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CTScott · 11-22-2009, 08:18 PM

Almost there - I put the gas tank back in yesterday, and mounted the plow today for a test run. The plow sits far forward, so it really puts some weight on the front springs. Steering and handling is fine with the weight, it's just that the springs sag too much, so I am going to try to find some much beefier springs that will fit. I am also going to move the mounting pins up about 6 inches higher.

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*MAD DOG* · 11-22-2009, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by CTScott

Almost there - I put the gas tank back in yesterday, and mounted the plow today for a test run. The plow sits far forward, so it really puts some weight on the front springs. Steering and handling is fine with the weight, it's just that the springs sag too much, so I am going to try to find some much beefier springs that will fit. I am also going to move the mounting pins up about 6 inches higher.

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A level of awesomeness never achieved before

TinyGiant · 11-15-2009, 11:24 PM

yep that nothing short of amazing. i cant wait to see the finished product. its going to be a utility dune yaris lol

SLIK4 · 11-16-2009, 11:16 AM

coolest yaris i've EVER seen

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custom Lftback · 11-22-2009, 08:19 PM

SAHWEEEEET!!! this is by far the coolest project I have ever seen!

TheRealEnth · 11-23-2009, 01:29 AM

u could always throw some weight or shield on the back.

CtrlAltDefeat · 11-23-2009, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by TheRealEnth

u could always throw some weight or shield on the back.

I say mount some machine guns and armor on it, paint it black and call it a day

fmicle · 11-23-2009, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by CtrlAltDefeat

I say mount some machine guns and armor on it, paint it black and call it a day

+1

TinyGiant · 11-23-2009, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by fmicle

+1

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i think you should make up some cosmetic ones just for kicks :)

fmicle · 11-23-2009, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by TinyGiant

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i think you should make up some cosmetic ones just for kicks :)

Yeah, install a roof turret... something that could be easily converted between sunroof and functional turret with a 20 mm gun or something

supmet · 11-23-2009, 02:50 PM

nope, you gotta go with real ones to counter balance the weight of the plow. You're already 70% of the way to madmax, why stop now?

TinyGiant · 11-23-2009, 02:55 PM

lol i would love to have a crashy to tool around with if i had a garage i'd do it. would be sweet to make a yaris rat rod or something

supmet · 11-27-2009, 04:39 PM

too much win for one thread...

schleppy · 11-27-2009, 04:57 PM

Unreal Scott. You're a crazy man, and that's definitely a compliment.

Sodium Duck · 11-27-2009, 05:59 PM

How is the angle on the driveshafts now?

CTScott · 11-27-2009, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Sodium Duck

How is the angle on the driveshafts now?

Actually it is still pretty dang straight. The camber is a little positive. If I looked a bit more at the geometry before creating the brackets, I could have accounted for that, but it's not enough to be an issue.

Tomorrow I have to cut the stabilizer links and weld in an extension, as they are about 4" too short now.

DerFlosser · 11-29-2009, 09:47 AM

You have a guy who hates the winter looking forward to our first snow storm.

minired5stby · 11-29-2009, 01:01 PM

Damn break it down, can't touch this. This is my 1st post on this thread but this masterpiece is something for the Yaris book of world Records. Look out YW the Discovery Channel is next.

11-15-2009, 11:24 PM	#3
TinyGiant Tiny Giant Clothing View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Blazing Blue Yaris 3D LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rochester, NH Posts: 3,394	yep that nothing short of amazing. i cant wait to see the finished product. its going to be a utility dune yaris lol __________________ Sold the yaris... rocking an 89 vw cabriolet now :)

11-22-2009, 08:19 PM	#5
custom Lftback View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Toyota Yaris Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,054	SAHWEEEEET!!! this is by far the coolest project I have ever seen! __________________ C-Lift -------------------------------------------------------------- Current Mods: MI Armrest; Full LED conversion (interior and exterior); RS spoiler; Tinted windows; Tanabe DF210 lowering springs; aftermarket door speakers; 12" RF P3 subwoofer with custom box wrapped in Neffy; seat covers; HID 8000K headlights; HID 3000K foglights; 13mm PG hub spacers; muffler delete with dual tip; eyelids; and.. A little red Domo mascot!

11-23-2009, 01:29 AM	#6
TheRealEnth Beast View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Blz Blu LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,365	u could always throw some weight or shield on the back. __________________ One you've taken a yaris for a spin, there's no turning back. Its a Chao!!!

11-23-2009, 02:55 PM	#12
TinyGiant Tiny Giant Clothing View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Blazing Blue Yaris 3D LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rochester, NH Posts: 3,394	lol i would love to have a crashy to tool around with if i had a garage i'd do it. would be sweet to make a yaris rat rod or something __________________ Sold the yaris... rocking an 89 vw cabriolet now :)

11-27-2009, 05:59 PM	#15
Sodium Duck ╚══════════RN Drives: 2008 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Western Mass. Posts: 999	How is the angle on the driveshafts now? __________________ 42.88

11-22-2009, 08:18 PM	#1
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	Almost there - I put the gas tank back in yesterday, and mounted the plow today for a test run. The plow sits far forward, so it really puts some weight on the front springs. Steering and handling is fine with the weight, it's just that the springs sag too much, so I am going to try to find some much beefier springs that will fit. I am also going to move the mounting pins up about 6 inches higher.

11-16-2009, 11:16 AM	#4
SLIK4 Michael Drives: 07 Silver Yaris Sedan Join Date: May 2007 Location: Clearwater, Kansas Posts: 281	coolest yaris i've EVER seen .

11-23-2009, 02:50 PM	#11
supmet Banned View User's Garage Drives: 2007 4 Door Yaris Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,357	nope, you gotta go with real ones to counter balance the weight of the plow. You're already 70% of the way to madmax, why stop now?

11-27-2009, 04:39 PM	#13
supmet Banned View User's Garage Drives: 2007 4 Door Yaris Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,357	too much win for one thread...

11-27-2009, 04:57 PM	#14
schleppy I love momentum. View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Yaris LB, Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 587	Unreal Scott. You're a crazy man, and that's definitely a compliment.

11-29-2009, 09:47 AM	#17
DerFlosser Drives: Yaris Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Posts: 355	You have a guy who hates the winter looking forward to our first snow storm.

11-29-2009, 01:01 PM	#18
minired5stby View User's Garage Drives: Yaris S liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 759	Damn break it down, can't touch this. This is my 1st post on this thread but this masterpiece is something for the Yaris book of world Records. Look out YW the Discovery Channel is next.

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