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Post #1
 24th April 2011 - 10:02 AM
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Hey guys im going to start building up a 4x4 its a 89 hilux xtra cab.. leaf front and rear.. just wandering how much i could lift it and how to get a decent amount of flex out of it . as most hiluxs i have seen are very rigid and have next to no flex at all.. its already got a 4 iinch lift but im prosuming thats its going to be very rigid and i want it kinda high just for the extra under carrage clearance but also what it soft for flex . is that possible with leafs ? some tips would be great as im only newish to 4x4 and seeking some advice. Cheers Aaron |
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project toneski
Post #2
go back to standed leafs and get the lift you want with extended shackles and big tyres, disconnect the swaybars |
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Fatboyz inc
Post #3
it will all depend on the spring rate i.e. how much weight they are rated for and if they are suited to what you want to do I had 4" Blue Max leafs and shocks on mine rated as medium duty so I could carry my bike or quad when required and got plenty of flex with or without the bike/s on. the info you are after would be better sorced on outerlimits4x4.com or similar 4wd web site but here is a few pic's of the flex from my 4" lift with 33"procomp Exterains. |
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so id preferably need softer springs ? is it neceserily the the springs ? or just how many are in the pack?
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OPE114
Post #5
Getting a hilux to flex is this simple... |
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Fatboyz inc
Post #7
if you want to turn it into a comp truck I'd be looking at surf rear with coil set up and solid axle coil front as well you should be able to pick a whole one off fleabay for under a grand and what you dont need sell on and make your coin back, you will always get more flex from the coils but if you are going to stay leaf then I'd go the drop shackles or air set up ect as OPE114 sugested. |
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Atrovato
Post #8
yer i would prefere coils but as my first comp truck i might leave it leaf and see how it goes from there aye. i figured im gonna do a hilux cause everyone up here is running patrols and landcuisers so i figured why not do something ya dont see very much of |
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OPE114
Post #9
If you really want to go all out mate, use the same springs and shocks as I said, just add drop shackles! |
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Atrovato
Post #10
yer sounds the way too go mate . im definitly gonna put an airlocker in the front.. it has an lsd in the rear so if i get it tightned that should be enough for the rear or is a locker still a better option yet? im budgiting about $8G for all accesories excluding tyres we will see how i go ... ill post a pic as soon as i have it in my driveway |
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OPE114
Post #12
Twin air lockers would be ideal mate, but if the budget can only fit one, get the front done as you said. |
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Silver Surfer
Post #13
QUOTE (OUTLAWS @ Apr 24 2011, 09:57 PM)  Call Buddy at Buds Customs 0417 708 598 he is the hilux man... 
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tonkalux85
Post #14
i got a compleate coil front for sale out of an 80 series all the stering racks and panard rod disk to disk if u want to coil convert the front of your lux 300$ |
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Atrovato
Post #15
yer will defs give him a call mate cheers for his number ... yer i dont really wanna lift it much just a tiny.. just for the xtra ground clearace.. but i guess big tyres can do that |
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