double cab build up

[prerunnerguy]

started on my tacoma this week here are some pics

[prerunnerguy]

havin trouble posting pics.. i am running an esb fab. front end cycling 17" of travel with 10" c/o and a 10" tripple bypass, full cage front to back, and a linked rear end with a t100 axle

[prerunnerguy]

how do i post more pics?

[Interex]

http://www.imageshack.us/

[GreenTaco]

What ESB kit is that (race or prerunner)? Keep us updated.

[x0ffr0adtac0x]

What ESB kit is that (race or prerunner)? Keep us updated.

thats the latest kit that came out with the 1.5 uniball on the uppers

[prerunnerguy]

yes it is the race kit picked it up at the off road expo i will try to post more pics

[nilson]

What are the specs on the T100 rear axle? How is it different from the taco axle?

[x0ffr0adtac0x]

What are the specs on the T100 rear axle? How is it different from the taco axle?

wider than a taco to match up rear track width with front track width

[prerunnerguy]

the t100 axle is like 66 5/8" wide vs the taco's 60" same bolt pattern and the taco drive shaft bolts right up

What are the specs on the T100 rear axle? How is it different from the taco axle?

[bigairrider01]

your tacoma looks awesome, so you have it fully caged, any pictures of the cab cage and bed cage and other things

[brock]

daaaamn, esb 17" kit, you arent messing around... mike is a cool guy.

[prerunnerguy]

no cage pics yet right now the front is on and tore out all the interior, solid mounting the body and starting the cage this week so i should have some pics by the end of the week

[GOT COPE?]

What are the specs on the T100 rear axle? How is it different from the taco axle? Same specs, same diff, gears etc. But it is 66" wide compared to the Taco's 60".

[Baja Belk]

wider than a taco to match up rear track width with front track width

Except that the ESB kit is 5.5" over per side, so the front will be about 4" wider than the rear. The Tundra and T100 axles match track width with the Total Chaos and Camburg kits which are 3.5" over.

[Baja Belk]

You say you're linking the rear? Are the rear shocks gonna be inside the cab since it's a DC? Bypass and coilover or just coilover? King, Fox, or SAW?

[bigairrider01]

yeah i'm curious to see how your setting up the coilovers and shocks, they going into the cab?

[Juicy Jaos]

that's interesting. anyone have pics of a DC with a linked rear?

[Tweeter]

I just hope he's not making titanium lug nutshttp://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b166/12tweeter12/Smileys/yapyap.gifhttp://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b166/12tweeter12/Smileys/screwy.gif...or I'm gonna get a headache and I can't take that shit again...http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b166/12tweeter12/Smileys/bs.gif

[prerunnerguy]

the shocks will either be put on the axle or on the lower link once we get the bed off and see how much room we have back there then we will know for sure there might be enough room to put them right at the end of the lower link i am shooting for about 23" of travel out of the rear that is about the most you can get without doing drive shaft mods i will be running kings and yes a bypass shock the rear will be tough it is not like you see a lot of linked double cabs running around so this is all pretty new so there is a lot of trial and error..what are you saying tweeter or are you just running you mouth

[Tweeter]

I'm just saying as long as you have pics and don't make titanium lug nuts I love you :)

[JESSE_at_TLT]

I just hope he's not making titanium lug nutshttp://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b166/12tweeter12/Smileys/yapyap.gifhttp://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b166/12tweeter12/Smileys/screwy.gif...or I'm gonna get a headache and I can't take that shit again...http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b166/12tweeter12/Smileys/bs.gif
PrerunnerGuy-
He's talking about this cluster-fuck of a thread (http://www.tacomaterritory.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10546), basically saying that he'll believe it when he sees it.

Oh, and speaking of titanium lug nuts (since 12tweeter12 brought it up) Paul Scott actually stopped by my house last weekend because he was in the area, buying a new Tacoma (because he wrecked his old one driving 140mph off-road...). I'd sent him a PM to ask about his quick-disconnect steering wheel extension and he brought the parts over to show me how he made them. He even gave me a copy of his blueprints so that I could make one for myself. Just thought you guys might like to know that he was actually for real. I know, it kinda surprised me too.

Back on-topic: I'm glad to see that you picked up another Tacoma. It was a shame what Desert Strike did to your last truck. Who is doing the work this time around? I'm interested to see how the rollcage and rear suspension come together. You know, any of the shock mfg's would build you a set of shocks in whatever length you want, so you could mount them 1:1 and still get 20-22" of travel without mounting them inside the cab. That's a pretty damn-long shock though. What about building some type of mezzanine arm or cantilever setup and mounting the shocks behind the axle?

[Baja Belk]

Back on-topic: I'm glad to see that you picked up another Tacoma. It was a shame what Desert Strike did to your last truck. Who is doing the work this time around? I'm interested to see how the rollcage and rear suspension come together. You know, any of the shock mfg's would build you a set of shocks in whatever length you want, so you could mount them 1:1 and still get 20-22" of travel without mounting them inside the cab. That's a pretty damn-long shock though. What about building some type of mezzanine arm or cantilever setup and mounting the shocks behind the axle?

Wait, prerunnerdude, are you the guy with the...f150? with those supreme welds on the engine cage and such?

[Tweeter]

I stand corrected. I knew he wrecked it a long time ago, I just like to see pics :)

[JESSE_at_TLT]

Wait, prerunnerdude, are you the guy with the...f150? with those supreme welds on the engine cage and such?
No, he had ANOTHER truck that Desert Strike butchered. The guy basically ruined a perfectly good Tacoma, but PrerunnerGuy can tell you more about that.

[PWScottIV]

I just hope he's not making titanium lug nutshttp://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b166/12tweeter12/Smileys/yapyap.gifhttp://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b166/12tweeter12/Smileys/screwy.gif...or I'm gonna get a headache and I can't take that shit again...http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b166/12tweeter12/Smileys/bs.gif

Heh :lmao:

[mojavehanna]

wrecked your truck eh PW?

[PWScottIV]

wrecked your truck eh PW?

Yeah, luckily my GF and I didn't get hurt though... It happend off-road near Wrights Lake Road (near Tahoe). Anyway, I wasn't very happy with the TRD Supercharger anyway, so I'm selling it and I bought a Twin-Screw Lysholm type supercharger. They're much more efficient, they'll handle much more boost, and I'll be able to run a front mount intercooler. I retained salvage on my truck and I'm going to sell most of the parts except for the engine and possibly the rest of the drive train to keep for back-up parts. The engine I'm going to rebuild with forged pistons, con rods, head porting, and other stuff. I'm going to switch over to a wet nitrous kit (probably use a 50-shot) that I just bought and I'm just going to run tolulol/water with the water injection system. I'm also making a new intake manifold with a staged secondary injector on each intake runner. It should, if everything works like I'd hope, put down around 400HP at the wheels.

[Baja Belk]

Originally Posted by blackhawk223
wrecked your truck eh PW?



Yeah, luckily my GF and I didn't get hurt though... It happend off-road near Wrights Lake Road (near Tahoe). Anyway, I wasn't very happy with the TRD Supercharger anyway, so I'm selling it and I bought a Twin-Screw Lysholm type supercharger. They're much more efficient, they'll handle much more boost, and I'll be able to run a front mount intercooler. I retained salvage on my truck and I'm going to sell most of the parts except for the engine and possibly the rest of the drive train to keep for back-up parts. The engine I'm going to rebuild with forged pistons, con rods, head porting, and other stuff. I'm going to switch over to a wet nitrous kit (probably use a 50-shot) that I just bought and I'm just going to run tolulol/water with the water injection system. I'm also making a new intake manifold with a staged secondary injector on each intake runner. It should, if everything works like I'd hope, put down around 400HP at the wheels.

Wow. What an answer. I would have said something like... "Yes. It is too bad. I will rebuild. Goodbye."

[PWScottIV]

Originally Posted by blackhawk223
wrecked your truck eh PW?

Wow. What an answer. I would have said something like... "Yes. It is too bad. I will rebuild. Goodbye."

Hmm, that's cool. I wish I could be like you... :rolleyes:

[prerunnerguy]

no i have never done any biz with desert strike and have never owned a f150 the shop that is doing the work on my truck is a friend of mines shop it is R&H LongTravel here in Mesa AZ if you guys would like to call them the # is 480-671-0820 kyle is the fabricator and big doug is the owner i am helping out when i can between work and family

[x0ffr0adtac0x]

is this eric? or the guy witht the xrunner?? or another victim of desert stike

[prerunnerguy]

no i have never done any biz are even know who desert strike is my name is nate not eric

[mikesdoublecab]

Nate, ur sn is the same sn as a guy named Eric who is known in the desert community... seems they mistook you for him... might want to add your location to your profile here or u might get a number of messages not intended for you...

