84-85 Trucks & 4Runners 2nd gen pickups and 1st gen 4Runners with solid front axles

axle cleanup!

Old Mar 17, 2009 | 03:39 PM
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axle cleanup!

finally got some time in the shop. I started the hysteer process while i wait for trail gear to send the goods. I removed the stock stabilizer bracket and third link. looks alot cleaner down there!!!!!!
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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 03:46 PM
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looks good, you are gonna love the difference between the push-pull and the IFS steering box.
what front DS are you using?
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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 03:53 PM
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Ds???
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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 08:41 PM
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ds???
stock!
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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 08:45 PM
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after my high steer install i could turn in a raduis that was never imagined before!
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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 08:52 PM
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after my high steer install i could turn in a raduis that was never imagined before!
I dont think i will gain much turn radius. my 35 x 12.5's rub on my leafs at full cock already. should a buy wheel spacers? i think it would be cool to ditch the fatty 12.5's for some 35x 10.5 swampers!
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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 09:00 PM
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I dont think i will gain much turn radius. my 35 x 12.5's rub on my leafs at full cock already. should a buy wheel spacers? i think it would be cool to ditch the fatty 12.5's for some 35x 10.5 swampers!
I run 36 x 12.5 TSL's with a 2.75 BS no problems with no tire to leaf rubbage. had problems in the rear with frame rubbage at full stuff had to bolt up some 1.5" wheel spacers.

swampers are cool!
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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 09:02 PM
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Oh yea I also remember i was running a 4" Pro comp lift with the origanal push/pull steering and I welded a drop in the drag link for my steering correction. What a PITA
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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 09:12 PM
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my tg parts should be here 2morrow. i need to find a steering box quick. do i have to have a steering stabilizer or should i be fine without it?
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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 09:19 PM
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Steering stabilizer is usually personal preference. I wouldnt leave home without mine.
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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 09:19 PM
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Oh bellingham eh? You should come wheelig with me and plumbrbob some time
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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 10:50 PM
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my tg parts should be here 2morrow. i need to find a steering box quick. do i have to have a steering stabilizer or should i be fine without it?
they always say if you plan on driving over 40 or someting, some guys dont run them someguys stand by them I run with one. you'll be fine without one though
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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 10:55 PM
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It looks like Toyota just dropped it off at your shop. That's a great job! You'll be ready for anything with that setup. Good luck with your high steer install.
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 07:21 AM
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i have heard of Reiter pit. is that near you guys. i am going to run a stabilizer, i removed the bracket from the axle very clean so i can reuse it up top on the frame. Walker valley in skagit is pretty sick!
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 07:35 AM
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bellingham! man what was I thinking LOL bellvue I think . Reiter is about 1 1/2 hr from me it is near gold bar. Yea Walker valley! I have heard of that place and I want to check it out I am assuming that is close to you?
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 08:43 AM
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Oh damn i was thinking Bellevue too. I will have to check google maps for Bellingham. Reiter is fun it's about 2 hours from me. We are heading to Tuhuya this Saturday it's near Belfair i think... hell i'll be honest i dont know the area at all i'm new here

Edit: Oh yeah you're way up there. Reiter pit is about the same drive south for you as it is north for me. Tuhuya is quite a drive for you. My guess would be 2.5 hours

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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 10:06 AM
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that is a drive all right. walker valley is about 40 minutes away and that seems far. i usually explore the logging roads in my area off the mt. baker highway. there aren't many crazy spots, but there are some great elevated veiwpoints and camping.
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 10:10 AM
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Yeah i've been meaning to get on some of the local logging roads. I just hope i dont accidentally end up on Ft. Lewis property. Nobody here lives real close to me so i usually end up driving 2 hours to go wheelin but i dont mind
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 03:18 PM
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Just a suggestion when it comes time to mount your IFS box. Mount that puppy as far forward as you can. I run RUF and I had to cut out my radiator support to slam the box forward. It keeps the drag link and tie rod from rubbing. Have fun!
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 03:34 PM
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thanks for the tip. my present should be here any time!
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