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[cootees]

Short and sweet. 90 2dr runner. v6, mt. fully loaded

Searched for a while and bought it like this.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/cootees/4runner/DSC00008.jpg

Lifted and accessorized. Didn't take long to transform it into this.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/cootees/4runner/DSC00023.jpg

Got a new rear bumper(Marlin Crawler)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/cootees/DSCF0674.jpg

Added Trail-Gear sliders
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/cootees/DSCF0684.jpg

[cootees]

Rear differential took a dump. Replaced it with an e-locker differential from a trd edition tacoma.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/cootees/4runner/DSCN0158.jpg

Bought an 84 pickup for the solid front axle.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/cootees/unorganized/IMG_3536.jpg

Brown santa gave me some goodies
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/cootees/4runner/DSCF1165.jpg

[cootees]

IFS Fell off
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/cootees/4runner/sas/DSCF1291.jpg

Hung a spring
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/cootees/4runner/sas/DSCF1422.jpg

Hung an axle
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/cootees/4runner/IMAGE_00009.jpg

Put it on the ground.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/cootees/4runner/IMAGE_00013.jpg

Hadn't had a chance to touch it much the past couple of months cause i've been spending all my time and enerygy in my wifes cherokee. BUT we did get my fathers 200 amp miller welder working so soon enough I will start on it some more.

[flash2pablo]

Love the 4Runner.....I definitely miss mine....but i have moved on to the XJ.....
That thing is going to look sweet with the SAS....

[Scrambled]

Looking good man.:thumb:

How the welding classes coming?

Later
Sean

[cootees]

Welding classes are still going good. I've learned a few different beads to run, the best way to fill gaps. Pretty much all the essentials.

[xjmudman96]

nice work bro. I wish I had the dough to buy new springs. Maybe one day. The xj's lookin good too. My wife wats to lift her rodeo....$$$$ those kits aren't cheap!

[cootees]

nice work bro. I wish I had the dough to buy new springs. Maybe one day. The xj's lookin good too. My wife wats to lift her rodeo....$$$$ those kits aren't cheap!

Thanks. It'll be nice to finally get to drive it again.. but I still have some work cut out for me. Still have a list of things to do before I go get it inspected again.


new battery
35-37 inch tires
ome coil springs for the rear
make new control arms
custom panhard bar
make a front driveshaft
plus I still have a few things to finish up on the sas


What year is the rodeo? I have a friend who lifted a rodeo a while back on a budget i'll ask him what he used. When you do start looking at the kits it does get expensive.

[Scrambled]

What year range and models where the E-lockers offered in? Looking into new project and need some Yota info.;)

Thanks
Sean

[cootees]

What year range and models where the E-lockers offered in? Looking into new project and need some Yota info.;)

Thanks
Sean

98-02(i think) 4runner limiteds(optional)
96+ tacoma trd edition(came standard)
and some of the fj80 landcruisers & lx450's came with them as well.

They are not direct bolt ons but it is simple enough to do.. you gotta cut a notch out of the axle housing where the locker actuator sits and drill and tap one or two holes for longer studs. The yota solid front axle uses the same diff so you can use them in the front or rear if you get something with a sfa.

Come on over to the dark side. ::thumb:

[cootees]

Well for the first time I have driven it today. I had to limp it home doing about 25mph going down 460. But i finally made it home. I'm definately going to have to tear apart the axle again cause something is not right in it. The hubs aren't unlocking and I have diff lube leaking through one of axle seals.

Heres a couple bad cell phone pictures but it gets the point across.




http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/cootees/4runner/IMAGE_00003.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/cootees/4runner/IMAGE_00004-1.jpg


The worst thing about it is that my coil springs are so soft that the leafs do not want to compress so 90% of my flex is still coming from the rear. Maybe it will soften up some after it gets broken in but I think I need to go with some stiffer coils when I get around to doing the rear.

[hadfield4wd]

What was it doing "not at home"?

The leaves should settle in. I recommend jumping it.

[cootees]

What was it doing "not at home"?

The leaves should settle in. I recommend jumping it.

It has been at my work since we moved. Didn't have enough space at the house while I was working on the jeep trying to get it running. Now that it is doing well, I can put the 4runner in the garage and start working on it.

