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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: 252
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: 628
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 that is ...
- 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: 628
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: 628
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-Bolts? What ...
- by Fat Git
- Mon Oct 27, 2003 4:09 pm
- Forum: Mitsubishi
- Topic: Prospective buyer of a Triton
- Replies: 4
- Views: 580
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: 580
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: 580
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 midway in the ...
- by Fat Git
- Thu Oct 23, 2003 7:13 pm
- Forum: General Tech
- Topic: Linked Suspension Query
- Replies: 7
- Views: 242
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: 242
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?
