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by bushy
Thu Mar 29, 2007 11:11 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Diff housing extension for wider axles
Replies: 3
Views: 261

After a bit of research, the long axle in a lux axle is 31" 15/32 and the shorter is 15" 5/16. I figure i can get the difference in extension. a whopping 16" 5/32. 16" is massive. correct me if im wrong, and i often am, i dont think you would get that much extension with wheel spacers and flipped ...
by bushy
Wed Mar 28, 2007 10:15 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Diff housing extension for wider axles
Replies: 3
Views: 261

Diff housing extension for wider axles

Planning to build a rock crawling buggy, but on the cheap side (if that exists). Wanted some nice wide axles, thinking modified hilux gear. On many 4x4's the the diff is ofset to one side of the axle assembly, with a long axle on one side of the diff and a shorter axle on the other. I thought it ...
by bushy
Mon Jul 24, 2006 3:47 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Solid Axle Hilux Suspension, any ideas?
Replies: 9
Views: 711

yeah, as for coils, i have the place to do it, understanding of how it works (studied engineering) and patience. Money however is definately not the strong point. At least with leaf springs i can use most of the original mounting points and perhapse some of the original suspension components ...
by bushy
Sun Jul 23, 2006 4:37 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Solid Axle Hilux Suspension, any ideas?
Replies: 9
Views: 711

ahh, coils. coils would by far be the best option for the suspension, better ride, awesome articulation. Only problem is fitting them. I plan to do most of the work myself, so id rather not have to install a 4 or 5 link system. I think its a bit beyond my capabilaties. Paying for this to be ...
by bushy
Sat Jul 22, 2006 3:15 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Solid Axle Hilux Suspension, any ideas?
Replies: 9
Views: 711

Longer springs in the front would be no worries, except the budget. What springs can be used in the front, can the longer (i think) rear springs be used, or are custom springs needed. Also, is an engineers certificate required when installing different suspension mounts or relocating shockies ...
by bushy
Thu Jul 20, 2006 2:39 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Solid Axle Hilux Suspension, any ideas?
Replies: 9
Views: 711

Solid Axle Hilux Suspension, any ideas?

Hi all, Im a suzuki owner, but am considering an upgrade to a hilux. I'm sick of the lawnmower engine in the zuk. I would like to build a truck with a fair bit of flex, but preferably nothing too high, no more than 4 or 5 inches all up. From what i can find, the set up i will probably go wth is 2in ...