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surf coil spring in hilux

Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 5:18 pm
by coopster
how hard is it to do

Re: surf coil spring in hilux

Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 5:30 pm
by 4sum4
coopster wrote:how hard is it to do
Just a Wee bit more info would be good :idea:

Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 6:35 pm
by coopster
just want 2 know if it is hard 2 covert from leaf spring rear 2coil from a late model surf or is it worth it

Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 8:09 pm
by coopster
or would be worth puting whole surf rear end

Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2006 11:18 am
by booflux
I have planned to do this also but it is on hold at the moment. A surf rear is the easiest option. You will need to replace your fuel tank with a surf or 4 runner tank also as the Hilux one will be in the way.

Its a relatively easy swap apparently but with all conversions I am sure it has it headaches.

Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2006 8:08 pm
by coopster
does anyone know someone how has done this themselves

Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2006 8:24 pm
by chunderlicious
hey mate, look at 80 series rear end as it flexes and rides better due to the longer trailing arms top and bottom.

Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 6:21 am
by booflux
If you use the 80 series arms with the surf setup you get the same result and I have been led to believe the surf is easier to do and to get engineered? (In Qld anyway)

Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 5:48 pm
by chunderlicious
both are perfectly legal in queensland. as long as it is factory parts (mounts, arms, etc.) it can be engineered with ease

Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 6:28 pm
by coopster
how about nsw can you engineer it easy