Isn't it about time for rOcky to show us her Sway-A-Ways? I've shown all my Donahoe and Total Chaos front suspension. Now it's time for her. I'm sure that I'm not the only one.

 

Yeah me too. Did you post up your setup RL? I've heard of it but can you write your impressions, etc

 

I live in fear of cross-posting. So, how about if I just offer the link to the T4R site?

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/showth...&threadid=9227

After spending some miles with the Hoe's, I wonder why guys mess with spacer lifts in front. The handling is so much better than stock, while offering me the extra ground clearance I need when off-road.

 

RL, How about posting it here? I got banned from T4R.org a long time ago.

 

OK here are 3 new photos which I don't think I have posted elsewhere. At least I just finished Photoshopping them for this list.

 

lookin' good, RL! who did the drilling to fit the larger bolt for the upper arms?

 

Mike's Off Road did. I just picked-up all the spare parts today. The Xreas lines are about as long as the 4Runner. Then there is the collection of Revtek and NE parts too. I'll save the Revtek lifted front struts in case I should ever want to rebuild the Donahoes.

BTW: I asked Total Chaos about lubing their uni-ball joint. Here is what they said: "The uniball we use is a self lubricating Teflon lined uniball. Its the highest grade unit on the market and should last 5-7 years under moderate abuse. If you are a racer we suggest replacing them once a season, but my daily driver has had them for 6 years and has about 15,000 off road miles and Mexico preruns and they are still tight! It should self lubricate and not require any maintenance. However if you feel the need to apply something to it, we only suggest silicone spray. Stay away from any sticky stuff that will attract debris."

So, when do we get to see your new SAWs??????

 

RL,
Is that mark on the bottom 2 coils the swaybar rubbing or just a mark of dirt?

 

I saw the same hing and went for a look. There is no rubbing. I'll have a closer when I change my oil tomorrow. However, the Donahoes fit perfect. If there is a scratch it is from the installation.

 

r0cky,
where is your SAW pics ?????? we are getting old waiting for them


RL,

Have you tested the flex on the front wiht the Hoes and TC arms yet? Your front suspension looks like the best yet!!! WOuld love to see some pics in action, especially flexing the front

 

Me too. However, I'm spending more time motorcycling right now. When it gets hot, I'll be in the woods with the 4Runner. I have some new photos I took while changing oil. Should post them soon. I had a close look at the relationship of the anti sway bar anf the Hoes. The sway bar was dropped with a plastic spacer, so the gap between the bar and the coil spring is about an inch minimum. To get you a flex shot I will take a couple at work. I have a gravel road with a ditch on either side. Should do fine.

 

How thick is that spacer on the swaybar?

Seems like you are posting more pics than r0cky

 

The spacer looked to be a third to half of an inch.

 

It is hard to see the gap with these photos, but there is one.

 

Thanx. Nice to see how they moved the swaybar forward and down a bit to give just enough clearance for the coil-over. Pretty cool.

 

SO r0cky where is the pics?

 

Banned?? You?? But you're so nice, what happened?? BTW, did Rocky install the SAW's before she sold her Runner?

 

yes, part of the deal was that i install the SAWs and remove the ... stuff ... that was on before.

 

I think a few people got banned from that site.

 

Well, I've pretty much kept my mouth shut about that site, but back when the NE bomb went off it seemed that the moderator/"owner" was having a rip-roaring time riding Rocky's a$$ due to her NE involvement. I really found it to be unbelievably extreme how hard the guy was hitting it. I've had a bad taste in my mouth about T4R since then. Yotatech all the way for me! These moderators are great and know how to manage a forum.