Gotta Love Them Downey's!!

**4x4Fink** · 08-27-2003, 06:27 PM

Got my Downey's installed today...

Only took the shop two hours to complete, 100 bucks for that and then another 50+tax for some other loose end stuff (oil leak, manifold leak and other stuff).

Anyway, I just got home from football practice and I still have three hours of homework to do so I will have to take pics in the morning.

However I was able to measure the distance between the rear wheel and the wheel well and the front wheel and the wheel well and you are not gonna believe it...but they were both EXACTLY 6 and 7/8" apart. So this rig is now perfectly level. Granted that is with no occupants and a half tank of gas but overall that is pretty darn good.

I will have pics tomorrow afternoon, I should be able to find a good after pic from the side to show the SERIOUS sag I had goin on before, it looked like a 90 year old woman if ya know what I'm sayin!:pat:, and a pic showing the final product.

I love the coils, I can't wait to go off-roading, I'm gonna do some trail riding and hill climbing tomorrow (I have 15 acres filled with fun stuff to traverse and run over and stuff). It's amazing how much higher the back is now. When I lowered the tailgate it comes up MUCH higher than it did before. I am VERY happy with them so far...

I wanted to thank EVERYONE who gave me advice on what do, where to get them, how long it would take, etc...

Thanks again and once again, YOTATECH ROCKS!

:rockband:

Fink

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***Corey*** · 08-27-2003, 09:08 PM

Glad you got them on Chris.
My Downey HDs are still one of my favorite mods to date.
I have many mods, but they changed the whole attitute and altitude of the rig at once.

metal22lica · 08-27-2003, 09:19 PM

just wait until you park next to another 2nd gen without the coils. then you will really notice the difference. i am with Corey...this is my favorite mod to date!!!

AgRunner06 · 08-27-2003, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by metal22lica
i am with Corey...this is my favorite mod to date!!!

I'm going to have to second that response.

turboale · 08-27-2003, 09:42 PM

Same with my OMEs, I would like to feel the same about a set of downey adjustables up front but... 44Runner, after recieving my money has decided to not respond to any of my emails after 2 weeks. Hum... He said he has been busy (even before he got the money) but this is gettung a bit rediculous.

I wanted to get them in before I headed to school so I could get some free help to get them in, but noooOOOOOOooooo.... Now I don't know anyone that knows enough to help me, and no I don't trust myself enough either. He seemed like a really nice guy so I haven't given up hope yet but, you can only last so long with out any notification of what is going on. I mean, I was getting a hell of a deal! But, I don't know whats happened to him...?

Sorry bud, don't mean to steal your thread. I know the feeling of just doing a mod as noticable as that. I remember when I first got my OMEs in. I would make up excuses to go drive around. Just puts a smile on your face doesn't it?? And about what corey about parking next to another 4Runner... I guess you could say I know that feeling too

metal22lica · 08-27-2003, 09:57 PM

Austin...so you sent him the money..but havent gotten them yet? nice pic also!!

turboale · 08-27-2003, 10:04 PM

That would be correct. The last email I got from him was, I got the money two days ago and I deposited (spelling looks wrong, oh well) it today, its the first day I have had any time to do anything, I have tomorrow off, so they will hopefully go out tomorrow. Was basicly what he said... and thats the last ive heard.

**UKMyers** · 08-28-2003, 12:30 AM

Congrats Fink knew you would like them. Now wait till you get new shocks it'll really make a difference. You ever get them Sylvania's in?

**waskillywabbit** · 08-28-2003, 04:49 AM

I want to know what a 16 year old says or does to get enough cash to do all these mods...

...so I can do the same!

If only I had had my 4Runner when I was 16...consider yourself blessed FINK!!!

My first ride at 16 was a 64 1/2 Ford Mustang. It was SCHWEEET!

Brian

gwhayduke · 08-28-2003, 05:04 AM

Waskilly...
I had a 66 Mustang at 17. Great car, but the 4Runner is better at hitting the dirt. Used to drag the Mustangs butt all the time when I headed down 2-tracks.

I guess I'm gonna have to think about fixing my sag now. My wife has been telling me the 4Runner looks like it's dragging it's butt. That sounds like carte blanche to get some OME's to me.

**waskillywabbit** · 08-28-2003, 05:07 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by gwhayduke
Waskilly...
I had a 66 Mustang at 17. Great car, but the 4Runner is better at hitting the dirt. Used to drag the Mustangs butt all the time when I headed down 2-tracks.

