Long travel with drop bracket?
Nov 3, 2005 | 11:09 PM
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Long travel with drop bracket?
Ok i got flammed for this on tacomaterritory and still recieved no answer so i figured since the flamming here is minimal id give it a shot. Just wondering if it is possible to run a long travel kit with a drop bracket, one that includes larger spindles? Just wondering if its possible. Thanks
Nov 4, 2005 | 12:23 AM
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Possible?- YES
Recomended?- HELL NO!!!
I thought about adding the Jd Fabrication kit to my Trailmaster kit.
I decided no for a couple reasons.
1) it is simply too tall. Maybe if you were running 38" tall tires, but then the drivetrain would be too weak. It would be better to keep the center of gravity low.
2) The bracket kits add more stress to the mounts and frame already, Adding longer arms just creates more leverage. Say goodbye to alignments.
3) I saw a truck with it and it looked pretty dumb.
It's really a bad idea. I say get the LT kit, run it for a while if you are unhappy and need more lift, get a body lift. It will function the same as a bracket kit, give you lift, and it is cheaper.
Recomended?- HELL NO!!!
I thought about adding the Jd Fabrication kit to my Trailmaster kit.
I decided no for a couple reasons.
1) it is simply too tall. Maybe if you were running 38" tall tires, but then the drivetrain would be too weak. It would be better to keep the center of gravity low.
2) The bracket kits add more stress to the mounts and frame already, Adding longer arms just creates more leverage. Say goodbye to alignments.
3) I saw a truck with it and it looked pretty dumb.
It's really a bad idea. I say get the LT kit, run it for a while if you are unhappy and need more lift, get a body lift. It will function the same as a bracket kit, give you lift, and it is cheaper.
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