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modifacations to a 83 hilux **HELP**

Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 5:13 pm
by Hardzy
i have just purchased a 83 model hilux single cab with a tray back. it has a 2 inch susp. lift. i wanted to do a spring over conversion, 3 inch body lift, 35 inch tyres and a bull bars and lights. does anyone have anything to tell me about these modifacations. i will take every bit of advice as i have never modified a 4x4 myself, i have only purchased them. any one with any recomendations of anywhere to get it done around newcastle will also be a huge help. thanks

Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 5:30 pm
by basketcase
Hiluxs are sprung over.

You can get away with just the spring lift to clear 35's if you trim the guards and maybe move the diff forward a little. No need for a body lift.

Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 5:31 pm
by daveo
ahh, dont all hiluxs already have the spring pack over axle?

Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 5:34 pm
by spazbot
get ya 35s now and bolt em on, then trim and cut what neesd to be done, move the if fwd if needs be etc etc

Re: modifacations to a 83 hilux **HELP**

Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 5:57 pm
by STUMPY
Hardzy wrote:i have just purchased a 83 model hilux single cab . i wanted to do a spring over conversion

Bwhahahaha :D :D :D :D :D

Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 7:44 pm
by Hardzy
i got told that i needed a sprung over conversion as this model didn't come out with them. is this true or not? what else should i do to get this thing higher.

Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 8:56 pm
by Hardzy
i just picked up a 4agze motor tonight with gearbox, computer everything. i got it for a good price so i couldnt refuse. does anyone know of a place that can make it contine to be 4wd. any help will be appreciated

Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 9:40 pm
by hokey
4AGZE won't have the punch you need in a hilux. great in a zook tho. is it RWD or FWD. what you need to do is buy a KE70 corolla put the 4AGZE in that and then weld the diff :twisted:
to tell if your car is sprung over have a look to see whether the leaves sit on top of the diff or underneath it.

Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 9:43 pm
by chunkz
take a pic of the axels.... and post up..
and we cna tell ya if its spoa or not

spring over

Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2006 8:01 pm
by ricky2727
hi
i have a 83 modle hilux and it is spring over factory
and my brothers is the same . :)

spring over

Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2006 8:02 pm
by ricky2727
hi
i have a 83 modle hilux and it is spring over factory
and my brothers is the same . :)

Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2006 8:10 pm
by hypo
sell me the 4AGZE and wen i come round to pick it up ill give u some tips on how to mod yer luxy this is wat mine used to look like