A.J.'s Runner - "Please Stand-by"...Product Review

CTENG in KS · February 25, 2009, 07:20:28 PM

I probably saved two evenings of work by buying it. I want to wheel it at some point. I don't know if I will ever be done.

DTB · February 26, 2009, 10:49:48 AM

yea i hear that....I reached that point once too where it was easier to start buying stuff than making it .......

Being out on the trail is much more fun than piddling around in the garage!

CTENG in KS · February 26, 2009, 11:03:49 AM

I am working so many hours lately plus saturdays, I just don't have all the time to spend out in the garage. Sadly.

Talon84x4 · February 26, 2009, 12:08:26 PM

Have you cycled the rear to check clearances with the out board shock?

CTENG in KS · February 26, 2009, 03:51:27 PM

I have not cycled it. I have interferences with the coil spring. I need to swap in a set of spacers to get some extra clearance. The shocks actually have more clearance than it appears from the photos.

CTENG in KS · February 27, 2009, 08:15:13 PM

Here are some pictures of the shock clearance.

Talon84x4 · February 27, 2009, 08:23:06 PM

Yeah you can definately see the clearance in those pictures

DTB · February 27, 2009, 08:46:49 PM

Dont you think the shocks effectiveness will be severly decreased by mounting it that far forward in front of the axle?

CTENG in KS · February 28, 2009, 08:14:52 AM

Works for desert racers.

DTB · February 28, 2009, 08:23:06 AM

Quote from: CTENG in KS on February 28, 2009, 08:14:52 AM
Works for desert racers.

They have deserts in KS?

CTENG in KS · February 28, 2009, 09:46:28 AM

nope, no desert. Only dessert.

IronClad · February 28, 2009, 09:59:47 AM

Quote from: CTENG in KS on February 28, 2009, 08:14:52 AM
Works for desert racers.

they also have a metric crap ton of valving and bypass shocks to actually run it that far forward on the link.

blackdiamond · February 28, 2009, 10:04:39 AM

Quote from: DirToyBoy on February 27, 2009, 08:46:49 PM
Dont you think the shocks effectiveness will be severly decreased by mounting it that far forward in front of the axle?

I'm sure CTENG in KS has considered this. The axle will have more leverage on the shocks, but how it work will come down to spring rates and the shocks themselves. From my experience with Bilstein shocks, I would anticipate an extremely soft ride and minimal control from the shocks. I swapped mine out for Rancho 9000s because I didn't feel that the suspension was adequately controlled for highway driving when I carried a load (essentially stock geometry). This doesn't mean that another shock couldn't do the job or that it won't work exactly how he wants it to.

blackdiamond · February 28, 2009, 10:06:52 AM

Quote from: IronClad on February 28, 2009, 09:59:47 AM

they also have a metric crap ton of valving and bypass shocks to actually run it that far forward on the link.

Slower speeds and not jumping make it an apples and oranges comparison other than the basic geometry has been proven to work with the right spring and shock combination.

IronClad · February 28, 2009, 10:11:17 AM

okay

CTENG in KS · February 28, 2009, 07:24:07 PM

Everyone calm yourselves. It is more than likely that these shocks are gonna be too short anyway. I will see how they do and then make a decision. Unfortunately, due to spatial constraints, I was limited in where I could put them. I was NOT going back to the /\ style cause that was terrible before.

Edit: On a second note, I am convinced that the Bilstein 5000 series shocks are valved way too soft. Maybe OK for an F-Toy, but the Ranchos I had on a previous truck were far better at controlling body roll. I cringe at the thought of using these shocks on a full size. They ride nice in a str8 line on the road, but I want more stability.

Talon84x4 · March 01, 2009, 03:43:23 PM

Just slap on more, you'll be fine

CTENG in KS · March 01, 2009, 07:32:28 PM

Talon, that is plan B...don't let the secret out.

Look at the cute little gussets. I must have some spring fever cause I got all motivated to start polishing and mounting the tank on the bike.

Talon84x4 · March 02, 2009, 12:18:05 PM

oops...

CTENG in KS · March 03, 2009, 07:26:37 PM

And shabaam, dr side shock mount is on and I mocked up the bike too. What excitement. Seat need some adjustment, but that is about the look I was going for.

DTB · March 03, 2009, 08:01:19 PM

whered u get that bike from ....thats pretty tits

CTENG in KS · March 04, 2009, 06:48:31 AM

It was a parts bike a guy down the road was selling on CL. I got it cheap with a good street title. The tank and seat are not the originals. The seat is a Biltwell and the tank is off a 60's era Bridgestone motorcycle. I bought it last summer, it has been a long term project since. Hard to get motivated on a bike when it is a -10 windchill outside.

Duffil · March 05, 2009, 01:09:45 PM

your nuts are gonna HATE you on that thing.

DTB · March 05, 2009, 01:26:32 PM

Quote from: Duffil on March 05, 2009, 01:09:45 PM
your nuts are gonna HATE you on that thing.

what nuts??

sorry had to....

CTENG in KS · March 06, 2009, 02:03:59 PM

Well, I am building it for fun and I would only really ride it the short hop over to work. No long trips or anything. My nuts are brass anyway. Can't be hurt.

Sleeve of Wizzard · March 06, 2009, 04:28:57 PM

just put a toyota badge on the side of it.

*** YELLER *** · March 06, 2009, 04:33:40 PM

Quote from: CTENG in KS on March 06, 2009, 02:03:59 PM
My nuts are brass anyway. Can't be hurt.

Quote from: Sleeve of Wizzard on March 06, 2009, 04:28:57 PM
just put a toyota badge on the side of it.

of his brass balls

CTENG in KS · March 06, 2009, 05:07:50 PM

I hope it isn't the sew-on kinda badge.

unclejpl4x4 · March 07, 2009, 08:07:27 AM

CTENG in KS · March 09, 2009, 08:12:00 PM

Waiting on Durabak...
New position for the fuel cell...and the crossmember.
Then my sawzall got out and cut the back of the bike off. Bad Sawzall!

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A.J.'s Runner - "Please Stand-by"...Product Review