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skipnrocks · « **Reply #1350 on:** Apr 01, 2007, 09:55:46 PM »

Quote from: alwayzbroken on Apr 01, 2007, 09:08:29 PM

The same forces that bring the axle level when you don't have pivot blocks. There is nothing changed by the pivot blocks as far as centering is concerned I would imagine. It may lean a little for a while but will equal itself out after some driving.

Pretty sweet idea, especially for a trail rig, looks like it takes a ton of stress off the springs.

MiniSimp · « **Reply #1351 on:** Apr 01, 2007, 10:01:14 PM »

Your springs will level them out as one pushes back up and the other goes back down.
As far as sitting level, yes while driving they sit level, while parked they have a slight lean.

I have noticed one thing as far as driving characteristics, when you enter a corner and turn the wheel, the rear end tends to whip to the outside of the turn a little, once you expect it, it is not bad, but those first few times are a little nerve racking.

weirdtimes_7 · « **Reply #1352 on:** Apr 02, 2007, 06:33:46 AM »

Quote from: MiniSimp on Apr 01, 2007, 10:01:14 PM

those first few times are a little nerve racking.

Are we talking about your rig??? or.....

HAHAHA, j/k

military_stang

MiniSimp · « **Reply #1353 on:** Apr 02, 2007, 07:33:42 PM »

MrsMiniSimp suggested I get a trailer, so I did with pleasure.

Happy Easter/Birthday/Anniversary/Thanksgiving/Christmas to me!

DTB · « **Reply #1354 on:** Apr 02, 2007, 07:35:08 PM »

MADE IN MEXICO!!!!

just kidding..what u towing it with?

MiniSimp · « **Reply #1355 on:** Apr 02, 2007, 07:36:38 PM »

alwayzbroken · « **Reply #1356 on:** Apr 02, 2007, 07:37:08 PM »

Congratulations on the trailer purchase

Did you have the pivot blocks on for your latest trail run? I thought you installed them

How did the new ones work if so?

MiniSimp · « **Reply #1357 on:** Apr 02, 2007, 07:38:36 PM »

MiniSimp · « **Reply #1358 on:** Apr 02, 2007, 07:40:40 PM »

Quote from: DirToyBoy on Apr 02, 2007, 07:35:08 PM

MADE IN MEXICO!!!!
just kidding..what u towing it with?

Made in Mexico the American Way.

2001 4Runner 3.4L

Quote from: alwayzbroken on Apr 02, 2007, 07:37:08 PM

Congratulations on the trailer purchase

Did you have the pivot blocks on for your latest trail run? I thought you installed them How did the new ones work if so?

Yep, had em on and they did well.

DTB · « **Reply #1359 on:** Apr 02, 2007, 07:41:49 PM »

Quote from: MiniSimp on Apr 02, 2007, 07:40:40 PM

Made in Mexico the American Way.

2001 4Runner 3.4L

u sure that will tow it? do u have to upgrade brakes or tranny or anything?

*** YELLER *** · « **Reply #1360 on:** Apr 02, 2007, 07:42:40 PM »

you forgot Halloween, Columbus day, Memorial day, fathers day,4th of July and Quanza

and Happy New Year

Sweet trailor dude $Beer Chug\'n$

MiniSimp · « **Reply #1361 on:** Apr 02, 2007, 07:44:19 PM »

Quote from: DirToyBoy on Apr 02, 2007, 07:41:49 PM

u sure that will tow it? do u have to upgrade brakes or tranny or anything?

Trailer has brakes, not too worried about it.

MiniSimp · « **Reply #1362 on:** Apr 02, 2007, 07:45:35 PM »

Quote from: oldyellercj on Apr 02, 2007, 07:42:40 PM

you forgot Halloween, Columbus day, Memorial day, fathers day,4th of July and Quanza and Happy New Year
Sweet trailor dude $Beer Chug\'n$

Don't forget Julio Cezar Chavez day

MiniSimp · « **Reply #1363 on:** Apr 02, 2007, 07:48:06 PM »

Just barely fits!

MR_DIY · « **Reply #1364 on:** Apr 02, 2007, 07:52:45 PM »

wow, this rig has come a long ways since I last saw it. great job mini.
how's it feel to be "done" for a while?

jimbo74 · « **Reply #1365 on:** Apr 02, 2007, 07:54:02 PM »

mini, does dave have the redesigned pivot blocks for sale? what did the design end up looking like? whats daves site? and does he have them listed/pictures?

MiniSimp · « **Reply #1366 on:** Apr 02, 2007, 08:02:40 PM »

Quote from: jimbo74 on Apr 02, 2007, 07:54:02 PM

mini, does dave have the redesigned pivot blocks for sale? what did the design end up looking like? whats daves site? and does he have them listed/pictures?

