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Useless Suspension
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From: Spokane, WA
Hard to say without seeing the Chevy's shackle angles but you might be surprised. That Toyota uses a rear suspension that's not used often because it's not very stable on the road. He's compensated by putting 3 shocks to each side but I'll tell you that rear end can flex and twist more than you would believe. Sure, the truck is goofy as hell but it does flex.
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that toyota doesn't look too horrible but it is close enoug to rice that i wouldn't drive it. as always theres too many dam shocks all the way around and the always feared disease "no front driveshaft syndrome"
and that chevy actuallyt looks decent for a pavement pounder but i sure as hell wouldn't waste the cash on boggers. gotta love them dam banana springs
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and that chevy actuallyt looks decent for a pavement pounder but i sure as hell wouldn't waste the cash on boggers. gotta love them dam banana springs
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I'm wondering if that Toyota will even move....2.4L 4 Banger with those huge Boggers? Only thing boggin there is the engine...boggin down
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Originally Posted by nick88f150
I'm wondering if that Toyota will even move....2.4L 4 Banger with those huge Boggers? Only thing boggin there is the engine...boggin down
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From: Rancho Cucamonga, CA
I went to the 4wheelparts Truckfest today and found more useless suspension. I cant imagine how much that extra metal weighs, and look at the ground clearance both front and rear...would you lift a truck that high and still keep the independant suspension?
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...oid=79452&.jpg
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...oid=79453&.jpg
Funny thing though, most of these 'show' trucks were for sale, people just laughed at the price and walked away.
Oh I got to see the new Hummer H3 and it looks pretty decent IMO. About the size of a trailblazer and probably has a the same drivetrain too, but at least its not as ugly, bulky or heavy as the H2.
However, This was probably the most functional vehicle at the show. Lightweight, very capable and very functional, The Jeep Summit SUT conversion.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...oid=79455&.jpg
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...oid=79454&.jpg
The pickup box is made of aluminum, Optional 4 or 3 link suspensions, choice of standard cab or supercab and the conversion is complete with absolutely everything you need(uncluding the bed,cab shell, wiring harness and frame extensions) to turn a late model jeep into a Summit SUT.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...oid=79452&.jpg
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...oid=79453&.jpg
Funny thing though, most of these 'show' trucks were for sale, people just laughed at the price and walked away.
Oh I got to see the new Hummer H3 and it looks pretty decent IMO. About the size of a trailblazer and probably has a the same drivetrain too, but at least its not as ugly, bulky or heavy as the H2.
However, This was probably the most functional vehicle at the show. Lightweight, very capable and very functional, The Jeep Summit SUT conversion.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...oid=79455&.jpg
https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gal...oid=79454&.jpg
The pickup box is made of aluminum, Optional 4 or 3 link suspensions, choice of standard cab or supercab and the conversion is complete with absolutely everything you need(uncluding the bed,cab shell, wiring harness and frame extensions) to turn a late model jeep into a Summit SUT.
Last edited by Amtek; Jun 13, 2005 at 01:33 AM.
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Yeah........that Summit jeep is all abuzz to the jeep folks.....looks terrible to me. I like the AEV conversion jeep much better:
http://www.aev-conversions.com/Gallery/Brute_OR02.jpg
http://www.aev-conversions.com/Gallery/Brute_OR02.jpg