I guess I'm gonna have to think about fixing my sag now. My wife has been telling me the 4Runner looks like it's dragging it's butt. That sounds like carte blanche to get some OME's to me.

That sounds like she said "You need to spend whatever it takes dear to fix that awful sag in your poor 4Runner" Sounds like a green light for OMEs to me!!!

I wish my wife would say that!!!!

Brian

gwhayduke · 08-28-2003, 05:51 AM

Yep, I agree. However, I have to take care of my grad school tuition today. Maybe get started buying the pieces next payday.

I put Gabriels on it last year and hate them. So I'm thinking OME comfort springs since they've got more capacity than stock, but are still a progressive spring.

But for shocks, there are 3 choices...OME comfort which are still supposed to be pretty good on the trail. Edelbrock or Bilsteins.

Decisions, decisions.

4x4CPOSEADOG · 08-28-2003, 06:15 AM

Posted by Corey
Glad you got them on Chris.
My Downey HDs are still one of my favorite mods to date.
I have many mods, but they changed the whole attitute and altitude of the rig at once.

Fink,

I concur with Corey, my Downey HDs are still one of my favorite mod too. They made my rig look tougher and level out the butt sag. Now go get some pair of Aisin manual locking hubs, if you don't have them yet.

Noel

runnerboy97 · 08-28-2003, 11:37 AM

hey i have one thing to say, i know 44runner has been kinda busy with school having just started and him working on campus and such. If you like i could knock a little sense into him, well not really. but i might mention that you would like your stuff.

**4x4Fink** · 08-28-2003, 12:20 PM

Sounds like this was a very wise decision.

About the 16 year old $$ thing...along with school, I am a linebacker for my High School football team, work two jobs and work around my house/land every chance I get (i get paid $10/hr. since I usually have to work in 100+ degree heat).

But in order to mod my truck enough to make me happy, I had to sell my kick

computer. I built it from the ground up and had just about everything I wanted in it. But I figure my priorities had changed since the only thing I used it for was dloading/burning music and getting online. So now I use my Dell laptop with all my other stuff (monitor, surround sound system, mouse, keyboard, etc..)

Anyway, I work and sold my computer for 1000 bucks. That got me off to a good start. I HAD 1100 bucks in my checking account, now I have $138.99

I guess cars are more expensive than I was anticipating. But I am VERY happy with all of the things that I have done with that money.

UKMyers - Silverstars are in and I love them!

The next thing I do will either be Aisins, Husky liners or front window tinting.

Aisins will come first, thanks for all the input guys.

If there is ANYBODY on here that hasn't done the Downey's yet, I recommend them 110%!!

About the comparison between my rig and other 2nd Gens, I was at the mall today and this dude pulled up in what he thought was a pimped out rig. I was inside but was watching him, he got out, locked it, walked by my rig and stopped and looked at the back end. He bent down and looked inside my wheel well to see what the heck I had under there and he shook his head and walked away. So yeah, that is definately a good feeling. It feels like I put a lift kit on there...its AWESOME!

Again, thanks for all the help!

Fink

**waskillywabbit** · 08-28-2003, 12:26 PM

A young man with your caliper of audio/computer/visual equipment must have a digital camera? Where's the PICS?

Brian

**4x4Fink** · 08-28-2003, 12:31 PM

I sure do have a digi cam, just no time. I'm at school now, I'm an aide for my computer teacher (best teacher ever) so I have this period pretty much free unless he feels like making me work.

Anyway, its not the cleanest thing in the world right now (due to the lack of pavement on my dirt road and driveway) but I will go ahead and take one.

Fink

**waskillywabbit** · 08-28-2003, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 4x4Fink
I sure do have a digi cam, just no time. I'm at school now, I'm an aide for my computer teacher (best teacher ever) so I have this period pretty much free unless he feels like making me work.

Anyway, its not the cleanest thing in the world right now (due to the lack of pavement on my dirt road and driveway) but I will go ahead and take one.

Fink

Oh the joys of high school!

Go ahead and take the pics. With all this talk about how good it looks we want to see...

Brian

doink · 08-28-2003, 03:58 PM

glad to hear you got em in chris. cant wait to see the pics

**4x4Fink** · 08-28-2003, 05:52 PM

I took em about an hour ago so I had adequate lighting but I need to do my homework.

