Pulled the trigger on my new Tepui Kukenam and went camping.....
What Did You Do with Your 80 This Weekend? (52 Viewers)
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I can't find any specs on Tough Dog here. I see it in your sig, but there is nothing on your website either.
T/D website, same thing, lacks any info.
Do you happen to have any specs for their springs? Height sizes, dual rate, progressive, constant, loads, etc?
I swear I searched.
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Use the kit builder to get the setup and part numbers you want. There are basically 3 front setups and 3 rear setups per 80 series and therefore a combination of the 6 as well... THe kit builder breaks out the weight ranges, pending what you input.
Tough Dog 4WD Suspension | Build Your 4WD
Light = variable 0-300kg (0 to ~660#)
Medium = 300kg+ constant
Heavy = 500kg+ constant
Multiple shock applications as well to choose from.
I've got an email into them for exact rates for the dual coils as well.
J
Last week I took the family to Yosemite National Park. It was a day to remember.
ToyotaDon
I am here
I almost rolled it, but not on the trail.
Heading up HWY 99 at 8:00 Saturday morning, the LH Rear tire decided to throw off half its outer tread. This put the rear end into a fishtail situation, and my foot slamming on the brake pedal exacerbated it. It felt like we slewed back and forth at least five times, but it was probably only three or four.
Once I had it straightened out, I limped over to a wide spot on an overpass and waited for my nerves to settle. Not wanting to deal with the dangers of using the Hi-Lift, I first called AAA and scheduled to have a tech sent out. They made it sound like it would only be a half-hour wait, so I was fine with that.
I spent a little time preparing for the change; getting the spare off the swingout, pulling the lug nuts out of the toolbox (for the Tacoma wheel that the spare was on), and making sure we were far enough off the road.
After an hour had passed with no word from AAA, I grabbed the bottle jack I was also carrying and had it changed within 10 minutes.
Our destination was Bald Mountain to meet a group of wheelers who were treating several teenage boys from a "teen ranch" to a run, lunch, and a speaker.
Kaden was my copilot.
Since I was so late, I didn't get to have any of the boys as a passenger, but was able to help haul a spare tire into another member who had gashed his sidewall in the first creek crossing.
The views from the tower were pretty good that day...
...even with Jeeps in the picture.
On the way back, we were able to help clean up the broken glass from a 4Runner that had rolled on Posi Hill.
Other sights:
Heading up HWY 99 at 8:00 Saturday morning, the LH Rear tire decided to throw off half its outer tread. This put the rear end into a fishtail situation, and my foot slamming on the brake pedal exacerbated it. It felt like we slewed back and forth at least five times, but it was probably only three or four.
Once I had it straightened out, I limped over to a wide spot on an overpass and waited for my nerves to settle. Not wanting to deal with the dangers of using the Hi-Lift, I first called AAA and scheduled to have a tech sent out. They made it sound like it would only be a half-hour wait, so I was fine with that.
I spent a little time preparing for the change; getting the spare off the swingout, pulling the lug nuts out of the toolbox (for the Tacoma wheel that the spare was on), and making sure we were far enough off the road.
After an hour had passed with no word from AAA, I grabbed the bottle jack I was also carrying and had it changed within 10 minutes.
Our destination was Bald Mountain to meet a group of wheelers who were treating several teenage boys from a "teen ranch" to a run, lunch, and a speaker.
Kaden was my copilot.
Since I was so late, I didn't get to have any of the boys as a passenger, but was able to help haul a spare tire into another member who had gashed his sidewall in the first creek crossing.
The views from the tower were pretty good that day...
...even with Jeeps in the picture.
On the way back, we were able to help clean up the broken glass from a 4Runner that had rolled on Posi Hill.
Other sights:
Box Rocket
SILVER Star
My truck has had a bit of hard use lately and needed a bit of cleanup. One of the things I wanted to address was a decent amount of rockrash on the wheels. In the process I decided to change the color and resprayed them last night. The color is a little different than I expected. I used Rustoleum "Stainless Steel" but it came out a bit more bronze than I expected. A few coats of color followed by a few coats of clear. Not aweful just different than what I expected. I'll see if it grows on me and either leave it or redo them at a later date in silver/gunmetal or go back to black.
Don, that's two tires lost on the freeway my brother..... how many angels are you going to exasperate? Time to pull the safety card on the wify & get some new tires. IT'S TIME.I almost rolled it, but not on the trail.
