1983 Toyota 4X4 build down
10-20-2008, 02:59 PM
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Here are some pics, one shows what they looked on my Trekker. I have no clue how long they were on the truck but the tires are 33x12.50's so it should give you on idea of the lift:
old lame flex shots when I first got it:
just posting those to give you an idea of what they did...
one of the springs is missing a bushing, no clue where it went:
maybe someone will recognize the part #'s, but at least L & R..
another thing to consider is that these springs mount in the stock front hanger location. I can't tell from your picture if you have got the stock front hanger there or if someone had mounted a new front hanger like I did when I replaced the springs. Kind of looks like a modified hanger that the stinger was mounted to.
10-21-2008, 07:57 PM
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ok so updates
so I cut the cage off and it already looks better but I my roof is kinda messed up (PO welded cage to cab!)
also I got pics of the crappy bed bob and how the bed is welded to the frame
and here are the pics of the start of my body work/paint job ( got windy before I could finish the door)
so I cut the cage off and it already looks better but I my roof is kinda messed up (PO welded cage to cab!)
also I got pics of the crappy bed bob and how the bed is welded to the frame
and here are the pics of the start of my body work/paint job ( got windy before I could finish the door)
10-22-2008, 11:44 AM
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yeah I dont get it ether lol...
well its starting to get cold here so build time might slow down a lil ( lack of garage) but I will at least keep updating as often as I can...
well its starting to get cold here so build time might slow down a lil ( lack of garage) but I will at least keep updating as often as I can...
10-22-2008, 08:18 PM
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so I I have a fix on some 3" front spring now I just need som shorter shackles and Im good...
but now I need to find some rears
but now I need to find some rears
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10-23-2008, 08:30 PM
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so this is what I am thinking of doing for my highsteer (copying Zuk)
http://www.4x4wire.com/forums/showfl...v=#Post1120530
http://www.4x4wire.com/forums/showfl...v=#Post1120530
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10-23-2008, 09:15 PM
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that is an interesting approach, I hope you are an awesome welder. Messing with steering components like that leave you open to some liability issues.
If you want I have my old steering arms that could probably be included with the spring shipment for a few more buck...
If you want I have my old steering arms that could probably be included with the spring shipment for a few more buck...
10-23-2008, 10:52 PM
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that is an interesting approach, I hope you are an awesome welder. Messing with steering components like that leave you open to some liability issues.
If you want I have my old steering arms that could probably be included with the spring shipment for a few more buck...
If you want I have my old steering arms that could probably be included with the spring shipment for a few more buck...
and yeah how much extra do you want for them?
10-24-2008, 04:47 PM
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PLEASE don't mess with your steering like that!!!
unless you are a pro-welder AND only have a trail rig, you are not only risking your own life, but possibly my own life. what about that minivan full of young kids you may hit and kill on the freeway because you thought you could do it yourself? would you want that on your conscience for the rest of your life? either leave your steering alone or spend a couple bucks for machined hi-steer arms.
Al
unless you are a pro-welder AND only have a trail rig, you are not only risking your own life, but possibly my own life. what about that minivan full of young kids you may hit and kill on the freeway because you thought you could do it yourself? would you want that on your conscience for the rest of your life? either leave your steering alone or spend a couple bucks for machined hi-steer arms.
Al
10-24-2008, 04:59 PM
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well at this point the truck is only a weekend wheeler nothing really on streets...
but once I get the real arms it might be driven on the roads
but once I get the real arms it might be driven on the roads
10-24-2008, 05:49 PM
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4x4yota--I will check on the shipping for the arms and let you know. It would have to be a separate shipment since they are shaped totally different from the springs....
