The luxus

Discussion in 'Pre-1975 Build-Up/Project Threads' started by burnzya, Mar 29, 2009.

  1. toy_boy

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    Mad Max!

    Can't wait to see it in person at the show.
     
  2. yota4life

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    All I have to say is you do amazing work man your attention to detail is amazing aswell. Keep it up. An I hope to see this in person one day
     
  3. Sound.Vision.Soul

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    Dude you an animal!! But it looks friggin sweet so far!!
     
  4. planemos

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    I wish I could see what you see inside your head!
    Beauty.
     
  5. burnzya

    burnzya Grand Toyotaholic

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    thanks guys!

    i'm pretty sure the inside of my head is something like this.. lol

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  6. powertech

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    reminds me of this
     

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  7. burnzya

    burnzya Grand Toyotaholic

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    well i sold my 79 shortbed to my friend (zwalker on here), he's taking it to korea with him for the next three years. so i'm using the funds to finish up the front suspension :D

    here are some pics of the stuff i ordered.. lol

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    weld on balljoint sleeves

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    balljoint reamers

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    manual rack and pinion

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    after ordering this stuff i'm into the project for $7k... :x
     
  8. andysmiley17

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    its been forever since ive checked this thread out, great build man this truck is going to be so amazing when its done (it already is now lol) :waytogo:
     
  9. Dgerfan55

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    ^^I would have to agree^^ it is a sweet build. Cant wait to see more pics of this getting done.
     
  10. burnzya

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    thanks guys!
     
  11. burnzya

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    so all my parts will be here this afternoon, except the rack. it will come on monday :D
     
  12. burnzya

    burnzya Grand Toyotaholic

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    ok here are the reamed supra spindles fitted with the screw in balljoints

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    2 reamers..... $160 :x

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    cut the tubing for the uppers and put them on the cross shafts

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    and fabbed the upper mount, bolts are temp till i get some 1/2"

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  13. bodybagged

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    Saweet!!!!:waytogo:
     
  14. Dgerfan55

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    Double sweet:waytogo:
     
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    Tripple sweet!
     
  16. The Crowing

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    Lol ill resist the urge to go for a fourth and just say it looks great amigo!
     
  17. burnzya

    burnzya Grand Toyotaholic

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    thanks guys! :)

    alright since i gotta wait a bit and build up the fundage for some D.O.M. tube, i figured i'd mock up the suspension with cheap tube to check the travel and clearance.

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    tire tucked inside

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  18. StupidSheet

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    Looks tickety boo Bernie! I absolutely love those rims!
     
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    Looks great man
     
  20. Dgerfan55

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    Looks like the bottom of the tire is higher up then the body of the truck. Thats alot of tuck , im lovin it man. good job
     

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