fiberglass guy , building a 84 .

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  1. slacker

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    2 years so far . Was a stock unit , and drove it last year . Lots of mods , but still want more .
    heres what I got so far:

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    Now torn down again , because the 22re was just not enough power .
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  2. six7one

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    nice....are you still going to stick with the 22RE?
     
  3. slacker

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    nope ...

    bought a Supra a while back .. and gutted it .

    I'm building a custom frame , and installing the supra suspension , and engine .

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    drained the fuel .. yeeaaahhh $$$ got me a full tank of premum [:D]
    also the rear emergency cable and shocks bolts out .. shes ready to drop

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    leaving the car , just a shell of its former glory .
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  4. slacker

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    i have been building for a while now .. and can share a crap load if pics .
     
  5. knucklehead

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    What did you do with the front bumper from the Supra, I have that same car.
     
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    hey slacker that is virtually the same project I have planned for my 93 lol.
     
  7. slacker

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    shell is sold .. buddy is making a "race car" and needed a shell .
     
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  9. slacker

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    and custom frame

    reinstalled the cradles .. front and rear , and the struts ..
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    some pics of the TIG welds ..

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    so anyway ..

    I also dropped the cab on .. I still have to build all the mounts , but it'll give you an idea .
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  10. slacker

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    wha'd ya think ?
     
  11. lobody94

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    I think its awesome!! I really like the idea of coilover suspension instead of bags. I had a '94 toyota with a 3rd gen supra rear suspension. It was bagged and body dropped and I had to narrow the rear end to tuck with my wheels.

    Here is some pictures of it.

    http://magrino.smugmug.com/gallery/2048944

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  12. lobody94

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    I am looking into getting an 84-89 4Runner and will definetly be getting some of your quarters and other pieces. I know you did have a 8-12 month back log is that still the case?
     
  13. slacker

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    your truck is awesome dude .. nice work .

    the coilovers are just to tall , I could work with them , but i'm looking into another option .

    I have sent a mail to http://www.airride.com/ I'm looking at there new "shockwave" bagged shocks .. I want the option to drop it .


    but , i'm getting a little concerned .. I hope the product is better then the service ..

    1 week now .. and still NO responce ..




    yes thats the usual for the bigger pieces , but 1/4rs are only a 4 week wait right now .
     
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    I know the shockwaves are nice quality. Another option to you might look into is the Air Lift AirOvers they are basically the same thing as the shockwave just no billet.

    http://www.easystreetair.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=207

    What about doing a shorter coilover / strut assembly on the front and in the rear what about laying the coilovers flat and using a linkage system to actuate them? I vote for the coilovers I think you will be much happer with the way the suspension handles.


    The lead time isnt to bad right now on those quarters to bad I am not ready get them yet, I still need to find a vehicle.
     
  15. slacker

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    well prices are better ...

    I sent them a mail .. thanks for the info .
     
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    slacker...love the work on your truck really clean cant wait to see it finished. question for you do you no where I can get a smooth wiper cowl and american style bedsides for an 87 long bed?
     
  17. slacker

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    I build the smoothie cowl ..
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    but dont do the "fleetside" bed sides ONLY the Canadian/Japanese style with the lip .. unless you want a 3" flared version ?
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    this is the unit that is going to cover my fatties on the rear .


    I might just "bobb" it :)
     
  18. slacker

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    so back to work on it ..

    took the cab back off and workin' on the suspension .

    I have decided to stick with the coil overs , as the bags wouldnt give me the drop I want .
     
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    Awesome get something done I want to see this thing. Glad to hear you are sticking with the coilovers. I think you will be happier with them.
     
  20. slacker

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    yep .. workin' on a cantalever set up :)
     

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