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Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2006 4:09 pm
by sierrajim
So i've been a little busy. Not a whole lot done.
The Old front diff is now out, new cross over arm done and front hilux diff temporarly sitting in place.
Have used a set of OLD rear springs in the front, i think they need to be a little flatter. They're 35" Baja Claws for scale and the car is not fitted with a body lift.
Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2006 4:42 pm
by DeWsE
Hmmmm theirs almost enough room for some 49's..
I think your right about the flatter springs
Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2006 4:52 pm
by "CANADA"
my front sits waaaayy lower than that on SPOA MQ's and 38's
all i have is RUF and SR in the front too
Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2006 5:12 pm
by lay80n
Arghh Got Tall.........
Makes RB's look low.
Layto....
Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2006 5:41 pm
by "CANADA"
shit pix but thats ride hight
Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2006 9:59 pm
by sierrajim
OK, worked out how to lower it somewhat.
Flatter springs (have spares) this should do 2 inches approx
Normal shackles (not the whacky shackles presently fitted) 3/4 inch
Trim down spring pads on diff (they're quite tall) another inch
So 3 3/4 inches down it will go. The question now remains, WHY THE F^RK would someone lift a sierra more than 3 inches total to run 35's
This SPOA thing is whack
Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2006 10:13 pm
by christover1
The I'm going to keep it simple and easy idea didn't last long
Lasted longer than I expected, tho
Remember it's only 11 and a half months till Adventure Tour
christover
Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2006 1:02 am
by "CANADA"
sierrajim wrote:
Trim down spring pads on diff (they're quite tall) another inch
make them flush with the axle tube's if you can
Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2006 9:53 am
by sierrajim
christover1 wrote:The I'm going to keep it simple and easy idea didn't last long
Lasted longer than I expected, tho
Remember it's only 11 and a half months till Adventure Tour
christover
Its simple
Simply stoopid at the moment. Have sorted the springs now, just need to go and pick up some replacements.
Adventure tour 07, think i'll be ready, question is. Will Greg be ready
Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2006 1:34 pm
by christover1
sierrajim wrote:christover1 wrote:The I'm going to keep it simple and easy idea didn't last long
Lasted longer than I expected, tho
Remember it's only 11 and a half months till Adventure Tour
christover
Its simple
Simply stoopid at the moment. Have sorted the springs now, just need to go and pick up some replacements.
Adventure tour 07, think i'll be ready, question is. Will Greg be ready
good question
I've started getting ready already
Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2006 4:44 pm
by cj
christover1 wrote:The I'm going to keep it simple and easy idea didn't last long
Lasted longer than I expected, tho
Remember it's only 11 and a half months till Adventure Tour
christover
I was thinking the same thing.
At least you're consistant
Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2006 11:17 pm
by sierrajim
cj wrote:christover1 wrote:The I'm going to keep it simple and easy idea didn't last long
Lasted longer than I expected, tho
Remember it's only 11 and a half months till Adventure Tour
christover
I was thinking the same thing.
At least you're consistant
Where is it not simple? no power windows, no cruise control. Simplicity at its finest.
Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2006 9:50 am
by sierrajim
Height now revised as is the wheelbase. I think i migt need to move the headlights.
Theoretyically the rear diff should be in as well. I just couldn't get the diff around the back of the hoist and "someone" borrowed the wheels and tyres off the zook diffs so i couldn't turn the car around.
Oh well, it will go in this week.
sierra jim
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 7:10 am
by toysuzi
rotated pic
aaahh thats better
sorry jim
cheer daryl
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 11:10 am
by markil
Looking a lot better now, like you said might need to move the headlights now. And cut those guards out
Mark.
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 1:30 pm
by roc box
whats the new wheelbase gonna be ?
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 2:08 pm
by sierrajim
roc box wrote:whats the new wheelbase gonna be ?
the front diff is about 5 1/2 inches forward at the moment. The rear will go back an inch for now.
After i smash a panel or two it will be cut and extended more in the rear.
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 11:17 pm
by Cluffy
coming along nicely.
Just wondering if you are running the sierra steering box and if so how is it connected to the steer hubs, as the drag link is behind the axle on hilux diffs (on mine anyway). Is it as simple as turning the pitman arm around or is it more involved
Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2006 8:51 am
by Dee
keep this build detail going! i love it.
This is exactly what i wana do sometime in the future.
Have you changed your mind on tyre size? Because you originally said you wanna run 31's. Thats plenty of lift & clearance for a set of 31's.
Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2006 9:21 am
by sierrajim
The drag link is in front of the diff as i'm running a double arm. I'll get one made with sierra one end and 80 series cruiser the other end (diff).
Re the tyres, i'll be running somewhere in the 33-35 range now. Will however have to work out what gearing to run. Thinking maybe the series 4's.
The project will now be paused as i have to get the Hilux ready for the weekend. So no more work on the Zook until Monday.
Posted: Mon May 22, 2006 3:31 pm
by sierrajim
OK, so i've been busy and have hardly touched the zook.
Rear spring perches ready to weld on, if i get a chance i may just do that tonight. Then brake lines, driveshafts, tierod, drag link and its drivable again.
Then its cage time, i'm thinking it may be easier to fab the cage if it doesn't have a roof
Posted: Thu May 25, 2006 1:38 pm
by roc box
exo
Posted: Thu May 25, 2006 2:26 pm
by sierrajim
roc box wrote:exo
Internal.
Posted: Thu May 25, 2006 8:12 pm
by built4thrashing
hey james i found some novelty plates under the house ya can have. They are red with black letters. it says JAFFA
Posted: Thu May 25, 2006 8:15 pm
by nicbeer
Got pics of the beast?
Guessing it is a bit lower than the original pics
Nic