[xjtrailrider]

I recommend jumping it.


:2thumbsup:

And we want pics:sSc_eek2:

[Scrambled]

[QUOTE=cootees;300]98-02(i think) 4runner limiteds(optional)
96+ tacoma trd edition(came standard)
and some of the fj80 landcruisers & lx450's came with them as well.

They are not direct bolt ons but it is simple enough to do.. you gotta cut a notch out of the axle housing where the locker actuator sits and drill and tap one or two holes for longer studs. The yota solid front axle uses the same diff so you can use them in the front or rear if you get something with a sfa.

Come on over to the dark side.

Need the entire axle assembly for
a SAS kit for the sidekick. Trail Slayer kit from Trail Tough. ;)40" of flex on a kick sounds like fun to me.:2thumbsup:

Thanks for the info man.

Springs should settle in awhile . . . . . when we gonna jump it to help em a bit?:yup:
:pop2: Will have camera ready.

Later
Sean

[cootees]

[QUOTE=cootees;300]98-02(i think) 4runner limiteds(optional)
96+ tacoma trd edition(came standard)
and some of the fj80 landcruisers & lx450's came with them as well.

They are not direct bolt ons but it is simple enough to do.. you gotta cut a notch out of the axle housing where the locker actuator sits and drill and tap one or two holes for longer studs. The yota solid front axle uses the same diff so you can use them in the front or rear if you get something with a sfa.

Come on over to the dark side.

Need the entire axle assembly for
a SAS kit for the sidekick. Trail Slayer kit from Trail Tough. ;)40" of flex on a kick sounds like fun to me.:2thumbsup:

Thanks for the info man.

Springs should settle in awhile . . . . . when we gonna jump it to help em a bit?:yup:
:pop2: Will have camera ready.

Later
Sean

no, no, no.. no jumping for me. if I wanted to jump it I would have gone to a long travel ifs system.

Gotcha, well just keep in mind that the toyotas with ifs had longer rear axles so unless you can find a matching front and rear set from an fj80 you'll need to run wheel spacers up front to use a rear axle that came with a locker and a pre 86 sfa.

[Scrambled]

No jumping? Bummer:(:D

Kit calls for a 79-85 front axle and a 86-95 rear axle, think it comes with provisions to correct the wheel track.

What is the difference and or advantages of the V-6 rear axle?
Thanks for the Yota input, I don't know squat about Yota's.:rolleyes-1:

You still need me to scan the XJ for you?

Later
Sean

[cootees]

No jumping? Bummer:(:D

Kit calls for a 79-85 front axle and a 86-95 rear axle, think it comes with provisions to correct the wheel track.

What is the difference and or advantages of the V-6 rear axle?
Thanks for the Yota input, I don't know squat about Yota's.:rolleyes-1:

You still need me to scan the XJ for you?

Later
Sean

Do you mean 86-95 4 cylinder vs v6 axle? Nothing is different. 86-09 all the rears are the same, just differences in the mounts.

xj is doing good now. I do not think it is still running rich so as of now I don't need you to scan it. That might change later down the road though.

[Scrambled]

OK man let me know. Thanks again for the Yota info.

Later
Sean

[cootees]

Whilst fixing some dinner for me and my daughter in the kitchen. I glanced out the window only to see my 4runner rolling. The front brakes are still a bit iffy so I was not ready to move it to the lower garage yet so I had it parked up top.. well.. it must have popped out of gear and had the e-brake give loose cause it went rolling down the hills.

In this photo.. where I am standing is where the 4runner was parked and you can kind of see it to the left.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/cootees/4runner/P1000164.jpg

Luckily enough it didn't roll straight into a few large trees somehow it veered right through a clearing and hit a few small trees and vines at the very bottom of the hill which stopped it just before going into the creek.

I'm midway down the driveway and you can see had it went straight it would have run right into the big trees but it veered through the clearing on the right.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/cootees/4runner/P1000166.jpg

When I went down to check on the damage it had broke a tie rod and dented the front bumper but that is all of the damage that I have come across so far. I'll probably have to get a neighbors bobcat down there to pull me up out of it.

