ToyoTech
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Yup. Top of center rim to bottom of rear fender. Should give me an idea. Did you move the rear shackle mount because the shackle angle looks a little extreme?
86' 4runner gets VooDoo'd
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Yup. Top of center rim to bottom of rear fender. Should give me an idea. Did you move the rear shackle mount because the shackle angle looks a little extreme?
TechnoMyViolet3
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Drop dead gorgeous man. Love all the work you've done. And that center console is pretty sweet!
dorton
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Yes, its a new shackle hanger. The angle is a little more horizontal thanks I had planned. I may have to redo them once everything else is attatched to the rear for the final ride height.
ToyoTech
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If all the mounts are in the correct spots. It could be worn out springs and a better pair could fix it. With all the stuff you have planned for the swing out. I think you should look into another pair of 63s
dorton
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Those were made. I wanted to keep the shocks as vertical as possible in order to keep them effective, but not loose travel.
Robmills72
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GREAT looking rig!
I don't suppose you'd... Sell it? :biggrin1:
Just kidding but in all seriousness, it looks great, were looking for a 1st gen to get into for my younger brother
I don't suppose you'd... Sell it? :biggrin1:
Just kidding but in all seriousness, it looks great, were looking for a 1st gen to get into for my younger brother
dorton
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The wheel opening is 22.5" from center of axle. That's with the 3 leaf pack +overload and 5" shackles.
The bumpers are progressing well, and the skid plate is almost done also.
ToyoTech
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thanks for the info. that spare is mounted pretty high. blocks alot of your rear view. another tip would be to have in mounted on the driver side to help with weight. the fuel tank is already on the passenger side. plus this will help with a little bit of view when looking back. other wise the front and rear bumper looks sweet
dorton
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Thanks for the input. My thoughts on it for being high are to keep the departure angle as great as possible. I could have lowered it a few inches, and gained some rear view at the sacrifice of dragging more while off road. I have tried to plan ahead for that, and I will be installing a camera and monitor setup for the rear(and other cameras too). I have it offset as the carrier will also be transporting more than just the spare.
I'll attach a couple photos to give an idea of the end game. Also, after I return from Colorado in July, the factory fuel tank will be removed. This will be relocated to the now vacant spare tire area by a custom built fuel cell. The goal is 20+ gal while keeping the clearance as high as possible. The reason for the large overall shape of the carrier is there will be a fold down table built in for cooking etc when swung open.
I'll attach a couple photos to give an idea of the end game. Also, after I return from Colorado in July, the factory fuel tank will be removed. This will be relocated to the now vacant spare tire area by a custom built fuel cell. The goal is 20+ gal while keeping the clearance as high as possible. The reason for the large overall shape of the carrier is there will be a fold down table built in for cooking etc when swung open.
ToyoTech
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from my experienced. lowering it wont affect depart angle at all. i have dropped off some tall rocks and it still has tons of clearance. i know i dont have a swing out like you yet. im in the process of getting one built and the bottom of my tire should be right at the top of the rear bumper.
i understand you will be add more stuff and the size of it. a table is no question lol i had that idea as well but im trying to keep weight down so i might not have one. will see. im doing a duel swing out
i understand you will be add more stuff and the size of it. a table is no question lol i had that idea as well but im trying to keep weight down so i might not have one. will see. im doing a duel swing out
dorton
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Small updates on mine. I've been so busy working on it getting ready to take it to Colorado, I haven't had time to take pics. The Hi Lift Jack has been mounted on the swing out, skid plate installed, PIAA lights installed, Cobra 75 CB radio installed, swapped to 94' intake and throttle body, replaced head gasket, installed engnldr cam shaft, 2" longer shackles, moved license plate, and light to swing out, installed winch......more, but can't remember.
With the loss of rear view due to the tire, I had planned on installing a rear view camera.
I purchased a cheap camera to try. It works well, but will be replaced when I return with a higher quality one that has IR LEDs and will do much better in low light conditions, and higher resolution.
With the loss of rear view due to the tire, I had planned on installing a rear view camera.
I purchased a cheap camera to try. It works well, but will be replaced when I return with a higher quality one that has IR LEDs and will do much better in low light conditions, and higher resolution.
packers15
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If you decide to sell them let me know I would take them off your hands. I just bought an 87 and the previous owner had them installed at one time and they left some pretty good marks in the paint, so I am looking to replace. You have done a great job on your rig, looks awesome.
BigBluePile
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Nice build!!
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