As if my build thread isn't big enough, I'm gonna spam MUD even more with a new thread for my 3 link build. This project is involved enough that it needs its own thread. And it would serve as a good reference point for folks in the future as 80s with custom linked suspensions aren't really that common yet.
And of course we need to thank Brian @4WheelUnderground for paying attention to the cheap but demanding 80 crowd. To-date nobody has been willing to put out a comprehensive 3 link package specifically tailored for these trucks http://www.4wheelunderground.com/fj80front3link.html
Parts started arriving back in December and I've just recently started the demolition.
PAC Racing Springs. 14"/16", 200/350lb. Orange because I like loud and in-your-face.
For the rear I'll be installling Radflo 2.5s and OME 5" Comp coils
Hellfire knuckles as well. I'll be reusing my y-link steering with TREs. They'll be mounted upside down under the high steer arms.
- 14" towers from Barnes, plan is to stuff as much as I can in the engine bay and trim it down to size
- Lower coilover mounts from Dave's Custom Unlimited. Absolutely perfect fit on our axle tubes.
- Chromoly spindle nut and "super metal" hub stud kit from Trail Mart
- Axle gusset from Low Range, will need a bit of massaging to fit an 80 axle
And of course we need to thank Brian @4WheelUnderground for paying attention to the cheap but demanding 80 crowd. To-date nobody has been willing to put out a comprehensive 3 link package specifically tailored for these trucks http://www.4wheelunderground.com/fj80front3link.html
Parts started arriving back in December and I've just recently started the demolition.
PAC Racing Springs. 14"/16", 200/350lb. Orange because I like loud and in-your-face.
For the rear I'll be installling Radflo 2.5s and OME 5" Comp coils
Hellfire knuckles as well. I'll be reusing my y-link steering with TREs. They'll be mounted upside down under the high steer arms.
- 14" towers from Barnes, plan is to stuff as much as I can in the engine bay and trim it down to size
- Lower coilover mounts from Dave's Custom Unlimited. Absolutely perfect fit on our axle tubes.
- Chromoly spindle nut and "super metal"
hub stud kit from Trail Mart- Axle gusset from Low Range, will need a bit of massaging to fit an 80 axle
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Thank god the grinding is done. What a messy job.
