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- by Fat Git
- Wed Oct 29, 2003 2:16 pm
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: 40 Series Cruiser Wheelbase Extension
- Replies: 1
- Views: 260
That Bloke is absolute idiot. For it to be done properly he would have used the 550-550 Springs from the Front of a FJ55, Instead of swapping end for end of the 502-6## Springs on his FJ40.

The he could of Welded new Leaf Spring Brackets for the rear to run 600-600 FJ55 rears.

- by Fat Git
- Tue Oct 28, 2003 7:34 pm
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: Leaf Spring over Axle Conversion on a BJ40
- Replies: 15
- Views: 692
Does Toyota sell Spring Perches? - As the front right underneith the Axle looks like it would be a good fit above.
Would a normal Suspension shop sell Spring Perches?
I think the Brake Lines should be long enough, But the Proportioning Valve Line is very close now, So I would want to get one ...
- by Fat Git
- Tue Oct 28, 2003 12:24 pm
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: Leaf Spring over Axle Conversion on a BJ40
- Replies: 15
- Views: 692
So, Can I safely assume that no one on this entire Forum knows anything about performing a Leaf Spring over Axle Conversion?
Then why does it appear that some people have this Modification on their Vehicles, But no one know how?

- by Fat Git
- Mon Oct 27, 2003 9:26 pm
- Forum: Cruiser / Prado
- Topic: Leaf Spring over Axle Conversion on a BJ40
- Replies: 15
- Views: 692
How/What to mount Tie Rod to left Steer Arm? - Do Nothing, As the Bump Steer is'nt too bad?
Where to buy Spring Perches? - Not from the incredible exspensive 4WD shops, such as Big Balls Offroad
Where to buy 6" longer Brake Lines, Also for the Proportioning Valve?
Where to buy Square U ...
- by Fat Git
- Mon Oct 27, 2003 4:09 pm
- Forum: Mitsubishi
- Topic: Prospective buyer of a Triton
- Replies: 4
- Views: 595
What type of L.S.D. in rear?
What were the modification that had to be made for the Detroit to fit in the front? - What was it originally from?
- by Fat Git
- Sun Oct 26, 2003 6:48 pm
- Forum: Mitsubishi
- Topic: Prospective buyer of a Triton
- Replies: 4
- Views: 595
Fat Git wrote:What Back Spacing/Off Set would the Rims require
Do ROH only offer the Trak II 16x8 in the one Back Spacing/Off Set?What is the Largest Tyre that'll fit without Modification?
Could it be a 285/75 R16 or 33 x 12.5 R15?
- by Fat Git
- Sat Oct 25, 2003 6:23 pm
- Forum: Mitsubishi
- Topic: Prospective buyer of a Triton
- Replies: 4
- Views: 595
Will Silverstone MT 117 280/85 16 or Interco Q78 35.5 x 9.5 fit with the fitment of Horvath 4x4 BODY-LIFT-KIT
What Back Spacing/Off Set would the Rims require
What is the Largest Tyre that'll fit without Modification?
What do you think of Making Leaf Springs with the Centre Pin Hole ...
- by Fat Git
- Thu Oct 23, 2003 7:13 pm
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: Linked Suspension Query
- Replies: 7
- Views: 269
Everything is calculated for a 5 Link, Just need to know if it's worth the hassle of a 4 Link setup instead.

- by Fat Git
- Thu Oct 23, 2003 5:42 pm
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: Linked Suspension Query
- Replies: 7
- Views: 269
How do I work out the Angle and the Length of the upper links for a 4 Link Suspension?
Also, Is it better to have the Lower Links Parralell or Triangulated like the upper Links?
What are the Advantages/Disadvantages of a 4 Link Compared to the common 5 Link Setup?
