37's and IFS, it does work.

[rippinred]

http://s870.photobucket.com/albums/a...tacoma%20pics/

Hope this link works for you guys. There's more pics to come as I get them uploaded. Flex shot to come when I get those pics. The build is as follows:

AP LT kit
Fiberglass fenders
RCV axles
ARB locker in the front
Walker Evans beadlock wheels
37" Pitbull Rockers
All of AP's skid plates, sliders and bumpers, rear bumper not installed yet.

Enjoy.

[freeze]

Looks like Whipsaw! Nice photos

[Hilux_MAX]

love this truck mate! very inspirational...what specs are the whhels if i may ask?

also, how cose is the tyre to the spindle/uca's?

cheers.

[johnecon2001]

Did you clearance the rear bed sides?

[mpower]

Originally Posted by johnecon2001

Did you clearance the rear bed sides?

x2

i can barley clear 33's at full stuff

[the_kernel114]

thats weird, i clear 33's no problems and have room for 35's if i wanted to.

[johnecon2001]

Originally Posted by the_kernel114

thats weird, i clear 33's no problems and have room for 35's if i wanted to.

That's weird, you must have a different definition of "stuffing the rear tire" then.

[rippinred]

Originally Posted by Hilux_MAX

love this truck mate! very inspirational...what specs are the whhels if i may ask?

also, how cose is the tyre to the spindle/uca's?

cheers.

The wheels are 17x8.5 with 4" back spacing I believe. I'd have to call the place I got them from to confirm thou. Tire is about 1/2" away from the spindle gusset but it never touches. I wish I could put bigger tires on but not with IFS.

Originally Posted by johnecon2001

Did you clearance the rear bed sides?

I did clearence the rear bedside a bit at the back of the opening where the wheel well drops down, I continued the arch from the front. I also removed the flare of the back of the truck to gain alittle more clearence at full flex althou I did add a 1" spacer block between the bump stop and the top of the leaf pack. Fiberglass rear bedsides to come so I can get more flex from the rig.

Ya freeze the pics are from whipsaw, we went over the trail both directions in 2 days, completed every off shot on the trail too, was an awesome trip.

[the_kernel114]

Originally Posted by johnecon2001

That's weird, you must have a different definition of "stuffing the rear tire" then.

right side drooped as far as i can and left side hitting the bumpstop and i have 1.5 inches of clearance front to back and 1 inch above the tire, with 255/85/16's which are taller then 285's. i only have problems in the front with 35's, either need allpro glass fenders or take the flair off and cut the sheet metal.

[johnecon2001]

Originally Posted by the_kernel114

with 255/85/16's which are taller then 285's.

And skinnier.

[the_kernel114]

which doesn't matter in the rear since i have 4 inches of backingspacing on the wheels and that puts the outside of the tread inline with the flare when touching the bump stop. and i still have plenty of room.

[steve604]

nice whipsaw pics. you can never run the whipsaw too many times and never have enough pictures of the scenery.

[rippinred]

Originally Posted by steve604

nice whipsaw pics. you can never run the whipsaw too many times and never have enough pictures of the scenery.

Ya, the scenery is amazing up there. It's so crazy how the trail has changed over the last 18yrs. I go every yr on my dirt bike and now I take my truck. It's a good time. Now to find some trails that are more challenging. Anyone know of any real tough trails?

[brinner]

word has it that 37" pitbulls actually measure out to 35"

[rippinred]

Originally Posted by brinner

word has it that 37" pitbulls actually measure out to 35"

Mine measure out to 36.4" when mounted. Guess it depends on how wide of a rim there mounted on and if there bias ply or radials.

[BC_TACOMA]

Originally Posted by rippinred

Ya, the scenery is amazing up there. It's so crazy how the trail has changed over the last 18yrs. I go every yr on my dirt bike and now I take my truck. It's a good time. Now to find some trails that are more challenging. Anyone know of any real tough trails?

Yes i know of some Trails..............

[rippinred]

Originally Posted by BC_TACOMA

Yes i know of some Trails..............

Sweet. I've done upper hut lake, eagle mtn and whipsaw. Looking for some trails to push my limits and trucks limits. Can you name any? Pm me if you want.

[allpro]

Your wheels have 4.5" backspacing, same ones I just got on my truck (new set for SEMA), but I stuck with 35s. Good to know 37s are possible - your truck turned out nice!

[freeze]

Originally Posted by rippinred

Ya, the scenery is amazing up there. It's so crazy how the trail has changed over the last 18yrs. I go every yr on my dirt bike and now I take my truck. It's a good time. Now to find some trails that are more challenging. Anyone know of any real tough trails?

Rubicon might change things up for you.... Moab has some fun obstacles! Parts of the Island in BC. Pick redape's brain on CT4WD he's got the trails down on the island like the back of his hand.

Originally Posted by steve604

nice whipsaw pics. you can never run the whipsaw too many times and never have enough pictures of the scenery.

+1!

[KRYPTO(dale)]

37's and ifs...you will soon be an expert at replacing axels,tie rod ends,steering,etc..

[ike]

OR he could know how to drive and get lucky and not break much.

[rippinred]

Originally Posted by KRYPTO(dale)

37's and ifs...you will soon be an expert at replacing axels,tie rod ends,steering,etc..

hahahahaha. Depends how I drive my rig. If parts keep breaking the LT kit is gonna come out and I'll do a solid axle swap on it. Don't get me wrong parts are going to break, just see how often they break. So far I have broke an RCV axle, happened to have an issue with length of the center axle and it caused the inner joint to fail. Other than that the truck has been awesome for me. Still on original wheel bearings at 130,000kms, haven't had the throwout bearing go either. I beat the crap out of this truck cause really I don't care about it at all. It is strictly for off road use only.

[ike]

Strange platform to decide to go off road only with.

[Volcomander]

Pics? Photobucket is blocked here at work?

[rippinred]

Originally Posted by ike

Strange platform to decide to go off road only with.

Ya, the shop wanted to try a LT kit and see what it's limits are as they did a AP solid axle tacoma as well. It works pretty good for off road thou, hasn't limited me yet.

[BOVADS]

oookk....?? now come out to AZ and see how long it will last.

[BC_TACOMA]

Originally Posted by rippinred

Ya, the shop wanted to try a LT kit and see what it's limits are as they did a AP solid axle tacoma as well. It works pretty good for off road thou, hasn't limited me yet.

Ya we will have to get together one of these days & do some Trails. My rig is under the Knife right now for the next couple weeks. I be the frame along with a couple other Do-Dads

[rippinred]

Originally Posted by BC_TACOMA

Ya we will have to get together one of these days & do some Trails. My rig is under the Knife right now for the next couple weeks. I be the frame along with a couple other Do-Dads

Ya we will have to go drive some trails. My rig is gonna be under the knife all winter as well. New transfer case, rear axle, and some finishing touches on the front suspension plus fiberglass bedsides. In spring a full cage goes in too, can't be too safe. Lol.

[Sisyphus]

Did you do longer shafts on the CV, or did you replace the whole CV including upgraded joints?

I never had the actual shaft break, it was always the joints. Weakest part of the whole drivetrain by far and away. Seems odd that Allpro would sell a chromoly shaft for the long travel kit, its overkill if you still have the stock tripod/rzeppa joints.

[ike]

Strange since most of the cv breaks I have seen on the trail have been the actual shaft.