first dropped mini truck

Discussion in '1989-1995 Build-Up/Project Threads' started by islandboyjt20, Sep 21, 2009.

  1. standardbyker88

    standardbyker88 Grand Toyotaholic

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    I wouldn't go less than a 195/60/14 or 195/50/15. Otherwise it makes the gearing a hell of a lot shorter.
     
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    just to say i told you so....
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    and everytime i post this picture i have to say it. the blocks have been drilled out and are sharing a common pin with the leafs. they do not move what so ever. but dont just stack blocks. bad. lol.
     
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    i think ill go with the 195/40/15...i like to drive slow so its all good...but i gues my miles on the will go up faster...?
     
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    okay so i want to make my own c-notch but when thay say 8in or 6in is that how tall the notch is from the vary bottom to the vary top...or is that how much more travel you will get...?i stuck...:shrug:
     
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    ill assume you are wondering so you can just notch it once then bag it later with the same notch. if so, measure how high the frame is from the ground at the rear most part of the straight area under the truck. however high that is, is where the bottom of your notch opening should be above the axle tube. take into account how much drop you will get from shorter tires, but if you plan for shorter tires, and have stock now, that should give you the extra space you need. hopefully the concept makes sence despite the bad wording of it. lol.
     
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    thanks im a do it this weekend hopefully...ill get pic uo too...thanks again guys...
     
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    I rolled on 195 50 / 15's after I dropped my 87! It was hella low and took a slight learning curve to avoid certain bumps/ curbs. Kind of a bumpy choppy ride but if lows what you want, thats the easier way. Plus, if you dont like it, you can change or upgrade it easily by adding bigger tires . . .
     

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