[rojodiablo]

the t100 axle is like 66 5/8" wide vs the taco's 60" same bolt pattern and the taco drive shaft bolts right up
Nate, I was wondering if you were going to run any outward angle on your rear stup, or mount your rear coilovers outboard of the frame to deal with the width of the axle vs. the stock/ semi stock location of inboard shocks.
I like the idea of using long shocks near vertical in the rear; it gives the damping a lot of room to work with.
It seems to me if the shocks were outboard as far as possible, the body roll would be lessened considerably without massive damping. I like the idea of a DC, it is really good to see so much different thinking!! Good luck. Paul.

[mojavehanna]

Originally Posted by blackhawk223
wrecked your truck eh PW?





Wow. What an answer. I would have said something like... "Yes. It is too bad. I will rebuild. Goodbye."

wasnt bagging, just inquiring. Glad you didnt kill your g/f or yourself. Remember shiny side goes up.

[prerunnerguy]

yes if we don't mount the shocks on the trailing arm we will mount them outside the frame on the axle..but i think that we might will have room to mount the shocks on the trailing if we mount the heim towards the bottom of the axle and run a 48" lower trailing arm we can mount the shock about 16-17" up on the lower arm that will put the top of the shock right up by the back of the cab and still keep some lean on the shock but there will be alot of stuff mounting right in that area because some where in that area also we have to tie the cab cage into the bed cage in another place i will post pics as we go the cage is moving slow right now because i am waiting on the solid mounts for the cab we have the rear hoop bent and are working on the dash bars also..

thanks for the tip mike done

nate (not eric)


Nate, I was wondering if you were going to run any outward angle on your rear stup, or mount your rear coilovers outboard of the frame to deal with the width of the axle vs. the stock/ semi stock location of inboard shocks.
I like the idea of using long shocks near vertical in the rear; it gives the damping a lot of room to work with.
It seems to me if the shocks were outboard as far as possible, the body roll would be lessened considerably without massive damping. I like the idea of a DC, it is really good to see so much different thinking!! Good luck. Paul.

[brock]

fucking desert-strike... when i was lookign for someone to install my velocity kit on my silverado i went by their shop.. took one look at their welds, and said fuck that.

[Baja Belk]

Hmm, that's cool. I wish I could be like you... :rolleyes:

Probably not... I don't have Ti lug nuts

[JESSE_at_TLT]

no i have never done any biz are even know who desert strike is my name is nate not eric
Sorry. Disregard all my previous comments. I thought you were the OTHER prerunnerguy. Anyway, good luck with the buildup Nate (not Eric).

[JESSE_at_TLT]

...the cage is moving slow right now because i am waiting on the solid mounts for the cab we have the rear hoop bent and are working on the dash bars also..

Are you solid-mounting the cab using the stock body mounts? Why not just cut them off and weld the rollcage right to the frame?

http://www.trailslesstraveled.com/content/news/tacoma_fab_update25.jpg

http://www.trailslesstraveled.com/content/news/tacoma_fab_update40.jpg

Running tubes behind the dash was a little tricky. This is what I came up with. The stock dash still fits back into place, but I lost the two outside heater/AC vents. Make sure to post up some pictures of your progress.

http://www.trailslesstraveled.com/content/news/tacoma_fab_update29.jpg

More Tacoma rollcage pictures (http://www.trailslesstraveled.com/news.php?id=46)

[mikerox]

Yeah, luckily my GF and I didn't get hurt though... It happend off-road near Wrights Lake Road (near Tahoe). Anyway, I wasn't very happy with the TRD Supercharger anyway, so I'm selling it and I bought a Twin-Screw Lysholm type supercharger. They're much more efficient, they'll handle much more boost, and I'll be able to run a front mount intercooler. I retained salvage on my truck and I'm going to sell most of the parts except for the engine and possibly the rest of the drive train to keep for back-up parts. The engine I'm going to rebuild with forged pistons, con rods, head porting, and other stuff. I'm going to switch over to a wet nitrous kit (probably use a 50-shot) that I just bought and I'm just going to run tolulol/water with the water injection system. I'm also making a new intake manifold with a staged secondary injector on each intake runner. It should, if everything works like I'd hope, put down around 400HP at the wheels.
sooo.....are you keeping the tc kit or selling it?

[Tweeter]

Here's some of my bling...not hijacking don't worry ;)

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b166/12tweeter12/foxbump.jpg

The rest should arrive within the next month or two...

[prerunnerguy]

what brand are those? and how much?what l/t kit are you going to be getting


Here's some of my bling...not hijacking don't worry ;)

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b166/12tweeter12/foxbump.jpg

The rest should arrive within the next month or two...

[mikerox]

Here's some of my bling...not hijacking don't worry ;) The rest should arrive within the next month or two...
so... i guess the next time we try to take some sand hill you will just use pure speed to get up then. nice.

[PWScottIV]

sooo.....are you keeping the tc kit or selling it?

If I do 12Tweeter12 has dibs...

[mikerox]

i figured as much. i won't need it for a couple years anyway. but if you do sell it and tweeter does not buy it off you then let me know.

[Tweeter]

I bought a different TC kit, alll yours!

[Half Baked Taco]

I bought a different TC kit, alll yours!

When you go LT, are you going to be selling your ext Hoes? :D

Anyways, Prerunnerguy Nate (not eric).....you're project sounds bitchen! Are you going to be racing any series with that truck?

[brock]

updates dammit! lol

[Tweeter]

When you go LT, are you going to be selling your ext Hoes? :D

So NOW you try and be nice to me ;) lol j/k. Yes I will be selling them and there is a buyer all set-up, but if there wasn't I'd have been more than happy to sell them to you. My arms go into the powdercoated tomorrow (gloss black) like Bajarnr12's (no I am not copying you, I have a black truck) and I'll put some pics of those and then my fenders when they're finished getting painted :D Then I'll make you guys wait for the final unveiling. I want to see some updates on this Dcab though...

[Tweeter]

Pick up fenders tomorrow...stay tuned...

[prerunnerguy]

i keep forgetting my camera i will try to get some pics tomarrow :D

[Half Baked Taco]

So NOW you try and be nice to me ;) lol j/k.

being nice and doing business is two different things :D i was strictly doing business in that case :p

I will cut you some slack since you are finally going Long Travel lol Good luck with your build and hopefully see you out in the whoops soon :kewl:

[Tweeter]

being nice and doing business is two different things :D i was strictly doing business in that case :p

I will cut you some slack since you are finally going Long Travel lol Good luck with your build and hopefully see you out in the whoops soon :kewl:

Hahaha :lmao: well I'd have been more than happy to sell you them, gee...thanks... :rolleyes: yea maybe I will see you out there, you thinking of going to Joshua Tree or you have plans?

[Half Baked Taco]

i have prior engagements this New Year's so J-Tree is no go. I would have loved to be another Prerunner in the mix, but this web wheeler will have to wait for the next year for TTORA scheduled run. :cool:

Sorry for the slight hijack Nate (not eric). Where are those pics, damnit! lol :D

[prerunnerguy]

the pics aren't very good but hear you go
hoop at c pillar
http://img385.imageshack.us/img385/626/1129216ne.th.jpg (http://img385.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1129216ne.jpg)

http://img385.imageshack.us/img385/1354/1129125ek.th.jpg (http://img385.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1129125ek.jpg)
a pillar still need the dash bar
http://img385.imageshack.us/img385/6403/1129135gc.th.jpg (http://img385.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1129135gc.jpg)

[prerunnerguy]

cab to frame and solid body mount
http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/4332/1129154xy.th.jpg (http://img203.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1129154xy.jpg)

start of engine cage
http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/2787/1129162gj.th.jpg (http://img203.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1129162gj.jpg)

http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/5103/1129172gu.th.jpg (http://img203.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1129172gu.jpg)

http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/9679/1129199zd.th.jpg (http://img203.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1129199zd.jpg)

http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/3619/1129180sp.th.jpg (http://img203.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1129180sp.jpg)

[prerunnerguy]

http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/2861/1129202zd.th.jpg (http://img203.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1129202zd.jpg)
solid body mount
http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/7966/1129238wr.th.jpg (http://img203.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1129238wr.jpg)

cage work is moving slow trying to keep it real tight and not make any mistakes still have a ton of work ahead

Nate (not eric)

[prerunnerguy]

i got bling to just showed up today

http://img425.imageshack.us/img425/2851/cimg14898pn.th.jpg (http://img425.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cimg14898pn.jpg)

[mikerox]

i need to get notes from you on the cage since you and i both got d cabs. i want to long travel in a year or two and also cage the cab and engine. nobody sells a kage for the dcab yet plus i know you can make it a lot cleaner if you do it yourself. i like how they are doing their cage at tlt right now also.

[Tweeter]

Updates? I got my fenders, and they're going in for paint this weekend, no pics though, sorry.

[mikerox]

Updates? I got my fenders, and they're going in for paint this weekend, no pics though, sorry.
so are yo going to be long travel by new years?

