diff. drop spacers questions

TStango · 03-11-2003, 12:34 PM

I've read that many people are using a kit made by revtek.
Where do you get one?

I'm running a mild lift at roughly 1.5" and I am very certain that I am experiencing slight vibrations from the cv shaft angles. I've noticed it more while using 4 wheel drive. I think this diff drop would be a great improvement.

Also, has anyone who has done this mod ran into any problems?
It seems simple but I'm wondering if there are any problems with the front driveshaft between the transfer case and front differential. Would this slight change in angle induce any vibrations w/ u-joints?

Thanks in advance
-Stango

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keisur · 06-04-2003, 02:11 PM

did anybody ever address this issue for you? If so, where did you get the drop kit? somebody pm'd me a while back offering one to me but I stupidly declined and lost the pm. I need one now.

XtremeOff-Road · 06-04-2003, 02:25 PM

I know a place that has them

Mike

keisur · 06-04-2003, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by XtremeOff-Road
I know a place that has them

Mike

hehe, you forgot to quote me that in the quote with the other stuff so I fingered ya dint carry 'em. I'll be talking at you soon for some much anticipated poly products and some other keen items.

TDiddy · 06-04-2003, 02:37 PM

Haha, yep I was just going to post that I got mine from Mike.

Off-subject and don't want to hijack the thread, but....Mike, have you heard anything about polyurethane body mounts for 3rd gens?

keisur · 06-04-2003, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mertztr
Haha, yep I was just going to post that I got mine from Mike.

Off-subject and don't want to hijack the thread, but....Mike, have you heard anything about polyurethane body mounts for 3rd gens?

uh, mike, haha, I just sent you a list of quotables via PM, hehe, add these to it if you have heard. thanks mertztr!!!

va97runner · 06-04-2003, 03:22 PM

So the differential drop spacers lower the axle to reduce the CV angles?

Wouldn't this add some lift, too? Or am thinking about it wrong?

ChitRod · 06-04-2003, 03:26 PM

How much Mike? I have a guy offering to sell me a lift but i want to get a diff drop kit too. I don't want to pull a gadget and blow a CV....not picking on Gadget, but he's the most recent one that I know of.

TDiddy · 06-04-2003, 04:02 PM

keisur,

I e-mailed both Energy Suspension and Daystar...Daystar said that they're talking about mounts for 3rd gens, but it will be some time till they're out. Still waiting to hear back from ES.

keisur · 06-04-2003, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by va97runner
So the differential drop spacers lower the axle to reduce the CV angles?

Wouldn't this add some lift, too? Or am thinking about it wrong?

no lift. yes is makes the cv angle less severe.

mertztr,

hopefully they won't want an arm and a leg for them .. while installing my bumper I said to myself "wow, 100k will do alot to these crappy rubber things. I wish I had some new ones to throws in while I'm working on the car." they were pretty dry and cracked.

asudan96Runner · 06-05-2003, 12:19 AM

So what are our options on bushing replacement?

I'd like to do all of mine, with Poly if I can. My roommate just did his truck and it made a huge improvement.

So whats the deal? Anyone have any ideas?

Dan

TStango · 06-05-2003, 05:12 AM

I would like to replace the tie rod bushings to tighten up the steering, but from what I remember gadget saying, you will feel a lot more feedback from the road in the steering wheel.

BTW, I did do the Revtek diff drop, which I bought through Mike (Xtreme Off-Road), and it was a piece of cake to install. I also managed to get the factory skid plate back on without having to drill any new holes. No more vibrations.

keisur · 06-05-2003, 06:03 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by TStango
BTW, I did do the Revtek diff drop, which I bought through Mike (Xtreme Off-Road), and it was a piece of cake to install. I also managed to get the factory skid plate back on without having to drill any new holes. No more vibrations.

yea, the skid plate thing is why I was holding out. come to find out that the stock one will fit with some "persuasion." So I'm ordering up a set, today hopefully.

keisur · 06-05-2003, 06:05 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by asudan96Runner
So what are our options on bushing replacement?

I'd like to do all of mine, with Poly if I can. My roommate just did his truck and it made a huge improvement.

So whats the deal? Anyone have any ideas?

Dan

steering rack
end links
shock hour glass and stem
both sway bars
body mounts hopefully

Mad Chemist · 06-05-2003, 09:04 AM

Someone may want to try these guys:

http://www.prothane.com/Main_Menu/Pr...uct_guide.html

I think this is where Roger Brown got a set of body mounts at one point.

TDiddy · 06-05-2003, 09:25 AM

Yep, Keisur's list is it, as far as I know.

