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Oct 11, 2003 | 08:16 PM

ALBPM

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Downey Coils are on

I replaced my rear Performance Products coils with the Downey 3.5" coils today. I got somewhere between 2.25" and 2.5" lift with these.

The first thing I noticed was no more rattling coils

They ride great and the Runner looks better with the rear a bit higher than the front.

I have a pair of Performance Products 1" lift coils for 96-02 4-Runner for sale. You get 2" of lift with these if you have Bilstein shocks.
PM me if you are interested...

Oct 11, 2003 | 08:22 PM

Albuquerque Jim

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Post a profile pic!

And...by the way, those rear shocks look a little dirty, what happened?

Oct 11, 2003 | 08:25 PM

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LOL!!!!

Ya, there dirty

I'm going to have to find a flat spot to take a profile picture. My sloped driveway doesn't cut it.

Oct 11, 2003 | 08:55 PM

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I am interested in the rear coils, you have any pics of your rig with the 1in coils installed?

Thanks

Oct 12, 2003 | 12:28 AM

INsr5runner

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why didn;t you go with the front coilovers too?

Oct 12, 2003 | 06:48 AM

ALBPM

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Hey Vato,

Here's before any lift.

After the PP coils were installed.

I got 2"-2.25" lift with Bilstein shocks in the rear. They also can handle a heavy load in the rear without bottoming out. I had 10 - 80lb bags of concrete loaded in the back earlier this summer.

PM me if you are interested in the coils.

INsr5runner,

I'm keeping the Front PP coil overs because I have 2" lift in the front with them which is enough for now. They handle great so for this stage of my Mods I'll keep them awhile longer.

Oct 12, 2003 | 07:02 AM

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wow it looks so clean under there!!

Mine looks like a freakin dump, mud and dirt everywhere. I'd rather work under urs than work under mine haha.

Nice job btw

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Oct 12, 2003 | 12:12 PM

INsr5runner

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wow it is SOOO clean under there!

p.s. I love your rig! very sharp!

Oct 12, 2003 | 01:18 PM

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Here's what it looks like with the Downeys on the back. Much nicer profile with the back raised a bit more. Tire size is 275/70/16

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Oct 12, 2003 | 09:05 PM

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Albuquerque Jim

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That looks good Paul!

Someday I will get the Zainos!!!

Oct 13, 2003 | 06:49 AM

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Are you ready for another YotaTech Polishing Convention??

Oct 13, 2003 | 10:27 AM

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Quote:

Originally posted by ALBPM
Are you ready for another YotaTech Polishing Convention??

If I'm not traveling for work I will try to get up there for that!

That really looks good!

Oct 13, 2003 | 06:50 PM

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Cool !!

Jim, elnip how about the next couple of weekends before it starts getting too cold???

Oct 13, 2003 | 07:36 PM

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Albuquerque Jim

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Not this one, maybe the one after? 10/25

Also, I need the purchase list again...

what do I need to get?

Oct 13, 2003 | 07:52 PM

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Basics to order from Zaino-
Zaino Brothers

Z-1 8oz Zaino Show Car "Polish Lok" Pre-Cleaner & Gloss Conditioner..$8.95

Z-2 8oz Zaino Bros' Show Car Polish for clear-coated paint..$12.95

Z-5 8oz Zaino Bros' Z-5 Polish for swirl marks & fine scratches..$16.95

Z-6 16oz Zaino Bros' Ultra Clean "Gloss Enhancer" Spray..$9.95

And to apply multiple coats in one day this works great...
ZFX 2ml Zaino Flash Cure Accelerator Additive for Z-2, Z-5, Z-3 NEW..$19.95

Oct 13, 2003 | 07:57 PM

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Or...Wouldn't this:

ZKIT-1 0 Zaino Bros' Total Protection Show Car Kit $84.70

For the ultimate in show car appearance and total protection, here are the Zaino Bros' products that you'll need to make it happen. Included in the Zaino Bros' Show Car Kit are everything pictured including the following:

ZFX™ Flash Cure Accelerator Additive
Z-2™ Show Car Polish for Clear Coated Car Finishes
Z-5™ Show Car Polish for Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches
Z-6™ Ultra Clean Gloss Enhancer Spray
Z-7™ Show Car Wash
Z-18™ ClayBar
& TWO Zaino Bros' Custom Polish Applicator for FREE!

and a bottle of Z-1 cover it?

What about buffing pads, clothes etc???

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Oct 13, 2003 | 08:00 PM

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ALBPM

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I get my towels from Pakshak

You can save a bit by getting one of his special packages like this for starters...
3-16"x16"/1-25"x36"/1-6.5"x9.5" mitt*..$38.90/pkg

Did you get the muffler installed yet??

Oct 13, 2003 | 08:04 PM

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OK this is starting to go farther into my budget than expected

No on the muffler, I have had family visiting for the last 3 weeks, they left this morning so I may have a chance to breathe. :pat:

Oct 13, 2003 | 08:08 PM

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Just get this from Zainos for $48.80 plus shipping:

Z-1 8oz Zaino Show Car "Polish Lok" Pre-Cleaner & Gloss Conditioner..$8.95

Z-2 8oz Zaino Bros' Show Car Polish for clear-coated paint..$12.95

Z-5 8oz Zaino Bros' Z-5 Polish for swirl marks & fine scratches..$16.95

Z-6 16oz Zaino Bros' Ultra Clean "Gloss Enhancer" Spray..$9.95

Hold off on the ZFX for now.