[brock]

post more pics of your esb kit so i can drool over it.

[Baja Belk]

Updates? I got my fenders, and they're going in for paint this weekend, no pics though, sorry.

I hope you fitted them up to your truck first cuz they aren't just gonna bolt right up and be perfect, there's definitely some cutting and modifying required which you want to do before paint.

[DesertTRD]

***actually ment for prerunnerguy***


hey prerunnerguy your truck is comming out nice, one question for you, when you punched through the firewall for the front cagework, what did you do about the stock wiring that sits in the corners, did you just push it down? also are you going to beable to keep your wipers? thats my biggest problem is i want to keep teh wipers when i go through...

[Tweeter]

I hope you fitted them up to your truck first cuz they aren't just gonna bolt right up and be perfect, there's definitely some cutting and modifying required which you want to do before paint.

Yup! :) already ahead of you

[Tweeter]

so are yo going to be long travel by new years?

Doubtful...probably right after lol just my luck...

[prerunnerguy]

yes on the drivers side the big plastic piece that covered the wire harness was removed and then we rewraped the wires and just pushed the wires down there is plenty of room back there to run a dash bar :D we will have to do some mods to the bar that runs behind the dash that toyota puts back there the it will bolt to the drivers side but it will be welded to the cage on the other side if that makes since i will post pics when take more you can keeps the wipers if you come through the firewall on the far out side like we did and there is no clearence issues the only problem is the window bars the one on the drivers side will clear but the passenger side i think we will have to cut the wiper rod and weld a peice right underneath i will also post pic of that i will try to take more pics this week

***actually ment for prerunnerguy***


hey prerunnerguy your truck is comming out nice, one question for you, when you punched through the firewall for the front cagework, what did you do about the stock wiring that sits in the corners, did you just push it down? also are you going to beable to keep your wipers? thats my biggest problem is i want to keep teh wipers when i go through...

[DesertTRD]

yes on the drivers side the big plastic piece that covered the wire harness was removed and then we rewraped the wires and just pushed the wires down there is plenty of room back there to run a dash bar :D we will have to do some mods to the bar that runs behind the dash that toyota puts back there the it will bolt to the drivers side but it will be welded to the cage on the other side if that makes since i will post pics when take more you can keeps the wipers if you come through the firewall on the far out side like we did and there is no clearence issues the only problem is the window bars the one on the drivers side will clear but the passenger side i think we will have to cut the wiper rod and weld a peice right underneath i will also post pic of that i will try to take more pics this week
actually i already have a dash bar and everything tied in, did the same thing bascially notched the stock tube welded it to the cage and plated it up, its not used for support on the cage but its supporting the steering wheel still.... then behind that is my dash bar... my biggest worry is the wiring looms, and windshield wipers... i know what you did now with the looms hopefully i still can, but the wipers are a big concern... i would like to have atleast 4 bars through the cab into the engine cage, for ridgity... so i have a feeling im going to have to loose my wipers... (sucks)

[prerunnerguy]

i will post some pics of mine i think we found a way to keep the wipers and still tie the cage in in 4 points

actually i already have a dash bar and everything tied in, did the same thing bascially notched the stock tube welded it to the cage and plated it up, its not used for support on the cage but its supporting the steering wheel still.... then behind that is my dash bar... my biggest worry is the wiring looms, and windshield wipers... i know what you did now with the looms hopefully i still can, but the wipers are a big concern... i would like to have atleast 4 bars through the cab into the engine cage, for ridgity... so i have a feeling im going to have to loose my wipers... (sucks)

[JESSE_at_TLT]

actually i already have a dash bar and everything tied in, did the same thing bascially notched the stock tube welded it to the cage and plated it up, its not used for support on the cage but its supporting the steering wheel still.... then behind that is my dash bar... my biggest worry is the wiring looms, and windshield wipers... i know what you did now with the looms hopefully i still can, but the wipers are a big concern... i would like to have atleast 4 bars through the cab into the engine cage, for ridgity... so i have a feeling im going to have to loose my wipers... (sucks)
We pierced through the firewall in four places and will retain the windshield wipers (without any modifications). I'll be putting the windshield back in after I finish plating/gussetting the A-pillars later this week.
http://www.trailslesstraveled.com/content/news/tacoma_fab_update56.jpg

[DesertTRD]

We pierced through the firewall in four places and will retain the windshield wipers (without any modifications). I'll be putting the windshield back in after I finish plating/gussetting the A-pillars later this week.
http://www.trailslesstraveled.com/content/news/tacoma_fab_update56.jpg
how did you achieve that jesse, did you go under them by alot or something?? or did you go above? any top down pics you can give to show what you did

[JESSE_at_TLT]

I went under the linkage with the two tubes that tie into the windshield V-bars. If you take off those plastic grill covers and measure it, you'll see that there's just barely enough room to slide a 1.5" tube through there.

[prerunnerguy]

here you go brock
http://img489.imageshack.us/img489/5417/cimg15108yy.th.jpg (http://img489.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cimg15108yy.jpg)

compressed
http://img489.imageshack.us/img489/3408/cimg15128kg.th.jpg (http://img489.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cimg15128kg.jpg)

http://img489.imageshack.us/img489/1692/cimg15131ra.th.jpg (http://img489.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cimg15131ra.jpg)

http://img489.imageshack.us/img489/3659/cimg15142yy.th.jpg (http://img489.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cimg15142yy.jpg)

post more pics of your esb kit so i can drool over it.

[prerunnerguy]

got a few more bars fit
http://img489.imageshack.us/img489/2236/cimg15065tn.th.jpg (http://img489.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cimg15065tn.jpg)
http://img489.imageshack.us/img489/3036/cimg15150wy.th.jpg (http://img489.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cimg15150wy.jpg)
wires pushed out of the way
http://img489.imageshack.us/img489/6144/cimg15083eg.th.jpg (http://img489.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cimg15083eg.jpg)
http://img489.imageshack.us/img489/2902/cimg15093ue.th.jpg (http://img489.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cimg15093ue.jpg)

[brock]

i love you

[DesertTRD]

i love you


Brock your really starting to scare me... LOL

[brock]

Brock your really starting to scare me... LOL

dont worry man... i can throw some love your way too...

[Half Baked Taco]

should we leave you three lovebirds alone? :whip:

Nate, that ESB race kit is looking fuck'n tough! Nice progress so far. Get 'er done!! :xrocker:

[Tweeter]

should we leave you three lovebirds alone? :whip:

Nate, that ESB race kit is looking fuck'n tough! Nice progress so far. Get 'er done!! :xrocker:

haha, those uniballs are giganormous!!! :eek: :eek: :eek:

[ricomann]

Hey Jesse,

what are you gonna do if you blow a head gasket?

[JESSE_at_TLT]

Hey Jesse,

what are you gonna do if you blow a head gasket?
I'm planning to cut that tube running across the engine compartment on each side and reinstall it with flanges. It was just easier to make as one piece. Nothing else is in the way of working on or removing the engine, although I know it looks kind of tight in there.

[ricomann]

sheesh, I thought you might be quadruple jointed or some shit, was gonna ask if you had a sister.

[JESSE_at_TLT]

I don't want to derail Prerunnerguy Nate's thread, but working on anything in the engine compartment got a whole lot easier after we removed the inner fenders. I'll probably re-skin the tubes with aluminum panels on Dzus fasteners.
http://www.trailslesstraveled.com/content/news/tacoma_fab_update52.jpg

[Baja Belk]

Jesse is your shock tower tied into the engine cage anywhere or at least gusseted to the frame?

[JESSE_at_TLT]

No. Not yet.

[shroom27]

Camburg's 4130 tube clamps will be a better idea than flanges for your removeable bar in the engine bay.

[JESSE_at_TLT]

Thanks Chris-
That's funny. I just talked to Jerry about those tubing clamps yesterday when I ordered a set of Sparco seats from Camburg. Went with the Evos because I couldn't tell the difference between them and the Pro 2000 except for the squared headrest.

[Half Baked Taco]

like these ones for others to purchase...


http://www.kartek.com/prod-windows/all/fab/cam-tubejoin.jpg

http://www.kartek.com/prod-windows/all/fab/cam-clamps-apart.jpg

[JESSE_at_TLT]

Exactly. There are a few different companies making those type of bolt-in tube clamps, but I like the way that Camburg's interlock the best.

[Half Baked Taco]

I agee. Here's another product from them that makes me stare at the screen with a happy place feeling. (no need to tell me to see a doctor for my condition) :D

Sorry Nate...we'll get this thread on track....eventually.

[Tweeter]

While we're off topic...here you go Lex...

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b166/12tweeter12/tckit2.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b166/12tweeter12/tckit1.jpg

[Half Baked Taco]

While we're off topic...here you go Lex...

:xsmash: d'oh! you're contributing to this "happy place" feeling again.

