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Originally Posted by DevinSixtySeven
Hey Woody, good to see you in here.
That plan sounds non-brokeback. Should work out well.
The 07 stock arms are as long as the 1st-gen LT kits, so that uniball upper oughtta be good for something like 13" travel. Set the ride height so you're not hitting the bumpstops when you hit a bump...on my 1st gen with short arms thats around 60/40 up and downtravel, maybe the LT guys will chime in with their numbers since they have the same length arms as your stock 07.
Since yer towing and hauling, have you looked at a new leaf pack? It'll be more durable than AAL in the long run. Alcan and Deaver can both do an excellent job, just make sure they know what you're using it for.
Can you run a smaller rim? 18", maybe? Will it clear the caliper?
The more I look at the "doublecab" version...with the reverse half door...the more I think it needs to take a turn to the dark side and go moon buggy, sorta like a cross between that thing in Batman Begins and the open-top in Titan AE. Pull the bed, add a solid front axle, shrink the wheelbase and add stupidly large tires with no lift, then take it to Iceland or Dubai or something.
Anyway let us know how it turns out, and get some action shots. Not a lotta 07s offroad yet.
-Sean
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Thanks Dev,
I did look into new leaf packs, but I don't know too much about them, so I just opted for the $80 toytec AAL for now. Minimal cost...when I figure out more on a full leaf pack, I'll go that route...thanks for the suggestion!
As for the wheels. I don't have those big azz, lame 20s...I'm riding on the TRD 18s with the BFGs. If I decide to get bigger tires down the road, they'll only be about 0.5" larger...I don't need massive tires, nor do I believe in them...besides, the bigger the tire/wheel, the less the travel right? I need the travel, because when I drive through the stepped pastures, I move!
When it comes to suspension in general, I have limited knowledge...I know enough not to look like an idiot or to get taken for a ride. I'm going to have a good shop install the setup, so that I know it's done right...I've never installed susp components and don't have any local buddies who know how. I hate to pay, but at least I know that I won't screw it up.
Can you explain the 60/40 up and down trvel thing...I think I know what you're talking about, but I never claim to be an expert. I'v eoffroaded hard for years, but I always used stock setup or the TRD setup on my '04 4x4 Taco (I abused the Frik out that thing
) This will be the first time that I''ve made honest mods for offroad.
Interesting reco on the dubai mod, but I may have to pass!
Thanks for the help and the non-brokeback comment! oh, what are your thoughts on Camburg vs. Total Chaos fir the UCAs?
P.S. Dev, the store is giving me a full refund for the engagement ring...hence the sudden finances for meaningful mods to the Tundra!