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Old 10-20-2008 | 02:21 PM
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edit: I still have my old 3" lift springs, free if you want to pay shipping but it would probably be expensive...no clue what brand they were.
if you find out what the shipping would be to 81101 I would be interested!
Old 10-20-2008 | 02:22 PM
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yeah I know about the yota yards but Im atleast 5hrs south of them!
Old 10-20-2008 | 02:59 PM
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if you find out what the shipping would be to 81101 I would be interested!
I will try to get over to UPS tomorrow but got a done of junk to do, if you don't hear from me in a couple of days send me a PM or email reminder.

Here are some pics, one shows what they looked on my Trekker. I have no clue how long they were on the truck but the tires are 33x12.50's so it should give you on idea of the lift:


old lame flex shots when I first got it:



just posting those to give you an idea of what they did...

one of the springs is missing a bushing, no clue where it went:

maybe someone will recognize the part #'s, but at least L & R..


another thing to consider is that these springs mount in the stock front hanger location. I can't tell from your picture if you have got the stock front hanger there or if someone had mounted a new front hanger like I did when I replaced the springs. Kind of looks like a modified hanger that the stinger was mounted to.
Old 10-21-2008 | 02:02 PM
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PM sent about shipping

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if you find out what the shipping would be to 81101 I would be interested!
PM sent regarding shipping. Let me know what you think...
Old 10-21-2008 | 07:46 PM
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those are procomp springs I had those on my old 82...
Old 10-21-2008 | 07:57 PM
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ok so updates

so I cut the cage off and it already looks better but I my roof is kinda messed up (PO welded cage to cab!)



also I got pics of the crappy bed bob and how the bed is welded to the frame



and here are the pics of the start of my body work/paint job ( got windy before I could finish the door)
Old 10-22-2008 | 07:20 AM
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man...just makes you scratch your head and wonder what some people were thinking. keep the pictures coming!
Old 10-22-2008 | 11:44 AM
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yeah I dont get it ether lol...

well its starting to get cold here so build time might slow down a lil ( lack of garage) but I will at least keep updating as often as I can...
Old 10-22-2008 | 08:18 PM
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so I I have a fix on some 3" front spring now I just need som shorter shackles and Im good...
but now I need to find some rears

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Old 10-23-2008 | 08:30 PM
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so this is what I am thinking of doing for my highsteer (copying Zuk)
http://www.4x4wire.com/forums/showfl...v=#Post1120530




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Old 10-23-2008 | 09:15 PM
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that is an interesting approach, I hope you are an awesome welder. Messing with steering components like that leave you open to some liability issues.

If you want I have my old steering arms that could probably be included with the spring shipment for a few more buck...
Old 10-23-2008 | 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by ocdropzone
that is an interesting approach, I hope you are an awesome welder. Messing with steering components like that leave you open to some liability issues.

If you want I have my old steering arms that could probably be included with the spring shipment for a few more buck...
I was actually gonna have a shop do it for me so that way its more dependable

and yeah how much extra do you want for them?
Old 10-24-2008 | 04:14 PM
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How munch do you want for the front springs?
Old 10-24-2008 | 04:47 PM
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PLEASE don't mess with your steering like that!!!

unless you are a pro-welder AND only have a trail rig, you are not only risking your own life, but possibly my own life. what about that minivan full of young kids you may hit and kill on the freeway because you thought you could do it yourself? would you want that on your conscience for the rest of your life? either leave your steering alone or spend a couple bucks for machined hi-steer arms.

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Old 10-24-2008 | 04:59 PM
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well at this point the truck is only a weekend wheeler nothing really on streets...
but once I get the real arms it might be driven on the roads
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Originally Posted by ocdropzone
If you want I have my old steering arms that could probably be included with the spring shipment for a few more buck...
Originally Posted by 83_toyota
How munch do you want for the front springs?
If you had read the thread you would see that 4x4yota already will be getting them.


4x4yota--I will check on the shipping for the arms and let you know. It would have to be a separate shipment since they are shaped totally different from the springs....
Old 10-24-2008 | 05:53 PM
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bump.

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Old 10-24-2008 | 05:56 PM
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I was talking about the ones he was selling.
Old 10-24-2008 | 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by 83_toyota
How munch do you want for the front springs?
$400 shipped for all 4 sound good?

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Old 10-24-2008 | 07:05 PM
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I think I will pass for now. Thanks anyways.


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