Uppers and lowers look bitchen powdercoated! :kewl: Any luck selling your bumps yet?

[Tweeter]

:xsmash: d'oh! you're contributing to this "happy place" feeling again.

Uppers and lowers look bitchen powdercoated! :kewl: Any luck selling your bumps yet?

:D I'm sorry about that, nope no luck with those :( *sigh*

[prerunnerguy]

dropped the cage down and started on finishing up the welding

http://img480.imageshack.us/img480/1983/cimg00072yf.th.jpg (http://img480.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cimg00072yf.jpg)

http://img480.imageshack.us/img480/2037/cimg00029qs.th.jpg (http://img480.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cimg00029qs.jpg)

(http://img480.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cimg00018sw.jpg)

[IMG]http://img480.imageshack.us/img480/9056/cimg00041cx.th.jpg (http://img480.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cimg00041cx.jpg)

http://img480.imageshack.us/img480/9729/cimg00058zt.th.jpg (http://img480.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cimg00058zt.jpg)

http://img480.imageshack.us/img480/496/cimg00069lq.th.jpg (http://img480.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cimg00069lq.jpg)

http://img480.imageshack.us/img480/1449/cimg00085rm.th.jpg (http://img480.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cimg00085rm.jpg)

[prerunnerguy]

more bling today
http://img474.imageshack.us/img474/6535/cimg00034xn.th.jpg (http://img474.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cimg00034xn.jpg)

[mikerox]

drool factor 10++ one the cage man. can't wait to see the finished product.

[prerunnerguy]

got the dash back in
http://img465.imageshack.us/img465/2783/picture0038bc.th.jpg (http://img465.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picture0038bc.jpg)

http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/1518/picture0016gc.th.jpg (http://img247.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picture0016gc.jpg)


http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/8410/picture0027ex.th.jpg (http://img247.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picture0027ex.jpg)

http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/4733/picture0046fg.th.jpg (http://img247.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picture0046fg.jpg)

[prerunnerguy]

a few mas
http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/968/picture0057gp.th.jpg (http://img247.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picture0057gp.jpg)
http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/8065/picture0064qt.th.jpg (http://img247.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picture0064qt.jpg)
http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/8581/picture0075pb.th.jpg (http://img247.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picture0075pb.jpg)
http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/1250/picture0080rz.th.jpg (http://img247.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picture0080rz.jpg)
http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/7951/picture0096dm.th.jpg (http://img247.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picture0096dm.jpg)

[ArmAssassin]

wow. Very intricate work. You're gonna one proud guy once all the work is done.

[bray]

Nate, ur sn is the same sn as a guy named Eric who is known in the desert community... seems they mistook you for him... might want to add your location to your profile here or u might get a number of messages not intended for you...

Mike, I thought it was pretty strange that BigAirRider & TLT was asking him questions and I was thinking :confused: you guys know each other and talk (on forum at least) pretty frequently. Bray

[prerunnerguy]

slow progress but here is some pics

http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/933/picture0015wl.th.jpg (http://img206.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picture0015wl.jpg)
http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/4052/picture0029ql.th.jpg (http://img206.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picture0029ql.jpg)
http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/3790/picture0035xm.th.jpg (http://img206.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picture0035xm.jpg)
http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/9017/picture0043zu.th.jpg (http://img206.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picture0043zu.jpg)

[JESSE_at_TLT]

Nice work on the shock mount and double-shear tabs that you added to the upper arm.

[prerunnerguy]

r&h longtravel new web site still under construction but you guys can take a look http://rnhlongtravel.com/

[seth_js]

Fer fucks sake, how much longer till we get to see the finished product and some action shots? I don't even follow prerunner stuff really, but I've been following this thread. :p

-Seth

[Tweeter]

Any updates prerunnerguy?

[prerunnerguy]

Any updates prerunnerguy?

i keep forgetting my damn camera.i will snap some pics tomarrow updates are both bumps are mounted,c/o mounted, working on mounting the 3 tube bypass, and sealing up the holes in the fire wall from the cage,also got my 6.5" flare fenders from glassworks today..to bad this post is worthless with out pics. :D

[BMAN]

i keep forgetting my damn camera.i will snap some pics tomarrow updates are both bumps are mounted,c/o mounted, working on mounting the 3 tube bypass, and sealing up the holes in the fire wall from the cage,also got my 6.5" flare fenders from glassworks today..to bad this post is worthless with out pics. :D


YOU'RE RIGHT YOU FAWKIN FAWK! WHERE'S THE PICS BIACH?

[Tweeter]

I got pics of my build-up but I'll make my own thread for that :D

bump for pics!

[pullnshoot25]

why not turbocharge like my brother did? http://www.samsonfab.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=34&sid=3c55de78073ccc560d952db408f6abc7

beats the hell out of a supercharger.

[pullnshoot25]

Yeah, luckily my GF and I didn't get hurt though... It happend off-road near Wrights Lake Road (near Tahoe). Anyway, I wasn't very happy with the TRD Supercharger anyway, so I'm selling it and I bought a Twin-Screw Lysholm type supercharger. They're much more efficient, they'll handle much more boost, and I'll be able to run a front mount intercooler. I retained salvage on my truck and I'm going to sell most of the parts except for the engine and possibly the rest of the drive train to keep for back-up parts. The engine I'm going to rebuild with forged pistons, con rods, head porting, and other stuff. I'm going to switch over to a wet nitrous kit (probably use a 50-shot) that I just bought and I'm just going to run tolulol/water with the water injection system. I'm also making a new intake manifold with a staged secondary injector on each intake runner. It should, if everything works like I'd hope, put down around 400HP at the wheels.


Why not turbocharge like my brother did? http://www.samsonfab.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=34&sid=3c55de78073ccc560d952db408f6abc7

beats the hell out of a supercharger

.... sorry for above post, I just had to put it into context.

[prerunnerguy]

here is a few more pics
http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/5319/cimg07053nj.th.jpg (http://img69.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cimg07053nj.jpg)
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/543/cimg07034sz.th.jpg (http://img205.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cimg07034sz.jpg)
http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/9311/cimg07047dn.th.jpg (http://img68.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cimg07047dn.jpg)
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/9115/cimg07067yy.th.jpg (http://img205.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cimg07067yy.jpg)
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/9194/cimg07078ap.th.jpg (http://img205.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cimg07078ap.jpg)

[prerunnerguy]

few mas
http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/3717/cimg07082md.th.jpg (http://img68.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cimg07082md.jpg)
http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/8678/cimg07093ji.th.jpg (http://img68.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cimg07093ji.jpg)
http://img488.imageshack.us/img488/3363/cimg07103co.th.jpg (http://img488.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cimg07103co.jpg)
http://img488.imageshack.us/img488/9996/cimg07114wa.th.jpg (http://img488.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cimg07114wa.jpg)
http://img488.imageshack.us/img488/4130/cimg07018df.th.jpg (http://img488.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cimg07018df.jpg)

[JESSE_at_TLT]

It's coming along really well. Looks like you went to a lot of trouble to keep those inner fenders though. Why not just remove them and replace them?

[ARB1977]

Thats fawking crazy, you prerunner guys do some of the coolest chit ive ever seen. Keep up the outstanding work man i cant wait to see the final product.

[prerunnerguy]

It's coming along really well. Looks like you went to a lot of trouble to keep those inner fenders though. Why not just remove them and replace them?


i was planning on cutting out the inner fenders but it just ended up that i didn't need to cut out that much of them to get everything mounted.i wasn't that hard to work around them, i think it was easier to make them work in place than it would have been to remount all of the stuff that is bolted to them.one less thing to fab up also...

got my seats today so they will be going in this week and the inside cage work will also be finished up this week also. glass goes back in on monday,front bumper should be finished monday.hope to have it on wheels in 2 weeks or so...i hope

[SkotCoop]

where do u guys get money to do this shit???? Hey pullnshoot how much did all that cost ur brother samson? Cuz im looking into getting the URD fuel upgrade kit for my S/C taco, cuz i have done almost everything else. Is it a waste? I would love to have a turbo :(. DAMMIT so frustrated, someone lend me like 15 grand haha. I think im gonna sell my truck and buy a ford festiva. So i dont wanna do these things.

[seth_js]

Is this thing ever gonna be finished?

[Tweeter]

where do u guys get money to do this shit????


I sell crack cocaine :D

[Tweeter]

Hey prerunnerguy, your other name is deadducky right? Anyways, you just trussing a t-100 axle or is that a custom housing I can't quite tell. I like the engine cage though, way clean, keep it up and make sure to remember your camera :p

[Half Baked Taco]

Is this where you're getting your work done?

http://www.rnhlongtravel.com/

Looks like a good run shop if I don't say so myself. That w/ ESB parts and you're golden! Get 'er done.....

