That is the only line thru there
believe it or not, he is on the right path forward! Not sure if this spot has changed since Gatekeeper was blown? The Rubicon experts will know...
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That is the only line thru there
believe it or not, he is on the right path forward! Not sure if this spot has changed since Gatekeeper was blown? The Rubicon experts will know...
No man - Bliksum called with your credit card number! hehehe
No wonder my CC charges are so high lately. I will have to have a word with Bliksem
That is the only line thru there
Oh so it's the gatekeeper then, I somehow don't recognize it though. I just thought he fell asleep behind the wheel and woke up in a tough spot
BTW: Love what you did with the front shocks, can't wait to see what you do for the rear. About time the LC guys get some REAL shocks. Did you keep the front travel the same as with the OEM shocks you had, just improved dampening?
I haven't seen it since it was blown, but I think it's all flat through there now, nothing of real note until you hit the Alligator Pit...
<sigh>
BTW, you can get wagons through there without dents if you have the proper skills and spotters... but body armor will be severely tested and severely ugly afterward.
Amando did well on that day. If I remember correctly, the only real thing that hung him up the entire trip was a boulder at the top of Big Sluice that he got high-centered on. Otherwise, he and his truck were spectacular!
<sigh>
BTW, you can get wagons through there without dents if you have the proper skills and spotters... but body armor will be severely tested and severely ugly afterward.
Amando did well on that day. If I remember correctly, the only real thing that hung him up the entire trip was a boulder at the top of Big Sluice that he got high-centered on. Otherwise, he and his truck were spectacular!
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Andries,
Yes it is the same travel - just better dampening. Much better. I would like it a little stiffer for the medium to high speed stuff. I like it a lot. All though I didn't get to drive it much at SnT since I was driving the U80
Yes it is the same travel - just better dampening. Much better. I would like it a little stiffer for the medium to high speed stuff. I like it a lot. All though I didn't get to drive it much at SnT since I was driving the U80
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Eric,
On that photo - the trick is borrow someone elses wheels and tires - so you don't scratch your own
- trust your spotter even if you are hearing metal and rock together - don't look directly into the camera (owner of the said tires and wheels) so he can't tell you that you are scratching the crap out of his wheels and tires 
and make a 1,000 point turn and your thru. Now repeat the same procedure for the next 2 days. 
On that photo - the trick is borrow someone elses wheels and tires - so you don't scratch your own
- trust your spotter even if you are hearing metal and rock together - don't look directly into the camera (owner of the said tires and wheels) so he can't tell you that you are scratching the crap out of his wheels and tires and make a 1,000 point turn and your thru. Now repeat the same procedure for the next 2 days. 
Inspiring!
Damn! All around man, incredible rig and great photos! If Toyota used a rig like yours in marketing campaigns sales would skyrocket. Your build is motivational.
Damn! All around man, incredible rig and great photos! If Toyota used a rig like yours in marketing campaigns sales would skyrocket. Your build is motivational.
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Silicon 70,
No I didn't have to address anything when I had the s/c installed. I really enjoy having the s/c - I don't have to drive the truck very hard to move it or when its loaded down. I had the dealer install it because of warranty - if I do its a 1 year warranty if they do it, its a 3 year warranty. That's an expensive motor
The last I heard the s/c's are not available for the 100 Series anymore - CDAN might have a better say on this than I.
No I didn't have to address anything when I had the s/c installed. I really enjoy having the s/c - I don't have to drive the truck very hard to move it or when its loaded down. I had the dealer install it because of warranty - if I do its a 1 year warranty if they do it, its a 3 year warranty. That's an expensive motor
The last I heard the s/c's are not available for the 100 Series anymore - CDAN might have a better say on this than I.
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Photo Credits on this thread - Thank you very much!!!
Amando Mendoza
Demy Mendoza
Doug Johnson
Alvaro Rodriguez
James Doh
Joshua Whitgob
Jay Deshetler
if I miss anyone please let me know and my apologies and thank you!!
I know for a fact Superchargers are discontinued for the 80s. I'll confirm with cdan about the SC for the 100s.
We have Fox making remote res front and rear to suit 100 for us at the moment, rear top mount has been the issue, and when you go longer on rear, the pin becomes overstressed with the side movement, and can break, especially if overtightened when installed.
The 80/105 models we made new chassis blt on plates to take an eye to solve the issue.
Dylan,
The photo was taken on Slick Rock Trail - its around Bear Valley (ski resort) off CA Highway 4 - Ebetts Pass. This particular trail has claimed two 100 Series front diff
hmm sounds good thanks for the info. Closer than I thought
Dylan
I only noticed one pic of your 100 with this bumper? Did you have issues with this bumper?
This is a few weeks old ver. 2.0 bumper and it haven't seen offroad action yet to my knowledge.
The older ver. 1.0 bumper lacked 3 critical features, no internal space to hold winch, fog lights and frontal recovery points.
Cheers,
hoser
SILVER Star
Very nice build and write-up, Amando! Bravo! I've been contemplating getting that supercharger lately.
So those are the 2.0 dia 6.5" travel fox shocks? Hanna modified the top of the shock tower? Or is there an adaptor stuffed in there?
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No there are no issues with the bumper, I just need to treat with POR15 - I am just being lazy.
Once I treat it and paint it - I will post more photos in action somewhere ....
"dealmaker" I only noticed one pic of your 100 with this bumper? Did you have issues with this bumper?
Once I treat it and paint it - I will post more photos in action somewhere ....
"dealmaker" I only noticed one pic of your 100 with this bumper? Did you have issues with this bumper?
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C-dog,
No adapter, we looked into it but it will make the shock that much shorter - so we just cut off the top and welded a new piece in there. Just a sawzall - it will be easy to put it back I suppose but with this shock it rides so much better and the shock is also rebuildable.
"calamaridog"
So those are the 2.0 dia 6.5" travel fox shocks? Hanna modified the top of the shock tower? Or is there an adaptor stuffed in there?
No adapter, we looked into it but it will make the shock that much shorter - so we just cut off the top and welded a new piece in there. Just a sawzall - it will be easy to put it back I suppose but with this shock it rides so much better and the shock is also rebuildable.
"calamaridog"
So those are the 2.0 dia 6.5" travel fox shocks? Hanna modified the top of the shock tower? Or is there an adaptor stuffed in there?
