Atwalz 1994 Land Cruiser Build.

[Atwalz]

Both upgrades are great. It corrected the geometry due to the lift. My comfort level on curves increased. The truck drives great. It is more enjoyable! Your products are quality and the real deal. I am glad I tried and made a good decision. Clearance on Panhard lift bracket is tight but works. I used washers to clear driver side rear spring.

 

[nukegoat]

After adding sliders, I lost about an inch. I will monitor it and see if I need to switch to a different solution. I like caster plate design than the offset bushing.

Wow those must be like 400lb per side sliders

 

[Atwalz]

Wow those must be like 400lb per side sliders

Sliders on my 200 series weigh 180#. This version is lighter than that. My guess they weigh close to ~165# total. I used 3/16” wall thickness on DOM tubes and square tubes, a bunch of 3/16" gussets and 1/8” diamond plate.

 

[Boing]

Do you know how much caster you have, as well as pinion angle?

 

[nukegoat]

Sliders on my 200 series weigh 180#. This version is lighter than that. My guess they weigh close to ~165# total. I used 3/16” wall thickness on DOM tubes and square tubes, a bunch of 3/16" gussets and 1/8” diamond plate.

Wow, then your springs must be really soft

 

[Atwalz]

@Boing Approximately 4 degree caster and 6 degree pinion angle measured at home.

 

[Atwalz]

Wow, then your springs must be really soft

They are Icon progressive springs. Not sure what rates they are.

 

[nukegoat]

They are Icon progressive springs. Not sure what rates they are.

But to lose a whole inch. That means your front and rear spring rates are like 45lb/in. Crazy

 

[Atwalz]

They are new springs and are setting in to begin with during break in period.

 

[Boing]

Could you measure bottom of the wheel to the bottom of the front and rear fender?

 

[nukegoat]

They are new springs and are setting in to begin with during break in period.

Yea that makes total sense

 

[Atwalz]

Could you measure bottom of the wheel to the bottom of the front and rear fender?

Will do when I get home later today.

 

[Atwalz]

@Boing front is 33” and rear is 34”. I have 16” factory rims and 1” body lift.

 

[Atwalz]

I picked up bmw 3 series front seats for middle row. Brackets fabrication in few months. Busy at home doing laminate flooring.

 

[Atwalz]

Picked these up today.

 

[toyota guy]

i have the exact same wheels and i was wondering what kind they are, they came on my truck...

 

[toyota guy]

found it finally after a few searches... they are sweet wheels. i just ordered a 5th for a spare. Great build thread by the way, I'm very impressed with your work and ambition.

 

[Atwalz]

found it finally after a few searches... they are sweet wheels. i just ordered a 5th for a spare. Great build thread by the way, I'm very impressed with your work and ambition.

Thanks. they scs F5 17x9 -38mm offset. I ordered 5 35x12.5r17 KO2. They should be here next week.

 

[Whiphub]

What’s the ride like compared to stock with the icon stage 3?

 

[Atwalz]

I am very impressed with ride of icons with dual rate springs. My stock suspension was sagging and shocks were long gone. That’s the way I bought the rig. So really not a good comparison with stock. I have icon on my other two rigs, very happy with brand. 200 series, I did remote resi and cdcv. Adjustability comes in hand when off-roading. I typically run them on soft setting when wheeling, that way oil and seals get more life out of it. On pavement I have tried both highest and mid range settings. Now I have on 4.