Bleed brakes.
Replace a P.S. fluid fill extension hose (used radiator hose for mockup, needs to survive ATF)
Relocate license plate and light.
Install fuel tank skid plate.
Fix the front shackles rubbing the frame issue.
Redo the front bumpstop contact points (they currently miss at full articulation)
Later: (waiting on parts)
Wrap roll cage in pad.
Mount new tires on new wheels.
Install tires on TB
Test offroad!
Only 2 more weekends to work on the TB!
Hopefully I can get this all done this weekend.
Weld up the tire carrier
Bleed brakes.
Replace a P.S. fluid fill extension hose (used radiator hose for mockup, needs to survive ATF)
Relocate license plate and light.
Install fuel tank skid plate.
Fix the front shackles rubbing the frame issue.
Redo the front bumpstop contact points (they currently miss at full articulation)
Later: (waiting on parts)
Wrap roll cage in pad.
Mount new tires on new wheels.
Install tires on TB
Test offroad!
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Coming along! What gas tank skid will you have? OEM plastic?
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Ill be running a steel plate, I want to prevent the risk of punctures.
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FWIW, if you were closer I'd totally flake on fixing my own junk to help you.
Tell me your secret for welding in the cage with the headliner still in. I've got my eye on an interior cage for my Yota.
Tell me your secret for welding in the cage with the headliner still in. I've got my eye on an interior cage for my Yota.
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Leave enough room, and I used a road sign above the cage to keep the heat down. But, if you are tall at all, you will always be hitting your head on the cage in a toyota.
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So much for seeing out the back steve 
. Very Nice. I need to run by your house and see it one day
. Very Nice. I need to run by your house and see it one dayShoot, Move, Communicate. Build Thread
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Ill be out in the shop for the next 2 weekends, then I think the morning of the 23rd we are going to take it out and wheel/photoshoot.
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Where to? i'd love to come with if you'd have me out there
Can bring my nice nicon with me too
Can bring my nice nicon with me too
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Not sure, it depends on the time we have with the photographer and what terrain he wants to shoot in. I think we only have the morning.
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FWIW, you want a cross-tube either right above the dash, or worst case, right below the steering column.
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I know there is tons more tube that I can add to this cage, but it isnt nascar. The cross dash bar really wont help anything in a rollover.
To some extent it makes the square formed by the front down legs, the floor, and the front crossbar smaller, therefore adding strength. But, in this type of rig, with a full body, it missing shouldnt harm anything.
I will add gussets to the corners, and add the rear cage after UA. But for this trip, the cage is staying as is.
To some extent it makes the square formed by the front down legs, the floor, and the front crossbar smaller, therefore adding strength. But, in this type of rig, with a full body, it missing shouldnt harm anything.
I will add gussets to the corners, and add the rear cage after UA. But for this trip, the cage is staying as is.
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