long arm kit on a toyota?

Started by bjwest, May 06, 2004, 05:14:29 AM

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bjwest

has any one built a front long arm kit for thier solid axel toy if so could you post a pic or two

mr4x42u

what do you mean by long arm?Do you mean like whats build for jeeps with coils?Schaffers off road builds a sweet rear coil kit for toys..I guess you could call that a long arm kit..
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bjwest

same application just to keep the axel where you want it it will make a ruffer ride but should keep the 35" out of the firewall at least that is what im trying to do

Brandon

Quote from: bjwest on May 10, 2004, 01:34:53 AM
same application just to keep the axel where you want it it will make a ruffer ride but should keep the 35" out of the firewall at least that is what im trying to do

unless you move the shackle to the front it just isn't gonna work..

are you talkin coils or leafs??
Brandon Miller
RCRC, Sacramento, CA
www.RiverCityRockCrawlers.com

bjwest

with leafs. Have you ever seen a toyota with front shackels?

Brandon

Quote from: bjwest on May 11, 2004, 03:39:32 AM
with leafs. Have you ever seen a toyota with front shackels?

yea, lots of em - if you do that your axle moves forward instead of backward..
Brandon Miller
RCRC, Sacramento, CA
www.RiverCityRockCrawlers.com

kyle_22r

you know, i've considered reversing the shackles on the yellow death machine, what's the major downsides of doing that vs keeping it the stock way?

WHITE_TRASH

Added fabrication, easily bent springs, crappy ride and the fact that heeps did it should be enough to keep most pepole from doing it.  But on the flip side shackle reversals have the ability to add to traction as the spring compresses, they dont need an extended travel driveshaft and they dont let your tires rub as easily.
Full hydro, 186:1 with an auto and 44's what could go wrong??

Brandon

just tub your fenders and move your axle forward..

Brandon Miller
RCRC, Sacramento, CA
www.RiverCityRockCrawlers.com