1981 Toyota Pickup

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    I just recently picked up a 1981 Toyota pickup sr5 2wd and it is currently my project vehicle. I'm looking to static lower it but am having a hard time finding parts. Any suggestions?
     
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    What parts are you looking for?
     
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    Leaf springs, torsion keys, spindles, shackles. Basically everything to get somewhere around 3" of drop all the way around is what I'm going for.
     
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    Blocks+ torsions and youre done
     
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    I've got belltech leaf springs myself, and dig em. "Torsion keys" you just have to adjust, not replace. Drop spindles will give you a drop in the front without having to adjust the torsions. As for shackles, I have only ever seen them for lifting the rear.

    for an easy static drop (as I did, and what I think most people do to start) you just need some lowering blocks out back, with a ball joint flip and torsion bar adjustment up front. You can buy blocks in any depth from 1" to 4", then adjust the front torsion bars to match ride height.
     
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    Thanks! It really does help, I've only really done some lowering work on hondas and 240sx lol. Still tryin to learn the whole setup on this truck.
     
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    Thx will do!
     

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