RCT's Rig AKA "The Tarantula" Getting 4.0ed 07 1 GRFE

[iNfErNaL]

   

[RokCrawlinToy]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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 

[Shamb]

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]

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

[Jud]

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

[RokCrawlinToy]

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.   

[gotrocks]

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]

Thanks GR!!!  Can't wait to see the buggy at MCR

[AaronB]

trucks are looking sick. good job

[RokCrawlinToy]

Thanks Aaron 

[THK Matt]

wow RCT... i love your truck

[RokCrawlinToy]

wow RCT... i love your truck

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

[THK Matt]

little thing called a search button

[Rockcrawlintoy]

how did the shackle reversal work?

[TacoRunner]

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]

Anything new with this!?

[RokCrawlinToy]

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]

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

[RokCrawlinToy]

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]

anthing new? i miss this build

[RokCrawlinToy]

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]

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

[Rockcrawlintoy]

sick better than that jeep suspension u had before.

[RokCrawlinToy]

sick better than that jeep suspension u had before.

you already know whose idea that was

[iNfErNaL]

Holy crap,that looks sick Ron!!! 

[RokCrawlinToy]

Holy crap,that looks sick Ron!!! 

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.