Looks good. I still need to fiddle with mine to make it even with the brake. Mine sticks up higher at the moment.
LX450 6BT/NV4500/Split Case Conversion
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Update:
Finally pulled it out of the garage yesterday.
Didn't drive it cause I don't have driveshafts and/or exhaust.
Anywho, I decided to swap the 4" Ironman Lift for the 6" and to sell my 35s and get 37s right away!
Lift is almost done and I'll have the new rims and meats Tuesday.
Thursday I'll get the exhaust done and I'm on the road!
Still have a bunch of little things to do, but either way I'm on the road by Thursday latest.
Teaser pics:
I took a bunch of measurements of the OEM/4"/6" shocks and springs for comparison......if anyone is interested on the details, let me know and I'll post them when I get a chance.
Almost there!!!
Finally pulled it out of the garage yesterday.
Didn't drive it cause I don't have driveshafts and/or exhaust.
Anywho, I decided to swap the 4" Ironman Lift for the 6" and to sell my 35s and get 37s right away!
Lift is almost done and I'll have the new rims and meats Tuesday.
Thursday I'll get the exhaust done and I'm on the road!
Still have a bunch of little things to do, but either way I'm on the road by Thursday latest.
Teaser pics:
I took a bunch of measurements of the OEM/4"/6" shocks and springs for comparison......if anyone is interested on the details, let me know and I'll post them when I get a chance.
Almost there!!!
Yes please post up measurements!
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Teaser Pic:
6" Ironman & 37s
6" Ironman & 37s
More please. Keep them coming. Cheers!
Are you running adjustable rear upper control arms? I ran the Slee DIY ones on my old 4bt80 to remove some vibration/rumbling caused by the pinion angle being rotated up by the big lift.
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[COLOR=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961)]@davegonz I do have rear upper adjustable control arms, imhop they're a must for this high of a lift. The angle at the transfer case makes me wish I went with a CV instead of Ujoint though, as it's pretty drastic. I did go with a CV on the front shaft at least :-/
@cjmoon Those are the KO2s on 17" rims indeed. This is going to be my daily driver/weekend warrior/expedition rig, that's why I wanted an all around tire!
I wanted to keep the OEM rims, sandblast and paint them. Unfortunately the options are limited for 37x12.5, winter rated tires so I had no choice but to go with the 17" and buy new rims :-/
Update:
Had the day off work yesterday & today. My goal was to get it ready for exhaust today and be on the road by this afternoon.
Well.......unfortunately I spent about 9 hours with my buddy chasing an electrical issue that blew the fusible link!!
My buddy is my hero, because I was pretty down that it would be at least till Saturday before I would take it for exhaust and drive it!
This is the culprit:
Believe it or not.....that exposed end on the blue wire must have been grounding itself and caused me a huge headache!
9 F'n Hours worth of headaches!!!!!!!!
Anyways......moving along......it's going for exhaust tomorrow and then test driving it[/COLOR]
@cjmoon Those are the KO2s on 17" rims indeed. This is going to be my daily driver/weekend warrior/expedition rig, that's why I wanted an all around tire!
I wanted to keep the OEM rims, sandblast and paint them. Unfortunately the options are limited for 37x12.5, winter rated tires so I had no choice but to go with the 17" and buy new rims :-/
Update:
Had the day off work yesterday & today. My goal was to get it ready for exhaust today and be on the road by this afternoon.
Well.......unfortunately I spent about 9 hours with my buddy chasing an electrical issue that blew the fusible link!!
My buddy is my hero, because I was pretty down that it would be at least till Saturday before I would take it for exhaust and drive it!
This is the culprit:
Believe it or not.....that exposed end on the blue wire must have been grounding itself and caused me a huge headache!
9 F'n Hours worth of headaches!!!!!!!!
Anyways......moving along......it's going for exhaust tomorrow and then test driving it[/COLOR]
Dirty Koala
SILVER Star
What are the details on those steelies, I am going 17" and 37's too.
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@mryanangel thise are 17x9 Black SemiGloss Daytona
You'll need conned studs as these are not hubcentric wheels and I don't believe anyone makes 2mm spacers for steels wheels.
Well, he's not getting exhaust finished today.....gotta wait till tomorrow after work to drive it :-/
You'll need conned studs as these are not hubcentric wheels and I don't believe anyone makes 2mm spacers for steels wheels.
