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Post by toyfreakingyota on Dec 21, 2004 0:12:19 GMT -5
Hey, does anybody have any ideas about how I can lift my toy? I have never put a lift kit on a toyota so I dont know what kind of lift would be good for my toy. I hear a lot about the rear chevy spring swap, but then what would i do about the front springs? 1980 4x4 shortbed.
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Post by rockcrawlintoy on Jan 11, 2005 0:06:54 GMT -5
The chevy spring swap will give about 3 inches of lite. you will need to weld new spring hangers about 10 inches forward depending on your application. for the front i would take your rears and put them up front prlly building a hybrid pack. i have rears up front on my 1991 toyota, using the stock toy main and military wrap and a 3 inch lift military along with a ford f150 leaf and a jeep leaf and i flex craaaaaazy. if u are not into cuztom fab look at markin crawlers kit
Drew
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Post by toyfreakingyota on Jan 12, 2005 21:01:21 GMT -5
hey rockcrawlintoy, I am assuming that for the front hybrid pack, I will just have to play around with some springs until i find the right combo huh? Looks like everybody is doing something different there.thanks
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Post by rockcrawlintoy on Jan 13, 2005 14:06:34 GMT -5
yeah i didnt have to play around much. the first pack i made were fine until i jumped the truck. something about 35-40mph in 3 feet of snow and hittin a jump didnt treat the srpings right. i actually ran them for another year. then built this pack. i read alot of what other did to get my pack right.
Drew
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Post by toyfreakingyota on Jan 13, 2005 21:20:20 GMT -5
Thanks Drew, Now I just gotta find the time to mess with it. I want to do crossover steering so i will probably do it all at the same time.
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Post by rockcrawlintoy on Jan 14, 2005 0:24:00 GMT -5
oh yeah for the rears up front u neeeeeeeeeed cross over. the stock push pull wont work cuz the front axle gets moved forward
Drew
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Post by fourwd1 on Jan 14, 2005 15:24:14 GMT -5
Hey, does anybody have any ideas about how I can lift my toy? I have never put a lift kit on a toyota so I dont know what kind of lift would be good for my toy. I hear a lot about the rear chevy spring swap, but then what would i do about the front springs? 1980 4x4 shortbed. First question would be what do you want to use your truck for ? rocks, mud, trails ? is it a DD or trail only vehicle ? do you just want lift for bigger tires ? (if so, maybe a Body Lift will do) how much lift do you want/need ? (shackles and/or AALs are quick and cheap for 1-2") how much $$ do you have to spend ? what mechanical tools and skills do you have ? (if it's a DIY job) This would help determine what type suspension would be best. For example, Chevy's and rears-up-front make for a great rockcrawling suspension, but doesn't have the best on-road manners (not real DD friendly). |
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Post by toyfreakingyota on Jan 14, 2005 21:15:29 GMT -5
This truck is not a daily driver, I want to build it for rocks and trails. I only want 3-6 inches of lift and 33 inch tires. Yes, I have plenty of mechanical and fab skills and all the tools I will need. money isn't a big issue. I have a pair 63" chevy springs.
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Post by toyotaman18 on Jun 19, 2006 9:36:49 GMT -5
why dont you custom make your leaves so then you go as high as you want then go crossover steering or hydrualic steering
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