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Hilux crossover question

Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2011 10:45 pm
by 83zook
Hi, ive just bought an ln65 cab and chassis which has been set up for the ifs steering box.
What i want to know is is there a draglink out of a toyota (bundera?) that will suit crossover? Or just bite the bullet and buy a crossover kit from lowrange while the dollars still good?
Regards Mitch

Re: Hilux crossover question

Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 11:57 am
by DUDELUX
The H- steer kit I bought from Locktup, uses what I think is an 80series draglink.
I know you said crossover, but hi-steer is not that much more coin to throw down.
But you should check with Locktup, and LowRange, Sean is great to deal with, and do a search before you buy anything.

Re: Hilux crossover question

Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 1:21 pm
by Frankenyota
Do you need a suspension lift to run high steer?

Matt

Re: Hilux crossover question

Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 5:05 pm
by 94lux
Hey mate you need to run at least a 1 inch dropped front spring hanger to run high steer to clear everything.

Re: Hilux crossover question

Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 5:07 pm
by 94lux
Low range off-road have high steer arms for 70 dollars a pair atm, wouldn't miss that if I were you.

Re: Hilux crossover question

Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 6:48 pm
by Jcas24
94lux wrote:Low range off-road have high steer arms for 70 dollars a pair atm, wouldn't miss that if I were you.

The RHD arms were on sale a few weeks ago, I got a set. Its only the LHD ones for $70 atm. Still you could send Sean an email and ask?

Re: Hilux crossover question

Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 8:19 pm
by Frankenyota
So would 2" spring lift be enough? Or do you need the extra height from the front dropped hanger?
Trying to keep my new lux low running RUF springs.

Matt

Re: Hilux crossover question

Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 9:08 pm
by 94lux
Nah u have to do a dropped hanger because of the ifs box.

Re: Hilux crossover question

Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 9:23 pm
by Zuri92
you do Not need a dropped hanger to run high steer, it is a myth, i have high steer and no dropped hanger. but i only have 5 leaves, if you wish to run more for a firmer ride then yes you will need a 1 inch dropped hanger. Buds customs can fix you up with that, see my sig for contact. i would not recommend springs as soft as mine for on road driving.

Re: Hilux crossover question

Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 9:51 pm
by johnsy86
the main reason for a dropped hanger is to improve castor, can ahieve the same thing with wedges.

Re: Hilux crossover question

Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2011 7:14 am
by Frankenyota
I have 2" dropped hanger to match the 2" shackles on my other lux.
But was concerned with the clearance of the draglinks with out the extra lift.
The steering box should be ok, thanks.

Matt

Re: Hilux crossover question

Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2011 4:25 pm
by banks001
lol u need a drop hanger WRONG

johnsey is correct, i dont run a drop hanger in mine, n used caster correctors, it isnt the best caster angle but its better than welding a extra of 2inch lift in

Re: Hilux crossover question

Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2011 7:09 pm
by Zuri92
are you saying i am wrong banks? i dont think you would be but it reads a little like you could be

Re: Hilux crossover question

Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2011 7:15 pm
by banks001
huh i didnt even read urs, nah like u said, u dont need a drop hanger for high steer, or crossover, he didnt say anything about having soft springs ect
:D

Re: Hilux crossover question

Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2011 8:09 pm
by 83zook
I bit the bullet and bought a crossover kit from lowrangeoffroad. Should be here by the end of next week and almost half the price of buying locally.
Thanks for your help guys :)