79 hilux

Discussion in '1976-1983 Build-Up/Project Threads' started by jerico, Sep 8, 2013.

  1. jerico

    jerico Enthusiast

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    sup guys i dont think ive ever started a build thread. been working on getting into videography and started playing with my camera and windows live. (need a better program any suggestions?) so i put this together today. needs alot of work but :shrug:

    https://vimeo.com/74085692
     
  2. Aircooled

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    I don't know anything about videography but I have some questions about the actual truck. What the size and offset of your wheels and also are you static or on air? Love the truck btw :waytogo:
     
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    Chinonica Newbie

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    Pretty sik ride and video, what did you use on front to lower it?
     
  4. jerico

    jerico Enthusiast

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    i just saw this today. im running 15x8 -19mm (i believe) all around. here's what im running on the truck.

    DJM 4" Lowering blocks and u-bolts
    Monroe rear air shocks
    Air ride on board compressor
    Toxic front drop shocks
    4X4 torsion bar swap
    84-88 Front suspension swap
    (uppers,lowers, ball joints, caster rods,spindles,rotor,caliper, hardlines)
    Happy leaf mod w/ one leaf spring pulled.
     
  5. standardbyker88

    standardbyker88 Grand Toyotaholic

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    What's a happy leaf mod? Something to do with a smile I assume. Cool truck buddy.
     
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    I forgot you have a long bed too. Longbeds FTW! :D
     
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    great vid. are you on instagram btw?
     
  8. jerico

    jerico Enthusiast

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    thanks and yes i do have an instagram. wallsofjerico
     
  9. illesttoyota87

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    Holy ****!! I love this truck man!! We definitely need to meet up & cruise it!
     
  10. 83Yota

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    What did you do to the bed? is it rolled?
     
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    BTW love the truck!
     
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    Nice Instagram name. Isn't that a chick heavy metal band? Lol.
     

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