[Tweeter]

yea I'm pretty sure that's where he's getting it done. I was real scared for him because I thought he might have gone to Desert Strike :eek:

[Half Baked Taco]

hahahah...no kidding. Ricky (Desert Strike) is in Las Vegas now.....half way from us and the guys in AZ. So, prerunnerguy made a great choice!

[Tweeter]

Oh I thought he went to AZ for some reason LOL

[SkotCoop]

Please tell me that, all the tubing is 4130!!! And it better all be tig welded, and scotch brighted after ur done, kinda like the redbull truck that Barlow drives. I wish my boss would build me something, probably the best fabricator in America when it comes to this sorta stuff. He used to build and race with Robby Gordon, origianlly was hooked up with Ivan Stewart, worked for him and what not, and now designs Scott Taylors trucks, u know the ones he ALWAYS wins with hehe. But hes too busy making money not doing much now. I work for him now making the best harley fenders and gas tanks money can buy. Fun stuff. His name is Russ Wernimont, i hate talking to him cuz i feel like a retard, lol.

[prerunnerguy]

Please tell me that, all the tubing is 4130!!! And it better all be tig welded, and scotch brighted after ur done, kinda like the redbull truck that Barlow drives. I wish my boss would build me something, probably the best fabricator in America when it comes to this sorta stuff. He used to build and race with Robby Gordon, origianlly was hooked up with Ivan Stewart, worked for him and what not, and now designs Scott Taylors trucks, u know the ones he ALWAYS wins with hehe. But hes too busy making money not doing much now. I work for him now making the best harley fenders and gas tanks money can buy. Fun stuff. His name is Russ Wernimont, i hate talking to him cuz i feel like a retard, lol.


yes it is all 4130,and yes it is all tiged, i have a whole bag of scotch bright sitting here come over and help out :D .Yes R&H is doing the work the axle is a t100 but i have a feeling that i will regret it and be getting a 9" when the ring gear blows apart.i think that answers all the questions now on to the pic's

[prerunnerguy]

http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/5715/maspics0083la.th.jpg (http://img208.imageshack.us/my.php?image=maspics0083la.jpg)
http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/6181/maspics0099ss.th.jpg (http://img204.imageshack.us/my.php?image=maspics0099ss.jpg)
http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/1720/maspics0101bp.th.jpg (http://img208.imageshack.us/my.php?image=maspics0101bp.jpg)
http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/1685/maspics0119em.th.jpg (http://img208.imageshack.us/my.php?image=maspics0119em.jpg)
http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/5301/maspics0121ry.th.jpg (http://img208.imageshack.us/my.php?image=maspics0121ry.jpg)

[prerunnerguy]

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/5157/maspics0137dx.th.jpg (http://img204.imageshack.us/my.php?image=maspics0137dx.jpg)
http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/7927/maspics0148bq.th.jpg (http://img204.imageshack.us/my.php?image=maspics0148bq.jpg)
http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/5666/maspics0155fa.th.jpg (http://img230.imageshack.us/my.php?image=maspics0155fa.jpg)

[prerunnerguy]

http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/1461/maspics0167wh.th.jpg (http://img202.imageshack.us/my.php?image=maspics0167wh.jpg)
http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/24/maspics0176vx.th.jpg (http://img202.imageshack.us/my.php?image=maspics0176vx.jpg)
http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/9189/maspics0184fz.th.jpg (http://img204.imageshack.us/my.php?image=maspics0184fz.jpg)
http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/5048/maspics0238ny.th.jpg (http://img202.imageshack.us/my.php?image=maspics0238ny.jpg)
http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/8140/maspics0248qz.th.jpg (http://img202.imageshack.us/my.php?image=maspics0248qz.jpg)

still have a few more tubes for the inside cage and it will be done.hoping to have it on it's own wheels next week

[Baja Belk]

Bitchin. Are you gonna have two buckets in the back or just one? Or none?

[SkotCoop]

basically? u could drive it off a cliff and only need some body work. Right? Thats an awful lot of tubing lol. Wat size tires are those? and do u have a link for that front kit?

[prerunnerguy]

basically? u could drive it off a cliff and only need some body work. Right? Thats an awful lot of tubing lol. Wat size tires are those? and do u have a link for that front kit?

the tires are 35x12.50x16,the front end was made by ESB Fab http://www.esbfabrications.com/tacokit.htm there is 16ft of 1 3/4 and when it is all done bumper to bumper about 200ft of 1 1/2 so yes i would say there is alot of tubing bring on the s/c

BajaRnr12 for the rear seat i am going to put the stock seat in for now but i plan on putting in 2 buckets,money is getting a little tight,it is pretty cool the stock rear seat goes right in place and folds back and locks in, it just will be a little tuff to get in the back seat with the cage work, but hey i won't be climbing back there :D bring on the chick with skirts :D :D

[Baja Belk]

but hey i won't be climbing back there :D bring on the chick with skirts :D :D

haha, that's what I'm talking about. That's why I love my x-cab....

So what's the layout of the bedcage gonna look like?

[SkotCoop]

money is just now getting tight? geez wat the hell do u for a living? money would be tight for me after buying one king coil over. :/ lol that is a sick kit though, only 4grand uh? plus cost of 4 shocks just for the front, geez where am i ever gonna find that kind of money????????

[Tweeter]

I told you, sell crack cocaine like me! :D Then you can afford bypasses for the front and rear :kewl: hey where'd you get your Toyos SkotCoop?

[SkotCoop]

A muffler shop i used to work at called Ranch Muffler.

[SkotCoop]

Someone give me some crack to sell, STAT! i need to make my truck more fun :-D

[Tweeter]

Mine's about to get a LOT more fun :xbeer1: cheers!

How much were your Toyos?

[pullnshoot25]

dude, truck is looking pretty sweet.

BUT, will the rear seats be intact and functional? Like, will this be a DD as well or a dedicated ass hauling device?

[pullnshoot25]

the tires are 35x12.50x16,the front end was made by ESB Fab http://www.esbfabrications.com/tacokit.htm there is 16ft of 1 3/4 and when it is all done bumper to bumper about 200ft of 1 1/2 so yes i would say there is alot of tubing bring on the s/c

screw the s/c, go to a turbo!

http://www.samsonfab.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=34&sid=56279bf68fecccaf1e73104a945e490f

[prerunnerguy]

no no no don't sell crack...there is way more money in heroin :D...i still have to buy all my bypasses and figure out what i am going ot do for rear glass any suggestions would be nice.yes the rear seat will be fully functional and in the stock location.it won't be street driven all the time i have a DD thanks to my job, at least that is the plan but i don't think you will be able to drag me out of it fot a while. :D the bed cage will be pretty simple i want to keep the middle as open as possable so i can hall my motos around still.it should be on it's own wheels today.(i hope)


12Tweeter12 when are you going to start on your truck?

[Half Baked Taco]

figure out what i am going ot do for rear glass any suggestions would be nice.

You should hit up Adam. His s/n is hbprnstr and he works at Glassworks unlimited. He owns the white DCAB prerunner so he'll know first hand what you'll need and what'll look the best....

[Tweeter]

12Tweeter12 when are you going to start on your truck?

It's being worked on, on and off for a couple months, bit by bit. Since I sell crack and not heroin I have to do it in stages ;) Some specs when I'm done if anyone is curiuos:

-TC front end
-King c/o's/bypasses
-Custom Cantilever rear
-King bypasses/King bumps out back
-Boxed/gussetted frame
-Custom front & rear bumpers
-Rear holds 2 spares + gas
-PRP seats/Crow harnesses
-Cage

you get the idea. :D So I'm confused are you leaving the stock seat how it is or adding a third bucket in the middle?

[prerunnerguy]

i talked to tim at glassworks yesterday and he said he would make me dcab bed sides that will cover the t100 w/ 35's but he can't get to it for 2 months.i thought about getting there 7" bed sides and cutting them down but i don't think it will look good.

i will post pics of the inside when i get the interior in today

12Tweeter12 specs look good but now i can say where is your camera? :D

[Tweeter]

i talked to tim at glassworks yesterday and he said he would make me dcab bed sides that will cover the t100 w/ 35's but he can't get to it for 2 months.i thought about getting there 7" bed sides and cutting them down but i don't think it will look good.

i will post pics of the inside when i get the interior in today

12Tweeter12 specs look good but now i can say where is your camera? :D

Adam's cool he helped me out too. His truck is super nice too I was quite jealous. Glassworks is the way to go, or Fiberwerx, I don't know if they make 6" or 7" bulge though. I think just for the front...

Well thank you prerunnerguy haha, my names Dave but you can call me Tweeter because no one calls me by my real name :dunno: haha touche! I am waiting on one more big piece (its a secret) for the front then I will be taking some pictures I do have a camera and I do use it! hahaha it should be any day now it goes into the shop just waiting on one more thing like I said :D

[mikerox]

Adam's cool he helped me out too. His truck is super nice too I was quite jealous. Glassworks is the way to go, or Fiberwerx, I don't know if they make 6" or 7" bulge though. I think just for the front...

