OK Lift is DONE!

Riad · 12-23-05, 06:33 PM

Got the 3" drop brackets from MAF and got to work. Just finished'em. The truck rides lot better now. Steering is back to normal. I have Slee sliders so I had to be creative on the DS front u-bolt. I had to remove that u-bolt permanently and cut off about .05" from the bottom portion of the mount from the slider. The brackets are wider than the frame so part of the brackets stick out. So right now my DS slider 's front ubolt mount is sitting on the portion of the bracket that sticks out. I have used a lock nut and a bolt on the top hole (same size as the u-blots) of slider and tightened it enough so it doesn't have any play or move at all. I have also adjusted the rest of the u-bolts on the whole slider so it is properly leveled. Also, DS bracket holes did not properly lined up with the cross member holes. So I had to grind the inner most hole of the bracket, make it a little wider so the bolt goes in smoothly.

That's it! I will post the pictures tomorrow.

Note: Turns out the locknut and bolt idea is not gonna work, I'm gonna have to think of some thing else to re-enforce that bracket on DS. Please feel free to chime in.

yellowchaosfj80 · 12-23-05, 10:41 PM

Ya we need Pics cool I'm running the 4"maf kit and it rocks

4x4CPOSEADOG · 12-23-05, 10:46 PM

Can't wait to see the pictures.

Riad · 12-24-05, 08:34 AM

landtank · 12-24-05, 08:47 AM

I'm not sure I could carve up a set of Slee sliders like that for those drop brackets.

4x4CPOSEADOG · 12-24-05, 10:33 AM

Are these drop brackets just for the front? Do you have a drop brackets in the rear for panhard rod?

Riad · 12-24-05, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4x4CPOSEADOG

Are these drop brackets just for the front? Do you have a drop brackets in the rear for panhard rod?

Yes, they are for the front only. And No to the 2nd questions. But I am getting the adjustable panhard rod for the rear.

12-23-05, 06:33 PM	#1
Riad Front Locker Opportunist Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Charles Town, WV TLCA# 15815 Posts: 1,259	OK Lift is DONE! Got the 3" drop brackets from MAF and got to work. Just finished'em. The truck rides lot better now. Steering is back to normal. I have Slee sliders so I had to be creative on the DS front u-bolt. I had to remove that u-bolt permanently and cut off about .05" from the bottom portion of the mount from the slider. The brackets are wider than the frame so part of the brackets stick out. So right now my DS slider 's front ubolt mount is sitting on the portion of the bracket that sticks out. I have used a lock nut and a bolt on the top hole (same size as the u-blots) of slider and tightened it enough so it doesn't have any play or move at all. I have also adjusted the rest of the u-bolts on the whole slider so it is properly leveled. Also, DS bracket holes did not properly lined up with the cross member holes. So I had to grind the inner most hole of the bracket, make it a little wider so the bolt goes in smoothly. That's it! I will post the pictures tomorrow. Note: Turns out the locknut and bolt idea is not gonna work, I'm gonna have to think of some thing else to re-enforce that bracket on DS. Please feel free to chime in. __________________ My FZJ80 Last edited by Riad; 12-24-05 at 08:44 AM.

12-23-05, 10:46 PM	#3
4x4CPOSEADOG Pinoy 4WD Journey Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: on the right coast Posts: 1,168	Can't wait to see the pictures. __________________ Noel 97 LX450 (lockers retro 50%), CDL, Pin 7, HIRs, Cup Holder, 100 pads, George's LEDs, OEM grab bar, sidemarkers, ARB winch bar, PIAA 520, 295/75R16 NTG, Kaymar Deluxe with tire carrier, OME850J/863, Slee speedo gear, ARB fridge, silicone PHH/FHH, Xantrex 1750 inverter. Awaiting installation: XD9000, OEM subtank, slee SS brake lines, 3* blue bushings/caster plates, BIC 95300B dual batts. .... 94 4Runner, OEM 4.88 gear, V6 3VZE 04 Taco Ext Cab SR5 V6 TRD RR DIFF LOCK, groucho sliders

12-24-05, 08:34 AM	#4
Riad Front Locker Opportunist Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Charles Town, WV TLCA# 15815 Posts: 1,259	__________________ My FZJ80

12-24-05, 08:47 AM	#5
landtank ThinkTank Waterboy Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Boston MA Posts: 11,120	I'm not sure I could carve up a set of Slee sliders like that for those drop brackets. __________________ Rick Bigelow '96 215k Groveland MA 01834 If you're not the lead dog, the view never changes

12-24-05, 10:33 AM	#6
4x4CPOSEADOG Pinoy 4WD Journey Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: on the right coast Posts: 1,168	Are these drop brackets just for the front? Do you have a drop brackets in the rear for panhard rod? __________________ Noel 97 LX450 (lockers retro 50%), CDL, Pin 7, HIRs, Cup Holder, 100 pads, George's LEDs, OEM grab bar, sidemarkers, ARB winch bar, PIAA 520, 295/75R16 NTG, Kaymar Deluxe with tire carrier, OME850J/863, Slee speedo gear, ARB fridge, silicone PHH/FHH, Xantrex 1750 inverter. Awaiting installation: XD9000, OEM subtank, slee SS brake lines, 3* blue bushings/caster plates, BIC 95300B dual batts. .... 94 4Runner, OEM 4.88 gear, V6 3VZE 04 Taco Ext Cab SR5 V6 TRD RR DIFF LOCK, groucho sliders

12-23-05, 10:41 PM	#2
yellowchaosfj80 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: May 2005 Location: vancouver canada TLCA# 15566 Posts: 224	Ya we need Pics cool I'm running the 4"maf kit and it rocks

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