Hilux Springs in the rear

Post by **ca18escort** » Fri Feb 04, 2005 10:56 am

Ok guys,
I have got a set of rear hilux spings sitting at home and I had a look at them. If I fit them up they should move the rear diff back about 7-8 inches from the look of it. I will use a 3/4 setup at the rear because the chasiss just isn't long enough. my question is Has anyone run these springs with the tub on the back or do you all do a ute conversion? It just looks like alot of cutting to clear the tyres. Also what do you do for a drive shaft for the rear? Will I have to go custom?

Cheers
Paul

Post by **sierrajim** » Fri Feb 04, 2005 1:28 pm

there was one in the club who cut his guards with this setup of 3/4 with lux springs.

If it's a road driven car it would probably look more legal with a tray.

I think that bigsteve has some better pics.

Post by **ca18escort** » Fri Feb 04, 2005 8:49 pm

I see what you mean :twisted:

I think that we might try the hilux fronts in the rear for a start and then later go to the rears. I don't want to get too far ahead of my ability with this thing because it will only end in tears.

Paul

Post by **-Mick-** » Fri Feb 04, 2005 9:08 pm

ca18escort wrote:I see what you mean

I think that we might try the hilux fronts in the rear for a start and then later go to the rears. I don't want to get too far ahead of my ability with this thing because it will only end in tears.

Paul

Sensible

Do a detailed write up of this hey

The lux fronts are the same as the revered heep yj's so it will be mucho interesting :cool:

Post by **stumped** » Sat Feb 05, 2005 11:05 am

sierrajim wrote:there was one in the club who cut his guards with this setup of 3/4 with lux springs.

If it's a road driven car it would probably look more legal with a tray.

I think that bigsteve has some better pics.

keen to see some more details on this rig's suspension setup...

Post by **sierrajim** » Sat Feb 05, 2005 11:13 am

PM bigsteve he's got some more pics.

I'm actually going to pick up what's left of that car tomorrow.

Post by **bigsteve** » Sat Feb 05, 2005 11:25 am

I've got more just loioking for them

Post by **Wolverine** » Sat Feb 05, 2005 2:21 pm

Can someone post up the lengths of the Hilux fronts, rears and IFS springs.

Cheers

Post by **redzook** » Sat Feb 05, 2005 4:35 pm

Wolverine wrote:Can someone post up the lengths of the Hilux fronts, rears and IFS springs.

Cheers

45"
48"
51"

Post by **Wolverine** » Sat Feb 05, 2005 7:05 pm

Cheers!

Post by **stumped** » Sun Feb 06, 2005 1:06 pm

did ya find any more steve?

Post by **bigsteve** » Sun Feb 06, 2005 3:37 pm

stumped wrote:did ya find any more steve?

Still looking,

I have about 4000 photo's to go through

Post by **stumped** » Sun Feb 06, 2005 6:00 pm

bigsteve wrote:
stumped wrote:did ya find any more steve?

Still looking,

I have about 4000 photo's to go through

so what's taking so long???

Post by **Damo** » Tue Feb 08, 2005 2:49 pm

stumped wrote:
bigsteve wrote:
stumped wrote:did ya find any more steve?

Still looking,

I have about 4000 photo's to go through

so what's taking so long???

Probly went up to the pub again for lunch

Post by **bigsteve** » Tue Feb 08, 2005 6:02 pm

stumped wrote:
bigsteve wrote:
stumped wrote:did ya find any more steve?

Still looking,

I have about 4000 photo's to go through

so what's taking so long???

New job

Post by **DeWsE** » Tue Feb 08, 2005 6:15 pm

From what I hear big steve you are ignoring some of your jobs............How's the kitchen coming along :finger:

Oh and congrats with the job, I hope all goes well.

Post by **bigsteve** » Tue Feb 08, 2005 8:02 pm

DeWsE wrote:From what I hear big steve you are ignoring some of your jobs............How's the kitchen coming along

Oh and congrats with the job, I hope all goes well.

The kitchen aint being neglected

We did it on the kitchen bench last night

Post by **built4thrashing** » Tue Feb 08, 2005 8:11 pm

whats this i hear. Haven't you learnt thats what makes kids. must be a slow learner or a glutton for punishment.

Post by **ca18escort** » Wed Feb 09, 2005 8:58 am

Back to the hilux spring thing. I will be fitting the hilux front this weekend to the rear because it is going to take alot of chopping to clear the tyres if I put the rear springs in with 3/4 setup.

Cheers
Paul

I will post up pics of it on the weekend.

Post by **DeWsE** » Wed Feb 09, 2005 10:00 am

bigsteve wrote:
DeWsE wrote:From what I hear big steve you are ignoring some of your jobs............How's the kitchen coming along

Oh and congrats with the job, I hope all goes well.

The kitchen aint being neglected

We did it on the kitchen bench last night

tehehe

Sorry CA18escort for the hijack

Post by **built4thrashing** » Wed Feb 09, 2005 5:32 pm

just a question. do you need to modify the mounts to fit the hilux springs ? are they the same width? whats the length from eye to eye (in mm)

Post by **nicbeer** » Wed Feb 09, 2005 5:51 pm

I know they are wider. 2.5" i think they are

Post by **nicbeer** » Wed Feb 09, 2005 6:14 pm

Post by **built4thrashing** » Wed Feb 09, 2005 6:56 pm

i cant seem to see the pics

Post by **redzook** » Wed Feb 09, 2005 7:17 pm

nicbeer wrote:I know they are wider. 2.5" i think they are

2.36 if my memory serves me correct :lol:

zuks are 2"

Post by **bigsteve** » Wed Feb 09, 2005 9:01 pm

Ahh those weer the other shots i had.

In this case they didgeyed up the spring eyes i thing to fit sierra bushes in them (don't ask me how)

Post by **nicbeer** » Wed Feb 09, 2005 10:06 pm

I got more pics of that one if you want them.

I got them for the 3/4 setup.

Post by **stumped** » Thu Feb 10, 2005 5:15 pm

nicbeer wrote:I got more pics of that one if you want them.

I got them for the 3/4 setup.

post em up, seems relevant to the thread... if not can u email them?

Post by **redzook** » Thu Feb 10, 2005 5:20 pm

hows he go with axle wrap with the long half at the front?

seems as though it would wrap a fair bit :shock:

Post by **nicbeer** » Thu Feb 10, 2005 5:54 pm

Email prob easier.

Pm your addy through

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