Papasmurf's 07 4x4 LT Build Thread and now with more other stuff too!

Wtf?? When did I ever say that?? Roy broke one in Mojave

 

page 8 post #234..the internet doesnt forget

 

Jesus man you took that out of context. I meant I was never heard of tundra breaking a cv BECAUSE OF A FRONT LOCKER

 

yah but i can edit it to make it seem otherwise

 

Now that I tore into mine did we ever get an explanation of what failed on Roy's? It didn't explode like Alex cv

 

You were headed north on the 67 approaching Mapleview. I was headed south. I was too busy straining my neck to check out your truck to wave.

 

No explanation. The inner joint fell apart. Either the C clip wasn't on there properly or the cage was installed backwards.

 

Ah! i was almost home.. well anyway.. LOL

 

Bruce-

How do you like the Front Runner RTT? I was considering some of the big name RTT manufactures, but none of them offer a tent as light as the Front Runner.
Has it held up ok? Any regrets?

 

I’ll say this... it’s light, I mash on my truck hard, it’s held up great and was a great price I have 0 regrets. You can do some minor small upgrades to make it better, I bought a rei exped duo XL sleeping mat (the green one) best night sleep you can have in a rtt and I added some led lighting inside w a 2100mah bat pack and it’s perfect. The ladder isn’t quite as sturdy as I’d like but it’s held up fine. Other than that I’d say go for it

 

Thanks for the feedback!

 

i can attest to the xped duo mat, i have the single from when i used to ground tent camp and they are amazing...they area rated to like 30 below and comfortable as fuick

 

Mine is rated to -50. wtf, I'd like to see someone sleep in weather that cold lol

 

Nope starting tonight... ill start the tear down when I get home from work

 

OK so Day 3 LT install update....

Day 1 - it was 103 by noon, and I had stuff to do in the morning so no progress made

Day 2 - got to work by 7:30 had a 60-minute break at 9 am to get stuff at home depot

work completed - Deaver bushings replaced
Bumps and Bypasses taped and prepped for install
Preliminary bed cage measurement and placement work done

Here is the table of goodies ready to get installed

Day 3 - Confirmation this morning with Camburg on bed cage bolt hole locations, this was holding me back yesterday from cutting into the bed because I was unsure on the bolt hole alignment, the holes are smaller than the bolts so you have to drill them out to fit. I will post pics and a complete install thread once everything is done so everyone can learn from my install. Camburg does not have an install guide like TC has for their rear kit so I'm going to make one.

I will have more progress tonight, I will be getting the bed installed today I hope then the rest of the week will be leaf spring placement and perch install.

That is all for now.. stay tuned

 

Awesome, looking forward to it.

 

pfft. whatever. come on. get busy.

 

LOL it was soooo hot, i wanted to but just couldnt!

 

btw, are those camburg bump stop mounts? are those king bumps 2.5x4?

 

hell yeah! cant wait to see the progress.
whats the specs on the rear bypasses?

 

Yes they are the Camburg bump mounts and the kings are 2.0 2inch

 

you mean shim stack etc? If so ill have to double check with DSM, i talked to their guys and they know my front setup which is custom valved and sprung, so they just ordered what they thought i needed so honestly not sure but it will be on the tag. Ill check on that when I get home today

 

coolest. that just saves me some more dollars.

 

yeah after doing some research the 2.0 2" were all i needed based on the bump zone and ride zone of the bypass, its enough to control the last 2"'s of travel so ill see how it goes.

 

well, if it's going to work for your LT setup, it should more than cover what i'll need.

 

absolutely, if your MT rear its plenty. really from what ive read only need for 4" bumps is on the linked rear trophy truck type #'s in the rear. Im not an expert so i could be wrong, but pretty much everything ive seen up to 20+ inches of travel on LT trucks most guys use 2.0 2 or 2.5" bumps

 

I'm excited to see how it turns out Bruce. I finally finished mine. Had to fab the bed cage as I previously mentioned. All the travel and everything was done for the weight I will be carrying in the truck. Empty I have quite a bit of rake going on.

 

Yeah greg, alex showed us that pic the other day... damn that looks sick! Ill probably have some rake on an empty bed as well. we shall see. Ill hope to be at that point by end of week. BTW when you coming out to wheel with us!

 

I'm working on it, Truck still needs a ton of stuff getting gears and lockers as we speak.

 

sweet the gears and locker are awesome... I love my 4.88's!!