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Old 11-15-2009, 08:03 AM
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aalba92691's 1988 Pickup Build-Up Thread

Well I finally scraped up enough cash to purchase a Blazeland Long Travel kit for my '88 4x4. After speaking with Blazeland Nate over the phone, I was convinced that his kit was the most bang for my buck. The only other kit I was considering was the Total Chaos kit, however in these economic times there is no way I could afford it. I ordered the Blazeland kit and should have it sometime next week........
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nice cant wait to see pics, i sure they will be plenty of the install, well i hope
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Cool! It'll be interesting to see the install and results!
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Nice!

Can't wait to see this write-up!



oh yeah, I like how they use the animation that I MADE on their web site
http://www.blazeland.us/Page_4_SWZH.html




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Originally Posted by iamsuperbleeder
Nice!

Can't wait to see this write-up!



oh yeah, I like how they use the animation that I MADE on their web site
http://www.blazeland.us/Page_4_SWZH.html




Holy bumpsteer batman! Reminds me of my Ivan Dan 2WD Fagtech lift on my 87, tons of travel but poor steering geometry.

James
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I would be very interested to see how you make out.

I want longtravel... but im cheap!
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sorry to jack the thread...but has anybody seen the blazeland kit installed on a 4in bracket lift (besides the one on page 5 on his website..its just on a frame..can't really see the ride height) thanks...

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sorry to jack the thread...but has anybody seen the blazeland kit installed on a 4in bracket lift (besides the one on page 5 on his website..its just on a frame..can't really see the ride height) thanks...

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I'd like to see that too... in theory, that would net like, 8" of IFS lift I'm not sure if I would feel safe taking a corner on that or not, lol
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imagine if you had 4runner LMFAO!!!...i'm thinking maybe put it on there..and relax the t-bars to lessen the amount of lift..and run a GOOD thick sway bar lmao
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or just take it off..run the LT kit by itself then throw on my 2" body lift (for the future 3.4 swap )

that'd be plenty to run some 35's......maybe lol..might have to run a 3in body lift..do a drivetrain lift..and trim the fenders..lol
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theoretically you could keep the same ride height as a 4" bracket drop by making the A-Arms parallel with the diff crossmember.. i think >.>
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Originally Posted by JamesD
Holy bumpsteer batman! Reminds me of my Ivan Dan 2WD Fagtech lift on my 87, tons of travel but poor steering geometry.

James
x2, im happy im not the only one who saw it.
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Blazeland Invoice

Here is the invoice Blazeland Nate sent me for the longtravel kit. He was really helpful and even hooked me up and sold me all the other components necessary to install the kit.... (brakelines, SAW torsion bars, new torque arms, shocks, and the T100 axles). He hooked me up for being his 1st yotatech buyer....score!
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UPS should be delivering my new LT kit today!!
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Well we'll b e looking for pic's, and Hmm, seeing that price is really got me back on track for a SAS, I already have the axle, and I can get away with the swap for less than that because I do my own welding...


Hmmm, it would make my 1uz swap easier too with the Solid underneath
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It's here!

the UPS truck just dropped of the goods. here are some pics of them minus all the packaging material... So far I'm impressed with the quality of the arms. The bracket that extends the upper arm also looks really beefy in person. All the welds look good as well.
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More pics

All of the rest of the stuff... Can't wait to get some coldies and get started this w/e!
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Watching and waiting..... My 87 runner needs to travel....
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looks decent! im watching this


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