Author Topic: RCT's Rig AKA "The Tarantula" Getting 4.0ed 07 1 GRFE (Read 26950 times)

iNfErNaL · « **Reply #90 on:** Jul 25, 2007, 09:02:53 PM »

RokCrawlinToy · « **Reply #91 on:** Jul 25, 2007, 09:03:32 PM »

Quote from: Infernal on Jul 25, 2007, 09:02:53 PM

I'd like to get some pics of yours,mine & Shambs since thy're 3 different generations on 42s.

Yeah, that would be cool

iNfErNaL · « **Reply #92 on:** Jul 25, 2007, 09:08:01 PM »

Hey Ron,how does the new Tundra do towing your Crawler?.Remember I told you I was gonna get one?.I went to Moss Toyota and Toyota Of Riverside last week to buy a black crew Max but they wanted me to trade my truck in and put down $7000 because of what I owe and the miles I've put on it.I think I'm gonna wait a while,BTW the Rock Stars look sweet on your ride.

RokCrawlinToy · « **Reply #93 on:** Jul 25, 2007, 09:10:45 PM »

Quote from: Infernal on Jul 25, 2007, 09:08:01 PM

Hey Ron,how does the new Tundra do towing your Crawler?.Remember I told you I was gonna get one?.I went to Moss Toyota and Toyota Of Riverside last week to buy a black crew Max but they wanted me to trade my truck in and put down $7000 because of what I owe and of the miles I've put.I think I'm gonna wait a while,BTW the Rock Stars look sweet on your ride.

Does great, I barely touch the gas to keep it cruising at hwy. speeds.

If you decide to get one, call my guys at Northridge. Send me a PM and I'll let them know you might show up.

Thanks on the wheels but those were custom drilled to fit on a Tundra and will probably end up with something else, they were a test fit set. I am working on getting that truck built for SEMA.

iNfErNaL · « **Reply #94 on:** Jul 25, 2007, 09:18:07 PM »

Quote from: RokCrawlinToy on Jul 25, 2007, 09:10:45 PM

Does great, I barely touch the gas to keep it cruising at hwy. speeds.

If you decide to get one, call my guys at Northridge. Send me a PM and I'll let them know you might show up.

Thanks on the wheels but those were custom drilled to fit on a Tundra and will probably end up with something else, they were a test fit set. I am working on getting that truck built for SEMA.

Cool,I was gonna hit you up but I figured we'd go check out the local dealers.I figure I'll wait a little bit but I'll definately let you know,thanx man!!!

RokCrawlinToy · « **Reply #95 on:** Jul 25, 2007, 09:19:53 PM »

Quote from: Infernal on Jul 25, 2007, 09:18:07 PM

Cool,I was gonna hit you up but I figured we'd go check out the local dealers.I figure I'll wait a little bit but I'll definately let you know,thanx man!!!

No prob $Beer Chug\'n$

Shamb · « **Reply #96 on:** Jul 25, 2007, 09:24:19 PM »

Quote from: RokCrawlinToy on Jul 25, 2007, 09:03:32 PM

I'd like to get some pics of yours,mine & Shambs since thy're 3 different generations on 42s

Yeah, that would be cool

I'm down, you gonna be at MCR this year?

RokCrawlinToy · « **Reply #97 on:** Jul 25, 2007, 09:26:57 PM »

Hell Yeah, I'm going to be there. I'm there every year with 4 Wheel Drive Toyota Owners Magazine.

Jud · « **Reply #98 on:** Jul 25, 2007, 09:33:26 PM »

Both of those trucks are bad

! That thing looks like it barley fits on the trailer! lol

RokCrawlinToy · « **Reply #99 on:** Jul 25, 2007, 09:35:12 PM »

Quote from: Jud on Jul 25, 2007, 09:33:26 PM

Both of those trucks are bad ! That thing looks like it barley fits on the trailer! lol

Hahahaha, yeah the tires hang over the edges a little. Thanks for the compliment.

$Beer Chug\'n$

gotrocks · « **Reply #100 on:** Jul 30, 2007, 07:40:37 PM »

Looking really good man. I don't know what kind of wheeling you mostly do but I love my 42 IROKS they have been an awesome tire everwhere I"ve tried them. BTW nice tundra. Always love to see black wheels on a truck.

