Medic_Morgan
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Dang it I'm in San Diego!!! Better start making some calls 
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Hamster JR 2009 H3T segestions for built
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06 H3
a.k.a. "The Jackal"
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Sorry serge for the hijack.
Wow, good read but there is still so much unknown. I am interested to see what that guy unveils with the idea of load transfer from side to side. I know you have said this before but I realize it more, there are many secrets people wont reveal due to the "new technology" evolving from ifs. I am gonna reread that a few more times, from camber change to length of arms and axle plunge and the list goes on. There are so many factors, did MFS fab really factor in every aspect when doing your build? Plugging everything on a computer and doing the math or was it just using common sense and adjusting things as time went by?
I realize if I want to go with more travel I need to bring the axle in or out but I dont want to go much wider...I do like the expedition rear axle idea for cheap but I have been thinking of snagging am4x4s toyota rear axle and chopping that up. I doubt I would gain travel out of it as I would like to leave the arms stock and build around it, more for strength and regear/locker then anything else.
I think I will hold off a few more years as the technology evolves, I mean my POS aluminum pumpkin hasnt exploded yet but the want to run 37s is killing me.
Wow, good read but there is still so much unknown. I am interested to see what that guy unveils with the idea of load transfer from side to side. I know you have said this before but I realize it more, there are many secrets people wont reveal due to the "new technology" evolving from ifs. I am gonna reread that a few more times, from camber change to length of arms and axle plunge and the list goes on. There are so many factors, did MFS fab really factor in every aspect when doing your build? Plugging everything on a computer and doing the math or was it just using common sense and adjusting things as time went by?
I realize if I want to go with more travel I need to bring the axle in or out but I dont want to go much wider...I do like the expedition rear axle idea for cheap but I have been thinking of snagging am4x4s toyota rear axle and chopping that up. I doubt I would gain travel out of it as I would like to leave the arms stock and build around it, more for strength and regear/locker then anything else.
I think I will hold off a few more years as the technology evolves, I mean my POS aluminum pumpkin hasnt exploded yet but the want to run 37s is killing me.
06 H3
a.k.a. "The Jackal"
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this guy was one of the first and one of a few IFS rigs every on the ultimate adventure (1 of 3 IIRC)
I dont wanna downplay it and say his is simple because he put thought into it but in terms of the pirate race guys his is simple and it seems to work well!
http://www.zukiworld.com/month_050106/feature_hagen-newfrontend.htm
I dont wanna downplay it and say his is simple because he put thought into it but in terms of the pirate race guys his is simple and it seems to work well!
http://www.zukiworld.com/month_050106/feature_hagen-newfrontend.htm
Panzer07
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I'm Interested, If I Could Get The Info, As Well, About How Much Did Your Conversion Cost You, So I Get An Idea What I'm I Getting Into. Thanks
bebe
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Here is the IBEX - Goat Built Chassis in IFS that Tim (Tech Tim) and his brother Dallas built. Good info in here as well. As far as what it would cost - I can't really say, mostly because we did a lot of the work ourselves and saved on a ton of labor. They mention in another thread that prices have come way down, so having read that, I would start at 15K. It could be less, and it could be more. Since Tech Tim has done a few, I would say it would be easier than what we went through.
And yes Chris, we ran all those numbers, Jeff and I spent hours and hours on research, and wouldn't you know it, the numbers were already there in the OEM geometry. Which is precisely why we kept everything as close to OEM as possible.
It worked really well.
It's easier to keep OEM geometry than to scratch build an IFS suspension on a tube chassis.
And yes Chris, we ran all those numbers, Jeff and I spent hours and hours on research, and wouldn't you know it, the numbers were already there in the OEM geometry. Which is precisely why we kept everything as close to OEM as possible.
It worked really well.
It's easier to keep OEM geometry than to scratch build an IFS suspension on a tube chassis.
Mb30sdl
Hamster that pokes Bears
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So back to reality, Rock Sliders will be done by ORE next Thursday. I'll post pics and start Build tread then.
Front bumper leaning toward ARB, rear still thinking.
Front bumper leaning toward ARB, rear still thinking.
Medic_Morgan
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Can't wait to see the sliders! Did you ask for anything specific in terms of details or requirements?
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Mb30sdl
Hamster that pokes Bears
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I have seen them on other T they have in the shop, plus I have seen that T on the trail.
RamRod
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looking forward to seeing pic's of the sliders they build!
2010H3TAlpha
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Holy halfshafts! Those are huge!!!
Nuclear reactor :hans:
Kyle
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damn those halfshafts are insane!
RamRod
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I might be the bearer of bad news, I believe I purchased the last Thor Part rear bumper, being the last of the production non one build bumpers out there for the T.... Sorry for making it extinct!