I will post them later tonight...

Fink

**4x4Fink** · 08-28-2003, 07:36 PM

FINALLY THE PICS

Before:

**4x4Fink** · 08-28-2003, 07:37 PM

After:

**waskillywabbit** · 08-29-2003, 05:02 AM

Looking SCHWEET! But you need one more thing for your 4Runner...

A big stick to beat off them young women who dig dudes in lifted trucks! I remember high school, I think...

Brian

**4x4Fink** · 08-29-2003, 05:09 AM

Yeah, you're right. My girlfriend acts as the protector though, she loves me AND my truck so...I'm all set man.

Fink

metal22lica · 08-29-2003, 05:09 AM

looking good. im not in high school anymore so that must be why i dont have the chicks digging me...

08-27-2003, 09:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,071	Glad you got them on Chris. My Downey HDs are still one of my favorite mods to date. I have many mods, but they changed the whole attitute and altitude of the rig at once. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

08-27-2003, 09:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
metal22lica Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 993	just wait until you park next to another 2nd gen without the coils. then you will really notice the difference. i am with Corey...this is my favorite mod to date!!! __________________ SOLD??? Never 1990 Automatic V6 4WD SR5 4Runner Mods: Downey 1.5 HDs, Aisin Hubs, CD, CB with a 4' Firestik, Husky Liners, Maglite Mod, 2nd Gen Airbox Mod, K&N filter and a Smittybilt Brush Guard with 4 lights. Next: Rims? Shocks? Exhaust? PICS -Corey

08-27-2003, 09:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
turboale Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 4,836	Same with my OMEs, I would like to feel the same about a set of downey adjustables up front but... 44Runner, after recieving my money has decided to not respond to any of my emails after 2 weeks. Hum... He said he has been busy (even before he got the money) but this is gettung a bit rediculous. I wanted to get them in before I headed to school so I could get some free help to get them in, but noooOOOOOOooooo.... Now I don't know anyone that knows enough to help me, and no I don't trust myself enough either. He seemed like a really nice guy so I haven't given up hope yet but, you can only last so long with out any notification of what is going on. I mean, I was getting a hell of a deal! But, I don't know whats happened to him...? Sorry bud, don't mean to steal your thread. I know the feeling of just doing a mod as noticable as that. I remember when I first got my OMEs in. I would make up excuses to go drive around. Just puts a smile on your face doesn't it?? And about what corey about parking next to another 4Runner... I guess you could say I know that feeling too __________________ --Austin RHaus NYC 06 M45 Sport - Beauty 96 4Runner - The Beast Last edited by turboale; 08-27-2003 at 09:51 PM.

08-27-2003, 09:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
metal22lica Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 993	Austin...so you sent him the money..but havent gotten them yet? nice pic also!! __________________ SOLD??? Never 1990 Automatic V6 4WD SR5 4Runner Mods: Downey 1.5 HDs, Aisin Hubs, CD, CB with a 4' Firestik, Husky Liners, Maglite Mod, 2nd Gen Airbox Mod, K&N filter and a Smittybilt Brush Guard with 4 lights. Next: Rims? Shocks? Exhaust? PICS -Corey

08-27-2003, 10:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
turboale Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 4,836	That would be correct. The last email I got from him was, I got the money two days ago and I deposited (spelling looks wrong, oh well) it today, its the first day I have had any time to do anything, I have tomorrow off, so they will hopefully go out tomorrow. Was basicly what he said... and thats the last ive heard. __________________ --Austin RHaus NYC 06 M45 Sport - Beauty 96 4Runner - The Beast Last edited by turboale; 08-27-2003 at 10:14 PM.

08-28-2003, 04:49 AM	#9 (permalink)
waskillywabbit Super Moderator-Sponsoring Member Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 14,548	Money? I want to know what a 16 year old says or does to get enough cash to do all these mods... ...so I can do the same! If only I had had my 4Runner when I was 16...consider yourself blessed FINK!!! My first ride at 16 was a 64 1/2 Ford Mustang. It was SCHWEEET! Brian __________________ WabFab Off-Road, LLC MySpace Twitter Facebook 7th Annual South East 4Runner Jamboree, 2010 The toughest part of a Jeep is the chick driving it. WabFab Off-Road 4th Anniversary Sale

