The dark side - Page 10

AlTheKillerr · 06-06-2009, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by tube yj

It is an aftermarket high clearence rear housing for toyotas

here is a link

http://www.trail-gear.com/axlehousing.html

thanks for the link. very cool housing. i wonder if i could set one up for my TJ

**tube yj** · 06-21-2009, 08:29 AM

Well, I finally picked up my axle housing, so now i can start on setting up my perches, shock mounts and brake lines. I also have to grind a good amount off of my third member to gain the full clearence provided by the new housing

here are a few cell pics

**tube yj** · 06-23-2009, 09:03 PM

I peiced the housing under the truck tonight, I just have to double check my measurements and tack the perches and shock mounts in place.

new style perches( no more u bolts)

AlTheKillerr · 07-11-2009, 12:00 AM

shes looking good

once i get out of debt (mostly my dads debt

) im going to start building one up for the TJ

**tube yj** · 07-11-2009, 10:01 AM

Thanks man, It isoff jack stands and lmost ready for the trail. I just have a few loose ends to tie up

Here are a few pics from me wheeling it outide to clean the garage

AlTheKillerr · 07-11-2009, 10:07 AM

im kinda surprised it even fits in the garage still. youve gotta be alot taller than my tj and it has about an inch of clearance in mine

**tube yj** · 07-11-2009, 11:42 AM

I actually sit with about 6-8 inches of clearance. My toyota sits pretty ow for its tire size. here is a cell phone pic of the clearance

TJSport01 · 07-12-2009, 02:52 PM

i want your camera and your yota wanna trade?

**tube yj** · 07-15-2009, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by TJSport01

i want your camera and your yota wanna trade?

No deal but the camera is actually pretty cheap. I just got it for playing around with.

It is a GoPro wide camera. With a few mounting options I spent abot 200.00 shipped.

http://www.goprocamera.com/

**Dr. Marneaus** · 07-15-2009, 03:01 PM

I've spoken my praise for this build before, but I must ask...

Is anything even a challenge? Everything just seems too easy to drive over. Seems like it'd be less fun if you can just drive up/over whatever you want.

coolens98TJ · 07-15-2009, 04:05 PM

Just read through this thread, i know absolutley nothing about toyotas. I must say that is one B.A. rig you have there. Keep up the good work!

**tube yj** · 07-15-2009, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Marneaus

I've spoken my praise for this build before, but I must ask...

Is anything even a challenge? Everything just seems too easy to drive over. Seems like it'd be less fun if you can just drive up/over whatever you want.

It is all relative. The guys I wheel with mostly have buggies and rigs with way bigger tires, axles, etc.

I am usually the smallest truck in our group. I think that as you progress in this hobby you want to push yourself more and more, i doubt that the cycle ever ends.

Bottom line, my wife and I love the sport of 4 wheeling and the experience of getting out of town and into nature. I have alot of fun running milder trails aswell as hardcore trails.

TJSport01 · 07-16-2009, 03:38 AM

to add to what you just said.....
my heap is only on 35s but i ran some trails the other day that were only mildly challenging to me with some guys on 37s and even some on 42s all built very nicely, at first i was like why waste your time? you can pick any line an do it without a problem, then i realized they were having tons of fun meeting new people hanging out and just relaxing in the mountains

teejmcd · 08-16-2009, 12:29 PM

any news? pics? hows the new axle?

**tube yj** · 08-16-2009, 02:58 PM

The axle worked great.

In other news I have put the truck up for sale. I am also looking at selling my trailer and tow rig. So far I have the Toyota for sale but if it does not sell I will probably keep it around and try to scale it back a bit so it can be driven to the trail.