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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 01:46 PM
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here's a link to sky mfg.
https://www.4wdfactory.com/store/pro...-Brake-bracket

their bracket is for use with GM calipers but it will give you an idea on a place to start for fab-ing your own brackets for the MR2 calipers.

https://www.4wdfactory.com/store/pro...-Calipers.html

this link claims to include the cable brackets but there is no pic of the cable attached to the caliper that I can see.

Checked Sky's own website no pics of cable bracket and say they are not supplying e-brake calipers [at least as far as I can tell].

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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 10:08 AM
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I found these on ebay thought you'd be interested http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Rear-Disc-Bra...c7f001&vxp=mtr
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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 11:23 AM
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yeah, except i'm not gonna pay $80+ for a pair of steel plates haha

i'm going to make my own using a cardboard template and a sheet of scrap steel, so all materials included, it should be close to ~$20
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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 11:38 AM
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Or
http://www.davezoffroadperformance.c...-brackets.html
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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 11:59 AM
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i need to measure and stuff. a pre-fabbed one would be ideal, but i'm not sure on caliper mounting spacing and disc measurements. i'll probably make up a cardboard bracket and measure that against what's on the market
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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 12:25 PM
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I used the ones from Davez cuz they were cheap and I knew I had to cut them up to fit my calipers, I was mainly concerned about the axle fitment.
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Old Apr 13, 2013 | 05:33 AM
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found some 4xi tube doors for a decent price. they just need a bit of paint and some mirrors. those should get here mid-next week.

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Old Apr 13, 2013 | 06:11 AM
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Originally Posted by irab88
found some 4xi tube doors for a decent price. they just need a bit of paint and some mirrors. those should get here mid-next week.

and today i'm helping 4ever4running install his front bumper. so i set up a webcam hosted on my own server:

http://irab88.no-ip.org/

enjoy!
Awesome! I was thinking about tube doors or just quick release hinge pins, but I never wanted to put the money out. Can't wait to see them on the rig
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Old Apr 13, 2013 | 06:37 AM
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Awesome! I was thinking about tube doors or just quick release hinge pins, but I never wanted to put the money out. Can't wait to see them on the rig
X2. Hinge pin doors would be nice. I was gonna buy a set of door from the u pull it but they now want 75$ a door plus a 25$ core! Crazy
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Old Apr 13, 2013 | 06:44 AM
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there's a much easier and cheaper way to do removable doors:

https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f31/.../#post51500394

(the hinge on the right, installed)

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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 06:20 AM
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Thanks again for all the help man! I definitely couldn't have done it without you.
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 06:43 AM
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not a problem. glad to see you got the fairlead on; looks slick! i still have to upload my pictures, i'll post 'em on your thread when i do. so while i did that on saturday, i re-wired my truck a bit on sunday. i put my hella's back on and did a 100% better job than before, and the difference is incredible; faster turn-on and brighter. i also rewired my aux-box for switched power instead of the switched ground i had before. it makes wiring the rest of the truck so much easier. and the old solenoid was on it's final legs. that's what i get for ordering off of amazon (the ebay replacement is much nicer ). lastly i added a large engine ground cable, which seems to work nicely, as in quicker starting and higher alternator idle output.
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by irab88
there's a much easier and cheaper way to do removable doors:

https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f31/.../#post51500394

(the hinge on the right, installed)

Thats a good idea. Might have to try it.
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Old Apr 16, 2013 | 01:19 PM
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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 03:30 AM
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Very nice. I need to git me a pair.... Of tube doors of course.
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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 05:17 AM
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Those door are awesome. The more I look at your pictures, the more I want to get a set now! I like how they already have the skins on the outside.
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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 06:03 AM
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A little time with the wire wheel and prime and paint and those will be good as new...
just be careful where you park the tweakers love those kind of doors...
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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 06:22 AM
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Damn those look sick! For the price you paid, I was expecting them to be completely beat to hell but all they need is a little TLC and they'll be good as new!
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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by RBX
Very nice. I need to git me a pair.... Of tube doors of course.
but of course
Originally Posted by Gizler00
Those door are awesome. The more I look at your pictures, the more I want to get a set now! I like how they already have the skins on the outside.
yup, just missing a tab (not hard to add)
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A little time with the wire wheel and prime and paint and those will be good as new...
just be careful where you park the tweakers love those kind of doors...
darn right! i'ma get some of that self-etching primer, too.
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Damn those look sick! For the price you paid, I was expecting them to be completely beat to hell but all they need is a little TLC and they'll be good as new!
i can't wait to put them on. i'll wait until i have the right tools, though. the only thing i want to modify a bit are the latches. right now, they aren't slam-shut, so i was either thinking of buying some universal latches (less than $30 on ebay) or modify the existing ones like this:

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there will be a spring attached to the eyelet at the bottom
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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by irab88
i can't wait to put them on. i'll wait until i have the right tools, though. the only thing i want to modify a bit are the latches. right now, they aren't slam-shut, so i was either thinking of buying some universal latches (less than $30 on ebay) or modify the existing ones like this:



there will be a spring attached to the eyelet at the bottom
I like the slam-shut idea, very cool. What tools do you need? I might have them and would be happy to help if I do.
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