80 Cruiser Build

[utopoo]

I got a great deal from Eric at Brink Fab. He's a local guy here in the Red Deer area. If anyone is interested in details they can PM me.

Lift is about 8.5" over what I started with, however it was sagging quite a bit so in reality about 5" over stock. Coilovers ride excellent, I think the truck handles better with 3-link and coilovers than it did stock, feels more solid and definitely a lot smoother ride.

 

[js93cruiser]

what was the spring rate on your coilovers? post more pics of your towers please!

 

[Letsgomoreplaces]

Nice Work!

Looking good!

 

[CreeperSleeper]

what was the spring rate on your coilovers? post more pics of your towers please!

x2! A 3-link and coilovers is def in my 80's future...

 

[julstirn]

I'm having the 3 link and coilovers done by a shop. The rest is gonna be my mechanic friend and I, there will be lots of pics!

I went with 37" Toyo MTs and the coil overs are King.

Here's what the coilovers look like. Went with 2.5" remote reservoir 14" 350/400.

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[CreeperSleeper]

Aw damn... I forgot he posted that.

 

[julstirn]

I want more pics???? Some action shots would be great! HAHA Liking this build!

 

[canadian bum]

I want more pics???? Some action shots would be great! HAHA Liking this build!

Be patient the weekend is almost here. pictures and video to come. Of some awesome winter wheeling.

 

[CreeperSleeper]

Actually, I just want measurements and some feedback on that coilover setup!





No seriously...

 

[utopoo]

What you want to know? I am uploading some more pictures now of mounts. I'll be taking it out this weekend for some action shots too!

 

[CreeperSleeper]

Length of links, amount of seperation, etc. I'm in no hurry but it would be nice to have some reference when I build mine!

 

[utopoo]

Don't really have too much info. on those measurements. When Eric was building he said it was a lot of "as you go" stuff. Should have some build pictures from him and maybe some measurements later.

In the mean time, I know some of you wanted pictures of the mounts so here we go...

This is the drivers side mount, just barely had enough room to fit it in with the brake lines so close!

Passenger side mount. Had to relocate fuel filter and after market circulating heater.

Axle mount.

 

[80BajaBound]

Beautiful!

 

[utopoo]

Here is some shots from the weekend and also a link to the video of the trip. Click here for some good flexing action!

 

[julstirn]

awesome!!

 

[CreeperSleeper]

Looks great for sure!

 

[arndog123]

Sweet!

 

[prarietlc]

very nice!

 

[lt1fire]

What are the part numbers for the coil over setup from King??

 

[utopoo]

I ordered the coilovers from Ben at FilthyMotorsports. The model number is FM-KINGPR25CO, this is just off there site though, I don't know the actual part number from King.

Just a note, if anyone is planning on doing this to there diesel cruiser they might want to look into a heavier top spring for the driver side (RHD). Mine sags a bit because of the extra weight (turbo, brake, steering...). I'll eventually swap out the 300 for a 350 to correct this. But in the mean time, everything works awesome!