I wish I could afford something like this, I'm not far from your shop at all.
Built to the Hilt FJ80 Suspension (1 Viewer)
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4WheelUnderground
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Someone already did. Work is scheduled to begin in the next two or three weeks.
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Just checking to see if anything has happened on this project. We just picked up a '96 cruiser and I'm an interested potential buyer. 
4WheelUnderground
Suspension is EVERYTHING
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Its underway. Just trying to balance life with work.
Please keep us updated. Interested to see what you come up with.
4WheelUnderground
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Built thread will start in a few weeks, right now the axle brackets are finished 100%. Frame brackets are designed but not cut out but should have them done this weekend. Panhard at the frame side is a major pain in the butt, should have that one done in two weeks. Then shock mounting. Which from the shock this guy chose its not going to be easy. 4" Diameter Piggy Back internal bypass shocks are going to eat up a lot of room.
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Looking forward to seeing the pics
What does this mean? What are your doing to the frame side panhard mount? Why is it a pain in the butt?
4WheelUnderground
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The amount of space available is very narrow and has made me get creative on the bracket design.
Thanks for the update! Can you give us any other details at this point?
What link setup and design did you end up going with for the front (Y, 3, or 4-link)? And will 2.5 coilovers with reservoirs work with the setup? Would 2.5 coilovers also allow the panhard setup to be easier?
Have you found a good swaybar solution? Most seem to struggle with this.
Where are you headed with the rear? Longer 4-link with coils or something else?
What size lift will it end up being and what size tires will go on the test rig?
Looking forward to seeing more and finding out when this will be available for the rest of us. If it is a great on-road and off-road setup, I hope to be a future buyer soon!
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Interested to see this done. Sub'd
4WheelUnderground
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At this point I have no idea what it will cost. Sway bar solutions, just wait. My 4Runner uses a currie sway bar. And I know many of you are thinking "we know that doesn't work". But if this comes out like my mini truck system then the currie one or the ones that PAC springs will work fine. Just trust me on that one. I have ways.
The rear will be 4linked and yes I have a gas tank solution that 99% of you will embrace.
As for tire size and lift. Its hard to tell. This gentleman has 40" tires and a 2' body lift and I would have to guess 5"s of suspension. So Im trying to keep it low but the hold back is even with Slee hy steer arms and the drag link mounted under the arm you are still left with only so much room with out cutting into the frame.
As for on road and off road performance. That's what its all about. One with out the other mean nothing.
Would this system you are working on be compatible with a one ton axle swap?
The upper tower link bracket or are you modifying the panhard bracket?
4WheelUnderground
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currently, no. the current brackets will not work on a cast center section.
Other than the steering box being left in the stock location, nothing else is left of stock. The axle was pushed forward about 2"s, the links are longer, max travel will be left to the installer, but at the moment with slee hy steer arms and the draglink mounted on the bottom of that arm will be able to run the draglink into the bottom of the frame if you like.
This sounds like Sam's rig but I could be wrong.
Are you going to sell the rear kit seperate from the front?
