Fitting 35’s with minimal trimming NOW ADDING LONG TRAVEL AND 934 CV’s

I had mine in the top hole while cycling things. The shackle came in contact with the hanger before bump. Might not be an issue if you slide the hanger back all the way. I did not try that. Just something to be aware of.

 

I was using maxlife atf in my PS prior, Harry told me atf will kill the pumps. I flushed mine a second time to get rid of any “red” that I could notice. The cost of another bottle of PS was no brainer vs the possibility of a new pump.

 

Biggest thing with power steering fluid is finding a fluid that limits or eliminates cavitation. Cavitation is what kills pumps. Just the fluid being shaken around while off-road is enough to aerate the fluid in the reservoir and draw said air into the pump. With that said, there are better fluids than AC delco and swepco in that department.

 

Upper hole is for a 9” shackle for those who want more lift. Or so I was told by Dave.

 

I will stick with what Howe recommends. Reservoirs, Filters and Fluid | Parts Categories | Howe (howeperformance.com)

 

Never said not to. Simply said there are better options when it comes to looking at aeration. I have AC delco in mine now as well. But I’ve heard a ton of good stuff about AGR and he has a video up as well comparing to AC and swepco.

 

Anyone tried Amsoil ATF or Power Steering Fluid? Power steering is the only fluid I haven’t switched out yet. Everything else from Amsoil has been top notch for me so far.

 

Personally if you’re running the Howe pump I’d stick to what they recommend so it doesn’t blow back on you if the pump shits. Granted, I’m not even sure what their warranty is like. As far as ATF goes, it’s definitely not ideal as it’s good at foaming.

 

Kinda late now but if you're using swepco or similar, they offer a jug of my mineral oil to flush the system. Pretty sure it took close to the 4 quarts to get it close to clear.

 

And the fun starts!

 

I got started on installing my LCA kit today, and as expected, my LCA bushing sleeves are seized to the bolts. I plan on buying a set of 2nd gen arms and reaming out the rear bushing sleeve to 5/8. Do I need a reamer, or can I just use a 5/8 drill bit in a drill press?

 

Why not just get 3rd gen and not have to worry about it

 

because @81Trekker recommended getting a second-gen set instead. I think it's because I have an older kit. This is what Harry had previously said

"The LCA pivot kit is an older design where we allow you to select the oval chips based on second or 3rd Gen. the 2nd Gen uses a 9/16” rear bolt and the 3rd Gen uses a 5/8” bolt. We have since changed the design to only use the larger 5/8” bolt because it’s really simple to ream out the second Gen OE bushing to 5/8”

The front bolts are all 3/4” however somewhere in mid production of the 3rd Gen Toyota increased the size of the front cam bolt by about 2mm. My suggestion is if you are changing bushings you should just purchase complete 2nd Gen arms and ream the back bushing to 5/8”. This will be the most cost effective and easiest thing to do and finding new 3rd Gen arms with bushings installed is almost impossible. Trying to replace OE bushings is a huge pain in the ass even with all the proper tools."

 

The ream will make life a million times easier

 

Almost impossible to find

 

Will a third gen arm work though? They have both 2nd and 3rd gen arms in stock at my local lordco

 

Here’s the reamer myself and others have used for the spindle, it definitely fucks. It’ll make quick work of the lca.


Accusize Industrial Tools H.S.S. Spiral Flute Aligning Reamer, 5/8'' Cutting Diameter, 1/2'' Shank Diameter, 0522-0058

$44 Accusize Industrial Tools H.S.S. Spiral Flute Aligning Reamer, 5/8'' Cutting Diameter, 1/2'' Shank Diameter, 0522-0058

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0771SH4P6

 

Well, it looks as though we will be wrapped up by the end of the week. Just in time to have some fun over the 4th of July weekend.

 

I’d suggest getting second Gen arms as the 3rd Gen arms use a ever so slightly larger front bolt so the 3/4” bolt doesn’t fit as tight. Honestly either way will work just fine but if you have to buy new stuff I’d do it the way I suggested

 

Ok perfect, I'll stick to the original plan of listening to you and just go with reaming out the second gen arms haha