Looks like your rear axle could go back a few inches.

 

that's why he said the stock links are a little too short

I like the way that sits a lot....aside from the obvious of the axle sitting forward......with some slight modification to the links, that coil setup could work very well........


I might have to pick up those OME 863's here shortly and maybe have some links fabbed up approx 2" longer than stock.................

 

yeah the 863's are MUCH stiffer then the 860's so it helps compensate for the difference in the stiffness of the leaves in the front..yeah those all pro links are only 1" we need at least 2" maybe 2.5" longer then stock links....i need to email wabbit to see if he can make these links 2" longer then stock.

 

I'd just go to a local fab shop and see what they can come up with. I'm sure a good fabber could make identical links for a reasonable price without killing the labor.

Where'd you get the 863's anyways?

 

the local shops in NC are very pricey at least the ones i called so i dont know if you can find a guy let me know and have him make two sets and ill buy the second set.

 

Alright well ill be ordering the 5" leaf swap kit from Brian this week so i can get this thing kickin ass cuz this driveshaft and gastank situation is killing me along with the difference in spring rate from front to rear prolly isn't the best idea on the trail but hey at least i didn't pay for the links and then realize this haha anyway ill be posting pics and the usual as that stuff comes in.

 

Nice! You'll be running the same setup I want to put in mine hehe

Can't wait for process pics!

David

 

Alright i ordered the Trail Gear 5" Rear Classic Lift w/ 12" 5150's i figured i would match the front with the shocks haha, but it should be here thursday or friday of next week. This thing probably won't be installed till i can get a nice 3 day weekend off from work soo i will be showing process pictures when that should arise. I am just giving you all an update.

 

cool deal bro

Keep me posted, too.

 

just thought id post it up for and giggles heres a shot of me and jeremy's rig.

 

sorry guys i haven't updated this thread much lately i got the rear lift kit a week ago and jeremy just got his 220V welder and plasma so i know we'll be getting it done soon but i have been looking at getting a daily driver so within the next month ill be getting a 00 to 03 Tacoma so i can have more freedom with the runner anyway updates will be done as soon as i start getting it started.

 

im sure you get this alot but that is a pretty blue keep the pics coming with progress

 

I see Jeremy's slacker ways have spread.

 

my new toys are pretty. Electrician coming at 9am tomorrow to wire me a 220V outlet.

 

 

Miller DVI2 MIG welder

Miller Spectrum 375-Xtreme Plasma Cutting Torch


I'm amazed how compact the plasma cutter is when it doesn't have an integrated air compressor. I already have a nice craftsman compressor so i couldn't see spending an extra $600 just to get an integrated compressor.

 

well there aren't going to be many more updates because my headgaskets are blown on the 3.0 i have white smoke coming out like a damn chimney with irregular idle and coolant in the oil....UGH hahah this sucks well ill be getting a new truck this weekend so it happened at a good time so ill keep yall updated as i do a top end rebuild or 3.4 swap idk what im going to do but i need to take it off insurance asap.

 

im back and i have a whole lot of planned so keep checking this thread out for updates!!!

 

a whole lot planned? or are you selling it?? i have the same blue 4runner and i love it.... does your fried have a build up page i would love to chop the roof off my trail truck

 

Have you thought about what you're gonna do for the motor?

swap in a 3.4?

That sucks u blew the HG