Lil Red....... a second chance.

Discussion in '1989-1995 Build-Up/Project Threads' started by SD YOTA, Feb 17, 2009.

  1. Sam78

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    i have a set of chrome door handles from a 92 4runner that would look great on that. What is the drop set up for the front? I know you are running 2" drop spindles but what else? How is the ride in the front and the turning? Sorry for all the questions but I have 2" spindles and mine sucks with my cobra wheels.
     
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    The back end is still in the process of being brought down. Haven't driven it to see how the steering is. SDYOTA rolled the fenders for clearance. Looks really good. Prior to the spindles, the truck had the ball joints flipped and the torsions turned down and I was running a set of lowered toxic shocks. The ride was surprisingly smooth. With the addition of the spindles, the plan is to torque the torsions back up a little and put in a set of stock length shocks to get back some of the suspension. The 18's rub a little on the dips but adjusting the torsions should help some.
     
  4. SD YOTA

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    Thanks allan..... belive me, i get personal satisfaction out of seeing this happen as well. i enjoy every step of the process as we go just as much as you man :D

    as mentioned.... we have yet to drive it.... its currently on jacks cus the rear end is "in process". we just ran out of time to finish.

    the rear is gonna be sporting 3" drop leafs and 2" blocks for a total of 5 inches. depending on how that looks, we may go 1 more inch with a block but its yet to be decided.

    the front at current level is sitting at roughly 6 or 7 inch drop.... we dropped the front initially about 4 inches. with the added spindles its sitting lots lower..... im gonna try and aim it for a 5 1/5 inch drop to 6 inches.... whatever it takes to tuck 1/2 inch worth of tire. as it was in the pictures i can almost turn lock to lock but needs some adjustments before that can happen. inner fender wells will DEFINATELY need some "massageing" :evil:

    we will keep you guys posted as the progress flows... :waytogo:
     
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    daddy like daddy like!!!!!!!:eyecrazy:
     
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    No prob man! Love the new stance:love:.
     
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    x2:waytogo: cant wait to see it with the rear dropped:drool:
     
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    lil red so basesicklly u just installed billteck spindals and flip ball joint and crank torshion bar on front? wonderin did u cut the iner fenders on front and if u did can u post pics, please:drool:
     
  9. SD YOTA

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    at its current standings it is sitting at a 6/6 drop....... the belltech spindles are 2" we also have the ball joint flipped 1".... and cranked down torsions ~3"

    the rear is now sporting chassistech 3" springs and Beefed Taco 3" steel drop blocks.

    plans are to get some front KYB gas shocks, some TRD torsions to accommodate a better ride quality, section the front inner fender to allow clearance for the suspension to cycle, adjust the rear fender braces to the 4x positions, section the center cross member to clear the driveshaft, re-bend the exhaust over the axle section to clear, and possibly look to notch the frame a few inches :waytogo:

    we have yet to "clearance" anything. we are gonna sort out the clearance problems here soon as we get a chance but, as of now..... he has full turning ability lock to lock up front. liners have been removed front and back, there will be some trimming involved here and there but we will get to that when we have the time.......... for now, some night shots till i can get some good decent day shots....... enjoy :waytogo:

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    god i love that truck. but i love mine more
     
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    Looking very good! :waytogo:
     
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    dayshots......

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    Man, I say this everytime I see your truck. Nice freakin truck!! :drool: I need to wheels for mine so I can get mine a little lower like yours.
     
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    i like the 3rd to last picture, the background fits well. Love the red house.:D
     
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    Nice looking truck. Now I know i want to go lower. Great shots of SD YOTA's truck in the background.
     
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    the damn ape in the backround scares the **** out of me! i'd be afraid to go out at night!

    trucks lookin great!
     
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    thats what am looking for (talking about the drop) but with the x runner :waytogo:wheels!
     
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    sd yota what size tires does lil red have?
     
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    255/35 out rear..... i think up front is 225/40. they are temps..... we are looking to see what other tire combination to go with here soon..... tires are on their way out.
     

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