92 4Runner - 63 conversion (1 Viewer)

[AcroSteve]

So I've been reading the big thread over on pirate, but just so much of it is based on trucks that started with leafs. I'm converting from coils, so reference points are different. There's some 4runner references, but with the age of the thread, many picture links are broken.

I could just about figure out the mounting locations myself. I just like confirmation.

. But even with the d-shaft problem I feel 8 1/2" puts the wheel in the perfect spot. Another way of placing it, if you have a 2nd gen. 4runner, is to put it exactly in the center of the body mount at that location. That is where 8 1/2" ends up. Since 4runners dont have an original mount.

It seems to me that almost everyone references the front mount location 1st, then the back is a little bit flexible based on shackle length and angle. Makes sense. But saying to put the front mount "in the center of the body mount at that location" doesn't make sense. There is no mount in the area.

In those pictures, I have 13" between the bottom of the frame and top of the axle housing. Pretty close to ride height.

Im probably going with the frenched in brackets from Ruff stuff. But from the looks of my layout, I'll be right at the front edge of my lower arm bracket.

Then there's the question of the shock mounts. Wide open options there.

So if anyone has any pictures or links, I'd appreciate seeing others.

Or, should I drop the chevys and go with the shorter cords? I already had 2 sets if chevy leafs laying around, which is why I'm leaning that direction.

Thanks

 

[AcroSteve]

Im very likely going to use this rock assault housing. Its a couple of inches wider than my factory and has the benefit of disc brakes.

Just gotta get some spring perches on it, and then the previously mentioned shock locations...

 

[gnob]

the correct way is s to measure the actual spring flat length. then take those measurements to the truck based off where center should be.

taking suggestions from the internet without using your tape measure on your truck is a good way to end up doing it twice.