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Just a recommendation but one of the best ways to eliminate sag in the rear of our vehicles and gain a little bit of lift, as well as better load capacity is to add some coils in the rear.
Do a search for ZUK coils. I did this to my truck and it was a really really easy upgrade.
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Do a search for ZUK coils. I did this to my truck and it was a really really easy upgrade.
Welcome to the forums!
but have decided that this is NOT the right option for me
I am thinking this is going to be my plan of attack for this!!
Front IFS will get ball joint spacers (1.5") @ upper arms
+ leave the turns of the torsions as they are
Rear axle will retain the blocks that are in there now
+ replacment OE springs and shackle spacers @ 2"
I am just thinking aloud for now
but here is my delima (or so I think!)
I need to replace the rear shackles + bushings as they are worn BAD
with that said I can gain the little bit of lift I am looking for with just these
shackles and bushings that need replaced anyhow.
I am also on a steep learning curve as ALL of this info is foreign to me
Does yotatech have a sponcering vendors webpage links page??
It would help me to sort some of this info if I knew some of the aftermarket parts companies.. That would help me to sift some parts options
I allready know that I am going to get HOOKED on this lift stuff!!!!
+ parts are reasonable $$ VS. the VW aftermarket pricing that I deal with!!
--> yotatech
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I saw ZUK parts as an option also while looking up general info
but have decided that this is NOT the right option for me
I am thinking this is going to be my plan of attack for this!!
Front IFS will get ball joint spacers (1.5") @ upper arms
+ leave the turns of the torsions as they are
Rear axle will retain the blocks that are in there now
+ replacment OE springs and shackle spacers @ 2"
I am just thinking aloud for now
but here is my delima (or so I think!)
I need to replace the rear shackles + bushings as they are worn BAD
with that said I can gain the little bit of lift I am looking for with just these
shackles and bushings that need replaced anyhow.
I am also on a steep learning curve as ALL of this info is foreign to me
Does yotatech have a sponcering vendors webpage links page??
It would help me to sort some of this info if I knew some of the aftermarket parts companies.. That would help me to sift some parts options
I allready know that I am going to get HOOKED on this lift stuff!!!!
+ parts are reasonable $$ VS. the VW aftermarket pricing that I deal with!!
--> yotatech
but have decided that this is NOT the right option for me
I am thinking this is going to be my plan of attack for this!!
Front IFS will get ball joint spacers (1.5") @ upper arms
+ leave the turns of the torsions as they are
Rear axle will retain the blocks that are in there now
+ replacment OE springs and shackle spacers @ 2"
I am just thinking aloud for now
but here is my delima (or so I think!)
I need to replace the rear shackles + bushings as they are worn BAD
with that said I can gain the little bit of lift I am looking for with just these
shackles and bushings that need replaced anyhow.
I am also on a steep learning curve as ALL of this info is foreign to me
Does yotatech have a sponcering vendors webpage links page??
It would help me to sort some of this info if I knew some of the aftermarket parts companies.. That would help me to sift some parts options
I allready know that I am going to get HOOKED on this lift stuff!!!!
+ parts are reasonable $$ VS. the VW aftermarket pricing that I deal with!!
--> yotatech
Not to pry but why did you shy away from the ZUK mod?
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I saw ZUK parts as an option also while looking up general info
but have decided that this is NOT the right option for me ..
.....
I allready know that I am going to get HOOKED on this lift stuff!!!!
+ parts are reasonable $$ VS. the VW aftermarket pricing that I deal with!!
--> yotatech
but have decided that this is NOT the right option for me ..
.....
I allready know that I am going to get HOOKED on this lift stuff!!!!
+ parts are reasonable $$ VS. the VW aftermarket pricing that I deal with!!
--> yotatech
Heh..VWs are expensive. My ex-girlfriend has an '04 Beetle. Her head light went out and it cost $90 for the head light unit, plus $70 for installation. She wouldn't let me do it for some reason.....
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I'm new to yota's aswell however not new to the wheeling scene. I converted from the Samurai community, there for a better than factory ride with a smaller lift old man emu was the way to go. http://www.rocky-road.com/toyota.html probably has some of the best prices on their stuff. I've heard horror stories about the company, but I've ordered from them half a dozen times with zero problems. http://www.roadlessgear.com/ is also a pretty good place to go, I've had no problems with this company either. I see you are the resident VW tech which is awesome because I have questions but will save that for pm's.
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I figure that Replacing the rear leafs with a fresh set of OE's
+ new poly bushings on X2 ends + lift shackels + poly bushing there also
It gives me a few advantages
#1 I get to replace the WORN BS
#2 I get the slight lift I am after
#3 I dont have to add weight of springs
#4 I dont have to weld spring perches to the frame
and add this:
even if I was to add the springs, I am still stuck with the worn parts
I did see 1 advantage
If I was to add a bit of toung weight I could swap springs to compensate
but we are talking about a 22re and at most 2 full size 4wheelers + camping
LOL
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I figure that Replacing the rear leafs with a fresh set of OE's
+ new poly bushings on X2 ends + lift shackels + poly bushing there also
It gives me a few advantages
#1 I get to replace the WORN BS
#2 I get the slight lift I am after
#3 I dont have to add weight of springs
#4 I dont have to weld spring perches to the frame
and add this:
even if I was to add the springs, I am still stuck with the worn parts
+ new poly bushings on X2 ends + lift shackels + poly bushing there also
It gives me a few advantages
#1 I get to replace the WORN BS
#2 I get the slight lift I am after
#3 I dont have to add weight of springs
#4 I dont have to weld spring perches to the frame
and add this:
even if I was to add the springs, I am still stuck with the worn parts
Well I can't argue with any of that. I was lucky in that the only thing that was a little worn on mine were the leaves. They had become a little flat after 20+ years.
