New to Mini's, 78 HiLux

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  1. 78Lux

    78Lux Newbie

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    Hey, My name is Ransom, and I have a 78' HiLux Longbed. I'm new to all this stuff but plan on figuring it all out. My current goals are to lower it, then bag it. After I fix the little things on it. I figure this is the place to start.
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    78Lux, Aug 27, 2011
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    R-Tan Enthusiast

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    Welcome man! cant wait to see the work start!
     
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    Dgerfan55 Grand Toyotaholic

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    Welcome to Tm. So nice truck you got there.
     
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  5. 78Lux

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    Thanks! I'm pretty stoked to get the ball rolling.
     
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    Looks to be in good shape to start with.

    If you cut 2 1/2 coils out of the front and remove the bumpstop pad on the lower a arm then and toss 3" blocks in the back it'll be sit decent and not cost much at all. I cut 3 coils out of mine and ended up building 1/2" UHMW spacers to raise it back up a bit.
     
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    2.5 coils cut out with 3 inch blocks in the rear
     

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  8. nvrenufedge

    nvrenufedge Grand Toyotaholic

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    Welcome to TM! What part of Idaho?
     
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  9. 78Lux

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    Sorry guys, I haven't been on for a little while. I'm from Northern Idaho. I recently shattered my passenger side window, so I want to get that fixed before I lower it or anything. :brickknock: haha.
     
    78Lux, Sep 6, 2011
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  10. 78Lux

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    Will it still ride decent? Or would it be extremely bumpy?
     
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