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drop boxes for an 80

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drop boxes for an 80

Post by Coogs »

Tried the search function to no avail :cry:
Can someone tell me if anyone produces them????
There was a set for sale not long ago from memory but couldn't find that ad either?
If anyone knows anything it would be a breat help....
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Post by RV80 »

They are available. But are not worth it, they hang to far below the chassis IMO you are better of with dropped arms.
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Post by Jeff80 »

Coogs, I looked into it a while ago and there was someone on here who makes them, in QLD or NSW from memory.
I ended up going the castor plates as 1) Dropped arms a way too expensive ($1200 give or take) and 2) drop boxes were pretty hard to find and hung down way too low for my liking. I figure if I stuff the castor plates, I'll take it to AUS4WD or similar to get the diff rolled proffesionally.

I'll look back and see if I can fins anything on the drop boxes. Stay tuned...

EDIT - Found: http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/ftopic141 ... ight=boxes

Might want to give ASSASIN OFFROAD a call. They may do them also. (they are located in Geelong somewhere)

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Post by Jeff80 »

RV, I tried to contact them twice via email while I was looking, and they didn't reply.

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Post by RV80 »

Jeff80 wrote:
RV, I tried to contact them twice via email while I was looking, and they didn't reply.

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Try http://www.man-a-fre.com/ in the US
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Post by bowtie landie »

Use drop arms for any lift over 4" - if you use castor plates then the tie rod will foul the factory control arms. Drop arms are shaped so that they clear the tie rod even on full lock - whilst correcting castor.

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Post by giantracing »

full bolt in drop box for 80 series, $395.........
build em tuff, drive em ruff.........

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Post by LOCKEE »

You putting in more lift?
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Post by Coogs »

No way, I wouldnt be able to drive it as fast if i went too high :D
Just wouldn't mind getting a little caster... back
Don't want to do caster plates or drop arms :?:
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Post by killalux »

They are available, http://manafreaus.cart.net.au/cat/2041942.html

These are from AUS, and are the best drop boxes i have seen because they don't just use the single bolt to hold them in, They also brace back to the crossmember bolts, And only $380.

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Post by bowtie landie »

killalux wrote:They are available, http://manafreaus.cart.net.au/cat/2041942.html

These are from AUS, and are the best drop boxes i have seen because they don't just use the single bolt to hold them in, They also brace back to the crossmember bolts, And only $380.

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They look good, I have seen other makes but these seem to be better engineered.
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