08-28-2003, 05:04 AM	#10 (permalink)
gwhayduke Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 1,576	Waskilly... I had a 66 Mustang at 17. Great car, but the 4Runner is better at hitting the dirt. Used to drag the Mustangs butt all the time when I headed down 2-tracks. I guess I'm gonna have to think about fixing my sag now. My wife has been telling me the 4Runner looks like it's dragging it's butt. That sounds like carte blanche to get some OME's to me. __________________ '99 4Runner SR5 4WD, 5-SPEED. Abzug's vehicle for urban expeditions, navigating flash floods and debris flows (try 12-15 inches of rain in one week). It always gets her home. '95 4Runner LIMITED 4WD, 5-SPEED, over a quarter million on the original 3vze & headgaskets. TRD heavy duty clutch, TRD heavy duty flywheel, OME 900 springs and shocks. This old gal has gotten me out into the field, and back for 8 years, never failed to start or gotten stuck.

08-28-2003, 05:51 AM	#12 (permalink)
gwhayduke Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 1,576	Yep, I agree. However, I have to take care of my grad school tuition today. Maybe get started buying the pieces next payday. I put Gabriels on it last year and hate them. So I'm thinking OME comfort springs since they've got more capacity than stock, but are still a progressive spring. But for shocks, there are 3 choices...OME comfort which are still supposed to be pretty good on the trail. Edelbrock or Bilsteins. Decisions, decisions. __________________ '99 4Runner SR5 4WD, 5-SPEED. Abzug's vehicle for urban expeditions, navigating flash floods and debris flows (try 12-15 inches of rain in one week). It always gets her home. '95 4Runner LIMITED 4WD, 5-SPEED, over a quarter million on the original 3vze & headgaskets. TRD heavy duty clutch, TRD heavy duty flywheel, OME 900 springs and shocks. This old gal has gotten me out into the field, and back for 8 years, never failed to start or gotten stuck.

08-28-2003, 06:15 AM	#13 (permalink)
4x4CPOSEADOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 458	Posted by Corey Glad you got them on Chris. My Downey HDs are still one of my favorite mods to date. I have many mods, but they changed the whole attitute and altitude of the rig at once. Fink, I concur with Corey, my Downey HDs are still one of my favorite mod too. They made my rig look tougher and level out the butt sag. Now go get some pair of Aisin manual locking hubs, if you don't have them yet. Noel __________________ Noel 94 4Runner, V6, 4x4 97 LX450 (stock & no lockers) CDL'ed w/ Pin 7 Mod, Slee cupholder, OME lift soon...... 04 Tacoma Ext Cab V6 4x4 TRD w/RR DIFF LOCK

08-28-2003, 11:37 AM	#14 (permalink)
runnerboy97 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 1,017	hey i have one thing to say, i know 44runner has been kinda busy with school having just started and him working on campus and such. If you like i could knock a little sense into him, well not really. but i might mention that you would like your stuff. __________________ 1997 4runner,lifted, locked, dash and grille mounted red LED lights, its my DD 1988 4runner, SAS, dual lockers, dual cases, longfields, 36's, and lots more.

08-28-2003, 12:20 PM	#15 (permalink)
4x4Fink Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 5,952	Sounds like this was a very wise decision. About the 16 year old $$ thing...along with school, I am a linebacker for my High School football team, work two jobs and work around my house/land every chance I get (i get paid $10/hr. since I usually have to work in 100+ degree heat). But in order to mod my truck enough to make me happy, I had to sell my kick computer. I built it from the ground up and had just about everything I wanted in it. But I figure my priorities had changed since the only thing I used it for was dloading/burning music and getting online. So now I use my Dell laptop with all my other stuff (monitor, surround sound system, mouse, keyboard, etc..) Anyway, I work and sold my computer for 1000 bucks. That got me off to a good start. I HAD 1100 bucks in my checking account, now I have $138.99 I guess cars are more expensive than I was anticipating. But I am VERY happy with all of the things that I have done with that money. UKMyers - Silverstars are in and I love them! The next thing I do will either be Aisins, Husky liners or front window tinting. Aisins will come first, thanks for all the input guys. If there is ANYBODY on here that hasn't done the Downey's yet, I recommend them 110%!! About the comparison between my rig and other 2nd Gens, I was at the mall today and this dude pulled up in what he thought was a pimped out rig. I was inside but was watching him, he got out, locked it, walked by my rig and stopped and looked at the back end. He bent down and looked inside my wheel well to see what the heck I had under there and he shook his head and walked away. So yeah, that is definately a good feeling. It feels like I put a lift kit on there...its AWESOME! Again, thanks for all the help! Fink __________________ 1985 4Runner 22RE 4WD "Ratchet" 2007 Tacoma Double Cab SB 4x4 V6 TRD Sport AR-TTORA "My work number is 9-1-1." Last edited by 4x4Fink; 08-28-2003 at 12:21 PM.