Well thank you prerunnerguy haha, my names Dave but you can call me Tweeter because no one calls me by my real name :dunno: haha touche! I am waiting on one more big piece (its a secret) for the front then I will be taking some pictures I do have a camera and I do use it! hahaha it should be any day now it goes into the shop just waiting on one more thing like I said :Ddave, you are always waiting.

[Tweeter]

dave, you are always waiting.

You have no idea...after a couple months it isn't so bad but it is out of my hands and there's nothing I can do at the moment...but it will be go time VERY VERY soon I am simply waiting on a phone call then it goes into the shop...*sigh*

[mikerox]

You have no idea...after a couple months it isn't so bad but it is out of my hands and there's nothing I can do at the moment...but it will be go time VERY VERY soon I am simply waiting on a phone call then it goes into the shop...*sigh*you want me to takk to them for you? as an italian.

[Tweeter]

you want me to takk to them for you? as an italian.

haha no it's cool, I'll try calling later today. HEY! I might be picking up a new toy for my dad tomorrow. '94 Corvette. It won some award in '04 and '05 and fast as hell, he's not 100% sure he'll get it but about 90%. I'll be sure to take some pics if he does. Yea that's totally off-topic just a fun fact! But anyways, just waiting on a phone call and drive to temecula...

[prerunnerguy]

You have no idea...after a couple months it isn't so bad but it is out of my hands and there's nothing I can do at the moment...but it will be go time VERY VERY soon I am simply waiting on a phone call then it goes into the shop...*sigh*

who is going to do the work?will it be a DD?

[Tweeter]

A local shop nearby. Blitzkrieg. I will probably have to drive it everyday since I am selling my DD to make room for my dad's new toy :( anyone want a fully restored/custom '68 Bug? hahaha

[prerunnerguy]

A local shop nearby. Blitzkrieg. I will probably have to drive it everyday since I am selling my DD to make room for my dad's new toy :( anyone want a fully restored/custom '68 Bug? hahaha

i have seen some of nate's work he does some killer work,i am sure you will be very happy

[Tweeter]

i have seen some of nate's work he does some killer work,i am sure you will be very happy

Yea, he does a lot of work with Giant stuff and Ranger's, he's pimpified quite a few rides and works with the guys from Dirt Alliance as well. He's pretty chill, they are just in the process of moving their shop so it's kind of in a limbo at the moment. So how much longer you think yours will be in the shop for?

[prerunnerguy]

Yea, he does a lot of work with Giant stuff and Ranger's, he's pimpified quite a few rides and works with the guys from Dirt Alliance as well. He's pretty chill, they are just in the process of moving their shop so it's kind of in a limbo at the moment. So how much longer you think yours will be in the shop for?


he built the front end on atcracing truck over on DR and that thing is pretty pimp.i hope to be driving my truck by this time next week.

[Tweeter]

he built the front end on atcracing truck over on DR and that thing is pretty pimp.i hope to be driving my truck by this time next week.

yea he does quality stuff. Really? how much is left to do? throw the dash/doors and all that junk back on?

[prerunnerguy]

yea he does quality stuff. Really? how much is left to do? throw the dash/doors and all that junk back on?

the dash and doors are all on,i have to put the interior back in, carpet,seats,trim pieces,plumb and wire fuel cell,finish bed cage and rear shock mounts,finish welding up the front bumper,build the rear bumper,finish mounting front fenders and hood,grill, damn i have there is alot to do maybe i won't be driving it by next week.

[Tweeter]

the dash and doors are all on,i have to put the interior back in, carpet,seats,trim pieces,plumb and wire fuel cell,finish bed cage and rear shock mounts,finish welding up the front bumper,build the rear bumper,finish mounting front fenders and hood,grill, damn i have there is alot to do maybe i won't be driving it by next week.

haha sounds like a few more weeks. it should be well worth it though that's what I keep telling myself. So what DO you do for a living?

[prerunnerguy]

haha sounds like a few more weeks. it should be well worth it though that's what I keep telling myself. So what DO you do for a living?

i am the plant supervisor of a steel yard here in phx, i have been with the companey for 10 years, selling heroin pays way better :D

[blackpearl33]

i am the plant supervisor of a steel yard here in phx, i have been with the companey for 10 years, selling heroin pays way better :D
In phoenix, eh? You go up to table mesa at all? I'd love to see your truck - it's nice as hell.

[Tweeter]

i am the plant supervisor of a steel yard here in phx, i have been with the companey for 10 years, selling heroin pays way better :D

Oh sweet. Yea I should probably get a DD but Cali insurance is expensive and I'd probably end up paying more for insurance than the car lol. Yea I don't spend my legit money either lol.

[prerunnerguy]

a few mas
http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/3526/cimg07970nn.th.jpg (http://img209.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cimg07970nn.jpg)
http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/5521/cimg07981to.th.jpg (http://img202.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cimg07981to.jpg)
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http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/8327/cimg08001sa.th.jpg (http://img202.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cimg08001sa.jpg)

[Tweeter]

Sweet! Got some pics of my '68 for sale haha

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b166/12tweeter12/IMG_0420.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b166/12tweeter12/IMG_0419.jpg
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http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b166/12tweeter12/IMG_0426.jpg

:D

[prerunnerguy]

mas
http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/1330/cimg08017hk.th.jpg (http://img209.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cimg08017hk.jpg)
http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/4158/cimg08024ei.th.jpg (http://img209.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cimg08024ei.jpg)
http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/8755/cimg08034xz.th.jpg (http://img212.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cimg08034xz.jpg)
http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/3224/cimg08040jz.th.jpg (http://img212.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cimg08040jz.jpg)
http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/5296/cimg08054ka.th.jpg (http://img212.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cimg08054ka.jpg)

[prerunnerguy]

that thin looks clean how much? i have some guys at work who are into vw's i will pass the word on

[SkotCoop]

Hey where in temecula Tweeter? Honestly i dont remember how much i paid for my tires, i think probably between 170 and 190. Ex-employee discount at that. Hey so prerunner guy how much is all that work gonna cost u? And if i come help you scotch bright it, u gonna take me for a ride first thing? hahaha i want that L/T kit man thing is soooo badass! And by chance to u have the part number for ur front kings?

[Tweeter]

that thin looks clean how much? i have some guys at work who are into vw's i will pass the word on

Like 6,1ish still not positive yet

[Tweeter]

Hey where in temecula Tweeter? Honestly i dont remember how much i paid for my tires, i think probably between 170 and 190. Ex-employee discount at that. Hey so prerunner guy how much is all that work gonna cost u? And if i come help you scotch bright it, u gonna take me for a ride first thing? hahaha i want that L/T kit man thing is soooo badass! And by chance to u have the part number for ur front kings?

What's in Temecula now?

[prerunnerguy]

Hey where in temecula Tweeter? Honestly i dont remember how much i paid for my tires, i think probably between 170 and 190. Ex-employee discount at that. Hey so prerunner guy how much is all that work gonna cost u? And if i come help you scotch bright it, u gonna take me for a ride first thing? hahaha i want that L/T kit man thing is soooo badass! And by chance to u have the part number for ur front kings?

not trying to be a dick but a friend of mine's dad owns the shop and we worked out a hell of a deal on it and i don't want to say sorry.you got all the seat time you want if you help scotch bright it :) my kings are just there 10" c/o dual rate i think they are 250 over 350 but i will check and make sure watch RDC and dezert rangers for the kings there seems to be alot of guys selling them,i got mine off of DR and paid $750 for them and they were brand new from a guy who just decided he wasn't going to build his truck anymore.you can also run 12" shocks with the ESB kit, the 10's are nice because then you don't have to cut out so much of you inner fender if you don't want to an dyou don't really need the extra 2" i am using every bit of the 10's and getting all of the travel that the ESB kit can give

[lasquintanas]

Good lookin bug tweeter. How much travel you gonna pull with that cantilever setup?

Truck looks good so far prerunnerguy. Are you running dual spares in back?

[Baja Belk]

a few mas
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Are you planning on running 33s or 35s?? Looks like a 35 would be pretty tight against the cab wall...

[pullnshoot25]

Would that special big front end piece be a bar?

[ARB1977]

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/5157/maspics0137dx.th.jpg (http://img204.imageshack.us/my.php?image=maspics0137dx.jpg)
http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/7927/maspics0148bq.th.jpg (http://img204.imageshack.us/my.php?image=maspics0148bq.jpg)
http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/5666/maspics0155fa.th.jpg (http://img230.imageshack.us/my.php?image=maspics0155fa.jpg)
Thats one cool looking truck good luck with the rest of the build.

