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Old Dec 26, 2008 | 04:53 PM
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BJ spacer install

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...




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Old Dec 26, 2008 | 04:56 PM
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cool beans man. cant wait to do mine
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Old Dec 26, 2008 | 05:13 PM
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Looks good. I've been thinkin about doing this to mine as well.
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Old Dec 26, 2008 | 05:13 PM
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nice job

is your camber out?

that really sucks you had to put wheel spacers. =/
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Old Dec 26, 2008 | 05:22 PM
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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.
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Old Dec 26, 2008 | 05:22 PM
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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



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Old Dec 26, 2008 | 05:36 PM
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...Umm, Camber...No clue, Havent notice unusual tire wear,
you havent driven enough to get tire wear lol
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Old Dec 26, 2008 | 05:38 PM
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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.
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Old Dec 26, 2008 | 05:38 PM
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I think he meant from before....?
But uhm, Its a DD...



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Old Dec 26, 2008 | 05:40 PM
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SA, No the tires are not bowlegged....But you'll have to get an aligment afterward obviously...It could help..?


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Old Dec 26, 2008 | 05:40 PM
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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.
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Old Dec 26, 2008 | 05:41 PM
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I love how you did it at the curb.
Looks great!
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Old Dec 26, 2008 | 05:46 PM
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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...




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Old Dec 26, 2008 | 05:54 PM
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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
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Old Dec 26, 2008 | 06:02 PM
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yea drew, I remember your other post...Thanks for the advice bud !!


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Old Dec 26, 2008 | 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 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



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
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Old Dec 26, 2008 | 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by scuba
SA, No the tires are not bowlegged....But you'll have to get an aligment afterward obviously...It could help..?




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

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Old Dec 26, 2008 | 10:09 PM
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looks good man! its amazing what BJ spacers can do to the look.
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Old Dec 26, 2008 | 10:23 PM
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scuba, u just need some 33s now
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Old Dec 26, 2008 | 10:23 PM
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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.
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