Builds Back in a 60 series - 1HZ Swap (1 Viewer)

[The Phoenician]

Thanks man.

Now you need to take it to hidden falls.

 

[samc2447]

I like your idea of mounting the receiver tube to the swing arm for the bike rack. Totally stealing that idea.
If you need an air spring for the other swing arm send me a PM I have a couple extra.

 

[davegonz]

@samc2447 thanks man. I ordered two from 4x4Labs. I just need time to drill/tap/weld.

 

[MANUCHAO]

The little receiver tube on the swingarm is for a bike rack. I'm now riding a 29er MTB and need to buy a platform style rack. My Thule one was way too tall when I installed it. I figured I could mount it on the arm and swing it out of the way if I need to get to the back of the truck.

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Dave... I run a Thule T2 tray (one bike) clamped down to a 2' of aluminum 2"x2".
Lightest set up without braking the bank.... T2 trays can be had for cheap on CL......
Set up looks great !!!

BTW... like the cam bolt at the top....!!!

 

[davegonz]

I like that, Manu!

 

[davegonz]

@MANUCHAO LOL! Look who's truck is my computer background!

 

[davegonz]

I couldn't find any Thule T2 trays, but I did find this rack. It will work for now until I can find a lighter one like Manu's.

Had a great ride this evening!

 

[Mr Cimarron]

I couldn't find any Thule T2 trays, but I did find this rack. It will work for now until I can find a lighter one like Manu's.

Had a great ride this evening!

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It makes me want to get my mountain bike back in action but I would puke after a mile. I’m way out of shape.

 

[davegonz]

Then it's a good time to start riding with us. The Dad Bod Riding Society rides on Thursday's at 6pm.

 

[Mr Cimarron]

Then it's a good time to start riding with us. The Dad Bod Riding Society rides on Thursday's at 6pm.

Interesting.

 

[bottombracket]

Next week. I almost promise.

 

[lelandEOD]

I just read through your thread, Dave. Really enjoyed seeing your project come together and it and reaffirmed the notion that I need to get out [of the -40 forum] more often.

 

[The Phoenician]

Dammit, why do i suddenly live so far from this. I need to find a job in Austin again. Been needing riding buddies.

 

[Hojack]

Dammit, why do i suddenly live so far from this. I need to find a job in Austin again. Been needing riding buddies.

There’s just something about Texas that doesn’t appeal to me, is too big to be so damn flat. Now I know you Texans love your state. I know there are Mtns in the SW corner, I guess that’s where I would live if I lived in Texas.

This is why I love Oregon

 

[davegonz]

We've got hills in Central Texas, but you do have to drive a bit to see mountains.

 

[The Phoenician]

There’s just something about Texas that doesn’t appeal to me, is too big to be so damn flat. Now I know you Texans love your state. I know there are Mtns in the SW corner, I guess that’s where I would live if I lived in Texas.
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This is why I love Oregon

Oregon is pretty. But I suspect the winters will aggravate old wounds for me. It's why I moved back to Texas from D.C. well that and cause D.C. sucks.

 

[Mr Cimarron]

I'd take Oregon over Texas any day. The wife and I plan to flee once kids are out of the house. Colorado is #1 on the list and Oregon is #2 right now. I can't take the brutal summers anymore.

 

[davegonz]

Wait, you can't stand the brutal summers but you choose to not use/install AC in your truck!?

 

[Mr Cimarron]

Wait, you can't stand the brutal summers but you choose to not use/install AC in your truck!?

Yup. I consider it prepping to live somewhere conditioned air is not needed.

 

[FJBen]

I'd take Oregon over Texas any day. The wife and I plan to flee once kids are out of the house. Colorado is #1 on the list and Oregon is #2 right now. I can't take the brutal summers anymore.

Calirado is #1 on pretty much everyones list. Man has our state been messed up. Rant off, there are some still really cool places there that haven't been overrun.