Heading up HWY 99 at 8:00 Saturday morning, the LH Rear tire decided to throw off half its outer tread. This put the rear end into a fishtail situation, and my foot slamming on the brake pedal exacerbated it. It felt like we slewed back and forth at least five times, but it was probably only three or four.
Once I had it straightened out, I limped over to a wide spot on an overpass and waited for my nerves to settle. Not wanting to deal with the dangers of using the Hi-Lift, I first called AAA and scheduled to have a tech sent out. They made it sound like it would only be a half-hour wait, so I was fine with that.
I spent a little time preparing for the change; getting the spare off the swingout, pulling the lug nuts out of the toolbox (for the Tacoma wheel that the spare was on), and making sure we were far enough off the road.
After an hour had passed with no word from AAA, I grabbed the bottle jack I was also carrying and had it changed within 10 minutes.
Our destination was Bald Mountain to meet a group of wheelers who were treating several teenage boys from a "teen ranch" to a run, lunch, and a speaker.
Kaden was my copilot.
Since I was so late, I didn't get to have any of the boys as a passenger, but was able to help haul a spare tire into another member who had gashed his sidewall in the first creek crossing.
The views from the tower were pretty good that day...
...even with Jeeps in the picture.
On the way back, we were able to help clean up the broken glass from a 4Runner that had rolled on Posi Hill.
Other sights:
I'm glad you made it safe to Bald Mtn..... I missed it again this year.
I took my truck out to Hungry Valley north of Los Angeles along I-5. My buddy couldn't come, so I went solo and had an absolute blast. With two boys and a demanding job, I don't get as much time to wheel or wrench as I would like. Sunday I had a day to myself so I took the truck out. While there, I decided to drive faster and more recklessly than I have ever driven my truck - and it was the most fun I've ever had driving that darn thing. This truck is just unflappable, and inspires tremendous confidence. I had a real love fest with my truck Sunday, it was just an absolutely perfect day. I drove home grinning from ear to ear - I don't ever want to get rid of this thing.
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Well guys the R&D extended travel aka TOUR FLEX springs set up has arrived.
SPRINGS- 75mm lift are made with XK5 German spring steel, fronts- 17mm and rears- 19mm wire diameter.
Fronts are 545-535mm with a rate of 180-270LB/"
Rears are 555-545mm with a rate of 180-320LB/"
SHOCKS- are a 45mm (1.77") bore FOAM CELL TWIN TUBE design with a 70mm (2.75") casings and 9 stage adjustable to boot as a standard option with this kit. This means 800% adjustability on all four corners and per corner, not to mention an adjustable steering stabilizer.
STEERING STABILIZER- has a 35mm (1.38") bore and adjustable as well. Tune your steering to your liking and your needs in seconds.
CASTER CORRECTION- TD offers 2-6 degree correction in bushing and plate designs options.
I will be installing the rear setup in my 100 to get some install measurements, real life use with comments and pics of course and then I will be needing a 80 owner (I have a growing list already, but no serious takers yet...) to come to the shop for the install, take measurements, spend an extra day with me for misc trail runs and then a full report and pics as well.
**NOTE** For the guys that have to have/want a reservoir adjustable shock (I'm assured by TD this is not necessary, but to each their own...), no worries... as of today I am a KING shock distributor as well and I can get you fixed up with your desired wants.
Also, once I like what the end result is.... turnaround time should be 2 weeks on full kits delivered to the customer. Even less once I have the stock order received. Most all that know me or have worked with me on their custom orders know that I am 110% about communications (good, bad or indifferent) You will always know what I know about OUR orders.
ToughDog is not a newcomer to this market. Over 32 years of on hand engineering, design and usage from the owner and over 100 years combined of the same credentials from his management/design staff.
More to come.
Thanks all,
Jason
Complete kit (not sure if I will offer extended brake lines & sway extensions..etc..)
SV adjustable steering stabilizer and a close up of the shock adjusters
Caster bushings (silver bracket shown is for the steering stabilizer)
Springs
Rear TD medium 300+kg spring (left) TOUR FLEX (right)
SPRINGS- 75mm lift are made with XK5 German spring steel, fronts- 17mm and rears- 19mm wire diameter.
Fronts are 545-535mm with a rate of 180-270LB/"
Rears are 555-545mm with a rate of 180-320LB/"
SHOCKS- are a 45mm (1.77") bore FOAM CELL TWIN TUBE design with a 70mm (2.75") casings and 9 stage adjustable to boot as a standard option with this kit. This means 800% adjustability on all four corners and per corner, not to mention an adjustable steering stabilizer.
