Low jdm style mini truck.

Discussion in '1984-1988 Build-Up/Project Threads' started by S.S.K.ALLDAY!, May 15, 2013.

  1. YOguyDA

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    That's the first thing I did before messing with the torsions, and good thing too...one of my jam nuts was seized pretty good, so I just cut it in half without a care :)

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    Here are some pictures of how it looks so far. I really want to drop the front now :waytogo: I'm located in Kansas btw

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    Need that wheel gap gone already, I say 4 or 5 inches might do it. Should shocks be replaced for this?
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  4. IronNam

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    It's not you'll really encounter anything in KS.

    I forgot to even look at your license plate.

    I'm AF active duty from KS now in NorCal.



    Trim your rear bump stops to regain some of that travel so it doesn't hit so early.
     
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    Okay, how much of the bumpstop would be good to trim off?
     
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    I trimmed the front stops down level at about 3/8" from the base. The rear is cut at an angle so it's still progressive. I cut them so they are about 1 1/2" tall.
     
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    I initially cut mine in half lol
     
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    Clean cleannnn truck very nice....what lug nuts are those? NRG?
     
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    They're D1 Spec Lugs. Old already though, I will get new ones sometime soon
     
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    So I found a Bug Deflector for the hood of my truck a week ago on Craigslist. Its in transit to me as I'm typing this =] I'll post pics soon to update.
     
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    Das a purdy truck =)
     
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    Looks like my package is in my state now (KS). I should have it by tommorrow. Yesss
     
  13. scrub88

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    So new bolts and nutz ... A grinder or sawzall will work to cut even a hacksaw and a good chizel and hammer if you want a workout to ..... When you do this make sure your on jack stands and the front wheels are off the ground .. So the bars don't pop you in the face or catch a finger they should be pretty relaxed with the wheels hanging but still possible
     
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    I'm gonna use a grinder and sawzall, I haven't bought the bolts yet.. I know I'm lagging it. I meant the bug deflector is on its way lol. The bolts are definitely next so I can lower the front. Will look into spindles and shocks later.
     
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    Coming along nicely. Lug nuts are a nice touch. I run purple splined style on my 17s. Got the steel kind not aluminum.
     
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    Just installed the hood deflector & painted the Toyota Logo on the rear mudflaps.

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    Is there wheel spacers available I can use with the stock wheels?
     
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    wheel spacers will work with most any wheel. you just need to decide how far you would like to space your wheels. i think after 5mm you want to use extended studs as well.
     
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    I dont feel like changing them out yet, I think I'd rather just run some 0 offsets instead haha
     
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    Yea some 15x8 0 offset wheels would look real good on there.
     

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