[hadfield4wd]

Wow. Phil I guess some wheel chocks are in order. Remember my garage? Did you move?

[xjmudman96]

What year is the rodeo? I have a friend who lifted a rodeo a while back on a budget i'll ask him what he used. When you do start looking at the kits it does get expensive.

It's a 99'

[cootees]

Wow. Phil I guess some wheel chocks are in order. Remember my garage? Did you move?

Yeah, I may have to steal a set from work. The stupidest thing about it all is that where it was parked it was pretty much level.

Yes, we moved. Had to move back in with my parents for a little while. When my wife was out of a job for a few months last year, financially speaking we were struggling badly so we had to make a few changes.

[DAZYDG]

Wow, I guess the Runner wanted to go wheeling with out you! Glad it made it through its little adventure relatively un-harmed. A big tree imprint would not be good :sSc_eek2:

[xjtrailrider]

Damn! Your luck is running like ours right now, it was bad but could have been worse!

[mrgtstr]

Good to see you got it back together. :2thumbsup:

Now for the fine tuning. :sFun_tease:

[mrgtstr]

No jumping? Bummer:(:D

Kit calls for a 79-85 front axle and a 86-95 rear axle, think it comes with provisions to correct the wheel track.

What is the difference and or advantages of the V-6 rear axle?
Thanks for the Yota input, I don't know squat about Yota's.:rolleyes-1:

You still need me to scan the XJ for you?

Later
Sean

A friendly fyi...The guts of a V6 third member are beefier than a 4 cyl third member. :D http://www.gearinstalls.com/cus.htm

[jhowery]

ha ha...dude that's funny :sSc_eek2:

Glad the runner didn't get hurt.


I had to help a friend fish his sami out of SML a few years back :ops: What did I learn on that trip? That samis on 33s will float and make sure you have a good tree strap for an anchor....:omg:

[Scrambled]

:omg:
Dang Phil sorry to hear that man. At least the damage was minimal.
If you don't have it yanked out by this weekend give me a call.

Later
Sean

[RUkered]

...samis on 33s will float and make sure you have a good tree strap for an anchor....:omg:


I've got to hear about that story sometime.


And I'm glad your 4 runner is relatively okay man. It's amazing that it missed all those trees.

[cootees]

My buddy at toyota of dallas pulled through for me. OME860 coils.. 2.5" coils for an fj80.. they should net me 5.5" - 6" of lift which should do the job to match the height in front.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/cootees/4runner/P1000177.jpg

oh and I bought a wheel chock too.. no pics.. sorry. :)

[cootees]

Here is an up to date photo. You can see in the pic the damage that was done to the bumper. Marker corner and headlights.. outside of that it was just a couple scratches a few dings and a hole in the pass. front tire.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/cootees/4runner/P1000243.jpg

And here is a family shot. The runner.. wifes heep and my dd in the back.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/cootees/4runner/P1000244.jpg

I'm going to get started working on the 4runner tonight. My goal is to hit at least one trail by the end of May!!

[xjtrailrider]

Phillip, the U-bolts on the drivers front look loose.

[cootees]

Not loose but I unthinkingly put the wrong u-bolts on that side. The 84-85 axles have a factory lower truss so I should have put the squared off u bolts on instead of the round ones. It's on my to do list.

[xjtrailrider]

Not loose but I unthinkingly put the wrong u-bolts on that side. The 84-85 axles have a factory lower truss so I should have put the squared off u bolts on instead of the round ones. It's on my to do list.

Yep, I see the truss now.

[cootees]

Stock fj80 on the left. ome 860 on the right. As you can see the height is relatively the same but more wraps and much heavier allows and additional 2" of lift plus it with the heavyness of the coils it should help stiffen up the rear a bit.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/cootees/4runner/P1000305.jpg

One on and one to go.. lunch break. I'll still need to go back and extend the control arms but I'm just trying to get some odds and ends done today.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/cootees/4runner/P1000306.jpg

[cootees]

Just a hair higher in the rear but they'll settle. The springs should work out excellent.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/cootees/4runner/P1000307.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/cootees/4runner/P1000308.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/cootees/4runner/P1000309.jpg

[cootees]

I took advantage of the sportsmans warehouse closing down a few weeks ago and bought a 60" hi-lift for $45 and bought hi-lifts bed mounting system for $10. I made it work on my surco basket using a piece of flat stock I had lying around.

