you might also consider extended brake lines if you wheel the truck and flex it out.
Adjustable front panhard is a good idea. A panhard bracket for the rear that levels the panhard is a better solution that an adjustable panhard but either will...
Installed some new-to-me door cards all around. New window regulators/motors from Cruiser Outfitters, added some sound deadening to the inside of the doors, new vapor barriers, new window seals along the inside of the door panels, and some One...
My personal experience lands me on the Slinky suspension being the best bolt on option for the 80. Performance on and offroad is the best I've experienced in any 80. Sadly, I'm not aware of any way to get these parts in the US at the moment...
We have some big plans for our 2024 lc250 FE once we receive it! What are your thoughts? Think it will make a good trail rig and compete with the bronco and jeep market? Ours should arrive soon and we are planning to give a crawler build a go...
Rather than tire brand debate I'll stay on the topic of 37's and fitting them. This is my front suspension compressed to within about 1.5" of full stuff with a 37x13.50 Toyo MT. Front axle is moved forward 1.25" I had to trim my front bumper a...
Just realized I never posted any wheeling trips of this truck before the motor mishap. Here's some of the most recent ones. Looking forward to getting the truck back on the trails for more of this.
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A few pics from the most recent wheeling trips with this truck. Been working great with the dual cases and 3RZ swap.
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For street driving you can fit 37's with a 3" lift and no cutting if you move the front axle forward and run taller bumpstops that stop compression travel before tires make contact.
Others have mentioned that different tires will fit...
Got the dash pulled and checked the climate module. Switch lights are functioning so I just needed to replace the 3 illumination bulbs. Easy Peasy and working great now. The buttons are still pretty worn so I ordered a full set of new ones from...