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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 03:39 PM
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What to buy now? Got some spare money to blow.

Ok I got $300 to spend toward my yota
here is my list
`BJ Spacers(level it out)
`Skyjacker Nitros
`4.88's
`Trail Gear Sliders(tired of door dings, ticks me off)
`Mazda Spring Swap(got shackles and AAL now, little rough)
`Front Range Fab Severe use Front Bumper( little over price range)
`Used Dayton MT 33x12.50 for cheap bout' 50% tread
Just got some Pro-Comp MT 31x10.50 but would like 33's but not for
everyday driving. Have spare rims to.

I'd like to get the BJ Spacers and Shocks but what do you all think,
how long do they take to put on? a couple hours?
What do you all think?

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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 03:44 PM
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Give the money to me lol

I'd go for the bj spacers and shocks. If you've never done it before, probably 2-3 hours. You'll also need a bj separator. You can rent them at a local auto parts store for cheap.
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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 03:56 PM
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dont buy cheasy "lift kit" shocks
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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 03:59 PM
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whats not a cheasy "lift kit" shock, Bilsteins love to but no funding
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 11:06 AM
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Nobody else wants to tell me what to blow my money on.
My pocket is burning right now

just hit 69 posts
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 11:22 AM
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With $300 I would get the sliders, balljoint spacers, and a body lift. Run the IFS uncranked and get your lift from body.
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 03:16 PM
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I have to agree on BJ Spacers and some shocks. The procomp shocks aren't badly priced around $35-50 a piece and maybe some ranchos, but the procomps get some good compliments from people around the board.
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 03:23 PM
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bj spacers, AAL, and sliders if you can get it all for 300 bucks
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 03:41 PM
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You could probably get 4 new bilsteins for 300 bucks if you shop around.
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 03:57 PM
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Here you go: https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f180/toyota-t-case-4-7-gears-113540/
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 05:10 PM
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forget the expensive shocks. Buy the cheap ones from autozone, or kragen. (unless you are a desert racer!!) You will not know the difference. BJ spacers are easy. Get the 33's and do some fender trimming and you do not need the body lift. Get a lockrite locker for the rear, best money spent for effective offroad use. Sliders are important. Finally, to be functional, you will need 5to1 gears in the t-case ($750,maybe later). And you will be ready for the Rubicon.

Mike
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 05:20 PM
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I say get the bj spacers, the 4.88's and a rear Lockright.

Will be over $300 but worth saving for...
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 05:45 PM
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If you have money to blow, you can help me pay for my rebuild...
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 07:23 PM
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you really think that you wouldn't be able to tell a difference in the shocks? I think the lengths would be the biggest difference in the shocks. The Bils will probably give you more travel over the cheap ones. right?
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 07:28 PM
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Dont spend it....Dump it in the bank and add to it.
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 08:01 PM
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Dont spend it....Dump it in the bank and add to it.
I wish I would have learned that 2 years go when I bought my 4Runner as a dumb sophomore and spent money on stupid stuff...
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 11:43 PM
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I've been saving up over a year now and finally some things are coming about very nicely for my favor. I recently had someone email me about some drivetrain parts and I have my rear bumper and sliders ordered. Things always work out if you have enough patients.
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Old Apr 19, 2007 | 12:07 AM
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Originally Posted by 91ToyTrck
I've been saving up over a year now and finally some things are coming about very nicely for my favor. I recently had someone email me about some drivetrain parts and I have my rear bumper and sliders ordered. Things always work out if you have enough patients.
Are you a doctor? heh Had to do it...
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Old Apr 19, 2007 | 02:30 AM
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Old Apr 19, 2007 | 04:13 AM
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I'd say go for the tires... Get some 2" square tube and longer bolts (1/4" thick) make your own body lift. Best of both worlds. Not saying I don't agree with others, but the tires will make a big difference...
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