Adam,

Can you post the rear springs you used or point me to where you got the info? I have read through many threads on the forum, but really like the height you have in the back.

Thanks

 

here dude, click on this link and then look for SAWs and OME links.

http://home.houston.rr.com/keisur/4runnermods.html

OH yea, you can get all the stuff from Mike at Xtreme offroad. his link is on my page too.

 

once you guys wear out your boots make sure to get these: http://www.wheelersoffroad.com/mecatech.htm

the arguments against converting the hubs cracks me up. if you want to operate like you still have add, just leave the hubs locked in all the time, but with the option im sure anyone would rather save the wear and tear by locking them in and out. of coarse when youre goin wheelin you can lock 'em before you leave and leave 'em locked for your trip. but the best manual hub feature is definately having a child, "hey boy....get out and lock in the hubs" my favorite by far.

 

I'll be sure to order those to install during my manual hub conversion. which arguments make you laugh? my manuals won't be locked, that is why I am going to convert, so they aren't locked all the time and causing wear. what's an extra 30 seconds added to a trip? that's about the time it takes to jump out and lock 'em. if your too lazy to jump out and lock your hubs then obviously you would be too lazy to dig yourself out if you were stuck or get out and take pics while your rig is fully flexed. oh, when I say "you" I'm not talking about anyone in particular, I'm saying "you" as in "whoever."

 

^im with you 100%. what cracks me up most is that if you drive around locked in it is exactly the same as add, so by switching to manual you lose nothing, just gain the ability to lock them out.

 

haha, it's that tough, hot and sweaty 30 seconds of high impact aerobic activity of opening the door, stepping out and locking them that is going to be the obstacle for me. I guess I'll have to give up the beers and start doing situps so I can hack it. and I guess I'm the since now I have "666" posts. just call me Damien.

 

Everone is over loking one additional problem with the manual hubs - less rolling resistance = more brake wear
When you are tooling around in "free" wheel and you roll easier with less hp used to keep you moving, you have that less hp needed to more hp for mileage or acceleration useage - of course more acceleration = fewer mpg

 

yes we simpletons have seemed to have forgotten to mention that one. however, I think I would actually be getting around the same gas mileage since I am on the trails and burn alot of gas tooling around in 4 wheel drive alot. I guess that would be true for someone who installs them and never wheels so they never lock them. know wut I mean.

 

I was making a joke - pointing out the result of the mod would temp some of us to use the freed-up hp to accelerate at a higher rate. Didn't mean to imply anyone here is/was a simpleton.

 

psyyyy! hehe, that was a joke too. I know what means. hehe.

I should also point out that alot of people are saying, "I have my SAWs adjusted so high and I don't have any fins touching." That is BS because I believe they are only looking at the outside rubber fins. sure mine aren't touching either but the plastic-ish ones on the inside are rubbing on eachother like two horny lizards. and I can see the wear. I'm just waiting, just waiting for one to bust so I can let the wife know that I have to make another 1000 dollar investment haha.

 

Sweet boot link... I only hope I can remember it when it comes time to change my boots.

 

Hey if you ever forget the link, you can just remember this one www.xtremeoff-road.com

You guys really didn't think that I would pass up an opportunity to carry high angle CV boots did you

Mike

 

hey homeboy, what kind of price are you going to put on them? depending on that I may be adding a few items to one of my orders.

 

The lack of manual hubs with ADD is just a marketing thing - it would have confused people. Adding manuals gives you ALL the benefits. Less wear and tear and better efficiency when there's no chance of needing 4wd and then the ability to lock them and pull it in and out of 4wd as necessary when on a trail trip, in the winter - whatever - just like stock.

C

 

exactly, well put.

 

In case any of you would like to view the installation instructions on those Mecatech Hi-Angle CV Boots, here is a link for you

Mike

 

If you have ADD and haven't changed to manual hubs - do it.

 

it's not as easy as your conversion was. with the later ones it requires about $1100 worth of stuff. I couldn't agree with you more though, hehe. my next move will be an arb compressor and air locker for the rear, then the manual hub conversion.

 

Wouldn't even be an extra 30 seconds if you did it at the trail head when airing down your tires...

 

so you 4runner guys cant swap in manual tacoma hubs huh? that sux if you cant go through a wrecker to get the parts.