Builds Outsane/Solvefunction/Cruisin2Camp Build (13 Viewers)

[Outsane]

September 2022
Great trip through Idaho with @Delta VS @Box Rocket , @Ryan Marley and @Dirty Koala

I fought a steering box and won!

I think this is slick rock

 

[Outsane]

Fitment testing

12/31/23

This was the goal to stuff the tires inside the fenders.

Minimal rubbing during the day.

Went out with @Shoredreamer to Holister to do some fitment tests with the new tires.

I am pretty happy with the results so far with light wheeling. Looks like I have some minimal massaging to do for good stuffage.

@deltavehiclesystems
Rear lowers fit the tire perfectly into the wheel arch. Bumpers also are clearing nicely.

Then it will be time to push the shocks down so I can turn the loss of up travel into downtravel.

2.5in lift, @yokohamatire x-at 37x12.5x17 0 offset @iconalloys

 

[Ecliff5]

Then it will be time to push the shocks down so I can turn the loss of up travel into downtravel.

2.5in lift, @yokohamatire x-at 37x12.5x17 0 offset @iconalloys

What’s your plan for lowering your shocks? I was thinking the same to gain some down travel. Seen a few small square tube brackets bolted to the front axle side shock mount and the shock pin into the top of the square tube to raise the lower mount up.

 

[Delta VS]

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12/31/23

This was the goal to stuff the tires inside the fenders.

Minimal rubbing during the day.

Went out with @Shoredreamer to Holister to do some fitment tests with the new tires.

I am pretty happy with the results so far with light wheeling. Looks like I have some minimal massaging to do for good stuffage.

@deltavehiclesystems
Rear lowers fit the tire perfectly into the wheel arch. Bumpers also are clearing nicely.

Then it will be time to push the shocks down so I can turn the loss of up travel into downtravel.

2.5in lift, @yokohamatire x-at 37x12.5x17 0 offset @iconalloys

Gobless those Toyota engineers

 

[Broski]

Fitment testingView attachment 3522201View attachment 3522202View attachment 3522203View attachment 3522204View attachment 3522205
12/31/23

This was the goal to stuff the tires inside the fenders.

Minimal rubbing during the day.

Went out with @Shoredreamer to Holister to do some fitment tests with the new tires.

I am pretty happy with the results so far with light wheeling. Looks like I have some minimal massaging to do for good stuffage.

@deltavehiclesystems
Rear lowers fit the tire perfectly into the wheel arch. Bumpers also are clearing nicely.

Then it will be time to push the shocks down so I can turn the loss of up travel into downtravel.

2.5in lift, @yokohamatire x-at 37x12.5x17 0 offset @iconalloys

Hi Lee
It was good chatting with you yesterday, good job getting out for some wheeling/tire testing !

Just a few questions, what lift do you have and does it measure out to 2.5", what is the actual measurement of the Yokohama's, how wide are the Icon's ( what's the back spacing) and what size bump stop extensions are you using ?
I think this info could help other doing a low lift with 37s

What are the bolts in the wheels, is that some kind of bead lock or just for looks ?

JMHO As far as the down travel, I don't think you gain anything, with the stock suspension you only get so much articulation ( the stock bushings bind ) so longer shocks or lowering them only gains you down travel in full droop ( both wheels straight down ) and if you have ever seen a rig up on the rack with a lot of down travel then you have seen what it does to the suspension and bushings, and it's not good !! not to mention that all the hoses running down to the axle have to be addressed ( make sure there long enough )
Because of this I ended up removing the 12" travel shocks for 10" shocks.
Getting the most articulation out of the stock suspension eats up the stock bushings, I just replaced mine again

 

[Outsane]

What’s your plan for lowering your shocks? I was thinking the same to gain some down travel. Seen a few small square tube brackets bolted to the front axle side shock mount and the shock pin into the top of the square tube to raise the lower mount up.

Not sure just yet, I need to eyeball it more and the the back noodle to start thinking on it..

 

[Outsane]

Hi Lee
It was good chatting with you yesterday, good job getting out for some wheeling/tire testing !

Just a few questions, what lift do you have and does it measure out to 2.5", what is the actual measurement of the Yokohama's, how wide are the Icon's ( what's the back spacing) and what size bump stop extensions are you using ?
I think this info could help other doing a low lift with 37s

What are the bolts in the wheels, is that some kind of bead lock or just for looks ?

