Author Topic: 1st gen, help on mounting IFS Box (Read 6484 times)

SJyota · « **on:** Jul 30, 2009, 05:58:28 AM »

Whats up, I have a 82 yota, I'm running RUF with F150s mixed in, I mounted my IFS box, but it does not look right

here are so pics, Thxs for the help,

firstgenyota · « **Reply #1 on:** Jul 30, 2009, 06:03:04 AM »

push it forward more if you are ever going to move the springs around

SJyota · « **Reply #2 on:** Jul 30, 2009, 08:40:41 AM »

I have the RUF now, and the box is hitting the body mount now, do I cut some of the body mount and move the box up and to the left?
I will be buying Marlin 4" springs just don't have the $ right now.

hilux-1983 · « **Reply #3 on:** Jul 30, 2009, 09:28:08 AM »

Possibly yes. Here is what mine looks like:

edit: added this pic

SJyota · « **Reply #4 on:** Jul 30, 2009, 09:40:58 AM »

hilux-1983, what springs are you running? my axle looks like its more to the front then yours, Thxs

hilux-1983 · « **Reply #5 on:** Jul 30, 2009, 09:52:36 AM »

My springs are 6" from NWOR. The reason your axle if more forward is due to your RUF. The center pin location pushes the axle forward some. I'm not sure how much. Other guys that have done this will probably chime in and tell you what the distance is.

axled89 · « **Reply #6 on:** Jul 30, 2009, 09:54:22 AM »

to me it looks like one of your guys springs are backwards. take look at your buckels, or clamps on the springs.. the springs have a forward and backwards way of going on. i think the plus symbol end is suposed to be forward.

but i might be wrong. good luck.

SJyota · « **Reply #7 on:** Jul 30, 2009, 10:10:01 AM »

With the RUF it moves it 1.5" To 2", just wondering if that's whats wrong, I'm at work will check out the springs when I get home

Thxs

axled89 · « **Reply #8 on:** Jul 30, 2009, 10:17:34 AM »

what does ruf stand for any ways. i'm i just missing somthing here??

jonathan82toy · « **Reply #9 on:** Jul 30, 2009, 10:19:41 AM »

Rears Up Front

axled89 · « **Reply #10 on:** Jul 30, 2009, 10:22:07 AM »

god i need to stop waking up so late in the day. everything flys right over the head.

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #11 on:** Jul 30, 2009, 10:31:35 AM »

Quote from: SJyota on Jul 30, 2009, 08:40:41 AM

I have the RUF now, and the box is hitting the body mount now, do I cut some of the body mount and move the box up and to the left?
I will be buying Marlin 4" springs just don't have the $ right now.

pull the box off and beat the body mount with a BFH, you need to mount the box higher and ALL the way forward, my box rubbed the body mount till i abused the mount with a 4 pound baby sledge

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #12 on:** Jul 30, 2009, 10:33:24 AM »

Quote from: SJyota on Jul 30, 2009, 10:10:01 AM

With the RUF it moves it 1.5" To 2", just wondering if that's whats wrong, I'm at work will check out the springs when I get home Thxs

yep 1.5-2 inches

Marlins and AllPro springs move the axle forward 1.5 inches as well

jonathan82toy · « **Reply #13 on:** Jul 30, 2009, 10:38:18 AM »

When I did mine, I had to cut off the upper bumper mount on top of the frame. I also cut out the inner fender to make it easier. When its done you want the tie rod to be parrallel to the drag link.

SJyota · « **Reply #14 on:** Jul 30, 2009, 11:06:18 AM »

Cool thxs

, will try it out this week, will post pics when I'm done thxs guys for the help!

basser530 · « **Reply #15 on:** Jul 30, 2009, 11:59:00 AM »

What will happen if the tie rod runs behind the drag link like sjyota has it in the pics now?

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #16 on:** Jul 30, 2009, 12:12:20 PM »

82juguete · « **Reply #17 on:** Jul 30, 2009, 03:23:43 PM »

Heres mine... strange i didnt have to trim or cut anything, and with my 4" marlin springs i could move it forward far enough to align perfect with the tie rod... maybe something to do with my custom drop hanger?

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #18 on:** Jul 30, 2009, 06:49:13 PM »

you dont have your box tilted back as much as mine is, my lower bolts of the box are in the center of the frame, my steering shaft points to the hole in the firewall perfectly

SJyota · « **Reply #19 on:** Jul 30, 2009, 08:19:34 PM »

Quote from: 82juguete on Jul 30, 2009, 03:23:43 PM

Heres mine... strange i didnt have to trim or cut anything, and with my 4" marlin springs i could move it forward far enough to align perfect with the tie rod... maybe something to do with my custom drop hanger?

So what would be to beat why to go here, move my box up and to the left, or add a drop haner? or both?

Thxs

82juguete · « **Reply #20 on:** Jul 30, 2009, 09:00:54 PM »

Drop hanger is irrelevant, and won't help unless your hanger mount pushes the spring back, which is counterproductive...

Man those rears move the axle up ALOT....

I would do what it takes to get that box forward (trim the body mount, rad support, frame brace, whatever) Its better to have it slightly forward than interfering with the TR while flexing...too far forward can be corrected with relocation plates or the likes if you upgrade to say, Marlins, or something down the road....

89sastoyo · « **Reply #21 on:** Aug 02, 2009, 06:56:40 PM »

i dont know what mounting kit your running but every one thats posted looks the same? i just ahve a trail gear one and i actually cut some off of it and made everything fit legit before i welded it and i cut my core support out and shoved my box forwards probably 3 1/2 inches or more, my box it self is about and inch from the front hanger... and the only thing cut is the core support for the end of the box to hang out. What i would do is cut about and 1 1/2 off the front of that mounting plate and push it forwards because your steering hitting is not going to be fun.

the_white_shadow · « **Reply #22 on:** Aug 03, 2009, 12:18:36 PM »

I just installed my box this past weekend. I used Marlin's mount kit, but because my box was so far forward I had to trim about 3/4 of an inch off of the frame plate. I used one of the original steering box mount holes in the frame as a guide. I then rotated the box up some and marked the holes for drilling.

hilux-1983 · « **Reply #23 on:** Aug 03, 2009, 12:21:08 PM »

Lets see a better shot of where the box is now. Looks good!

the_white_shadow · « **Reply #24 on:** Aug 03, 2009, 12:50:18 PM »

I will try to take one this afternoon. I am at work now:(

SJyota · « **Reply #25 on:** Aug 03, 2009, 12:54:15 PM »

Thxs for the pics, had things to do with the family this weekend, I will try and work on tonight or tomorrow,

SJyota · « **Reply #26 on:** Aug 04, 2009, 07:26:33 PM »

what's up, ok I got the box mount off, now I'm looking where I have to drill the new holes, but it looks to me that I will be very close to thoes cut outs in the frame? so sould I plate the frame 1st then drill? thxs for the help, here are some pics, one is of the front and one of the inside of the frame, now try not to LOL to much

SJyota · « **Reply #27 on:** Aug 05, 2009, 08:09:28 PM »

what up, I got the box mount on and it looks a hole lot batter, thxs for the help,
I move the box forword 1.5, here some pics,

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