It's to the same effect of the axe/shovel mounts I made a while back using the quick fist.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/cootees/4runner/P1000313.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/cootees/4runner/P1000314.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/cootees/4runner/P1000315.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/cootees/4runner/P1000316.jpg


All that is left to do is get some stainless hardware and paint the flat stock. It turned out well imo. Originally I was just going to use quick fists to hold it up but I like the fact that you can lock it up.

[cootees]

Can't find the camera but here is what I have been working on today.

Heres the specs on the rear disc swap I am doing.
Brackets are from a board member of yotatech who made them.
86-95 v6 4 piston callipers
96-00 tacoma front rotors.
Adjustable proportioning valve.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/cootees/4runner/IMAGE_00007.jpg

Went into this thinking it would be super simple with just a little bit of grinding... well that little bit of grinding actually took me about 3 hours today. Brackets, callipers and adjustable proportioning valve should be here sometime this week so I can finish it up next weekend.

[cootees]

Worked on the brakes a bit more today. Finally found the bolts and proper spacing\location for the bracket to make it work properly. One side is done and mounted. I'll fool with the other side tomorrow.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/cootees/4runner/P1000386.jpg

The existing hard lines are just short enough that they will not reach the calipers so I'll have to get some more stainless braided lines made up for me at cardinal rubber.

Here is a ss braided line(upper line) that they made up for me a week or two ago to replace an existing hard line in the front.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/cootees/4runner/P1000385.jpg

[Big Red 95]

she is looking good. She should stop pretty well now. I always like 4 Runners.

[cootees]

Finally got some gas for the welder and got around to welding up my shock hoops and installing my shocks.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/cootees/4runner/P1000388.jpg

[evolution]

looks good, what kind for stuff are you looking to do to the runner?

[cootees]

looks good, what kind for stuff are you looking to do to the runner?

front bumper and possibly a 3 linked rear at a later date..

For now all I want out of the front bumper is something simple like this.( assuming I can pick up a non dented factory bumper center piece)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/cootees/jeff56ai.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/cootees/jeff45xy.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/cootees/jeff22dn.jpg

[evolution]

yeah that looks good, just let me know when you want to do it.. will you have the winch for it?.. bumper no problem.. im looking forward to the 3 link.:2thumbsup:.ive done 5 trucks so far and starting on a 55 ford.. making it a rat rod... chopping the top c-notching the frame and a 428 big block.. but i like working on yotas more. havet to come over some time and look at the 83 im building.. linked front and rear...i had a 88 runner.. it was fun to have.. tore it up on jeep trail and hughes draft thou.. thats when you could go up on the trail in the winter time.. that was always fun.:wings:.

[cootees]

I doubt I will have a winch. I have not done any studying on them to even know which one I need to get to keep it that compact. Mainly I just want the added protection and recovery points for now. When I am ready to get a winch I will probably start all over or do something completely different.

As far as the 3 link goes. I gotta weight the options but i'm leaning more towards a triangulated 3 link.. ever done one of those?

[evolution]

Heres my truck that i did.. Its tri. 4link.. Theres not much diff. Except you just use one johnnie joint and have it tied in together.. the only problem i see on doin yours is the gas tank is in the way.. what size tires are you planning to put on it?

[cootees]

35's most likely. I'm trying to find a decent used set that I don't have to put a lot of money into just to get me rolling then I can determine if I want to stay there or move up, no larger than a 37.

I know I would hae to do something with the fuel tank. I'd probably put a fuel cell between the frame rails where the factory spare was.

[cootees]

While waiting on a few parts to come in(metric brake unions, wheel studs from toyota, diff. breather, turn signal, etc...) I managed to get a few things done today... nothing major just some odds and ends.

Welded up my bump stops.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/cootees/4runner/P1000484.jpg

Welded up my steering stabilizer.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/cootees/4runner/P1000481.jpg

The rest of the welding needed to be done is just a couple of gussets here and there.