JMHO As far as the down travel, I don't think you gain anything, with the stock suspension you only get so much articulation ( the stock bushings bind ) so longer shocks or lowering them only gains you down travel in full droop ( both wheels straight down ) and if you have ever seen a rig up on the rack with a lot of down travel then you have seen what it does to the suspension and bushings, and it's not good !! not to mention that all the hoses running down to the axle have to be addressed ( make sure there long enough )
Because of this I ended up removing the 12" travel shocks for 10" shocks.
Getting the most articulation out of the stock suspension eats up the stock bushings, I just replaced mine again

No rims Yokos measure 35.5

Icons are 4.75 back spacing 8.5 wide 0 offset

Kong bump stop 1.5 or 2 inch I forget

When I lifted the body from one side with a hi-lift my shocks were limiting my droop.

I need a fork lift..

Bolts are glued on I got them at the mall...

Oh wait that was piercings

They are icon inner lock technology, so the bolt goes through the rim and behind the bead. Dot approved and way less hassle. I had issues with the methods, probably user error as usual.


I ordered through Delta

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[Broski]

One way to tell what really going on is to mark the shock in 1/2" increments from fully collapsed to fully extended. then start testing but you probably already know this
How long are the shock you are running.

Agreed Bead locks are a pain in the a** . the inner lock technology looks sweet and the price is right. to bad the back spacing is not right for my rig. for reference stock wheels= 4.5" back spacing with true 37" tires no cutting on the rear fully stuffed

slight rubbing to the frame and inner wheel well. 38.5" x 12.50 tires on 8.5 wide rims with 3.75" back spacing also full stuff.


37" tall tires that only measure 35.5" is criminal !!!

 

[OffRoadScott]

Love where this build has gone. Keep up the great work.

 

[Outsane]

One way to tell what really going on is to mark the shock in 1/2" increments from fully collapsed to fully extended. then start testing but you probably already know this
How long are the shock you are running.

I keep a zip tie on the shaft for full bump too

Love where this build has gone. Keep up the great work.

There are goals

 

[OffRoadScott]

I keep a zip tie on the shaft for full bump too


There are goals

We all have goals, goals with a 80 are based off what capital is available... LOL

 

[petwhookie]

Good stuff. Start collecting parts for a 3 link. You have the shock towers already

 

[Outsane]

Good stuff. Start collecting parts for a 3 link. You have the shock towers already

One day

 

[Outsane]

October 2022

Little trip to slick rock

@petwhere flexing

I broke the radius arm bracket after driving the guantlet without looking at it. Almost fixed it with Nick before the rest of the group made it up.

I designed some radius arm reinforcement plates after this.

Solvefunction

solvefunction.com

Also made this easy maxtrax holder.

 

[Outsane]

November 2022

Reinforced the rear lower links
And put in 3d printed bushings.

Reinforcement in the steering bracket. This is the before shot, after isn't loading.

Death valley trip

 

[06reg4x4]

November 2022


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Reinforced the rear lower links
And put in 3d printed bushings.

Reinforcement in the steering bracket. This is the before shot, after isn't loading.
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Death valley trip
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How did your bushing experiment turn out?
Those the more beef oem arms beefed up?

 

[Outsane]

@06reg4x4

No issues at all with printed bushings, still have them in the rear uppers. Still wondering if the printed bushings allow for more articulation. Probably very minimal.

Just upgraded to the @Delta VS Beef cakes

They were the later model 80 series with some angle iron welded to them.

 

[06reg4x4]

Cool. I need to do my bushings in the links. But wanna use the early links since they seem a little beefier. Should be good for what I do.

 

[Outsane]

Cool. I need to do my bushings in the links. But wanna use the early links since they seem a little beefier. Should be good for what I do.

The older ones were larger diameter, but not sure if they are really any stronger the wall may be thinner, I have bent both before adding the angle iron, and now Chromoly..

 

[Outsane]

December 2022

Fixed a crack in the down pipe (it's still holding)

Added new lower links with printed bushings. Anyone want to run these for me?

Snow adventure

Radius arm plates welded on.