Low jdm style mini truck.

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

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    Yeah I'll make sure to check that out. Also, I took off the camper for now..I think I'll just use it for camping trips.
    I've been doing some research on what combo I want to go with on the front suspension. 3" Calmax Control Arms by DJM & Some drop shocks. Will the control arms really give me a three inch drop? And what drop shocks give me the best drop, because I need to get new shocks all around anyway..
     
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    I'm trying to achieve a 5 or 6 inch drop.
     
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    get the control arms for your 3 inch drop. flip the balljoints and add the washers per SD yota's how-to for another 1.5 inches. (1 inch without the washers) then adjust the torsion bars for the last 1/2- 1 1/2 inches you are looking for. ( you could also run pinto shocks, they are a lot shorter and will result in about a 2 inch drop, then you wont have to touch the torsions) out back you can get 3 inch drop blocks, 3 inch drop leafs and then you need to notch the frame, and both crossmembers out back as well. grab a pair of toxic drop shocks for the rear and volia!
     
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    You mean a Ford Pinto? Will they bolt right on ?

    I found these and imagine I'd get a pretty good drop in the back with them, will i have to notch the frame or crossmembers if I'm running these? If I do get these, I wont get the leafs and just keep the 5" drop and 5 or 6" up front.
     
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    Don't take this the wrong way but... lose the camper shell. Give it or throw it away. If you wanna run a shell there are so many better looking ones that won't make your truck look like a "dog catcher's truck"! No offense.
     
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    I know the shells for the 89-95's will work on the 84-88's. Marley's shell is amazing...

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    These are nice and can still be found...

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    Lol, I took it off a few days ago. I just have it in case I need covered cargo.
     
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    Camper shells look better on the california bed imho.


    got a picture of a 89-95 camper shell on a 85-88 bed?
     
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    no matter what, a 5 inch or more drop will need a notch on the frame and crossmembers.

    the ford pinto shocks are pretty much a bolt on except for the lower bushing that needs to be swapped out. check/search the how-to section for a thread about running them. i cant remember all of the details about it.
     
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    small update: woodgrain hood.

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    That's crazy. Is that a wrap? You should do the whole truck like that and trip people out on the highway. Call your truck the Termite with a picture of one on the tailgate. :waytogo:
     
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