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  1. Dirtbag1

    Cutting brakes

    First time setting up cutting brakes, Through my conversations I was told that with the set-up I have (Toyota axles with Toyota disc brakes all the way around trail gear rear conversion). Use a 2-5psi residual valve for the rears as it keeps that pressure there so when the cutting lever is...
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    Build Progress

    Now it really looks like a TURD!! Got some paint and roof on it. Still need roll cage paint and winch. Had a good 1st test day out in cougar buttes.
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    Trail Hero 2024

    Right on, Thank you for the info. I'm thinking Taking the RV and towing the rig will be my best option and hope to talk a buddy into making the trip with me so ill have a recovery plan LOL. Thanks again!!
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    Trail Hero 2024

    Right on thanks woody I was hoping you would respond, I have heard your the MAN out there on this event. So I'm coming from california🤮 and will be headed out there on Wednesday the week of. I have stayed at the desert Canyon RV park before and drove my rig to the park and wheeled. I have a new...
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    Trail Hero 2024

    Planning a trip out for Trail Hero 2024, this will be my first time to this event so I have a few nubie questions. Getting a camp spot at a place down the way from the state park and i'm not very interested in signing up for trail rides. Just sorta wanted to do my own thing-Is this possible? Do...
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    Build Progress

    Build Update. First pic is what I started with. I bought off a guy for $100 bucks, plus a rusted hood-half a tub and windshield. Little over 2 years building in my garage by myself I drove this thing for the first time this weekend! Actually drove well didn't catch on fire and stayed together...
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    Switch Panels

    I'm sure they work well, the simplicity seems cool. I spoke to a buddy of mine who helped my make a wire harness for my Harley, he has built a dozen or so harnesses for people and his VW projects. He said he will help me build one and will be alot cheaper and he will explain it all to me so if a...
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    Switch Panels

    Looking for some info on anyone that has used a switch panel for there rig. Was wondering if you can do everything off these panels? Engine start,Air compressor,Front Rear Lockes and front head lights and tail lights? Looked at Switch pros and Auxbeam. Big price difference so was wondering why...
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    Build Bent Fabrication Elite XL Trail Buggy

    Gotcha!! Thanks for the info, Gives me something to think about on my current build. I went with adjustable link brackets on the upper mounts frame and top of axle so I can hopefully tune it in after i'm done. Also cuz I don't know what i'm doing. LOL Thanks Again!!
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    Build Bent Fabrication Elite XL Trail Buggy

    I have NO experience with portals, But just out of curiosity is there a short explanation of setting up portal axle links and non-portal axle links? I get the 25% of tire separation on non-portal axle but is it because of the portal on the axle that you don't need as much separation? Dose the...
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    Build Progress

    Thanks for the offer, I will let you know if I can make it!
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    Build Progress

    I have been to Sand Hollow, last year we took a trip out there. We had a blast. I'll have to look and see if I can get out there for that event at that time. Dose the W.E.Rock event happen in Sand Hollow?? Or any other comps happen there?
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    Build Progress

    It's funny how the "What not to do's" always stick out, but the 75% of the rest of it that you do good on is just that LOL. Gotta hold on to those small wins......HAHA. Appreciate the help with all the newbie questions. Also thank you for the help on the Air shocks, I followed your method and I...
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    Build Progress

    Thanks, I have been following your build and wanted to say looks killer. Also I am stealing some of your ideas LOL!!
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    Build Progress

    Did some twisting around and found out.......few issues, but was able to get it all sorted out this weekend. Needed a little bit of frame clearance when the shocks were at full extend. This being first time I know now exactly what I would change on the chassis to get better angles. All good...
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    Hydro Boost Brakes with full Hydro steering?

    Right on Thank you!!
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    Hydro Boost Brakes with full Hydro steering?

    I think I just answered my own question. I was looking at the Wide Open Design hydro boost kit, Thats looking like more of what I need. Anyone have any experience with that kit? Thanks!
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    Hydro Boost Brakes with full Hydro steering?

    New to this and have no idea how this works. So I have a full Hydro Trail Gear steering kit. I am running toyota axles with disc brakes all around and the larger brakes up front. I was looking into getting a toyota hydro boost brake setup with the 1 inch bore master. Please correct me if i'm...
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    Hydro steering ram STOPS?

    The conversation I was reading about was using the delrin on the outside. The HD ram for 40inch tires I could not get in the 6 inch length smallest was 8 inch.
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    Hydro steering ram STOPS?

    I am setting up full hydro steering on my new build with Toyota axles. My ram is 8 inch and toyota axles will not turn that far so need to limit the ram. From a few things I have read people are using delrin plastic tube on the ram-rod to take up the extra and STOP the ram before it tears...
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    Rear Air shock angles

    I figured that when I cycle the suspension my whole game plan will probably change but hoping for the best HAHA. So I see a lot of the buggies and the top of the shocks have a fairly steep angle in at the top, Is this like your saying to get more stability and or travel? Due to packaging i'm...
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    Rear Air shock angles

    Im setting up my rear air shocks and have been looking around at some differences on how people are mounting them. I do not know why or witch way is good or bad or if there is a good or bad. My rear axle shock mount comes off the back side of the axle housing, I currently have the top of the...
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    Front 4 link Air Shock Set-up

    Right on thanks again!! I have made up a Nitrogen tank with regulator and got a fox fill deal that my buddy gave me cuz he doesn't use it anymore, so think im ready just ordered some oil from radflo. Thanks for the help!!
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    Front 4 link Air Shock Set-up

    I think I will start off with how you are saying to set them up. I take her out and do some trails and maybe do a little trial and error with oil level and PSI to see what works best for MY set up. I just didn't want to damage anything from not knowing the basics. Thanks. Also what oil do you...
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    Front 4 link Air Shock Set-up

    Gotcha! That was sorta what I was thinking it was how they worked, assuming it’s the same a full extension and not running limit straps? I plan on following your way of setting them up as you described earlier in the post! Not planning on anything fast! Thanks again for the help and better...
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    Front 4 link Air Shock Set-up

    Ok so is this why you don't have to run an actual bump stop or are they built in to the radflos? Or is this just how the air shock works? Again sorry for the stupid questions I just have never ran the air shocks before, and want to understand it correctly. I have 14inch 2.5 Radflos.
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    Front 4 link Air Shock Set-up

    I'm currently at the point to start figuring out where and how i'm going to mount and position my Air shocks on my front axle. 4 links and mounting is all there and I have a ruff idea of where I wan't ride height and belly clearance to be. My plan is to set the axle at full bump and start there...
  28. Dirtbag1

    Fuel Cell?

    Thanks guys!! I looked into the hydramat and makes sense now, that thing is cool, that will be the way I'll go. Thanks again for the info!
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    Fuel Cell?

    Thank you for the info guys!! This really helps when you don't have experience with these things, Appreciate it!! and Sorry in advance for the newbie questions!! I've heard those hydro mats work really well, sounds like a good idea. Can anyone shine a little light on having FOAM inside the...
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    Fuel Cell?

    I need some edjimication on fuel cells. I have seen a lot of people with plastic ones but also see alot of steel ones. From what I read the aluminum ones have a tendency to crack!?!? Should I be looking for one specific for rock crawling? Is there specific's for pickup location or a...
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