T4Rfun
12-23-2008, 09:34 AM
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Well the team at Total Chaos Fabrication http://www.chaosfab.com/ (http://"http://www.chaosfab.com/") has done it again. The new IFS +2" Long Travel suspension Kit, as well as a new rear kit for the 4th Gen 4Runner is available, and I've been running it now for a few weeks. I want to thank Nicole, Kurt, Jeremy and the rest of the Total Chaos team. A friend recommended I talk to them about the build on my 06 Sport V8 4x4. I wanted something more then just UCA's and coilover, but I didn't want to go with the full long travel kit with my 4x4. I wanted articulation, more travel, strength and quality. The front travel is now at approximately 12" and we added almost 2" of travel in the back.
My project concept is to build an expedition 4Runner capable of handling pretty much anything a trail might throw at me. When I talked with TC, I learned of their development of this new front suspension kit and the new rear links were too good to pass up as well. The full package is impressive. To take full advantage of the TC kit, I worked with TC and the good folks at King Shock Technology http://www.kingshocks.com (http://"http://www.kingshocks.com") to spec and build the complete suspension system I wanted, and believe me they didn't disappoint. Needless to stay, I owe my friend a little extra gift in his stocking for the introduction, Total Chaos and King have a very happy customer, I can't stop grinning from ear to ear, and the 4Runner community has another "serious" quality option for suspension.
If you haven't had the opportunity to check out any of the TC products in person, do it. The overall quality is amazing and the welds are mechanical art! The TC team is a group of some of the most passionate and honest people I've worked with on this project. Brian at King is another Ace, and he deserves credit as well. I’m happy to answer any questions I can, but be sure to go direct to the source as well, these people love to talk Toyota.
I hoped to be able to get more of the project build done before posting pictures, but I'll post more information on the other components involved in my project in other threads, or maybe I'll start a project thread. Some of the other modifications include, Shrockworks front bumper and sliders, PIAA lights, Warn winch, Budbuilt "Stainless Steel" skids...yes they are custom and yes they are Stainless Steel (more on that later) National Luna Dual Battery kit, Oil Filter relocation kit, Eezi-Awn Series 3 Roof Tent, Roof Rack, and more... don't want to pimp everything here.
The pictures here are with my BFG A/T 265/70-17. This week, I am mounting Goodyear MTR's 275/70-17. I will then make the final step to MTR 285/70-17 in January/February when we are able to settle necessary trim or fender modifications to get the clearance needed to run 285's without having to limit up-travel.
Tire test:
- 265/70-17 BFG A/T - fits no problem
- 275/70-17 Goodyear MTR - Ideal tire size if stock fenders are retained “minor fender trimming required”
- 285/70-17 Goodyear MTR - would have to limit up travel with stock fenders - Fiberglass recommended
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http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/cp92620/IMG_8115.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/cp92620/IMG_8116.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/cp92620/IMG_8128.jpg
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Here are some of the specs…
Front Install:
- TCS#86002 Total Chaos 2” wider long travel kit
- TC Weld On Spindle Gussets
- 4340 extended 4wd axles
- King Coil Over: 8” x 2.5” W/Res., 18”x 700lb coil spring
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/cp92620/86002_kit-1.jpg
The Total Chaos 2” wider long travel kit
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/cp92620/FJ_Front_Coil.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/cp92620/DSC01006-1.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/cp92620/IMG_8103-1.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/cp92620/IMG_8105.jpg
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I also added the weld on spindle gussets. Check these out, and then crawl under and look at your spindles without gussets… run, don’t walk to TC and get these.