As far as the skid plate goes, "Persuasion" is right. Mine could be persuaded a little better than it is right now, in fact.

Dave, thanks for that link, I'll check them out. Still haven't heard anything from ES yet.

06-04-2003, 02:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
keisur Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 5,376	did anybody ever address this issue for you? If so, where did you get the drop kit? somebody pm'd me a while back offering one to me but I stupidly declined and lost the pm. I need one now. __________________ Front: 4.88's w/ ARB Locker Rear: 4.88's w/ ARB Locker Lift: Suspension - F: Sway-A-Way Coilovers; R: OME Coils/Shocks Body - 2" HDPE Pucks w/ higher strength bolts Recovery: TJM T15 Bull Bumper w/ Warn M8000 Winch Lighting: Lightforce Striker 170's Multimedia: Kenwood DNX5120 DVD/GPS/USB/iPod/SAT Sound: Focal 165A1 Component Front w/ Focal 130CA1 Rear Infiniti Kappa Perfect 10.1 Sub 500W RMS amp for fronts and rears; 500W RMS amp for sub Power: Optima Blue Top 1400 Watt Power Inverter

06-04-2003, 03:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
va97runner Contributing Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 231	So the differential drop spacers lower the axle to reduce the CV angles? Wouldn't this add some lift, too? Or am thinking about it wrong? __________________ 1997 4Runner SR5 2WD v^v^ Mods ^v^v Magnaflow XL (13215) // Deckplate + ISR + Amsoil Stage-2 // 2.5" Cornfed spacers // Downey rear spring kit // Bilsteins all 'round // 32" Bridgestone Deulers // Mickey Thompson 15x8 Classic II's

06-04-2003, 03:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
ChitRod Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 153	How much Mike? I have a guy offering to sell me a lift but i want to get a diff drop kit too. I don't want to pull a gadget and blow a CV....not picking on Gadget, but he's the most recent one that I know of. __________________ ChitRod

06-05-2003, 12:19 AM	#11 (permalink)
asudan96Runner Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 324	So what are our options on bushing replacement? I'd like to do all of mine, with Poly if I can. My roommate just did his truck and it made a huge improvement. So whats the deal? Anyone have any ideas? Dan __________________ RIP: 96 Limited with a few toys..... NOW: Rocking a Jetta.. Don't laugh..

06-05-2003, 05:12 AM	#12 (permalink)
TStango Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: CT Posts: 614	I would like to replace the tie rod bushings to tighten up the steering, but from what I remember gadget saying, you will feel a lot more feedback from the road in the steering wheel. BTW, I did do the Revtek diff drop, which I bought through Mike (Xtreme Off-Road), and it was a piece of cake to install. I also managed to get the factory skid plate back on without having to drill any new holes. No more vibrations. __________________ *97 4Runner* SR5 3.4L** Sold. 05 Tundra DC Limited 07 Camry SE V6

06-04-2003, 02:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
XtremeOff-Road Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 1,079	I know a place that has them Mike

06-04-2003, 02:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
TDiddy Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Urbandale, IA Posts: 7,113	Haha, yep I was just going to post that I got mine from Mike. Off-subject and don't want to hijack the thread, but....Mike, have you heard anything about polyurethane body mounts for 3rd gens?

06-04-2003, 04:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
TDiddy Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Urbandale, IA Posts: 7,113	keisur, I e-mailed both Energy Suspension and Daystar...Daystar said that they're talking about mounts for 3rd gens, but it will be some time till they're out. Still waiting to hear back from ES.

06-05-2003, 09:04 AM	#15 (permalink)
Mad Chemist Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 2,878	Someone may want to try these guys: http://www.prothane.com/Main_Menu/Pr...uct_guide.html I think this is where Roger Brown got a set of body mounts at one point. __________________ -David '98 4Runner: SAW/OME lift, TJM bumper, Warn M8000 winch, Hayden tranny cooler, Trail Carnage front and belly skid plates, PIAA fogs, Rock lights, 33" MT's on Tech1 Rockcrawler rims, Lars sway bar discos, Sonoran bumpstops and rear bumper, RB 1" body lift, Daystar front bumpstops '73 FJ40: 327 SBC, York, Dual Batteries, custom tire carrier, Corbeau Baja SS bucket seats, Bestop top. TLCA#14428

06-05-2003, 09:25 AM	#16 (permalink)
TDiddy Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Urbandale, IA Posts: 7,113	Yep, Keisur's list is it, as far as I know. As far as the skid plate goes, "Persuasion" is right. Mine could be persuaded a little better than it is right now, in fact. Dave, thanks for that link, I'll check them out. Still haven't heard anything from ES yet.

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