Builds Trail Tailor- Custom Armor Build plus a few things (2 Viewers)

[linuxgod]

"bullbar + winch" Tough Dog front coils

Thanks. I think those are heavier coils than mine. Pretty sure I got the “no bull bar” coils from Jason.

 

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Well... in two days I'll have nothing besides blown 35 year old shocks in a haggard BMW. (unless I snag a cheap 80 series I have my eye on)

Lots of clean 80s in CA.... no rust and a few triple locked ones come up in the 3800-8000$ range. Low power and low torque... Not an issue, just do what I'm doing to my 80.

480HP LS3 and a few other goodies. This jewel may see a E-force charger before its all done...

J

 

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@Markuson I should have another set of RLCAs made up. I'll look today and let you know.

I'll be at the shop all weekend playing catch up and getting Cole's rig ready for pickup tomorrow.

J

 

[TonyP]

Lots of clean 80s in CA.... no rust and a few triple locked ones come up in the 3800-8000$ range. Low power and low torque... Not an issue, just do what I'm doing to my 80.

480HP LS3 and a few other goodies. This jewel may see a E-force charger before its all done...

J

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Yeah there's a running and in decent shape triple locked one for 4k (asking price) I might get. Drive it for a bit then use the frame/axles for the Troopy. We'll see.

That last pic is certainly interesting though...

 

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Jason,

Are you still stocking rear control arms?

M,

I have a set of arms (powdered) that I can get out on Mon/Tues.

J

 

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Shock guards are finished up. I took several pics, but this was the only decent one. I'll try to get some more tomorrow when I get back to the shop.

J

 

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@indycole I got started on install. I just don't have anymore in me today. 114F in the shop with the fan and swamp ass cooler on..

I'll go in around 430 in the morning and hopefully have most of it ready by the time you get here.

J

 

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Yeah there's a running and in decent shape triple locked one for 4k (asking price) I might get. Drive it for a bit then use the frame/axles for the Troopy. We'll see.

That last pic is certainly interesting though...

I'll be chopping the cargo area out of the 80. Making a new rear "wall" and then adding a 2 stage canopy. Box that is removable from the flat bed. All aluminum flat bed and box. Weight will only be 180# more than the cut out steel cargo area. I'll be running my 4" TourFlex tapered wire coils 660-1100# load range (soon available for the 200 series -- well 2 and 3" rear coils)

BASIC IDEA FOR MY 80... But I won't be stretching the frame like on the 70 pictured.

Pretty close here.... except with a 4" lift and true 37s.....

 

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I'll be chopping the cargo area out of the 80. Making a new rear "wall" and then adding a 2 stage canopy. Box that is removable from the flat bed. All aluminum flat bed and box. Weight will only be 180# more than the cut out steel cargo area. I'll be running my 4" TourFlex tapered wire coils 660-1100# load range (soon available for the 200 series -- well 2 and 3" rear coils)

BASIC IDEA FOR MY 80... But I won't be stretching the frame like on the 70 pictured.

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Pretty close here.... except with a 4" lift and true 37s.....

What do you gain, or am I missing the obvious?

 

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What do you gain, or am I missing the obvious?

Obvious, if you hard camp and overland from your rig.

More usable storage mainly and a larger storage as well. The standard cargo area is primarily useful from the back end and by the time you try to make drawers, racks, etc... you still only have access from the rear and a small depth area from the back seat and usually leaves the back seat unavailable for passengers. A canopy allows for full access on both sides and all the way through, not to mention a 40" wide x 8" x 60" pull out from the rear. Plus approx 10" higher ground clearance (with lift) for water and fuel tanks as well.

And for me, the pure cool factor (IMO).. I don't give a crap if anyone else thinks it is, but thousands of aussies and others can't be wrong on this design...

 

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With the sale of my bumpers I've decided to pursue the canopy conversions. I've researched and planned several out over the past 2 years and maybe this is why the bumper sale happened for me to get to a 5-10 custom customer base per year that Trail Tailor was originally started to do.

There is a company that is importing the boxes but are only available for truck bed swaps. No full conversions and frame stretches.

So, once I get caught up a bit I plan to finish my 80, a customers 100 and a Taco bed swap. Then I'll see where things are.

J

 

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Obvious, if you hard camp and overland from your rig.

More usable storage mainly and a larger storage as well. The standard cargo area is primarily useful from the back end and by the time you try to make drawers, racks, etc... you still only have access from the rear and a small depth area from the back seat and usually leaves the back seat unavailable for passengers. A canopy allows for full access on both sides and all the way through, not to mention a 40" wide x 8" x 60" pull out from the rear. Plus approx 10" higher ground clearance (with lift) for water and fuel tanks as well.

And for me, the pure cool factor (IMO).. I don't give a crap if anyone else thinks it is, but thousands of aussies and others can't be wrong on this design...