RokCrawlinToy · « **Reply #101 on:** Jul 31, 2007, 09:25:46 AM »

Thanks GR!!! $Beer Chug\'n$ Can't wait to see the buggy at MCR

AaronB · « **Reply #102 on:** Jul 31, 2007, 10:27:45 AM »

trucks are looking sick. good job

RokCrawlinToy · « **Reply #103 on:** Aug 01, 2007, 09:19:04 AM »

Thanks Aaron $Beer Chug\'n$

THK Matt · « **Reply #104 on:** Oct 08, 2007, 03:05:29 PM »

wow RCT... i love your truck

RokCrawlinToy · « **Reply #105 on:** Oct 08, 2007, 04:05:35 PM »

Quote from: 3WM Yoda on Oct 08, 2007, 03:05:29 PM

wow RCT... i love your truck

Thanks man. You must have gone back quite a few pages to find this.

THK Matt · « **Reply #106 on:** Oct 08, 2007, 04:14:49 PM »

little thing called a search button

Rockcrawlintoy · « **Reply #107 on:** Oct 08, 2007, 07:27:31 PM »

how did the shackle reversal work?

TacoRunner · « **Reply #108 on:** Jan 21, 2008, 09:31:15 AM »

how did it work??

Well, at testing it worked ok. But needs refining. Since I was the one that did the work and design, Im responsible for the failure. It failed on the Rubicon due to a poor bump stop design. The 4" poly stops actually pealed off the plate they were adheared to. (aftermarket parts)
That combined with and 45* shackle angle, caused more travel both up and down and the drive side springs failed. Further more the steering rubbs a on itself, due to the suspension cycleing forward into the pitman arm. If I were to move the bracket back about 1.5" or 2" the steering issue would be fixed. Better bump stops are needed. In addition it this a small stop behind the shackles is needed to stop them from inverting. I didn't think they would invert as easily as they did. I was surprised by this.
On the plus side the 42" IROKS cleared the fenders by about 4". So moving the axle back 2" won't be a problem.
If you can protect the shackle enough, I still believe that this is agreat way to go for people that don't want to cut up there truck, even with the problems that I had on the original design. It was better than the alternative which was either rip a new 42 IROK or destroy the fenders by not reversing the shackles.
As to wether I'll get a chance to work on it again or not remains tobe seen. Ron's pretty POed at me.

sam2145871 · « **Reply #109 on:** Sep 24, 2008, 12:24:57 PM »

Anything new with this!?

RokCrawlinToy · « **Reply #110 on:** Sep 24, 2008, 02:05:21 PM »

Quote from: sam2145871 on Sep 24, 2008, 12:24:57 PM

Anything new with this!?

Yeah, front end is now linked up, rear will be linked later on this winter.

Man, you really dug this one out, I haven't looked at this thread for a while now.

sam2145871 · « **Reply #111 on:** Sep 25, 2008, 03:29:41 AM »

I always check on this thread...you own my dream truck, lol! Any recent pics?

RokCrawlinToy · « **Reply #112 on:** Sep 25, 2008, 12:19:23 PM »

Not right now, when I start my trip with my co workers I will post some pics in this thread http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=49654.0 and on IH8Mud.com http://forum.ih8mud.com/trails-events-expeditions/241613-mud-tour-beta-v0-1-starts-oct-6-hammers-dusy-con-fordyce-more.html .
Thanks for the compliment.

THK Matt · « **Reply #113 on:** Sep 27, 2008, 01:03:55 AM »

anthing new? i miss this build

RokCrawlinToy · « **Reply #114 on:** Sep 29, 2008, 12:23:37 AM »

The new linked front suspension!!! I let my buddy Don (FC Fabrication) redo my front suspension because he does kick

work.

Yeah I know the front DS isn't there

sam2145871 · « **Reply #115 on:** Sep 29, 2008, 03:32:40 AM »

So....it's ready for me to come and pick it up now!? LOL....looks awesome! Your buddy does really nice work.

Rockcrawlintoy · « **Reply #116 on:** Sep 29, 2008, 06:52:54 AM »

sick better than that jeep suspension u had before.

RokCrawlinToy · « **Reply #117 on:** Sep 29, 2008, 09:00:34 AM »

Quote from: rockcrawlintoy on Sep 29, 2008, 06:52:54 AM

sick better than that jeep suspension u had before.

you already know whose idea that was

iNfErNaL · « **Reply #118 on:** Sep 29, 2008, 09:48:56 AM »

Holy crap,that looks sick Ron!!! $Beer Chug\'n$

RokCrawlinToy · « **Reply #119 on:** Sep 29, 2008, 09:50:56 AM »

Quote from: Infernal on Sep 29, 2008, 09:48:56 AM

Holy crap,that looks sick Ron!!! $Beer Chug\'n$

Thanks Bro, I can't wait to bring it back to Don so he can finish up and link the rear and cage it SCORE-INT style.

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