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Old Sep 9, 2006 | 03:22 AM
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What kind of front end are you going with, the usual D44? From the pic it seems to be a HP of some sort.
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Old Sep 9, 2006 | 04:10 AM
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its official, Im getting the front axle widened 3" on either side and going full chromos, inners and outers. yeeeeeeeehaaaaaaaaaa. Also I would have some good flex testing shots for ya tonight but I broke a u-bolt and cant find one so I'll have to order it.
So what will be your WMS to WMS? How much wider will this be than the rear setup?
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Old Sep 9, 2006 | 04:43 AM
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what about mister shaefer (spelling?), Im sure hed hook you up. Hell these days itd cost ya more in gas to drive here than it would to pay steve to do it.
paying someone to do a swap adds up very quick. also, steve will only do it HIS way - the tried and proven setup that works incredibly well.

what i LOVE about his setup is how it "squats" as it flexes instead of lifting tires like so many other swapped 3rd gens. it's also nice and "low" (relative term here) and is VERY stable. how do i know - I've driven it... his design is modeled after the 60-series land cruisers and keeps all 4 tires in contact with mother earth as much as possible.



unless of course you're in the "Launch Position". That was fun - can't wait to go back...




good luck with the swap. also, where are you in E. Tenn?
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Old Sep 9, 2006 | 06:36 AM
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Old Sep 9, 2006 | 07:47 AM
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Please elaborate on the front hanger construction. Looks like it is still in progress, but I am interested in the bent piece.

22" is low, really low.

Those sweet long springs are going to hate that little bitty shackle. I know you have to take height out of it, but I was hoping for a better way.

With respect to 14" fronts at this height, other trucks have tried that, and without going into the fenders, you get a HUGE truck. With this ride height and those shackles up front, is it doubtful you will use more than 8 or so inches of the droop.

How does the steering look?
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Old Sep 9, 2006 | 11:09 AM
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Old Sep 9, 2006 | 11:54 AM
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well how much droop are you planning on running up front? with my 14s i only have about 4" of up travel... works fine for me. keeps me somewhat low and keeps the tire out of the fenders.
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Old Sep 9, 2006 | 12:00 PM
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Old Sep 9, 2006 | 09:47 PM
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Hell I might even trim out the fender well for them.
i had to...
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Old Sep 16, 2006 | 02:36 PM
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Old Sep 16, 2006 | 08:24 PM
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wow, great work on that front hanger!
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Old Sep 17, 2006 | 07:17 AM
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Old Sep 17, 2006 | 07:26 AM
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Ok, now that looks much better. I was really worried about the structural integrity of that first pic you posted of it...
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Old Sep 17, 2006 | 07:48 AM
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Looking good! Shakedown at Riverrock? I know that's a little soon though.
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Old Sep 17, 2006 | 01:51 PM
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Old Sep 17, 2006 | 01:53 PM
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Old Sep 17, 2006 | 04:15 PM
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I dont see it happening with getting the axle widened and breaking two u-bolts. Little far for a shakedown run too. Im tryin though. If It is done, I'll be trailering.
That's cool-I knew it would be too much to get done before then. Im itching to see it though!
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Old Sep 18, 2006 | 06:19 PM
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Old Sep 23, 2006 | 06:08 PM
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Old Sep 23, 2006 | 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by MossyRocks
well the 44 has sand damage so its a nogo for riverrock. But I guess Im going full chromo full width hp 44 now and then full chromo tundra rear later.
why a tundra rear? if you're going to swap something else in the rear and you want more than a toyota 8" or a D44, then do a D60.
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