STEERING STABILIZER- has a 35mm (1.38") bore and adjustable as well. Tune your steering to your liking and your needs in seconds.
CASTER CORRECTION- TD offers 2-6 degree correction in bushing and plate designs options.
I will be installing the rear setup in my 100 to get some install measurements, real life use with comments and pics of course and then I will be needing a 80 owner (I have a growing list already, but no serious takers yet...) to come to the shop for the install, take measurements, spend an extra day with me for misc trail runs and then a full report and pics as well.
**NOTE** For the guys that have to have/want a reservoir adjustable shock (I'm assured by TD this is not necessary, but to each their own...), no worries... as of today I am a KING shock distributor as well and I can get you fixed up with your desired wants.
Also, once I like what the end result is.... turnaround time should be 2 weeks on full kits delivered to the customer. Even less once I have the stock order received. Most all that know me or have worked with me on their custom orders know that I am 110% about communications (good, bad or indifferent) You will always know what I know about OUR orders.
ToughDog is not a newcomer to this market. Over 32 years of on hand engineering, design and usage from the owner and over 100 years combined of the same credentials from his management/design staff.
More to come.
Thanks all,
Jason
Complete kit (not sure if I will offer extended brake lines & sway extensions..etc..)
SV adjustable steering stabilizer and a close up of the shock adjusters
Caster bushings (silver bracket shown is for the steering stabilizer)
Springs
Rear TD medium 300+kg spring (left) TOUR FLEX (right)
I almost rolled it, but not on the trail.
Heading up HWY 99 at 8:00 Saturday morning, the LH Rear tire decided to throw off half its outer tread. This put the rear end into a fishtail situation, and my foot slamming on the brake pedal exacerbated it. It felt like we slewed back and forth at least five times, but it was probably only three or four.
Once I had it straightened out, I limped over to a wide spot on an overpass and waited for my nerves to settle. Not wanting to deal with the dangers of using the Hi-Lift, I first called AAA and scheduled to have a tech sent out. They made it sound like it would only be a half-hour wait, so I was fine with that.
I spent a little time preparing for the change; getting the spare off the swingout, pulling the lug nuts out of the toolbox (for the Tacoma wheel that the spare was on), and making sure we were far enough off the road.
After an hour had passed with no word from AAA, I grabbed the bottle jack I was also carrying and had it changed within 10 minutes.
Our destination was Bald Mountain to meet a group of wheelers who were treating several teenage boys from a "teen ranch" to a run, lunch, and a speaker.
Kaden was my copilot.
Since I was so late, I didn't get to have any of the boys as a passenger, but was able to help haul a spare tire into another member who had gashed his sidewall in the first creek crossing.
The views from the tower were pretty good that day...
...even with Jeeps in the picture.
On the way back, we were able to help clean up the broken glass from a 4Runner that had rolled on Posi Hill.
Other sights:
Glad you walked out of it OK.
sweet, another dual rate suspension opton.
@ToyotaDon thats one crazy looking bit of tire damage, never seen anything like it. I ripped a whole lug off a brand new 40" toyo open country MT right down into the tire ply and thought that was bad damage, but you my friend take the cake on this one. Glad you didn't lose the tire all together.
ToyotaDon
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Don, that's two tires lost on the freeway my brother..... how many angels are you going to exasperate? Time to pull the safety card on the wify & get some new tires. IT'S TIME.
I'm glad you made it safe to Bald Mtn..... I missed it again this year.
These tires WILL NOT see another trip! They will be replaced with new ones soon!
Glad you walked out of it OK.
Me too.
It still has full air pressure, LOL.
This is the third KM2 that's done this to me. The first one was at lower speed, the second was changed before it 'de-treaded", and this was by far the worst experience. I'm pretty sure it's just age and extreme use (airing up & down, rocks & logs, etc) that have caused it.
Congrats! I know exactly where you got that 80 and exactly where it's PO bought those front seats.
Do you live in the local area?
Hey, that's what I was going to say. Good to see there's another game in town. Looking forward to seeing a review.
If you don't mind, what's the date code on those KM2s
Wow, and I thought OME 862 at 170/260 were pretty tough, but the dog is tougher yet at 180/320 for the rear.
Driving around town empty is pretty bumpy.
Driving around town empty is pretty bumpy.