[cootees]

Auxillary reverse light. This very well might be one of the most useful mods I have ever done.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/cootees/4runner/P1000486.jpg

[hadfield4wd]

Nice to see some progress.

How long do you expect that light to last in that location?

[cootees]

Nice to see some progress.

How long do you expect that light to last in that location?

Probably a long time seeing as how I have not hit a trail in 2 years. :rotflmao5:

In all seriousness it's hard to tell in the pic but it is basically just behind the rear axle and it is tucked up higher than my exhaust still so i'm thinking it should last a while.. If not it's a cheap light and we have tons of them at work. so replacing and/or relocating it will not be an issue.

[cootees]

Brake unions came in, after starting to bleed all of the brakes I noticed that my front caliper was bad. Fortunately it had a lifetime warranty from when I replaced it 4 years ago. Got everything installed and bled the system. Still waiting on the wheel studs and diff. breather as well as a few lights.

Still hoping everything will go well saturday and I can get it back on the road.

Heres a few pics of the rear setup with it's new stoppers and the wheels on.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/cootees/4runner/P1000493.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/cootees/4runner/P1000494.jpg

[hadfield4wd]

I see how the light is tucked up now. Looking good.

[cootees]

Got it out of the garage. It still wobbles really bad.. but upon looking at one of my tires it appears it may have a broken belt so tomorrow I will try to set my toe and put on my spare to see if that helps clear it up.

[mrgtstr]

4runner coming along nicely....I am liking the rear disc setup!

Curious if you had to relocate your steering box?

[cootees]

Nope. I left the steering box in the same position. I believe you only need to relocate it if you are going to move the axle forward.

I have some drivetrain noises I need to look into but I have been driving it for the past few days without a front shaft. Still gotta find new tires. And I gotta figure out why my locker is not unlocking.

[cootees]

Went camping this weekend and was able to see what the new suspension can do. I'm very happy with it even though I was unable to hit the bumpstops.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/cootees/4runner/P1000506.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/cootees/4runner/P1000507.jpg

[cootees]

I tested the flex a bit better today. I'm going to have to extend the bumpstops about an inch cause the shock was at maximum compression here.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/cootees/4runner/P1000573.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/cootees/4runner/P1000574.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/cootees/4runner/P1000575.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/cootees/4runner/P1000576.jpg

[evolution]

:2thumbsup:looks good dude

[Scrambled]

Cant wait to see the runner in action my friend.

Do you need to have a new front drive shaft made?

Later
Sean

[cootees]

Yup. I am going to pick it up this weekend.

[Scrambled]

Who is making it for you Fleet Pride or VA Truck Center?

Later
Sean

[cootees]

A buddy out in richmond owed me a favor. He's just making a squared shaft

[hadfield4wd]

Phil nice to see this out on the trail again.

[Scrambled]

Saw a guy in Crozet a while back running a square shaft on a Yota and was impressed with the amount of abuse the shaft could take.

Finish her up man and lets go hit Pott's Im dying to see the new area.

Later
Sean

[cootees]

I'm working on it. I still need new tires and i'd like to do my rear shocks before I take it on anything technical.. even then i'm going to have to take it easy, it's going to be a whole new vehicle for me with the sas and locker.

[Scrambled]

Definately take the time to learn your new set up my friend. Looks like you will be very pleased with it . . . for a toyota.:harhar:

Seriously shoot me a PM with contact info got some info on shock placement for you and too tired to type.

What size tire are you planning on running?

Later
Sean

[cootees]

35-37.. somewhere in there.

[Scrambled]

Might be getting new go rounds for the blue scrambler soon. If I do so you have first shot at my 35's.

Later
Sean

[cootees]

I did a bit of checking around just to make sure I didn't have anything rubbing or bumping anything else. Some things were really close but I guess it's good.

I also noticed my stock upper link is bent from hitting my gas tank so i might be trying to fix that sooner than I thought.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/cootees/4runner/DSCN0296.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/cootees/4runner/DSCN0297.jpg

[cootees]

Picked up my yellow top optima for $140 today. :)

[cootees]

Driving it on the street for a few weeks. Somehow my drivers front broke 5 of the 6 wheel studs. Not sure if it was the wheel spacers or something else that caused it.