Keep up with the build ideas and questions.
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Congrats on the purchase Dub Tek! Nice truck!
I am a dubber myself. It was a tough move here from the 'vortex. I am just used to the bagged & slammed, pulled & stretched world. Tell you what though - I am so hooked now its sad. Yotatech has been a huge help for me since I came here knowing virtually nothing about 4x4s.
Good luck!
I am a dubber myself. It was a tough move here from the 'vortex. I am just used to the bagged & slammed, pulled & stretched world. Tell you what though - I am so hooked now its sad. Yotatech has been a huge help for me since I came here knowing virtually nothing about 4x4s.
Good luck!
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Congrats on the purchase Dub Tek! Nice truck!
I am a dubber myself. It was a tough move here from the 'vortex. I am just used to the bagged & slammed, pulled & stretched world. Tell you what though - I am so hooked now its sad. Yotatech has been a huge help for me since I came here knowing virtually nothing about 4x4s.
Good luck!
I am a dubber myself. It was a tough move here from the 'vortex. I am just used to the bagged & slammed, pulled & stretched world. Tell you what though - I am so hooked now its sad. Yotatech has been a huge help for me since I came here knowing virtually nothing about 4x4s.
Good luck!
Thanks for the props!!
I am still deep in the dub seen
I will NEVER part with my rabbit http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3964930&page=1
I will be @ h20 this year by invite....... from PVW's state side rep..
You are right!!! Yotatech has been a BIG HELP!!! for me when I was learning what was what as far as equipment goes on what models and such..
Helped me find this nice 4runner
Can somone PLEASE shoot me a Private message??
I dont know if I have that working.....
and I am waiting for a few returns from pm's I sent about a few small bits that I need
Thanks
Jp.
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Sh$t son. That is such a clean bunny. Your work is impressive. I wish I had your knowledge / experience. I am looking foward to seeing what you do with this 4Runner.
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Seams that there are plenty of 89' sets
but I have yet to even see an 88 set anywhere
I have my set on order so I can really start to see what makes this thing tick....
As for this project
I am NOT going to be going crazy like I did on the rabbit..
Just cant justify spending another $30K on some 20+ year old vehical
I will however be adding some parts here and there
small shackle/leaf lift + some ball joint spacers
quick disconnect swaybar ends....for when the road ends and the fun begins
MAY even get into a rear locking diff....Ill have to try the stock setup in the muck first
some 31-10.50X15
a few small interior + exterior swaps from sr5's+jdm's....
Would like to find some more info on front brake swaps...rotor/caliper upgrades..t100 maybee??
I am planing on adding a second electrical fuse/relay/battery box
to CORRECTLY power the following:
HID headlights
Pair of yellow round's
set of 4 squares @ 1,000,000 each
Tow hitch mounted/swapable front/rear winch via towing reciver mounts (2 quick disconnects)
CB radio @ 100 watts - HAM radio @450 watts......kb8tbo
cd player + sub
GPS
air compressor
AC power inverter to power my laptop
+ possibly a secondary rear electric heater
ALL of that will be over some time
I have a bit of body work to get through first as I live in the rust belt (ohio)
Looking for METAL replacment rear quaters that are NOT $275 each
but they need to be new + shipped here as ALL the wrecker parts are worse then mine are..lol
4runnerx3 you have return pm
Tek.
but I have yet to even see an 88 set anywhere
I have my set on order so I can really start to see what makes this thing tick....
I am NOT going to be going crazy like I did on the rabbit..
Just cant justify spending another $30K on some 20+ year old vehical
I will however be adding some parts here and there
small shackle/leaf lift + some ball joint spacers
quick disconnect swaybar ends....for when the road ends and the fun begins
MAY even get into a rear locking diff....Ill have to try the stock setup in the muck first
some 31-10.50X15
a few small interior + exterior swaps from sr5's+jdm's....
Would like to find some more info on front brake swaps...rotor/caliper upgrades..t100 maybee??
I am planing on adding a second electrical fuse/relay/battery box
to CORRECTLY power the following:
HID headlights
Pair of yellow round's
set of 4 squares @ 1,000,000 each
Tow hitch mounted/swapable front/rear winch via towing reciver mounts (2 quick disconnects)
CB radio @ 100 watts - HAM radio @450 watts......kb8tbo
cd player + sub
GPS
air compressor
AC power inverter to power my laptop
+ possibly a secondary rear electric heater
ALL of that will be over some time
I have a bit of body work to get through first as I live in the rust belt (ohio)
Looking for METAL replacment rear quaters that are NOT $275 each
but they need to be new + shipped here as ALL the wrecker parts are worse then mine are..lol
4runnerx3 you have return pm
Tek.
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