Trail Tailor Offerings- Racks, Sliders, Control Arms and Misc (1 Viewer)

[labcab]

Guys with the 100 racks, how much higher is this rack compared to stock? Just trying to see if I will still fit in my garage or not. Thanks!

@reevesci is also working on some low-profile mounts.

 

[Manhattan]

@reevesci is also working on some low-profile mounts.

^that^ makes sense. The current mounts seem unnecessarily tall.

Am I reading this pic right - is the rack pictured in the lowest position?

 

[Emcd]

it's tall enough to get my hand underneath the rack to wash the roof, but it's maybe 2" taller than the stock rack.

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

^that^ makes sense. The current mounts seem unnecessarily tall.

Am I reading this pic right - is the rack pictured in the lowest position?

it's tall enough to get my hand underneath the rack to wash the roof, but it's maybe 2" taller than the stock rack.

Also the rack can be flipped over to lower it approx. 1" which would leave approx. 7/8" clearance between the high crown on the roof to the bottom of the rack.

I also use these mounts for 4 other applications. Hence the large adjustment.

J

 

[jfrench]

Problem solved!!! Thanks for the help everyone, and especially @reevesci. Supporting Vendor who stands behind his product. Very happy with this setup (and just a small mod)

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Problem solved!!! Thanks for the help everyone, and especially @reevesci. Supporting Vendor who stands behind his product. Very happy with this setup (and just a small mod)

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J,

I'll make you some "GOOD" shim spacers. That will shear off in no time. Did you add washers like that on just the fronts or all 6? How think did you make it 3/16"

J

 

[jfrench]

They're grade 8 washers
They're only on the top of the front u-bolt. I had to delete the lock washer off the top u-bolt on the middle bracket as there wasn't quite enough length on the bolt to get it on. Not concerned about it since it still has the fender washer and 5 of 6 lock washers are in place.

1/4" thick

It's really weird...the pinch weld curves out a little at the front which contributed to my clearance issues. Is it like this on all 100 series or is this some strange anomaly on mine?

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

They're grade 8 washers
They're only on the top of the front u-bolt. I had to delete the lock washer off the top u-bolt on the middle bracket as there wasn't quite enough length on the bolt to get it on. Not concerned about it since it still has the fender washer and 5 of 6 lock washers are in place.

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It's really weird...the pinch weld curves out a little at the front which contributed to my clearance issues. Is it like this on all 100 series or is this some strange anomaly on mine?View attachment 1252603

I'll make you a couple bolt through 1/4" shims and send the to you. You'll be happier with them.

J

 

[Ali FJ80]

was lucky enough to pick up one the racks locally from a member and am very happy with the product. I was wondering if any of the guys who have the rack have made any kind of fairing as at about 50-60 mph it howls quite a bit once the wind starts moving through it?

pic for your time

 

[labcab]

Tap Plastics 3/16" thick black ABS sheet cut to 52" x 5" with 1/2" radius corners - $16 ($28 with shipping.) I already had a Yakima fairing that I used the mounting hardware from, but you can buy it separately for $30:
https://www.amazon.com/Yakima-Fairing-Hardware-Bag/dp/B0025URYKC#

The Yakima bars are thicker than the tube Jason uses, so I cut some sleeves from 1" abs tubing to compensate.

It rattled a bit at first, but after a few weeks in the sun and some tweaking, it works perfect now.

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

With the delay on moving, I will be making a few sets of sliders and racks if anyone is interested.

J

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

THANKSGIVING/BLACK FRIDAY RACK SALE


Lo Pro Expo:

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Several PM's on this...

Yes the Lo-Pro 100 mounts are free shipping.

I have limited parts for 100 sliders, but PM me if interested...

$625.00 shipped bare metal

Jason

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

One set of sliders remaining..

J

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

 

[Parbo]

Looks good Jason! Can't wait to get them installed!

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Looks good Jason! Can't wait to get them installed!

S,

Thanks, they will ship with the lift kit and diff drop next week.

J

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Got started on the rear lower arms today. Should have them finished up and can start shipping on Monday.

J

 

[Parbo]

What is the price on these j?
And what is the benefit above stock?

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

What is the price on these j?
And what is the benefit above stock?

Mine are 1.75' x .250" wall DOM with an adjustable Johnny Joint on one end and fixed poly bushing on the other.

Stock units allow for NO adjustment and are a much thinner material. IIRC the stock arms are ~1.388" x .120" material. When lifting your rig the axle orientation rolls and these along with adjustable uppers allow you to get the axle orientation back to a stock location and get the pinion angle back to a proper angle as well.


I will offer a couple of upper arms.

1)--Standard arms will allow for on vehicle adjustment but the flex/articulation will be more of a stock similarity 1.25" DOM

2)--Ulti-Arms will have full on vehicle adjustment with a Johnny Joint for extra articulation 1.25" DOM (which we all know the 100 rears need)

Both upper and lowers will allow for approx. 1.5" -2" of total adjustment from the stock length.


Rear Lower Control Arms

Rear Upper Control Arms


Jason