Front axle

[smokeater87]

Hey there guys,this might be a total noob question but this ismy first toyota that i have owned i was into cherokee's and finally came over the yota side.whats the best way to get my front axle forward some to move my front tires forward?any links to this would help,i got a 1981 shortbed pickp,not sure how much lift it has on it.i bought it lifted and i have some 35'' BFG allterrains.thanks for the help everybody.look forward to talking with you all.

[slabcs]

Well you can either put on a new front hanger, find some springs with the center pin further forward than the springs you have now, or drill out your perches and u-bolt plates and put your center pin through those new holes.  It's important to re-adjust your steering geometry once you've positioned your axle where you want it.

[WHITE_TRASH]

Rears up front and drilled perches will net about 3 1/2" forward.

[79coyotefrg]

just remember if you still have stock steering you will need to have some sort of adjustable drag link

[smokeater87]

k thanks for the help guys like i said.just got my first yota and it was already lifted so i dont know the specifics on the lift and what not.do they make anything aftermarket for the steering up grade when i do move my axle farther forward.

[slabcs]

Look through some build threads on here.  What you'll see for the most part is people ditching their factory steering, and putting on a later IFS steering box with crossover or high steer.  This alleviates many of the problems associated with the factory push pull design, and is perfect for those moving their axle forward, as they can put the box where they want to on the frame.

[sweetmeat]

Yup, i would recommend goin with  front springs moves your center pin out a few inches and use the  front spring hanger with some rear shackles.  Front spring hanger is the way to go.  Waaaay stronger than stock.  I use  front 5inch springs with the spring hanger and clear 37's no problem

[smokeater87]

ok thanks for the input guys.When i get my new spring hanger,do i need to cut out the old one that the springs are mounted on now or can i leave it there and weld on the new one under it?

[sweetmeat]

Exactly bro.  You simply cut the stock hangers off and weld the new beefy 1 in.  Very simple and very self explanitory.  Scale of 1 - 10 with 10 being the hardest its probably a 2.  Definately the easiest way to go about clearing larger tire.  Assuming you have an i.f.s. steering box with crossover setup.  When you move your spring pins forward to gain wheelbase to clear bigger tires you need to move your steering box forward aswell.  Thus keeping evering properly aligned.  All in all its a very simple process.  Look in some of the toyota tech forums on this web site you'll see lots of buildups on you it is accomplished.  Again good luck, keep it rubber side down