Well, he's not getting exhaust finished today.....gotta wait till tomorrow after work to drive it :-/
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Update:
Picked it up yesterday afternoon and been driving it since.
I LOVE IT!! Shifts smooth, acceleration is slow but it's expected with these engines, brakes just fine, runs great - steady low rpms.
I don't need to do much tweaking to it.
I do have a long list of things to get done though, but it's officially my DD & Weekend warrior!!!
@Ulyses - shakedown run next weekend?
Picked it up yesterday afternoon and been driving it since.
I LOVE IT!! Shifts smooth, acceleration is slow but it's expected with these engines, brakes just fine, runs great - steady low rpms.
I don't need to do much tweaking to it.
I do have a long list of things to get done though, but it's officially my DD & Weekend warrior!!!
@Ulyses - shakedown run next weekend?
Some driving videos would be much appreciated. 0-60 and highway driving.
Rpms at highway speeds?
Did not see it but did you need a body lift to fit the transmission?
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@bigfj62 - I'll post a video or two soon.
For I'm using a gps as my speedometer and odometer. In on the hunt for an 80 series speed sensor, but haven't been able to find one yet
@Wheelingnoob - I'll post some details on the tranny/transfer install, along with pictures.
In a nutshell, a BL is only needed if you opt NOT to modify your Tranny Shifter.
I did not use a BodyLift!
On an other note, I went out Sunday to flex a little.....nothing crazy, I just wanted to see how everything sits when flexed/stuffed!
The rear tires rub against the frame when fully stuffed. I did remove the bumpstops because they're way too small, but I'll build some longer ones.
I didn't like the angle of the Steering Damper, so I flipped the bracket around. I haven't felt much of a difference driving/handling, so I'll leave it for now. I am much happier with how it sits now though.
I love the stance
For I'm using a gps as my speedometer and odometer. In on the hunt for an 80 series speed sensor, but haven't been able to find one yet
@Wheelingnoob - I'll post some details on the tranny/transfer install, along with pictures.
In a nutshell, a BL is only needed if you opt NOT to modify your Tranny Shifter.
I did not use a BodyLift!
On an other note, I went out Sunday to flex a little.....nothing crazy, I just wanted to see how everything sits when flexed/stuffed!
The rear tires rub against the frame when fully stuffed. I did remove the bumpstops because they're way too small, but I'll build some longer ones.
I didn't like the angle of the Steering Damper, so I flipped the bracket around. I haven't felt much of a difference driving/handling, so I'll leave it for now. I am much happier with how it sits now though.
I love the stance
Are you using the sensor off the split case?@bigfj62 - I'll post a video or two soon.
For I'm using a gps as my speedometer and odometer. In on the hunt for an 80 series speed sensor, but haven't been able to find one yet
@Wheelingnoob - I'll post some details on the tranny/transfer install, along with pictures.
In a nutshell, a BL is only needed if you opt NOT to modify your Tranny Shifter.
I did not use a BodyLift!
On an other note, I went out Sunday to flex a little.....nothing crazy, I just wanted to see how everything sits when flexed/stuffed!
The rear tires rub against the frame when fully stuffed. I did remove the bumpstops because they're way too small, but I'll build some longer ones.
I didn't like the angle of the Steering Damper, so I flipped the bracket around. I haven't felt much of a difference driving/handling, so I'll leave it for now. I am much happier with how it sits now though.
I love the stance
I'd put some longer bolts on that steering box, but she looks good!
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That's the plan
Good eye!
That's definitely one of the items on my long to-do list
The reason I spaced out the Steering Box (about 3/8") is for clearance at the timing cover.
@bigfj62 - I'll post a video or two soon.
For I'm using a gps as my speedometer and odometer. In on the hunt for an 80 series speed sensor, but haven't been able to find one yet
@Wheelingnoob - I'll post some details on the tranny/transfer install, along with pictures.
In a nutshell, a BL is only needed if you opt NOT to modify your Tranny Shifter.
I did not use a BodyLift!
On an other note, I went out Sunday to flex a little.....nothing crazy, I just wanted to see how everything sits when flexed/stuffed!
The rear tires rub against the frame when fully stuffed. I did remove the bumpstops because they're way too small, but I'll build some longer ones.
I didn't like the angle of the Steering Damper, so I flipped the bracket around. I haven't felt much of a difference driving/handling, so I'll leave it for now. I am much happier with how it sits now though.
I love the stance
I have a sensor I would sell you. Pm for details.
Could not upload a photo into pm for some reason.
