What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week?
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Followed through on my overdue spring hanger overhaul (both were cracked from decades of wheeling)on the 45 with some heavy duty replacements from RuffStuff. These will probably outlast the frame!
took the opportunity to dial in the shackle angle, shock angle and steering linkage all in one fell swoop.
took the opportunity to dial in the shackle angle, shock angle and steering linkage all in one fell swoop.
Old vs new shackle angle.
Old vs new shock angle
Relay rod and main steering rod are now virtually back to stock relative positions, which is saying a lot for a truck with 5” of lift and traditional Saginaw power steering. (Edit: better pic)
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And last, but definitely not least, the center point of the new spring hanger is lower than factory, which has the effect of offsetting the caster change from the lift.
I rushed through this swap over the last day and a half, so I didn’t mess with removing the caster shims. But I also have on deck a front axle replacement in the not-so-distant future ( I split open the weld on the knuckle ball at Cruise Moab 2008, and the camber has been a little bit off ever since). When I swap in the new housing, I will remove the caster shims all together and see what happens.
If you find this information useful, you are welcome to hit the like button.
I rushed through this swap over the last day and a half, so I didn’t mess with removing the caster shims. But I also have on deck a front axle replacement in the not-so-distant future ( I split open the weld on the knuckle ball at Cruise Moab 2008, and the camber has been a little bit off ever since). When I swap in the new housing, I will remove the caster shims all together and see what happens.
If you find this information useful, you are welcome to hit the like button.
Nice work Mark. Looks like many more miles till it needs this again
So I have the old quarter panels on and am replacing the rear sill.
Can I get these rubber spacers because mine are torn up and also, what should the pacing be between the bumper and sill plate?
Can I get these rubber spacers because mine are torn up and also, what should the pacing be between the bumper and sill plate?
firemanj92
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The modern replacement is polyurethane. Check with Energy Suspension or Daystar poly body mount kits. BTW, it will really improve the ride quality hands down.
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Skreddy
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They are my design. Listed on the specials page of my website:
www.marksoffroad.net
I did quick search on here for a link but only came up with a couple of eBay ads.
I’m obviously not a master of self-promotion.
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I have used a similar set up. I just a little worry about what a bolt is too short and thread is out just a little bit. I have used nylon lock nut.
I am interested in your (or anyone) opinion
Skreddy
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I’ll give you a call.
Was supposed to quote mark. So: @65swb45
Was supposed to quote mark. So: @65swb45
They are my design. Listed on the specials page of my website:
www.marksoffroad.net
I did quick search on here for a link but only came up with a couple of eBay ads.
I’m obviously not a master of self-promotion.
These double duty shackles in the for sale area
it is an eBay in first post … but good info within the rest You need better pics on there
This is a link click it:
eBay - Mark's Off Road Double Duty Shackles
forum.ih8mud.com
Ackcruisers
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Installed 69260-90301 driver side front door OEM handle. The aftermarket handle got brittle and cracked in half.
Busy with the frame. Sandblasted, chemical stripped out all the overlaps, pulled it straight, repaired a crack, zinc phosphorous coated. Planning to start painting next weekend. There was a 3/4” diamond rail to rail so it didn’t really need to be pulled straight but I’m this far so why not. The crack repair isn’t beautiful but it’s drilled out and I’m confident my weld is solid. it will be like it never happened once I paint. The zinc coating gives it a dull texture that will bind to the epoxy primer.
