Off-road vehicle modifications are very often cost-driven decisions, and suspension systems are no exception. In comparison to mid travel, long travel kits have quite a bit more to them. The CV is a stock Tundra CV off of a 1st gen. The initial UCA we built didn't have the correct angle in the uniball as I recall so the uniball was bottoming out too soon. So no matter which suspension system you decide on, it's a wise investment to get your shocks tuned and make the most of the travel it's making. This rig is definitely a neck breaker whenever I take it out on the streets or off-road. Extended Break Lines.
Part# 3522-AP-HCLT-KT. MIG Welded Tubular Upper Control Arms. To achieve the full amount of travel on 4WD models you must install the 1" diff drop kit and machine the inner CV's for more articulation. And after all, you'll want the biggest tire you can fit on your rig to make the most use of your new suspension. Long travel kits are the cream of the crop for off-road IFS systems, and easily attainable for most enthusiasts. Boxed and internally gusseted 2" extended lower control arms bolt to factory control arm mounting locations and are pre tabbed for dual shock capability. I also added some little overlay plates at the angle junction between the bushing legs and the main triangular interior of the plate after everything was done to make sure the legs wouldn't pull off.
2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma Long Travel Kit. TCS-95200||Tubular|. DuroBumps Extended 5. Radflo Hydraulic Bump Stops. Again, the alignment tabs worked but needed to be squared off for better fitment. Jon's Note: Yes I know this is 4th Gen 4R, but it's SO SICK!! As we've established already, long travel suspension will undoubtedly outperform mid travel in rough terrain such as fast desert trails and situations where more articulation is required. OPTIONAL HEIM PIVOT UPGRADE: - TC includes 3/4" chromoly lined heim joints for the pivots. Limit Strap Kit (requires welding). 5″ and bolt in these Extended Travel Dobinsons IMS 4Runner Coilovers to gain a significant ride quality improvement over your stock suspension, while getting that necessary added ground clearance under the front end of your IFS vehicle. Shipping & Delivery. Please allow up to 9 weeks for production. Heavy-duty spindle gussets (requires welding).
I welded up the interior, welded the top plate on, welded as much as I could, then welded the outer sections to box in the arm. Just remember that the LCA uniball angle is important since it is a driver for suspension travel since it can max out. This took me a VERY long time to figure out initially, and then we built this setup and within 30 minutes had the truck bump steer set where we wanted and then it drove 200 miles on the interstate. King Shocks 2" Stubby Air Bumps. ADS 8" Shocks with Reservoirs & 600lb 18" Springs. These rigs are next level and have been built to literally conquer any terrain, and fast. This was iterated on for RevB as you can see the angle change between the two and the other dimensions remain constant. A secondary external bypass shock can be installed to increase dampening and tune-ability. For starters, most long travel suspension kits increase the vehicle's track width by several inches. If you've been researching ways to get better suspension performance from your truck or 4x4 equipped with independent front suspension (IFS), you may have come across the terms "mid travel" and "long travel" along the way.
A 3% processing fee is deducted from all refunds. Most long travel systems for this platform will net 13 inches or more of suspension travel. Long travel kits are all about the tuning of the shocks and having the proper setup. It just makes your rig look tough and aggressive. The first two setups (one for a 1st gen) were very basic with some square tubing and plates and not much more. They are inserted into the factory inner and outer CVs to retain 4WD.
Any sample, model or advertised item is for illustrative purposes only, is not part of the basis for the bargain, and is not to be construed as a warranty that the good will conform to the sample, model, or advertised item. The Solo Motorsports Long Travel Kit for the 96-04 Toyota Tacoma and 96-02 4Runner will achieve 14″ of fully-functional 2WD/4WD wheel travel. Might as well just pay once and enjoy than pay twice and regret it. 5 Factory Series Remote Reservoir Long Travel Coilover Shocks with DSC Adjustment. A long travel kit, due to changes in suspension geometry, will allow for increased wheel travel over factory suspension and assist you with running larger tires. Long travel systems often have a estimated shop installation time of 18 hours or more. Lastly, consider the cost of installation if you don't plan on doing it yourself. Limit Straps - Recommend 8" Limit Strap With Adjustable Clevis Kit. To achieve additional "longer" wheel travel, these kits start with extended lower control arms (LCAs), upper control arms (UCAs) and build from there. This makes the bolt a standard off the shelf item that just runs through a standard LBJ part.
To make matters more confusing, there's no real consensus among aftermarket suspension manufactures and off-road enthusiasts on what the actual definition of "mid travel" is. Combine this 14″ long-travel kit with our Full Fabricated Spindles, 1″ Lower Uniball Conversion with Heim Steering upgrades and your Tacoma or 4Runner's strength and durability is greatly improved. 0 14" Coilovers w/ Reservoir. Often times, long travel systems will provide more steering angle as well. This finalized kit is incredible! On the other hand, a long travel suspension system including coilovers will likely run you into the $5, 000 or more range, for many of today's popular truck and SUV applications. 5 tires, puts the outside tire to the outside tire to 89" wide. But we're not here to talk about the company, you're here to know what it rides like.
Limit Straps with weld-on frame tabs. The more the CV is pulled out of the tripod the more angle is allowable. The kit is compatible with 2WD models and 4WD models along with the purchase of extended axle shafts. Almost every major component of the front suspension is being replaced with an aftermarket part, designed and engineered to take more abuse off the pavement. They are 3D sketches with lines and points marking locations of everything and to some extent are movable once certain constraints are removed. 5" Horizontal Uniball. Holy smokes do we have some awesome rigs for you for this Feature Friday!