[prerunnerguy]

Are you planning on running 33s or 35s?? Looks like a 35 would be pretty tight against the cab wall...

i will be running 35's and yes they clear with about 4-5"s to spare

[Tweeter]

Sweeeet :kewl: looks a little tight though...I got some more bling today...

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b166/12tweeter12/IMG_0433.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b166/12tweeter12/IMG_0432.jpg

[JESSE_at_TLT]

Who's thread is this?

[prerunnerguy]

on wheels
http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/1299/march6ththru13th20060957km.th.jpg (http://img218.imageshack.us/my.php?image=march6ththru13th20060957km.jpg)
http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/930/march6ththru13th20060997yh.th.jpg (http://img218.imageshack.us/my.php?image=march6ththru13th20060997yh.jpg)
http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/7614/march6ththru13th20061009ez.th.jpg (http://img215.imageshack.us/my.php?image=march6ththru13th20061009ez.jpg)
http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/8493/march6ththru13th20061043tb.th.jpg (http://img215.imageshack.us/my.php?image=march6ththru13th20061043tb.jpg)

[prerunnerguy]

mas
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/6117/march6ththru13th20061121qc.th.jpg (http://img205.imageshack.us/my.php?image=march6ththru13th20061121qc.jpg)
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http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/2357/march6ththru13th20061012mi.th.jpg (http://img205.imageshack.us/my.php?image=march6ththru13th20061012mi.jpg)

[prerunnerguy]

anybody who is checking out this post who lives in phx/mesa area and has a tacoma w/ an SC and will let me check it out i have to make some measurements so i can finish me engine cage that would be cool i wnat to make sure i leave room to put in my SC when i get the $$

[prerunnerguy]

a few mas
http://img236.imageshack.us/img236/4800/march6ththru13th20061277yh.th.jpg (http://img236.imageshack.us/my.php?image=march6ththru13th20061277yh.jpg)
http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/5930/march6ththru13th20061322uw.th.jpg (http://img224.imageshack.us/my.php?image=march6ththru13th20061322uw.jpg)
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i will post more pics of the inside later this week but she is going together very nice

[Baja Belk]

mmm.... sexy

[pullnshoot25]

anybody who is checking out this post who lives in phx/mesa area and has a tacoma w/ an SC and will let me check it out i have to make some measurements so i can finish me engine cage that would be cool i wnat to make sure i leave room to put in my SC when i get the $$

dude, SCREW the s/c. Go with a turbo and be muuuch happier.

http://www.samsonfab.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=34&sid=6bc554bddf1a2225d9d46892e9a405dd

That is my brother's custom setup and he will probably be making bolt on kits in the near future. You can always e-mail or PM the username "Elsensei" for any questions or something.

-Nathan

[JESSE_at_TLT]

Looks great, but where (how low) is that fuel cell on full compression? Kinda looks like you might be throwing sparks like a lowrider. Gonna build a skidplate?

[mikerox]

Looks great, but where (how low) is that fuel cell on full compression? Kinda looks like you might be throwing sparks like a lowrider. Gonna build a skidplate?i was kinda wondering the same thing just now. i tacoed my gas tank in the stock location.

[prerunnerguy]

there is plenty of room at full bump like 6"s :D and yes there will be a skid plate

[mikerox]

there is plenty of room at full bump like 6"s :D and yes there will be a skid platewell, with all that suspension you will have enough speed to just slide over the kind of stuff that caved mine in.

[prerunnerguy]

it's alive!! finally i got it started today it took a while to do the mods to the fuel cell to make it smog legal,but i got it running today and it ran for about 10 mins and no check engine lights came on so i hope that i am finished with the fuel system.the only things i have left are bleed the brakes, add fluids to the rearend, and weld in 2 bars in the engine cage, skid plates and small things like that but i hope to be driving it home this week.

[SkotCoop]

check engine lights come on after 7 errors read by the computer so give it at least a few days to really check.

[prerunnerguy]

i got it fixed holy shit this thing is a blast, as soon as i can figure out how to post vids. i will

[dkenn75]

:worthless

[elenex50]

Wow...me and my buddies were talking about a DC long travel taco yesturday. Good to see something different. keep up the good work.

[prerunnerguy]

no action pics yet.i want to see how long i can drag this out for :D a few of the finished engine cage, and smog legal fuel cell, and all the interior put back in
http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/1561/yeahitshomeapril260163xb.th.jpg (http://img64.imageshack.us/my.php?image=yeahitshomeapril260163xb.jpg)
http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/4083/yeahitshomeapril260032ur.th.jpg (http://img217.imageshack.us/my.php?image=yeahitshomeapril260032ur.jpg)
http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/5975/yeahitshomeapril260191od.th.jpg (http://img52.imageshack.us/my.php?image=yeahitshomeapril260191od.jpg)
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hope to get my bedsides this week,finish front skid plate,and then rear bypasses,then who knows when the list will end

[Tweeter]

You're stoked :D

[prerunnerguy]

got my bedsides mounted and off to the glass guy for more flare in them
http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/9111/may24th20060087gg.th.jpg (http://img80.imageshack.us/my.php?image=may24th20060087gg.jpg)
http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/6356/may24th20060092ze.th.jpg (http://img80.imageshack.us/my.php?image=may24th20060092ze.jpg)

[yota4lyfe]

Looking good man! That thing is going to Eat some Desert!

[JESSE_at_TLT]

Looking good, but I'm surprised at how high it sits. Is that ride-height?

[Hawaii Boy]

Looking good man! That thing is going to Eat some Desert!

this is some sick sh%t man...awsome sh%t I gotta send this to some of my friends......WOW





http://www.dmzfab.com/images/jefffrntshkmnt.jpg

[Hawaii Boy]

[QUOTE=prerunnerguy]got my bedsides mounted and off to the glass guy for more flare in them



very well put together...love it too much!!! :eek:

http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/6356/may24th20060092ze.jpg

[brock]

is that the largest flare for the tacos? if not are u gonna go tot he bigger ones?

[JESSE_at_TLT]

http://www.dmzfab.com/images/jefffrntshkmnt.jpg
Who's truck is that? Doesn't this Dcab have an ESB kit on it?

[Hawaii Boy]

Who's truck is that? Doesn't this Dcab have an ESB kit on it?

I dont know. I ripped it from the above thread...It an 05 prerunner too.....Wicked :eek:

[TimF]

Wow Nate your truck looks bad ass!!! lets head out some time and see this truck in action, I'll take the vids!

BTW my SN on DR is tippatim

[prerunnerguy]

is that the largest flare for the tacos? if not are u gonna go tot he bigger ones?

i am running the biggest flare i could find front and rear the front is glassworks 6.5" flare and the rear is where the problems are they only make a 4"flare so i am getting some mods done to them so they will cover.

yes the ride hight is a little high but that is how esb made the kit to run 4-5" of lift over stock i am going to shorten the front bumps so i can bring it down a little.you wouldn't belive how planted the truck feels when you are driving it,it helped alot putting the shocks so far back on the lower arms.

[Captkirkyota]

no action pics yet.i want to see how long i can drag this out for :D a few of the finished engine cage, and smog legal fuel cell, and all the interior put back in
http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/1561/yeahitshomeapril260163xb.th.jpg (http://img64.imageshack.us/my.php?image=yeahitshomeapril260163xb.jpg)
http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/4083/yeahitshomeapril260032ur.th.jpg (http://img217.imageshack.us/my.php?image=yeahitshomeapril260032ur.jpg)
http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/5975/yeahitshomeapril260191od.th.jpg (http://img52.imageshack.us/my.php?image=yeahitshomeapril260191od.jpg)
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hope to get my bedsides this week,finish front skid plate,and then rear bypasses,then who knows when the list will end

I'd like to get some feedback from you on the cage going into the body like that, like after a few runs can you report if the body shifts on it and elongates the holes, makes noise, is or is not air/water tight, noisy from wind etc etc, cuz I have been toying with an inner/exo combo for my D-cab, so please give as much info as you can. Thanks.

[mikerox]

man, i love what you have done. it was worth the time for sure.

[x0ffr0adtac0x]

Who's truck is that? Doesn't this Dcab have an ESB kit on it?

negative on an esb kit. thats a tc kit and DMZ TIM is installing all of that stuff on that tacoma. super tricked out

[x0ffr0adtac0x]

oh yeah and it is a dcab. heres a link of the progress so far
DMZ DCABTACO (http://www.dmzfab.com/jeff.html)

[prerunnerguy]

I'd like to get some feedback from you on the cage going into the body like that, like after a few runs can you report if the body shifts on it and elongates the holes, makes noise, is or is not air/water tight, noisy from wind etc etc, cuz I have been toying with an inner/exo combo for my D-cab, so please give as much info as you can. Thanks.

the body dosen't move at all it is solid ,mounted with alum. body mounts,the noise does carry through the cage work, but this weekend i put in some dynamat to help with that.the body is also welded to the cage work in all the spots where it comes through the cab to help keep it air tight i also but some RTV around the holes to make sure they were sealed.I see you are in phx.az if you ever want to check it out let me know.

