landtank said:
I think he is coming up w/springs -- that's my understanding too.
4" lift eye candy ...
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I think he is coming up w/springs -- that's my understanding too.
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When I get it back in my underground garage , I'll measure mid hub to bottom flare . I call it 4" I guess because my rig is so light , that it is probably close to that . I may still throw 15mm OME packers up front . I know that so far the front end has risen 2" over the 851's that were up there before . Isn't the 851/860 combo a 2.5" lift ?
As far as a spare , I have been running without one forever ! Even ran across the country a few times . Dumbass , I know . I guess I should order 5 of the Rock crawlers .... and throw a full size spare in the back . Once I do that I'll probably build a plywood shelf over it , like I did in my '93 4Runner . Make the top of it an open 'box' , with 12" sides , and a centre (width-wise) divider for securing groceries etc .
Airlaird , though I will eventually add bumpers and sliders , I plan to design my own perhaps , or buy from a designer/builder whose designs jive with the vision I have for my 80 . I also enjoy it's clean lines so far , and would like to steer clear of ARB ... or anything which screams 'heavyyyyyy' . It's a personal preference thing ... no offence intended to the multitude of others that are going that route .
Alan Podvin's 100 had some nice sliders and bumpers .... and I may try and emulate that sort of design . Going with slightly larger , double tubes with flat steel welded to it to fill in and strengthen some areas . I will also try and incoporate a horizontal top area into my sliders . I seem to see a lot of sliders that , from what I can see , lack a certain (safe) functionality because the top surface is not horizontal ... mine will be flat on top , and also a little wider , so as to keep the debris from flying off the front tire and sandblasting the body ( As seen in the pics above) .
Cheers ,
TY
As far as a spare , I have been running without one forever ! Even ran across the country a few times . Dumbass , I know . I guess I should order 5 of the Rock crawlers .... and throw a full size spare in the back . Once I do that I'll probably build a plywood shelf over it , like I did in my '93 4Runner . Make the top of it an open 'box' , with 12" sides , and a centre (width-wise) divider for securing groceries etc .
Airlaird , though I will eventually add bumpers and sliders , I plan to design my own perhaps , or buy from a designer/builder whose designs jive with the vision I have for my 80 . I also enjoy it's clean lines so far , and would like to steer clear of ARB ... or anything which screams 'heavyyyyyy' . It's a personal preference thing ... no offence intended to the multitude of others that are going that route .
Alan Podvin's 100 had some nice sliders and bumpers .... and I may try and emulate that sort of design . Going with slightly larger , double tubes with flat steel welded to it to fill in and strengthen some areas . I will also try and incoporate a horizontal top area into my sliders . I seem to see a lot of sliders that , from what I can see , lack a certain (safe) functionality because the top surface is not horizontal ... mine will be flat on top , and also a little wider , so as to keep the debris from flying off the front tire and sandblasting the body ( As seen in the pics above) .
Cheers ,
TY
Whats all that white stuff?
I have to agree w/ airlaird, if you are going for asthetics only you are there!
I have to agree w/ airlaird, if you are going for asthetics only you are there!
Man, I might get the same set up if the ride is really fantastic. I really like the clean look of a lifted rig like yours without the aftermarket bumpers and in a stock form.
Those clear tail light lenses make it looks even more bad ass. Swaaeeeet
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Time to step into the real world of off road modifications . A realm where braun melds with clean lines of perfection . A state of higher off road authority ...
If you too enjoy alternating ice cold AC with smoldering heat , and a constant lack of privacy , then we have the perfect compound for you !! Join us at one of our indoctrination encampments and take in the whole , encompassing experience .. one level of bling upon another .
Don't hesitate ! Paypal me now , and begin your quest ...
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I have multiple personalities.
Do we get a group discount ?
Do we get a group discount ?
Clean lines: yes. However do not wheel seriously, othewise those clean lines will get pretty dirty.
Cheers,
Sean.
Cheers,
Sean.
landtank said:
Nope, it will be Slee Off-Road springs with 4" of lift with stiffer rates the 850j's and 863's. Also getting the truck to sit pretty level. The springs are rated for a truck with weight on it. Not a slimmed down, clean zen truck like Ty's
PS, Ty, the sliders you want are in production. Called Slee Slidersteps (Thanks Darren for name
) Will be powdercoater with special non-slip coating close to Line-X and have steps with flat surface. Avail in Feb. Will try to get spy pictures soon
Arleaux said:
I don't want a discount.
Yes you do.
No I don't.
Shut up!
No, you shut up!
Hey, both of you shut up.
So will the truck sit level at all times? Fully loaded and unloaded? Unlike some others, I don't mind the "stink bug" look -- it really doesn't bother me. What I do like is knowing that when I have the cargo area loaded with several hundred pounds of trail parts, gear, food, etc. for an extended trip that the rig has no sag.sleeoffroad said:Nope, it will be Slee Off-Road springs with 4" of lift with stiffer rates the 850j's and 863's. Also getting the truck to sit pretty level. The springs are rated for a truck with weight on it. Not a slimmed down, clean zen truck like Ty's
I look forward to seeing these. I have plans on building up the other 80 in the driveway and these sound like what I'd like to get. Are they similar to the steps (i.e. non-tube sliders) you have for the 100?sleeoffroad said:PS, Ty, the sliders you want are in production. Called Slee Slidersteps (Thanks Darren for name
Will try to get spy pictures soon
NorCalDoug said:
Close to level with front bumper and winch and rear bumper and tire carrier. Still little rake.
NorCalDoug said:
No, they are all one piece. Round tube is flat instead of angle with plate welded on top.
sleeoffroad said:PS, Ty, the sliders you want are in production. Called Slee Slidersteps (Thanks Darren for name
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sleeoffroad said:.. a slimmed down, clean zen truck like Ty's
I like the sound of that .. sleeoffroad said:PS, Ty, the sliders you want are in production. Called Slee Slidersteps (Thanks Darren for name
Will try to get spy pictures soon
Christo , I look forward to seeing whatcha got !
u could probably care less on what i think but imo the gold emblems and the whited out lights... aren't doing it for me.
everything else looks a ok.
everything else looks a ok.
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Cruiser Newb said:
The gold has to go .. looks like s***e with the clean look I am going for now . I still think Christo put it best .. " slimmed down, clean zen truck " . I do however like the clear lenses , and will eventually get clear signals and also perhaps replace my custom signals under the mirrors with clears .
My 80 used to be all about 'form' . Now it has entered a 'form and function' phase . I'm not sure it will ever experience a 'form follows function' mode , because quite frankly form is important to me . I'm starting to strive for a more capable truck , but not going in the cookie cutter direction of the herd , so to speak ...
TY