SteveO's SAS
10-17-2005, 01:00 PM
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Yeah, I gotta agree with ya, the lift is pretty crazy. In a vein attempt to convince myself that it isn't too crazy, I have been looking at a lot of other rigs that are running larger tires.
10-17-2005, 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by cubuff4runner
This is only this forum that will constantly tell you how your lift is wayyyyyy too high. Yet whenever I go out wheeling with similar built, i.e. 37" and above I am no higher up in the air than them. I think it is a matter of everybody being used to only seeing 3rd gens on 33" tires with 3" of lift. I say if your using all of your wheel well and handles fine why mess with it.
Regardless, steve's got a sweet runner
10-17-2005, 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by cubuff4runner
This is only this forum that will constantly tell you how your lift is wayyyyyy too high. Yet whenever I go out wheeling with similar built, i.e. 37" and above I am no higher up in the air than them. I think it is a matter of everybody being used to only seeing 3rd gens on 33" tires with 3" of lift. I say if your using all of your wheel well and handles fine why mess with it.
I pulled up at a light the other day next to a lifted 3rd gen on 33s...looked like a midget truck it was still so low. 
10-17-2005, 04:23 PM
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Yes, there is something to be said about ground clearance, it does make things easier. My truck looks stock compared to the jeeps and trucks in my club. It's just that there is a point where too much height is more of a hindrance than an advantage.
10-17-2005, 05:18 PM
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In part I agree with what is being said.
In part I think it is bunk, but I say so respectfully.
I spend all day almost every day around big trucks. Usually driving rigs with at least 40's.
Jeff, Steve, your trucks are big. There is no two ways about it. Too big? That is purely your call. I am used to big trucks and they are still BIG.
In another month or so, since I drive through Boulder every day, I will swing by with the rock truck. I know it is not apples to apples, but the same tires I bet I will be at least 4 inches shorter. If not, the first round is on me!
In part I think it is bunk, but I say so respectfully.
I spend all day almost every day around big trucks. Usually driving rigs with at least 40's.
Jeff, Steve, your trucks are big. There is no two ways about it. Too big? That is purely your call. I am used to big trucks and they are still BIG.
In another month or so, since I drive through Boulder every day, I will swing by with the rock truck. I know it is not apples to apples, but the same tires I bet I will be at least 4 inches shorter. If not, the first round is on me!
10-17-2005, 05:51 PM
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I think height is beneficial if done correctly. Some of what we consider larger or high trucks are also probably running full width axles, which helps to compensate for the extra height. I don't think you truck is too high Steve. From what I can see it looks pretty nice height to me, and the comparison would be to compare you and Schaeffer to solve the height comparison.
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10-17-2005, 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by BruceTS
You can do a SAS on the newer rigs, without going tall, here's a good example of a Taco on 37's, I saw out at the Hammers
10-17-2005, 06:54 PM
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I'll say it, I love al 3rd gen on 35s and 37s. When I jack my truck up to work on it I dream of it being abother foot taller (with more ground clearance)
10-17-2005, 08:03 PM
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Well, I'm glad to hear everybody's input, its great to get different perspectives.
Tonight Jim came up and we took it out to the Tank Trap. We put it into the water, high enough to lick the fan, and then started climbing out. One thing is for sure, I didn't air down low enough, as I didn't have my air tank, and didn't want to go too low. But, with wet tires and a very steep climb out of a pond (that really stunk), it was very difficult. So, we opted to take the high road around this obstacle. I had the truck at 30 degress, and it creeped its way through. I was thoroughly impressed and scared. Jim will be sending me pics tonight, and I'll get em posted.
You guys are gonna love these pics. Mud, water, steep rocks, serious off-camber and dark to boot!
Tonight Jim came up and we took it out to the Tank Trap. We put it into the water, high enough to lick the fan, and then started climbing out. One thing is for sure, I didn't air down low enough, as I didn't have my air tank, and didn't want to go too low. But, with wet tires and a very steep climb out of a pond (that really stunk), it was very difficult. So, we opted to take the high road around this obstacle. I had the truck at 30 degress, and it creeped its way through. I was thoroughly impressed and scared. Jim will be sending me pics tonight, and I'll get em posted.
You guys are gonna love these pics. Mud, water, steep rocks, serious off-camber and dark to boot!
10-17-2005, 08:58 PM
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How about this...
Compared to mine:
Unfortunately, it was very dark and most of the pics don't show how extreme it was. Believe me, if SteveO is puckering it's tippy.
The truck performed very well. SteveO did his homework and took his time to build it right. It is very cool to see 4x37" MTRs spinning on wet rocks.
Compared to mine:
Unfortunately, it was very dark and most of the pics don't show how extreme it was. Believe me, if SteveO is puckering it's tippy.
The truck performed very well. SteveO did his homework and took his time to build it right. It is very cool to see 4x37" MTRs spinning on wet rocks.
10-18-2005, 05:32 AM
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Originally Posted by cubuff4runner
This is only this forum that will constantly tell you how your lift is wayyyyyy too high. Yet whenever I go out wheeling with similar built, i.e. 37" and above I am no higher up in the air than them. I think it is a matter of everybody being used to only seeing 3rd gens on 33" tires with 3" of lift. I say if your using all of your wheel well and handles fine why mess with it.
I still say trim the fenders WAY before lifting higher to go up to 37s+
You get out on the hammers, terminator etc with a tall Toyota on 37s with their generally skinny stance and you'll be regretting it.
10-18-2005, 05:47 AM
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Originally Posted by ursidae69
Hey Steve, I saw you pulling out onto Trinity this morning about 7:30 and my first thought was: "Good gawd, look at that guy's truck!" then I realized it was you! 
I would have caught ya and said hello but I was late for work as usual. The truck is looking good amigo.
I would have caught ya and said hello but I was late for work as usual. The truck is looking good amigo. 
10-18-2005, 05:48 AM
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Originally Posted by MellamoPOUND
Jim, the pictures are all red x's. Or is that just my computer?
