High steer arms - Can get them made - im canada traveling!

Post by **MudLux101** » Sun May 14, 2006 1:01 pm

Hi all

Im traveling in canada and have met someone who makes left hand drive high steer arms. Hey says he can make right hand drive arms.

I just want to know exactly what the difference is with left hand drive arms and right hand drive arms.

Is the stud pattern the same?? cone washers the same??? etc.

if i can get exact specs i may be able to get a few pair made and bring them back as carry on luggage...........$0 shipping ;-)

Oww yeah.....i have a 1994 LN106 Hilux, standard diffs.

Thanks Everyone.

Post by **vorno_18** » Sun May 14, 2006 1:38 pm

i contacted a company in america about getting some for my 60 series cruiser and i wanted to just swap them over left to right but i was told they wouldnt work

i dont imagine them being that different, i would only think a little bit of heating and bending is all that is needed to swap the american ones for ours

but if they will make them cheap enough it would be well worth it

ive had troubles finding some in aus so i just left mine as a spring under and lifted springs for now

Post by **redzook** » Sun May 14, 2006 5:23 pm

dunno but im guessing the hilux draglink would go to the wrong side

and u wount be able to swap the arms right to left as they will hit the tires on the rong side

Post by **Zeyphly** » Sun May 14, 2006 5:53 pm

how much are they looking at being?

Post by **MudLux101** » Sun May 14, 2006 6:48 pm

thanks redzook....

i figured that one.

he said he could do some right hand specific ones. (Wont hit tyres). just need to know if the way they attatch to the knuckles is different

Basicly, is it the exact same diff with left hand drive? from these specs i should be able to get some made.

I havent been given an exact price yet. around the $250 Canadian mark

Post by **spazbot** » Sun May 14, 2006 7:46 pm

you can get these arms in aust but your looking at around $1k for the full setup with rods etc.
yeah the holes etc are all the same as far as i know just gotta make sure all the angles etc are right. places in the states will make em aswell but dont usually unless you order like 10 sets as its not worth the time and hassel to make them

Post by **Rascal** » Sun May 14, 2006 7:50 pm

All they need to do is made a symetrical opposite set of arms. The cones and mounts are the same. You might want to advise him of what type of tie rods you plan to use and what type of drag link ends. I think chev ends are popular in the states and are standard on there xover arms.

Post by **MudLux101** » Mon May 15, 2006 9:10 am

thanks for the info guys.

im guessing i'll be running somthing easy to obtain back home in the land of OZ. What ends and pitman arms do people usually run on there set ups??

The aim is to get a good quality (yet still cheap ;-) setup. what would be my best option??

Post by **-Richo-** » Mon May 15, 2006 9:30 am

if you can get a pair of high steer arms made up for right hand drive for $250 canadian you can put me down for a set for sure

Post by **MudLux101** » Mon May 15, 2006 12:55 pm

Cool drop bear. once ive got some details i'll let you know.

So Basicly, just common sence. mirror image of a left hand drive set of arms should work fine?

I just wanted to make sure reguarding the rise and tapper of the arms.

Anymore info anyone has will be great.

Thanks

Post by **Timmeh** » Mon May 15, 2006 1:43 pm

hey, i will be keen for a set also if they come in at that price as well.

Post by **-Richo-** » Tue May 16, 2006 9:57 am

the stud size, orientation and taper should be identical whether its a US lux or Aussie. Youll need 2 holes for rod ends on the passenger side and 1 on the driver.

US kit..

the setup needed for for right hand drive is a mirror image of these.

Post by **TimmyC83** » Tue May 16, 2006 12:16 pm

Thanks for the info guys.

just gotta see what ends they use here. they sell a lot of gear as complete kits that dont use a std toyota end.

just gotta double check that. dont want it to be set for something we cant get in OZ

Post by **TimmyC83** » Tue May 16, 2006 12:17 pm

That was me still. just using a mates login info

Cheers
Daniel (mudlux101)

Post by **-Richo-** » Wed May 17, 2006 9:44 am

im pretty sure they would suit an 80 series rod end.

Post by **Webbie** » Wed May 17, 2006 2:31 pm

Drop Bear wrote:the stud size, orientation and taper should be identical whether its a US lux or Aussie. Youll need 2 holes for rod ends on the passenger side and 1 on the driver.

US kit..

the setup needed for for right hand drive is a mirror image of these.

You can do it with one hole each side and pick up the steer drag link on the tie rod end 80 series

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