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Post by Yarno on Jun 20, 2004 17:22:26 GMT 11
Ok guys I think I am going to go the SAS (solid axle swap) on the MU as the wheel bearings are completly stuffed again, plus the stub axles are rusted bad on the seal area... and have had enough of limited travel. I'm looking at putting a Hilux diff with 4.56 ratios in, and leaf springs like the on in the pic, I'll be trying to keep the doors on though!!  www.houlster.comI'm not sure what sort of steering it going to be yet any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Hopefully I will be able to take pics and post up for you. Cheers |
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Post by geeves on Jun 20, 2004 18:45:56 GMT 11
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Post by Witchdoctor on Jun 20, 2004 19:27:33 GMT 11
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Post by geeves on Jun 21, 2004 19:59:58 GMT 11
Yes coils probably arnt much more work than leaves You get a better ride and all the articulation you could ever ask for.
I like that gaurd on the front diff too
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Post by mudgrip4 on Jun 21, 2004 21:51:01 GMT 11
Be interesting to see what such a modification would cost - if you cannot do it yourself. Happened to be talking about this to 4wd Upgrades, a company here in Christchurch recently and they had just fitted a beam axle from a hilux to a lwb bighorn and the bill was $3000 NZ. That's alot of roubles. Would the gains make it worthwhile? WHat kind of costs in Aus? Mike.
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Post by Yarno on Jun 24, 2004 19:30:56 GMT 11
Thanks for the info guys.... I am getting my diff on sunday, it's out of an 84 model 4runner (hilux surf) with 4.56 gears. I'll have to strip it and put the ARB locker in it ( ;D ;D ;D ) and new king pin bearings, IFS hubs and calipers, 60's ventilated disks.... Blah Blah.... seals. I will also be cutting the IFS of the little MU this weekend.. (  ) so hopfully everything goes ok. Cheers pics comming.............................soon................ |
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Post by Yarno on Jul 11, 2004 18:20:53 GMT 11
Ok here are some pics Suspension removed  Cutting finished   |
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Post by justin on Jul 11, 2004 21:23:33 GMT 11
Think yer links are stuffed dude. J  |
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Post by Yarno on Jul 11, 2004 22:45:56 GMT 11
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Post by Witchdoctor on Jul 11, 2004 22:59:20 GMT 11
Sill no go mate
Dave
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Post by justin on Jul 12, 2004 8:33:26 GMT 11
They are working now, well buddy I'd say that is past the point of no return, can't wait to see the finished article. How do you work out the geometry of where to mount the leaf spring hangers, or do you just line em up and hope nothing too important is in the way? J
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Post by Yarno on Jul 12, 2004 19:41:16 GMT 11
Ah good to see they are working...
With the lining up I'll have to put a new crossmember up front and put the hangers (spring eye) on this, the shackles will get a mount off the chassis rail similar to the back. I intend to move the diff about 4.5" foward as to clear bigger tyres ( hopefully 37's thats the plan ) and to match the front I'll be doing a spring over on the back....
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Post by Yarno on Jul 24, 2004 11:18:52 GMT 11
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Post by justin on Jul 25, 2004 13:25:29 GMT 11
Nice effort mate! You will be Mr lift when that's finished. Still couldn't get your links to work, so I just went straight to the site. They worked after that? J www.dreamwater.org/yarno069/index.htm |
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Post by Yarno on Aug 28, 2004 22:50:09 GMT 11
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Post by justin on Aug 29, 2004 15:54:54 GMT 11
Mate couldn't you get any more ground clearance ;D
All we need to do is find U a really long paddock for a test drive. Steering is overated anyway. J
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Post by Yarno on Aug 29, 2004 19:37:58 GMT 11
Yeah who needs steering anyway... I tink I'll put in a rope system!!! ( like a horse )...
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Post by Yarno on Sept 19, 2004 14:23:49 GMT 11
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Post by justin on Sept 19, 2004 17:54:57 GMT 11
Dude that looks awesome, you forgot to add entry ladder to your list.  |
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Post by Yarno on Sept 19, 2004 19:42:01 GMT 11
No ladder needed, I am tall enough, even though I have to jump up to get in....
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