3rd Gen 4Runner Full Widths Fox 16" Coilovers
02-14-2008, 06:38 PM
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So, I was looking at the lean of those coils, and noting how close they are to the frame. Have you measured how much droop you going to get with those coil overs, and do the coils contact the frame?
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02-14-2008, 08:41 PM
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I have 6" down travel and 10" of up travel on the shock. Obviously I can't use all of the up travel and will limit that with bumpstops. I have the upper retainer bearly tightened down to the coil height with 4" of upward adjustment. I don't know much about coilover adjustment but I didn't want slack because then the body's get scratched by the coils if ever fully drooped. I need some tender coils I think.
I got these coilovers as a payment for some previous tile work. I wanted to go with 12" or 14" w/ different rate coils but what can I say
The coils are 250lbs/250lbs King Coils. The coils fit perfectly when flexed. I was more worried about the upper coil mount hitting the master cyl. That kinda limited how high I could mount them. They don't hit the frame but the steering shaft might be another issue when flexed, but I have an idea if that happens. It flexes real good I have 3/4 elliptical rear suspension made from 63" chevy leafs w/o overloads or shocks in the rear.
I need to finish welding and gusseting the frame mounts and put the steering on, but I'll flex it tomarrow and post more pics.
Oh, BTW All the hardware is Grade 8 3/4"-5/8" and the DOM is 1 3/4" and the square/plate is 1/4"
I got these coilovers as a payment for some previous tile work. I wanted to go with 12" or 14" w/ different rate coils but what can I say
The coils are 250lbs/250lbs King Coils. The coils fit perfectly when flexed. I was more worried about the upper coil mount hitting the master cyl. That kinda limited how high I could mount them. They don't hit the frame but the steering shaft might be another issue when flexed, but I have an idea if that happens. It flexes real good I have 3/4 elliptical rear suspension made from 63" chevy leafs w/o overloads or shocks in the rear.
I need to finish welding and gusseting the frame mounts and put the steering on, but I'll flex it tomarrow and post more pics.
Oh, BTW All the hardware is Grade 8 3/4"-5/8" and the DOM is 1 3/4" and the square/plate is 1/4"
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04-30-2008, 10:18 AM
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the frame is plated at the steering and panhard
he finished his rear driveshaft last night
left to go are:
Plumbing for the front and rear brakes and proportioning valve (running all new lines)
Steering shaft from wheel to new ifs box (he has all the joints just needs to put them together)
Final Welding
he finished his rear driveshaft last night
left to go are:
Plumbing for the front and rear brakes and proportioning valve (running all new lines)
Steering shaft from wheel to new ifs box (he has all the joints just needs to put them together)
Final Welding
12-08-2008, 03:35 PM
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Ok so i have been slacking on the internet....... Ok so here's a couple of pics. Btw the buggy springs lasted 1 trip they had to go.....
11-09-2009, 04:52 PM
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That was 3/4 Eliptical or Buggy Springs and the idea with the ubolts was to be adjustable. I redid the rear suspension to a more tradition shackle setup. They flexed like crazy but had major axle wrap. The rear is getting ready to get linked with coils.......eventually
