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Post by ex-tbd85hilux on Jun 9, 2006 9:18:42 GMT -5
After some serious thought I've changed my mind on project Bessie. I've had the Yota for 4 years now and decided not to ruin a good thing by getting rid of it. I want to drop the body lift to a 1inch lift and put a 4 inch Marlin crawler suspension lift and add the power steering with highsteer. The front reciever is going to be removed and the winch is going to be hard mounted on the frame. I think if I sell the grand waggy and "bessie" I should have enough to do that and do a basic engine overhaul to try and keep from torching the oil. I'll also be installing a lockright in the front axle too.
Paul G.
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Post by Jim63 on Jun 9, 2006 14:54:01 GMT -5
glad to see your not gettin rid of the TOY!
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Post by RuffRider on Jun 9, 2006 15:28:01 GMT -5
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Post by ex-tbd85hilux on Jun 10, 2006 8:12:00 GMT -5
I had diesel fever for a few weeks.
Paul G.
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Post by FJ40Fran on Jun 12, 2006 10:42:54 GMT -5
Paul, glad to see you're going to stay with the Yota. I believe I have some parts you might be interested in,,,, i.e., All-Pro Steering Arms possibly, maybe a tie rod, and some FJ-80 rod ends. ??
Fran
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Post by ex-tbd85hilux on Jun 12, 2006 16:04:36 GMT -5
The lift kit I'm looking at comes with new pitman arm, draglink, tierod, billet hysteer arms, and fj80 rod ends. The complete kit with what is included is listed here: www.marlincrawler.com/htm/suspension/lift_kit.htmI'll probably go with the 5" since it's the same price as the 4" Paul G. |
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Post by RuffRider on Jun 12, 2006 18:12:14 GMT -5
Reachin' NEW heights...... That'll be SWEEET when done...
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Post by 4WDnRocksNmud on Jun 13, 2006 6:51:43 GMT -5
man, wish i still had a job, i'd take that waggy off your hands, if it ran good.
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Post by ex-tbd85hilux on Jun 14, 2006 12:36:19 GMT -5
The waggy needs a little work but should be good otherwise.
Paul G
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Post by ex-tbd85hilux on Jun 14, 2006 12:46:25 GMT -5
The Yota probably won't sit much higher because I'm removing the 3 inch body lift and installing a 1 inch body lift. As well as the front bumper is coming off and the reciever will be removed from the frame. I custom winch plate is going to replace the multi mount setup that I have now. It's a pain moving that winch back and forth. Also I'm looking at upgrading Alternators too. Found a company on ebay that has 160amp altenators for toyota trucks for $160... Think it will be a good idea.
Paul G.
p.s.
First mod done... installed power steering today. 7-03-2006
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