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Old 04-16-2007, 03:39 PM
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What to buy now? Got some spare money to blow.

Ok I got $300 to spend toward my yota
here is my list
`BJ Spacers(level it out)
`Skyjacker Nitros
`4.88's
`Trail Gear Sliders(tired of door dings, ticks me off)
`Mazda Spring Swap(got shackles and AAL now, little rough)
`Front Range Fab Severe use Front Bumper( little over price range)
`Used Dayton MT 33x12.50 for cheap bout' 50% tread
Just got some Pro-Comp MT 31x10.50 but would like 33's but not for
everyday driving. Have spare rims to.

I'd like to get the BJ Spacers and Shocks but what do you all think,
how long do they take to put on? a couple hours?
What do you all think?

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Old 04-16-2007, 03:44 PM
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Give the money to me lol

I'd go for the bj spacers and shocks. If you've never done it before, probably 2-3 hours. You'll also need a bj separator. You can rent them at a local auto parts store for cheap.
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dont buy cheasy "lift kit" shocks
Old 04-16-2007, 03:59 PM
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whats not a cheasy "lift kit" shock, Bilsteins love to but no funding
Old 04-18-2007, 11:06 AM
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Nobody else wants to tell me what to blow my money on.
My pocket is burning right now

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With $300 I would get the sliders, balljoint spacers, and a body lift. Run the IFS uncranked and get your lift from body.
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I have to agree on BJ Spacers and some shocks. The procomp shocks aren't badly priced around $35-50 a piece and maybe some ranchos, but the procomps get some good compliments from people around the board.
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bj spacers, AAL, and sliders if you can get it all for 300 bucks
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You could probably get 4 new bilsteins for 300 bucks if you shop around.
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Here you go: https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f180/toyota-t-case-4-7-gears-113540/
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forget the expensive shocks. Buy the cheap ones from autozone, or kragen. (unless you are a desert racer!!) You will not know the difference. BJ spacers are easy. Get the 33's and do some fender trimming and you do not need the body lift. Get a lockrite locker for the rear, best money spent for effective offroad use. Sliders are important. Finally, to be functional, you will need 5to1 gears in the t-case ($750,maybe later). And you will be ready for the Rubicon.

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I say get the bj spacers, the 4.88's and a rear Lockright.

Will be over $300 but worth saving for...
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If you have money to blow, you can help me pay for my rebuild...
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you really think that you wouldn't be able to tell a difference in the shocks? I think the lengths would be the biggest difference in the shocks. The Bils will probably give you more travel over the cheap ones. right?
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Dont spend it....Dump it in the bank and add to it.
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Originally Posted by Sonofmayhem
Dont spend it....Dump it in the bank and add to it.
I wish I would have learned that 2 years go when I bought my 4Runner as a dumb sophomore and spent money on stupid stuff...
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I've been saving up over a year now and finally some things are coming about very nicely for my favor. I recently had someone email me about some drivetrain parts and I have my rear bumper and sliders ordered. Things always work out if you have enough patients.
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Originally Posted by 91ToyTrck
I've been saving up over a year now and finally some things are coming about very nicely for my favor. I recently had someone email me about some drivetrain parts and I have my rear bumper and sliders ordered. Things always work out if you have enough patients.
Are you a doctor? heh Had to do it...
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I'd say go for the tires... Get some 2" square tube and longer bolts (1/4" thick) make your own body lift. Best of both worlds. Not saying I don't agree with others, but the tires will make a big difference...


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