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/cp92620/59698-s.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/cp92620/DSC00993-1.jpg
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Rear Install:
- TCS#86400 Total Chaos adjustable rear links:
-Upper links
-Lower links
-Panhard bar
- ICON Vehicle Dynamics rear coils
- King 2.5” smooth body W/Res., res. mounts included
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/cp92620/IMG_7944-1.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/cp92620/86400.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/cp92620/2inchprerunnoncoilL-1.jpg
Well the team at Total Chaos Fabrication http://www.chaosfab.com/ (http://"http://www.chaosfab.com/") has done it again. The new IFS +2" Long Travel suspension Kit, as well as a new rear kit for the 4th Gen 4Runner is available, and I've been running it now for a few weeks. I want to thank Nicole, Kurt, Jeremy and the rest of the Total Chaos team. A friend recommended I talk to them about the build on my 06 Sport V8 4x4. I wanted something more then just UCA's and coilover, but I didn't want to go with the full long travel kit with my 4x4. I wanted articulation, more travel, strength and quality. The front travel is now at approximately 12" and we added almost 2" of travel in the back.
My project concept is to build an expedition 4Runner capable of handling pretty much anything a trail might throw at me. When I talked with TC, I learned of their development of this new front suspension kit and the new rear links were too good to pass up as well. The full package is impressive. To take full advantage of the TC kit, I worked with TC and the good folks at King Shock Technology http://www.kingshocks.com (http://"http://www.kingshocks.com") to spec and build the complete suspension system I wanted, and believe me they didn't disappoint. Needless to stay, I owe my friend a little extra gift in his stocking for the introduction, Total Chaos and King have a very happy customer, I can't stop grinning from ear to ear, and the 4Runner community has another "serious" quality option for suspension.
If you haven't had the opportunity to check out any of the TC products in person, do it. The overall quality is amazing and the welds are mechanical art! The TC team is a group of some of the most passionate and honest people I've worked with on this project. Brian at King is another Ace, and he deserves credit as well. I’m happy to answer any questions I can, but be sure to go direct to the source as well, these people love to talk Toyota.
I hoped to be able to get more of the project build done before posting pictures, but I'll post more information on the other components involved in my project in other threads, or maybe I'll start a project thread. Some of the other modifications include, Shrockworks front bumper and sliders, PIAA lights, Warn winch, Budbuilt "Stainless Steel" skids...yes they are custom and yes they are Stainless Steel (more on that later) National Luna Dual Battery kit, Oil Filter relocation kit, Eezi-Awn Series 3 Roof Tent, Roof Rack, and more... don't want to pimp everything here.
The pictures here are with my BFG A/T 265/70-17. This week, I am mounting Goodyear MTR's 275/70-17. I will then make the final step to MTR 285/70-17 in January/February when we are able to settle necessary trim or fender modifications to get the clearance needed to run 285's without having to limit up-travel.
Tire test:
- 265/70-17 BFG A/T - fits no problem
- 275/70-17 Goodyear MTR - Ideal tire size if stock fenders are retained “minor fender trimming required”
- 285/70-17 Goodyear MTR - would have to limit up travel with stock fenders - Fiberglass recommended
_________________________________________________
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/cp92620/IMG_8115.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/cp92620/IMG_8116.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/cp92620/IMG_8128.jpg
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
Here are some of the specs…
Front Install:
- TCS#86002 Total Chaos 2” wider long travel kit
- TC Weld On Spindle Gussets
- 4340 extended 4wd axles
- King Coil Over: 8” x 2.5” W/Res., 18”x 700lb coil spring
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/cp92620/86002_kit-1.jpg
The Total Chaos 2” wider long travel kit
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/cp92620/FJ_Front_Coil.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/cp92620/DSC01006-1.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/cp92620/IMG_8103-1.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/cp92620/IMG_8105.jpg
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
I also added the weld on spindle gussets. Check these out, and then crawl under and look at your spindles without gussets… run, don’t walk to TC and get these.
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/cp92620/59698-s.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/cp92620/DSC00993-1.jpg
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
Rear Install:
- TCS#86400 Total Chaos adjustable rear links:
-Upper links
-Lower links
-Panhard bar
- ICON Vehicle Dynamics rear coils
- King 2.5” smooth body W/Res., res. mounts included
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/cp92620/IMG_7944-1.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/cp92620/86400.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj128/cp92620/2inchprerunnoncoilL-1.jpg