First lets get something straight I was just asking if other than potentially greater access what benefits was I not seeing? The 10" figure with lift is also perplexing as the diffs won't be up 10" unless Monster truck tires are run. Sure it looks cool but the prices I've seen are pushing 6 figures here stateside. If I had your skills and equipment I would be tempted to mod a 100 series in that way just for fun. Yep I hard camp and overland but I'm not a drawer/ shelf fan opting to not carry everything under the sun just because I can. For sure the Aussies have some great ideas and equipment but on a humorous note their toilets do swirl opposite of ours?
Not going to apologize because my question was just that a question not an inquisition of your post.

 

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Just seen your second post, tons of storage

 

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First lets get something straight I was just asking if other than potentially greater access what benefits was I not seeing? The 10" figure with lift is also perplexing as the diffs won't be up 10" unless Monster truck tires are run. Sure it looks cool but the prices I've seen are pushing 6 figures here stateside. If I had your skills and equipment I would be tempted to mod a 100 series in that way just for fun. Yep I hard camp and overland but I'm not a drawer/ shelf fan opting to not carry everything under the sun just because I can. For sure the Aussies have some great ideas and equipment but on a humorous note their toilets do swirl opposite of ours?
Not going to apologize because my question was just that a question not an inquisition of your post.

10" ground clearance comes from adding a 80 gallon custom fuel and 40 gallon custom water tank (NOT LITRES). They would have to sit 6-8" below the frame on a normal setup or you'd need to cut upwards into the floorpan. Where a canopy/ flat bed sits up higher above the frame rails and allows for the tanks to be brought up as well. Not to mention 37s and a 4" lift on top of the normal 2" lift with 33s.

This rig is being build for 2-6 week trips without any means of service amenities.

I'll be doing a 100 for a friend, but the IFS front is a dead end for me... I prefer SA fronts. We'll be swapping a 105 front SA into his and ditching the IFS. Nothing like being stranded in the middle of nowhere waiting for parts for a IFS failure... Seen and been there too many times.

100K ... a little high. 86K will be the 100 build out. That includes a new LS3 swap as well.

Most AU canopy conversions with frame stretch are 35-50K from visiting a few shops in AU and talking with AU and SA friends that have done it.

 

[TonyP]

I'll be chopping the cargo area out of the 80. Making a new rear "wall" and then adding a 2 stage canopy. Box that is removable from the flat bed. All aluminum flat bed and box. Weight will only be 180# more than the cut out steel cargo area. I'll be running my 4" TourFlex tapered wire coils 660-1100# load range (soon available for the 200 series -- well 2 and 3" rear coils)

BASIC IDEA FOR MY 80... But I won't be stretching the frame like on the 70 pictured.

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Pretty close here.... except with a 4" lift and true 37s.....

I dig it. I've been toying with the idea of trying to get a dual cab 70 body instead of a troopy to work with and doing a tray. But I like the enclosed space of a troopy. Who knows what I'll end up with.

 

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I dig it. I've been toying with the idea of trying to get a dual cab 70 body instead of a troopy to work with and doing a tray. But I like the enclosed space of a troopy. Who knows what I'll end up with.

A 2 stage canopy/tray gives you the storage and also a flat bed for other chores when not camping etc. I've said it to you before, a troopy is awesome, but I always felt like i was driving around in a tin can, too much noise from the cargo area. I guess if it were completely built out with cabinets, couch/bed, etc.. it might change that effect.

 

[TonyP]

A 2 stage canopy/tray gives you the storage and also a flat bed for other chores when not camping etc. I've said it to you before, a troopy is awesome, but I always felt like i was driving around in a tin can, too much noise from the cargo area. I guess if it were completely built out with cabinets, couch/bed, etc.. it might change that effect.

Yup, it'll be semi-built out and with sound deadening and whatnot. Worst case, I have noise canceling headphones

 

[linuxgod]

If you wanted to work off a 100 platform, it's possible to SAS a front end from an 80 into the 100 and run 37s. There's a guy near me who has this setup - was built by someone out in WY I believe.

Then again if I was going to build an overland vehicle to use regularly outside the US I would be looking for a 60 or 70 I could start with. Minimal electronics, easy to desmog, and designed before Toyota started trying to maximize engine bay space (thus making it impossible to get to any accessories without dismantling everything).

 

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If you wanted to work off a 100 platform, it's possible to SAS a front end from an 80 into the 100 and run 37s. There's a guy near me who has this setup - was built by someone out in WY I believe.

Then again if I was going to build an overland vehicle to use regularly outside the US I would be looking for a 60 or 70 I could start with. Minimal electronics, easy to desmog, and designed before Toyota started trying to maximize engine bay space (thus making it impossible to get to any accessories without dismantling everything).

Correct, I imported 3- 105 series front frame clips with all the accessories from AU. Just easier than grafting all the 80 hardware to the 100 frame.

NOTE--- NONE ARE FOR SALE ....

J

 

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I made a set of big bore rear shock guards for @indycole (BP-51s) I made 2 more sets for making a jig. But gauging interest from you guys. Anyone else interested.

These are the prototypes so they look a little rougher than a production set would look.

Looking to be around the 165.00 mark in bare metal.

J