Recent content by elripster

I hope it works for you. I mean most of us see stiffer bars as a drawback (not an improvement) but to each his/her own. If you like stiff and flexless, you'll like 'em. However, if you don't get shocks with more damping, the front will still bounce all over, just at a higher frequency...

Re: 24mm torsion bars... Don't read too much into that. It's just a round bar. Not much to it. If your truck will never be off roaded you have absolutely no compelling reason to replace the torsion bars. Honestly, there HAS to be another mod you could do that would work better for you. I...

Well many people will jump on this and say what a waste of time.. blah blah.. swap a 3.4 ...etc... However it really comes down to expectations. You can get some more out of this engine but there is a legitimate argument to be made that the engine is really too small for the truck. That said...

I'm running Doetsch Tech 8000 series (8069) prerunner shocks. Unlike the Bilstein, they are compatible with my ball joint spacers. You might like them. They have a lot of oil and have this extra rubber bushing that acts as an auxiliary bumpstop. I take an impact much better without...

Re: torsion bars I know exactly what you mean by the "dancing". However, it's not a spring issue, it's shock issue. Believe me I have stock bars and my truck is rock solid with these new shocks. High speed roads are a blast. I'm just warning you about the stiffer bars, they will make the...

Re: thanks.... Just an FYI, but there is no "upgrade" torsion bar. There are stock bars and stiffer aftermarket bars. Now stiff can be a good thing if you, for example, have a heavy winch/bumper combo or like to jump. But if you want the most flex out of your suspension and best on road...

Did you miss something? Are you serious? He has a 4RUNNER. If I have to say more you are not qualified to take part in this discussion. Frank

Check out this site. http://www.brian894x4.com/ On there is loads of info and one part pertains to foreign 'yotas. One driving factor for you should be overseas parts availability and this site should help with selecting a truck here. Frank

You are asking the right questions, but the answers are deep. Let's start with the type of wheeling you want to do. If you know, great, if not that's Ok. If you haven't been into the sport, I do NOT recommend cutting out the IFS. You can do some hard trails with IFS and you'll learn to drive...

I have heard and read good things about the 3 liter diesel but have never had the privilege of driving one. For expedition wheeling you need range and a diesel will help with that and fuel will be cheaper. The solid axle is not necessary but if you find one great. Otherwise, I'd say build up...

I suggest you buy one over there. You can get a diesel. Best of all is you get to bring it back. Frank

First off, are going to wheel trails where you will be getting body damage? No? You do NOT need a solid axle. Heck the IFS will take you down and back on trails that will give you body damage. It's 2wd. Find a junk yard or other wrecked truck like yours with 4wd. swap over components. You...