[evolution]

just wondering, why do you have the spacers? tire rub?

[cootees]

To match the rear axle. The toy sfa isn't as wide as the ifs rear. Until I can find a hp fj80 sfa I have to use spacers.

[cootees]

ugh... oh... I started buying new toys. Still gotta get everything else for the dual case setup.. but its a start. Plan is to keep 2.28 in the front and run 4.70 in the rear case.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/cootees/P1010296.jpg

and I picked up a front ds.. which I will have chris do his magic on for me.

[hadfield4wd]

To match the rear axle. The toy sfa isn't as wide as the ifs rear. Until I can find a hp fj80 sfa I have to use spacers.

I may know where there is an FJ80 front end. But the steering is a pain to work out. You can use the IFS hubs with fj62 roters. redrill the caliper for a through bolt so the caliper is ont he outside of the bracket versus the inside of the bracket. This will net you I think a 1 1/2" wider axle.

[cootees]

I may know where there is an FJ80 front end. But the steering is a pain to work out. You can use the IFS hubs with fj62 roters. redrill the caliper for a through bolt so the caliper is ont he outside of the bracket versus the inside of the bracket. This will net you I think a 1 1/2" wider axle.

oh.. let me know.

[hadfield4wd]

But what I'm saying is you don't need the 80 front end. Do yo still have your IFS stuff?

[cootees]

But what I'm saying is you don't need the 80 front end. Do yo still have your IFS stuff?

Nope. Im using fj60 rotors now with ifs calipers but sfa hubs.

Sky-Manufacturing made a kit to allow you to use ifs hubs but I can't find it on their site anymore.

I understand what you are saying but i'm not sure how the caliper is going to give me an extra 1.5". Guess it is something I would have to see.

Not a big deal anymore. I have not had anymore problems with breaking wheel studs since I got some studs from Napa instead of advance like everyone suggested.

[hadfield4wd]

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2427468&postcount=13

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2427480&postcount=14

Look at these 2 posts. By mounting the caliper to the other side of the bracket from stock, it allows you to run a shallower dish disc with the longer hub.

[cootees]

I see. Not bad.. it just "looks" improper.
I'll keep it in mind if I ever start to break more studs though.

[evolution]

if im not mistaking, ive read, hadden tried in yet, is to use the ifs spinal with the ifs rotors and calibers and it gets you the extra 1" or so per side.. i will look and see if i can find that out again.. i have all that here in the garage..

[cootees]

Had some spare time to kill today at work so I drug out the forklift to see what I am dealing with. Welp... definitely gonna have to trim. Also my bilsteins are too long in the front. I am bottoming out the shocks way before they hit my bumpstops. So i'm gonna have to get some shorter shocks or add bump stop extensions.

Pics.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/cootees/102_00331.jpg
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/cootees/102_00321.jpg

Rear tire is so close to rubbing and it's not even fully compressed yet. :/
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/cootees/102_00301.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/cootees/102_00311.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/cootees/102_00291.jpg

Got a 4 day weekend coming up so I might start trimming.

[hadfield4wd]

Phil the flex looks really balanced. I wouldn't mess with the bump stops yet. I'd trim and move the shock mounts around. Measure compressed and extended and go from there.

What's up with the beadlock rings?

[cootees]

Thanks. I'll look into the mounts. I just don't know how much I can actually move them around.

The guy I got them from just welded rock rings straight to the lip for strength.
Theoretically they could probably be turned into beadlocks easy enough.

[hadfield4wd]

Yes they could be. Find out where he got them so the bolt holes line up. Also are they fully welded so there wouldn't be any leaks?

Oh and you can move the mounts anywhere. You have a welder. Up into the cab etc. The front you can do hoops and also you could do that in the rear just through the floor.

[cootees]

Yeah, I guess I could get longer hoops and cut through the front fender wells. That might be the more fun option.

[hadfield4wd]

If you're talking only front that is a standard option with all the sas kits. And the inner fenders need cut.

[cootees]

Thanks to Chris, here is what I have been up to.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/cootees/P1010420.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/cootees/P1010421.jpg