scuba

NOT A WRITEUP, Just showing what I did...

I cant take the time out every 15 mins during a project to take pics for a writeup...
I didnt get measurements of the fender lip before I did it...So Idk how much lift they actually gave...
EDIT # 2 : Be sure to put something under the upper Aarm/Bumpstop...a 2x4 worked perfect...If ya dont, well..have fun...



BEFORE ::


Almost Done..:


IN ! :


Had to get 1.5" wheel spacers so the upper A arm wouldnt rub a huge hole in my tire...
SHINEY!!!


AFTER :

Edit...WOW, This pic really puts in into perspective...



Enjoy...

the_ocho

cool beans man. cant wait to do mine

Camach

Looks good. I've been thinkin about doing this to mine as well.

drew303

nice job

is your camber out?

that really sucks you had to put wheel spacers. =/

a4runnerfreak

Looks good Scuba! Nice job. I can't wait til I've got the cash to order and do mine. Have you adjusted your T-bars yet? Now you gotta level out the back.

scuba

Thanks for the comments guys...Umm, Camber...No clue, Havent notice unusual tire wear, so I dont think so...
I just know when I went to do the a month and a half ago me and abe said..OH CRAP...
I Need to make sure the T bars are even before I go get an alignment...

I know the wheel spacers arent the best way to do it....but its alot cheaper then new rims...

EDIT: Freak, Alrangers gonna make me some shackles with his new torch set

the_ocho

you havent driven enough to get tire wear lol

sa51

does the truck look bowlegged? j/w, me and my roomate were just talking about whether or not my camber would get better or would stay the same if i added my bj spacers and relaxed the torsion bars slightly
and if u just installed them, u wouldn't notice abnormal tire wear for awhile.

scuba

I think he meant from before....?
But uhm, Its a DD...

scuba

SA, No the tires are not bowlegged....But you'll have to get an aligment afterward obviously...It could help..?

the_ocho

either way. if its off you wont notice for a wile unless you speed around corners on pavement. then tires will wear down fast lol. you can prolly find a shop that will check it for free.

rusche

I love how you did it at the curb.
Looks great!

scuba

Hah, Thanks I guess...No other place to do it...?
umm, Yeah, Me with my shirt off and jeans sorta saggin, walkin all around my truck and workin all day...umm, I dont think our neighbors like us too much...

drew303

bj spacers mess with the stock alignment. Throws the geometry off... as you raise the rig, the tires turn in (at the top) i dont remember all that alignment bs with neg/pos camber... as you crank the bars, the tires fold in.. as you lower the truck they bend out (top goes out) ..like chicken feet

you'll probably notice the tires leaning inward after a bj lift.

and its critical you get the truck where u want it before an alignment for this reason.. because if you get it aligned, get it home and are like... oh snap... my left side is lower or whatever...

go to adjust it.. your camber will change and it will look stupid.

lol ive seen some rigs in town with some messed up camber, amateurs =P

scuba

yea drew, I remember your other post...Thanks for the advice bud !!

a4runnerfreak

I saw the pics of his x-mas gifts, lol!!! Good thing you got your order in! When I get down that way, I'll PM ya, maybe you'll let me tag along with ya, on some trails. I won't have my BEAST this time.....lol

sa51

oh good

and yes i def plan on aligning it, i little bit at home, and then to toyota for fine tuning


edit: crap i may have to get wheel spacers too, i'm running stock taco rims..


the neighbors hate me too haha, i was out there today grinding off the booger welds the previous owner used to attach his super cool euro grill guard

94Runner4x4

looks good man! its amazing what BJ spacers can do to the look.

sa51

scuba, u just need some 33s now

Matt16

Who's gotta away without wheel spacers? Do you have OEM wheels SCUBA? I thought with stock wheels and BJ spacers, you were fine, no tire- UCA rubbing.