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Post by 7m4x4dude on Oct 12, 2010 0:39:08 GMT -8
well today i finally got my trunion elminator kit install into my upper arms. cost me thirty bux from perterson automotive. im sure i could have gotten it cheaper but ever place i called requested i came in to inspect what i actually needed done.. or they didn't press any thing... so that got me going for test fitting things. well with every thing assembled i know i need to either push the axle into the center of the leaf's as much as possible or move my steering box forward atleast 1.5" so the drag link doesn't hit the upper link. i also found i need to grind my shock mounts a bit clostest to the knuckle my weld was too thick and i found it hit while turning so it doesn't go lock to lock yet. i need to correctly shim my upper and lower trunion cap's. i also need longer bolts for my rock rings.. seems either that or i'll need to try again after the felt's squeez lol. i also dont have the right gear's in the front yet. so no 4wd.. oh well i need shocks around all corners any ways so wheeling is a sorry subject atm. since it looks like i'll need to push my steering box forward in the long run to make steering work while the drive side is up i've also considered notching the frame some? and im looking to add a hydro assist
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Post by 7m4x4dude on Oct 12, 2010 15:12:11 GMT -8
so i put the tire's on it and put some weight down on the springs to figure out what any issues would be.
the hi steer link and drag link are touching as the springs are on up travel? and i had to take the pitmint arm off to find out exactly how far it squat's and i have about 3/4-1/2 inch room between frame and oil pan where the drag link cross's under. also with not much effort i am able to bounch to bar lightly into the pan but adding some weight to the truck.. ie i cant get in it yet LOL.
and my steering box will need to be moved forward.
i'll need to install the chev springs in the rear so i can make my front's 5/6 leaf packs using the rear's i have to make a double pack of 87' springs
i still need to properly shim the trunion cap's and put a spring scale on to adjust... need to fill the knuckles 3/4 with greese as per the toyota service manual.
i found ontop of torching the new hole's for the steering box i need to cut off the driver side steering stop. as it will be in the way now as i didn't see it earlier.
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Post by 7m4x4dude on Mar 8, 2012 21:08:09 GMT -8
Bump stops installed and going to add leafs tomorrow i hope With those And i have chevy's in the rear now
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Post by bigstuck on Mar 8, 2012 21:53:49 GMT -8
looks good.
Did you weld any sort of stop on those shackles to keep them from going the other way on you when they fully droop out?
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Post by 7m4x4dude on Mar 9, 2012 7:36:18 GMT -8
Not yet i was thinkin thats a good idea just hadnt figured out how ill do that yet
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Post by 7m4x4dude on Mar 9, 2012 15:19:20 GMT -8
Got the front packs finished. Looks like i have about two inches of up travle and about 6it down
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Post by 7m4x4dude on Mar 10, 2012 16:21:04 GMT -8
Power steering lines done till i install the hydro ram
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Post by hootie on Mar 16, 2012 10:47:39 GMT -8
James..... Lookin Good. I have similar set up..up front on mine, with hydro and all. let me know if you need help or a look at mine. Dave.
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Post by 7m4x4dude on Mar 16, 2012 21:51:01 GMT -8
thanks dave, it passed emissions again on wensday, i was pretty stocked about that , and i took the bed lift off, just need to through some bolts in the bed and work to get the front shocks installed.
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Post by 7m4x4dude on Mar 20, 2012 15:28:47 GMT -8
Went to i5 drive line today and had my front shaft worked over. Long splin, new joints, balenced and straightened. I also clearenced the cadinal joint going to have to put a plug in the spot of a greese cert so i dont break it off if the joint maxes out in angle.. here you can see where i ground off the dust seal . i also ground a few other areas , including the ball end were the dust cover sealed and the area where the grease cert get's lubed through. here is the link to the cv mod page hosted by 4x4wire. they/he may be the original poster of this modification. www.4x4wire.com/toyota/tech/cvmod/
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Post by 7m4x4dude on Mar 25, 2012 13:33:03 GMT -8
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Post by 7m4x4dude on Mar 26, 2012 14:42:37 GMT -8
Finished up the exhaust for now. Well till i replace the stock muffler and tail pipe.
Also noticed today that the previous owner gutted the cat .... i had no idea and have passed emissions twice now... All i can say is dam the old carbed 22r was a dirty little engine...
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Post by 7m4x4dude on Apr 5, 2012 19:22:34 GMT -8
Well i got the front shock hoops welded in and shocks installed. Ill post a few pictures soon.
Other than that i dropped off my front wheel hubs and lock outs at woodys 4x4 for them to remove the broken dowel pins to and drill the warn hubs to accept the toyota cone washer.
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Post by petee on Apr 5, 2012 22:28:26 GMT -8
lookin good man
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Post by 7m4x4dude on Apr 6, 2012 8:06:25 GMT -8
as promised. shock hoop pictures, with my lovely fiancés helping with some welding and showin this side off.
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