[Captkirkyota]

the body dosen't move at all it is solid ,mounted with alum. body mounts,the noise does carry through the cage work, but this weekend i put in some dynamat to help with that.the body is also welded to the cage work in all the spots where it comes through the cab to help keep it air tight i also but some RTV around the holes to make sure they were sealed.I see you are in phx.az if you ever want to check it out let me know.
Aw dang.... I did not see you were here, yeah, definitely want to see it sometime.

[prerunnerguy]

got the bedsides back.i am trying to get the finish work done this week
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[prerunnerguy]

got the bedsides back.i am trying to get the finish work done this week
[img=http://img415.imageshack.us/img415/7858/may24th2006sideflared0012fa.th.jpg] (http://img415.imageshack.us/my.php?image=may24th2006sideflared0012fa.jpg)
[img=http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/9951/may24th2006sideflared0025ps.th.jpg] (http://img216.imageshack.us/my.php?image=may24th2006sideflared0025ps.jpg)
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[img=http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/6530/may24th2006sideflared0064ws.th.jpg] (http://img216.imageshack.us/my.php?image=may24th2006sideflared0064ws.jpg)

i don't know why it didn't post the pics :confused:

[Clark0098]

Hey man where did you get that front suspention from. And how streetable do you think it will be. Thanks man

[TimF]

ESB (http://www.esbfabrications.com) for the front suspension


Nate,

are you going to make a plug for the rears or who is going to do the glass work?

I know for a few bucks 1K I think most glass companies will make a plug and fenders to your specs, then when someone buys a fender you get a royalty.

some think to think about

Tim

[prerunnerguy]

ESB (http://www.esbfabrications.com) for the front suspension


Nate,

are you going to make a plug for the rears or who is going to do the glass work?

I know for a few bucks 1K I think most glass companies will make a plug and fenders to your specs, then when someone buys a fender you get a royalty.

some think to think about

Tim

I tried to get the glass companies to do something but most of them didn't want to because there isn't much demand for 6" dcab bedsides,so a fellow member on DR gave me a guys number who did the work,then i dropped the fenders off at Earls Glass in Phoenix and they are going to do the fill work.

Clark0098, I have put about 150 miles on the truck and it handles great on the street,the steering is a little heavey from the big uniballs but is tracks down the road perfect.I was worried about the same thing taking a new truck and making it handle like shit but that didn't happen,hell it drives to good on the street i let my wife drive it the other day :eek:

[TimF]

Cool Well with all the glass that needs to be added those things should be thick and strong!

[prerunnerguy]

Cool Well with all the glass that needs to be added those things should be thick and strong!

Now i have to wait like 2 weeks to get them back

[prerunnerguy]

got my bedsides back

[prerunnerguy]

got my bedsides back

oops there was suppose to be pics there but i am having issues right now

[yota4lyfe]

I saw the pics on the site. Looks crazy mon!

[yota4lyfe]

oops there was suppose to be pics there but i am having issues right now
I made some short cuts. It looks like the after pics cause that shhh is huge!

side view (http://www.rnhlongtravel.com/n20.html)
back view (http://www.rnhlongtravel.com/n21.html)

[ESB1459]

WOW! looking awesome man, thanks for sending me to this forum (this is ESB Mike posting by the way). its really cool to see one of the three tacoma race kits that we sold on a vehicle and getting ready to romp! even though i dont own my shop anymore, id really like to see how this thing does, and if you have any issues with it you can always message me with questions and ill do what i can (although i cant really fabricate much anymore, im still good for advice!) hope everything works out good for you man, we tested the hell out of this kit and so far we've never had a SINGLE problem with it other than the heavy steering issue (which is a common problem on mini trucks with the 1.5" uniballs, but when offroad its extremely lessend). again, hope this project works out well for you and that it lives up to your expectations. dont crash it! lol

-mike

[brock]

mike, you're my hero.

[prerunnerguy]

Bringing this one back from the dead...
skid plate and lights
http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/2526/121212yn9.th.jpg (http://img219.imageshack.us/my.php?image=121212yn9.jpg)
http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/2462/232323xt6.th.jpg (http://img221.imageshack.us/my.php?image=232323xt6.jpg)
seats
http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/3762/cimg1885ou2.th.jpg (http://img219.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cimg1885ou2.jpg)

[prerunnerguy]

Finally some action shots
http://www.durkadurka.net/eastsideweb1-14/index.html

Tim where are your i know you got some??

[yota4lyfe]

Beautiful! That truck is SICK. I hope Kartman doesnt sue me for posting this pic on this site. WAJ :eek:
http://www.durkadurka.net/eastsideweb1-14/images/dsc_1915wtmk.jpg

[06HAOLE]

Beautiful! That truck is SICK. I hope Kartman doesnt sue me for posting this pic on this site. WAJ :eek:
http://www.durkadurka.net/eastsideweb1-14/images/dsc_1915wtmk.jpg
Thats what dreams are made of

[Baja Belk]

Finally some action shots
http://www.durkadurka.net/eastsideweb1-14/index.html

Tim where are your i know you got some??

NICE. That is some sick droop. I'm excited to see it in action at Plaster City.

[Tweeter]

So you DO drive it offroad...bout time I saw proof! ;)

[TimF]

Finally some action shots
http://www.durkadurka.net/eastsideweb1-14/index.html

Tim where are your i know you got some??

I forgot my camera, Brian had his I will see what shots he got.

[TimF]

Beautiful! That truck is SICK. I hope Kartman doesnt sue me for posting this pic on this site. WAJ :eek:


Only if you steal it and try to make money with it.

WAFJ :aahg:

[onepremiere]

come on lotto... COME ON!!!

[Tweeter]

come on lotto... COME ON!!!

Just start slinging crack, that's how I afford my truck ;)

[HillBilly_Young01]

Just start slinging crack, that's how I afford my truck ;)

so thats how its done :rolleyes:

[prerunnerguy]

Just start slinging crack, that's how I afford my truck ;)


Don't forget pimpin hoe's that can bring in a grip of coin..... :D

[Tweeter]

Don't forget pimpin hoe's that can bring in a grip of coin..... :D

You guys in AZ have fewer laws to worry about, plus that D-cab probably helps facilitate that process of money making. I do what I can!

[prerunnerguy]

I am getting ready to powder coat my front A arms and spindle any suggestions on color? The truck just about all silver or black as you can see I was thinking of doing it silver to match the body but i am not sure.

[Tweeter]

Black :kewl: I did my TC arms that, looks p-i-m-p!

[prerunnerguy]

Black :kewl: I did my TC arms that, looks p-i-m-p!

If I do black it will all blend in and look like a stock suspension :D

[Tanto]

The black looks good. Mine will be painted black soon (rattlecan, no time for bling powerdercoating) and then it will all blend in....

[Tweeter]

If I do black it will all blend in and look like a stock suspension :D

So?

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b166/12tweeter12/Taco/tckit1.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b166/12tweeter12/Taco/IMG_0445.jpg

It's sexy! I say do it black or gold...you decide :cool:

[Tweeter]

The black looks good. Mine will be painted black soon (rattlecan, no time for bling powerdercoating) and then it will all blend in....

It's only like $75 bucks to powdercoat them...

[prerunnerguy]

got my bypasses on and the front suspension all powdercoated

http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/5791/cimg2066th6.th.jpg (http://img144.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cimg2066th6.jpg)

http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/2269/cimg2070rt0.th.jpg (http://img144.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cimg2070rt0.jpg)

[prerunnerguy]

I went with black

http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/8710/cimg2069sw7.th.jpg (http://img80.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cimg2069sw7.jpg)

http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/3942/cimg2071nv1.th.jpg (http://img144.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cimg2071nv1.jpg)

[TimF]

NICE!!!!!!!! I like it!!!!

[Baja Belk]

Awesome. If your truck was 4WD I would give a kidney for it...:D

[marnes2986]

One of the best looking/performance dub cab tacoma :) !

[Tweeter]

see? aren't you glad you powdercoated them black? welcome to the club! oh wait you don't run Total Chaos never mind :p

Nate, where'd you get your sliders for your seats? You have Beards right?

[AllJumpStyle]

Maybe it's just me... but why does that airbump look like it's going to miss? Is it even aiming for that uniball?

got my bypasses on and the front suspension all powdercoated

http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/5791/cimg2066th6.th.jpg (http://img144.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cimg2066th6.jpg)

http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/2269/cimg2070rt0.th.jpg (http://img144.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cimg2070rt0.jpg)

[Tweeter]

It hits a strike pad on the arm, that way he doesn't have to run them through the hood.


Just a wild guess ;)

[AllJumpStyle]

I had that feeling, it's hard to see in the pics though. Looks good.