What Did You Do with Your 80 This Weekend?

[NatualLivingMaine]

Got 35's finally! Going to yank off my wheels today and have the 31's taken off Monday to install my Apex RPV's and then get the new tires fitted back on

Also picked up a Bulldog 48" high lift jack, just need to finish up my DIY tire carrier and I'm ready for fun in 2026

 

[GW Nugget]

I did Absolutely Nothing!












Happy Trails to all my fellow 80 series addicts...

 

[AK Troutbum]

I did Absolutely Nothing!












Happy Trails to all my fellow 80 series addicts...

You still have time, the weekend is just starting.

 

[Old Nick]

In a few, cutting off the factory hangers for the long-gone running boards. Bought it that way... hangers but no running boards . Need to prepare for sliders this summer. Easy job.

 

[efjayatee]

3L and added a spacer to the front DS to accommodate the extra length.

 

[COS80]

3L and added a spacer to the front DS to accommodate the extra length.


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That's the first I've heard of needing to lengthen the front DS with those arms.

 

[Mesa Woman]

New OEM bushings going in upper control arms/radius arms from @cruiseroutfit Front Control Arm Bushing at Axle - Fits 1990 - 1997 8x/450 Applications (SUSB60050OEM) - https://cruiserteq.com/front-control-arm-bushing-at-axle-fits-1990-1997-8x-450-applications-susb60050oem/?searchid=0&search_query=SUSB60050OEM

But first to press the old ones out…

 

[efjayatee]

That's the first I've heard of needing to lengthen the front DS with those arms.

In order for me to use my brand new OEM front DS, a spacer is needed.

 

[Dubbinchris]

Genuine Toyota 89465-69085
With new gasket, studs, and nuts.

No surprise how badly it runs when it’s sending the ECU erroneous data.

 

[Broski]

In order for me to use my brand new OEM front DS, a spacer is needed.

Based on what ? just curious

 

[OffRoadScott]

Based on what ? just curious

To me it looks like the front axle is at full droop as well. Once that axle has any weight from the vehicle isn't the slip joint going to bottom out?

 

[efjayatee]

Based on what ? just curious

OEM flange distance is 31.125". With the (3L) is now measured 32.375" from the 3.5" lift and the longer Rad arms (L). With spacer now I can get same engagement

 

[efjayatee]

@OffRoadScott
The final product:
W/spacer when running the radius (L) and 3" lift.

 

[Azca]

@OffRoadScott
The final product:
W/spacer when running the radius (L) and 3" lift.
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The angle on the driveshaft looks off a bit, may give you some vibes. What are the angles between the shaft and face of the u joint?

 

[efjayatee]

The angle on the driveshaft looks off a bit, may give you some vibes. What are the angles between the shaft and face of the u joint?

Could be the picture angle.......I had the Delta regular 3 and swapped it with their 3L for plans to go bigger tires. Test drove it and no vibration at 80mph. If 4" lift perhaps DC shafts is needed.

 

[Broski]

@OffRoadScott
The final product:
W/spacer when running the radius (L) and 3" lift.
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I would be concerned that at full bump the DS may bottom out.

Here’s mine

Basically in the middle of the spline travel
At ride height.

 

[efjayatee]

I would be concerned that at full bump the DS may bottom out.

Here’s mine
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Basically in the middle of the spline travel
At ride height.

What DS are you running?

 

[OffRoadScott]

@OffRoadScott
The final product:
W/spacer when running the radius (L) and 3" lift.
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I will admit I was wrong, looks identical as to when it was on the lift.

 

[efjayatee]

I do my fair share of crawling but not as hard-core as some of you guys. The spacer brought the DS position back to as before. And with the 3 regular, i haven't experience the bottoming out just yet.

 

[efjayatee]

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