1. Yes
2. Same as old but thicker
3. http://www.davesoffroadoutlet.com/
4. no/no
5. Call to special order

MiniSimp · « **Reply #1367 on:** Apr 02, 2007, 08:03:05 PM »

Quote from: MR_DIY on Apr 02, 2007, 07:52:45 PM

wow, this rig has come a long ways since I last saw it. great job mini.
how's it feel to be "done" for a while?

Not done, but feels good to be able to wheel it again.

DTB · « **Reply #1368 on:** Apr 02, 2007, 08:04:23 PM »

Quote from: MiniSimp on Apr 02, 2007, 08:03:05 PM

Not done, but feels good to be able to wheel it again.

DIY

u should know! they are never really "done" lol

jimbo74 · « **Reply #1369 on:** Apr 02, 2007, 08:04:56 PM »

i have actually been really happy with my procomp shocks, i got the es3000

jimbo74 · « **Reply #1370 on:** Apr 02, 2007, 08:06:44 PM »

Quote from: MiniSimp on Apr 02, 2007, 08:02:40 PM

1. Yes
2. Same as old but thicker
3. http://www.davesoffroadoutlet.com/
4. no/no
5. Call to special order

what are we looking @ as far as price? or is that not public? the words special order usually scare me --- pretty much meaning if you have to ask you cant afford it

*** YELLER *** · « **Reply #1371 on:** Apr 02, 2007, 08:07:02 PM »

it fits PERFECT !!!

MiniSimp · « **Reply #1372 on:** Apr 02, 2007, 08:08:25 PM »

Quote from: DirToyBoy on Apr 02, 2007, 08:04:23 PM

DIY u should know! they are never really "done" lol

Seriously...on the list:
Weld tabs for limit strap for rear axle
Cut off perches and turn pivot blocks into pivot perches as low to the axle as possible
Drill Zerk hole in main tube of pivot perches
Finish transfer case skid plate
Take out cases and re-gasket them
Buy 5.7's for rear case from inchworm
Buy 5.71's for front and rear diffs and send all to Gearman for setup (blow me)
Finish flat bed
Send transmission to marlin for rebuild
Buy new motor
Build/buy front bumper with short stinger

and it goes on and on...

MiniSimp · « **Reply #1373 on:** Apr 02, 2007, 08:09:18 PM »

Quote from: jimbo74 on Apr 02, 2007, 08:06:44 PM

what are we looking @ as far as price? or is that not public? the words special order usually scare me --- pretty much meaning if you have to ask you cant afford it

Around a buck twenty-five i think...ask Dave for firm price. (while he still makes them)

MiniSimp · « **Reply #1374 on:** Apr 02, 2007, 08:09:55 PM »

Quote from: oldyellercj on Apr 02, 2007, 08:07:02 PM

it fits PERFECT !!!

I think so.

Duffil · « **Reply #1375 on:** Apr 02, 2007, 08:21:14 PM »

Quote from: MiniSimp on Apr 02, 2007, 08:08:25 PM

Seriously...on the list:
Weld tabs for limit strap for rear axle
Cut off perches and turn pivot blocks into pivot perches as low to the axle as possible
Drill Zerk hole in main tube of pivot perches
Finish transfer case skid plate
Take out cases and re-gasket them
Buy 5.3's (?) for rear case from AA
Buy 5.71's for front and rear diffs and send all to Gearman for setup (blow me)
Finish flat bed
Send transmission to marlin for rebuild
Buy new motor
Build/buy front bumper with short stinger

and it goes on and on...

dude why AA...IIRC they are a 5.0:1 or something.

..and have smaller weaker teeth than the

4.7s.

MiniSimp · « **Reply #1376 on:** Apr 02, 2007, 08:23:43 PM »

Quote from: Duffil on Apr 02, 2007, 08:21:14 PM

dude why AA...IIRC they are a 5.0:1 or something. ..and have smaller weaker teeth than the 4.7s.

Not sure if it was AA, maybe inchworm, they have new ones, that are either 5.3 or 5.7, there is a discussion on PBB about them somewhere.

Duffil · « **Reply #1377 on:** Apr 02, 2007, 08:31:49 PM »

got a link? me no gots a star.

MiniSimp · « **Reply #1378 on:** Apr 02, 2007, 08:36:22 PM »

Linked it in the list post above.
They are 5.7's

Duffil · « **Reply #1379 on:** Apr 02, 2007, 08:41:45 PM »

I don't know if I'd call it a Trailer Queen, but Trailer Trash might work.

edit: I was hoping for more than that...maybe a bobby long twist test or something

I'd like to see em, though.

for that kinda cash, you could prolly go triples, or dual 4.7s though? 449+110=559.
mc07-349? 4.7:1-449?

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