J, how do the TG springs ride? I am looking at changing my springs because my rig is just to rough. I've been looking at OME and TG, but mostly I am looking for a good ride. The biggest benefit of OME is that I do not have to drill shackle holes, whereas I need to drill through the frame for the TG springs.

 

There is a seperate switch mounted just inside the rear panel.

 

So far I'm happy with them, I don't think they are the best springs ever but for the price they do a great job. The 4Runner feels very "balanced" while driving & wheeling, both the front & rear seem to work about the same amount and they flex great. I've also heard good things about the OME springs too.

I'm a little confused about having to to drill shackle holes with the TG springs? Your 4Runner is an 85', right?

 

The hole through the frame to mount the shackle through.

 

I think you should be able to use the factory holes, you might have to move the front crossmember back a hair to get a better shackle angle though. You can also drill the U-bolt plate and axle mount to get the axle just where you want it.

Have you thought about mixing the front springs you have with some stock rear springs? The factroy shackle holes will work fine and they ride / flex really good (depending on how you mix them). You will have to get a new front spring hanger but you need that anyway.

 

I haven't thought about RUF's. If you get a chance, can you measure the length of the TG front springs? I was under the impression you had to drill holes through the frame...

 

Too late


Thanks for the tips about swapping gates. I already am glad I swapped I haven't even taking it off-road yet.

 

I've got TG 4" springs in the front as well on my 84. Just used the stock frame tubes and used a TG front spring hanger. Worked out good. Just make sure you get enough shackle angle when you set it up. Front TG springs are 47" long (same as RUF)

 

Your right, it is too late! While you were working we were doing this! (And yes, I did take the 4Runner through that spot without a tug or winch but it took a little skinny pedal !)







The tailgate looks great, I think you will really like it! Now you need to build a bumper before you dent it up (and paint the truck one color ... ). Let me know when you want to do some snow wheeling and we'll figure something out!

EDIT: Nice JEEP!

Thanks for the info, I was going to mention that you had the TG springs on your truck.

 

That's impressive! I should have known you guys were out snow wheeling this weekend before I opened my mouth

Cory's rig is such a beast I gotta make to it Trough Trail one of these days, looks killer.

Yup, body work, paint, and a bumper are next on the list for sure! I'm tired of timing away bent up sheetmetal, it's going to start looking like your old rig pretty soon

You know your jelous. I might paint the 4Runner to match my daughter's Barbie Jeep

 

Trough trail is hard in the Summer (think of Carnage without the V-Notch or Exit), in a foot of snow it's a whole new level of Rowdy! You have to know when to crawl and when to get on it! Cory's truck (as usual ) is awesome, but I was really surprised how well the 4Runner did up there! That was no place for a full body rig on 35's but it did great! I'm really impressed how well the new MTR's hooked up!

The lower section was a little beat up when we got there, but the upper section was all fresh tracks and had a good foot of snow in areas!

Better get to work, we have some wheeling to do!

I think you have a way's to go before you get to that point, but I'm more than happy to give you a hand and show you the way! I really miss the sound of crushing and tearing sheet metal!

I can't put into words how cool it would be if you painted your rig like your daughter's Jeep, now that you brought it up I might have to hold you to it!!!

Someone that has Photoshop needs to get on this ASAP!

 

The tailgate looks great but I think it needs some paint, it looks a little out of place ...



You asked for it!

 

YES!!!!

 

Thanks for the new avatar! Nice photochop skills J!

 

That's great! Don't let your daugter see that picture, you might have to really paint it that color!

 

That bumper is so flippin sweet!

/want

 

very fitting Aaron lol. When are you all going wheeling next, Ill try and make it

 

i want it too. too bad he custom made that himself.

 

Thanks guys! I'm really happy how the bumper turned out, it's one of my favorite parts of the truck. That's a great picture, too!

 

Cory and I go wheeling every two or three weeks, depending on the weather, work, etc, etc. PM me your phone number & E-mail and I will let you know when we are going out next. Our buddy Mike is almost done building his buggy on Rockwell's and 49's, so I'm guessing there will be be a few test runs comimg soon! Aaron has wanted to do some snow wheeling too, maybe we can figure something out.