08-28-2003, 12:26 PM	#16 (permalink)
waskillywabbit Super Moderator-Sponsoring Member Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 14,548	Show me the PICS! A young man with your caliper of audio/computer/visual equipment must have a digital camera? Where's the PICS? Brian __________________ WabFab Off-Road, LLC MySpace Twitter Facebook 7th Annual South East 4Runner Jamboree, 2010 The toughest part of a Jeep is the chick driving it. WabFab Off-Road 4th Anniversary Sale

08-28-2003, 12:31 PM	#17 (permalink)
4x4Fink Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 5,952	I sure do have a digi cam, just no time. I'm at school now, I'm an aide for my computer teacher (best teacher ever) so I have this period pretty much free unless he feels like making me work. Anyway, its not the cleanest thing in the world right now (due to the lack of pavement on my dirt road and driveway) but I will go ahead and take one. Fink __________________ 1985 4Runner 22RE 4WD "Ratchet" 2007 Tacoma Double Cab SB 4x4 V6 TRD Sport AR-TTORA "My work number is 9-1-1."

08-28-2003, 03:58 PM	#19 (permalink)
doink Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Atl. Georgia Posts: 3,078	glad to hear you got em in chris. cant wait to see the pics __________________ -m. buy my bands record on iTunes LISTEN TO MY BAND PLEASE

08-28-2003, 05:52 PM	#20 (permalink)
4x4Fink Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 5,952	I took em about an hour ago so I had adequate lighting but I need to do my homework. I will post them later tonight... Fink __________________ 1985 4Runner 22RE 4WD "Ratchet" 2007 Tacoma Double Cab SB 4x4 V6 TRD Sport AR-TTORA "My work number is 9-1-1."

08-28-2003, 07:36 PM	#21 (permalink)
4x4Fink Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 5,952	FINALLY THE PICS Before: Attached Thumbnails __________________ 1985 4Runner 22RE 4WD "Ratchet" 2007 Tacoma Double Cab SB 4x4 V6 TRD Sport AR-TTORA "My work number is 9-1-1."

08-28-2003, 07:37 PM	#22 (permalink)
4x4Fink Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 5,952	After: Attached Thumbnails __________________ 1985 4Runner 22RE 4WD "Ratchet" 2007 Tacoma Double Cab SB 4x4 V6 TRD Sport AR-TTORA "My work number is 9-1-1."

08-29-2003, 05:02 AM	#23 (permalink)
waskillywabbit Super Moderator-Sponsoring Member Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 14,548	Looks nice FINK! Looking SCHWEET! But you need one more thing for your 4Runner... A big stick to beat off them young women who dig dudes in lifted trucks! I remember high school, I think... Brian __________________ WabFab Off-Road, LLC MySpace Twitter Facebook 7th Annual South East 4Runner Jamboree, 2010 The toughest part of a Jeep is the chick driving it. WabFab Off-Road 4th Anniversary Sale

08-29-2003, 05:09 AM	#24 (permalink)
4x4Fink Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 5,952	Yeah, you're right. My girlfriend acts as the protector though, she loves me AND my truck so...I'm all set man. Fink __________________ 1985 4Runner 22RE 4WD "Ratchet" 2007 Tacoma Double Cab SB 4x4 V6 TRD Sport AR-TTORA "My work number is 9-1-1."

08-29-2003, 05:09 AM	#25 (permalink)
metal22lica Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 993	looking good. im not in high school anymore so that must be why i dont have the chicks digging me... __________________ SOLD??? Never 1990 Automatic V6 4WD SR5 4Runner Mods: Downey 1.5 HDs, Aisin Hubs, CD, CB with a 4' Firestik, Husky Liners, Maglite Mod, 2nd Gen Airbox Mod, K&N filter and a Smittybilt Brush Guard with 4 lights. Next: Rims? Shocks? Exhaust? PICS -Corey

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