What the future holds.......................
04-13-2004, 05:34 AM
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Originally Posted by data
So what kinda price would you be charging?
04-13-2004, 05:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Flygtenstein
You don't need rear leaves to cross the crack. Lots of 3rd Gens have crossed the crack, it just flexes you all the way out.
04-13-2004, 06:37 AM
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Originally Posted by sschaefer3
Well yes rear hangers on the bumper rails, but front hangers on the frame, shock mounts on the axle and an upper shock mount between the frame rails. Any at least a full day of plasma cutting/grinding.
I was going to offer it as a "drive to Arizona" and have Steve install it part.
I was going to offer it as a "drive to Arizona" and have Steve install it part.
04-13-2004, 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Mad Chemist
Sounds like a good plan....but when's the SAS? Crazy flex in the rear, with IFS in the front is like a T. Rex- big hind legs, tiny little front, lean too far forward and it falls over....
04-13-2004, 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by MellamoPOUND
Can your 4runner do the golden crack without leafs? Has anyones 3rd generation done it?
I walked through it much easier than most guys with springs. In fact, the 4Runner seemd to be very well balanced between the front and back, it was pretty impressive.
Check out the video of Yoatfari 2003 on my website.
http://www.hunt4steve.com/off-road/99limited.htm
04-13-2004, 07:28 AM
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Schaefer, tonight I'll have the pics of my swap up. The rest of the site is in disarray, but at least you can check out the pics that accompanied my swap.
just for informational help....
sounds like your swap is going to have some crazy flex for sure...
just for informational help....
sounds like your swap is going to have some crazy flex for sure...
04-13-2004, 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by SteveO
I have found that if your rear end flexes real nice, its pretty rare that the front end will come off the ground.
04-13-2004, 12:02 PM
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Last year we had to tug Mike because of the TRAC getting picky. All it does is flex you out and I am more interested to see where your bumper rubs.
I have always been impressed with the crossing in that vid SteveO. One of the solid axle rigs gets ready to roll while your truck only does a wheel stand. I did not feel my own rig stand that much and we did not have anyone near rolling last year.
I think a 4-linked rear like the Gigantor Cruiser with an IFS front would be a waste. My impression is the Chevys will do well, but not just ramp champ good.
I have always been impressed with the crossing in that vid SteveO. One of the solid axle rigs gets ready to roll while your truck only does a wheel stand. I did not feel my own rig stand that much and we did not have anyone near rolling last year.
I think a 4-linked rear like the Gigantor Cruiser with an IFS front would be a waste. My impression is the Chevys will do well, but not just ramp champ good.
04-13-2004, 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Flygtenstein
I have always been impressed with the crossing in that vid SteveO. One of the solid axle rigs gets ready to roll while your truck only does a wheel stand. I did not feel my own rig stand that much and we did not have anyone near rolling last year.
BTW, SteveO that video really makes me want to go to Moab!
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04-13-2004, 02:57 PM
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I don't know what the weight distribution is between the front and back. But it sure seemed like it was pretty well balanced when I went over the Golden Crack.
I'm sure up for another round of Moab. I think I'll have the sliders on by then, plus I'm pretty sure I'll have a another bumper built by then.
I'm sure up for another round of Moab. I think I'll have the sliders on by then, plus I'm pretty sure I'll have a another bumper built by then.
04-13-2004, 06:52 PM
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OK, I just got all the links to work. So check it out. Mind you, if a hand doesn't pop up over a possible link, then the resultant page isn't finished yet.
With that said, I do have the rear springs swap info finished.
http://www.hunt4steve.com/or/99_4run...rsusp.htm#ctlc
As well, there is some Factory Service Manual stuff up there too for the 3rd gens.
With that said, I do have the rear springs swap info finished.
http://www.hunt4steve.com/or/99_4run...rsusp.htm#ctlc
As well, there is some Factory Service Manual stuff up there too for the 3rd gens.
04-13-2004, 06:58 PM
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Some fun reading while I was killing time, dated 3/25/02:
"At this point I am calling my 4Runner done. I really do not see any point in putting a Marlin crawler or a front ARB locker or Manual hubs on an IFS truck. I'm by no means planning an SAS at all. But, it is clear that this is pretty much as good as it gets."
Thanks for updating the other stuff SteveO.
Jim, Moab is pretty awesome, make it if you can.
"At this point I am calling my 4Runner done. I really do not see any point in putting a Marlin crawler or a front ARB locker or Manual hubs on an IFS truck. I'm by no means planning an SAS at all. But, it is clear that this is pretty much as good as it gets."
Thanks for updating the other stuff SteveO.
Jim, Moab is pretty awesome, make it if you can.
04-13-2004, 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Flygtenstein
Some fun reading while I was killing time, dated 3/25/02:
"At this point I am calling my 4Runner done. I really do not see any point in putting a Marlin crawler or a front ARB locker or Manual hubs on an IFS truck. I'm by no means planning an SAS at all. But, it is clear that this is pretty much as good as it gets."
Thanks for updating the other stuff SteveO.
Jim, Moab is pretty awesome, make it if you can.
"At this point I am calling my 4Runner done. I really do not see any point in putting a Marlin crawler or a front ARB locker or Manual hubs on an IFS truck. I'm by no means planning an SAS at all. But, it is clear that this is pretty much as good as it gets."
Thanks for updating the other stuff SteveO.
Jim, Moab is pretty awesome, make it if you can.
Who's quote was that?
Tomorrow, I'll have some pretty funny videos up on the site.
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04-13-2004, 07:06 PM
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If you can guess author and product he was endorsing, I think we may all die laughing! Oh how times have changed.
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