Just saw this on another board. See post #7. It appears Downey is done.
http://www.expeditionportal.com/foru...ad.php?t=30342

 

wow and that was one of the bigger companies out there.
There is also a few threads just started today on diffrent companies not responding or anwsering phones , I wonder if the same is happening with those.

 

Stated in a link found through expo


Downey Off Road Mfg. ceased operation on July 31, 2009.
There are ongoing negotiations with six different well known companies who are interested in continuing major portions of the Downey product line. You will no doubt find Downey products at one or more of those companies in the near future. We thank your for being a part of our 39 year history.


Jim Sickles, President
Downey Off Road Mfg.

 

damn, now where am i gonna get a good header? damn it!

 

wouldnt suprize me with 12% unemployment here !!

 

They made a good product, but they were proud of it (somewhat pricey). But its a shame that they are going out of buisiness. Thats one less company us toyota guys can get stuff from!

 

Sounds like now would be a good time to find one.

Fink

 

http://www.stans-headers.com/
The above is local to me, and owner Stan and Jim from Downey go way way back.

In fact Stan use to make the early Downey headers from what he told me years ago when I had them put a Tri-Yi header of theirs on my '90 Extracab with the 22RE.

Stan should be able to fix you up with one.
They also did the exhaust on my '91 4Runner.

 

That is just terrible, Downey had so many parts that unique, now what do i do for a good pair of fenders. I hope All-Pro is not next, cause i still need to order some sliders.

 

checked out stans page... very reasonable prices, however. they arent california approved, no holes for o2 sensors or egr.... would it be that noticable that its not carb approved?

 

Man this sucks, I really liked Downey and ALWAYS had good support from them.

I hope they keep us posted as to what happens.

 

wow. I never thought they would go under.. I wonder what will still be available through other companys??

 

You are in Spring Valley, come buy my Downey header. I am in El Cajon.

 

Damn. I just checked them out about 10 days ago and saw they were offering hi steer components. I never noticed them offering that stuff before.

 

RIP... downey...

 

Sadly Stan does not seem to offer a 3.0 header...

to bad about Downey RIP you will be missed.

 

Downeys web site is still up ???????

 

they probably cut their tech guy.... no need to answer e-mails and phone calls if they are planning to bow out..

 

That sucks, i was gonna order some new shackles from downey

 

try northwest offroad, nwor.com