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eric hohlfelder

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Re: 85 4Runner low lift high flex set up question
« on: Nov 19, 2007, 06:10:58 PM »
Those are FJ80 look-a-likes, as they are 15x8 vs. the real FJ80's are 16".  I think it keeps it looking Toyota family like.  I had a concern about the OME springs as well.  They may give the lift with shackles to add a little height but they do not add any length to the rear spring, and they do not allow me to move the axle forward without a spacer block, which would screw up the push pull steering setup forcing me to do cross over type steering, with less lift and flex than the Alcan's will.  As far as the Marlin 4", wow that is too high for me.  I like the look but don't know if I could get used to parking outside the garage!  Thanks for dimension though I wasn't able to get it when I called about the lift.  I guess I'm going for the sleeper look and hoping to keep to my CG nice and low.  I havn't yet come to grips with rolling mine so any thing to keep it up rite on the trail is good.  Its kind of fun sliding on rocks any way isn't it? :yesnod: 

Also, the rear bumper is an Old School "Stout Equipment" bumper  :bowdown: that weights almost 120 lbs, but will survive well after the runner is dead (helps with the CG also).  I modified the mounting bracket to fit the 4Runner frame and tail gate, as it was originally on an 87 pick up. 

Thanks for the pics of the Red Runner....it does look sweet. :beerchug:

 
 
 
 
 

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