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85 springs revisited

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Arctic Taco, Jul 31, 2014.

  1. Jul 31, 2014 at 8:23 AM
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    Arctic Taco

    Arctic Taco [OP] Firefly, Serenity Ed. -Arctic Taco, a slow build

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    Steve
    Denali Park, Alaska
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    98 Tacoma Xtra Cab DLX, 85 Toyota LWB 4x4
    dents and missing bits, built in the Gravel garage, hillbilly trained mechanic…
    Howdy all,
    This one is for the early crowd for sure.
    Background: the 85 had a classic case of draggy toyota butt so I figured I would build up the springs using a set I got of of a 79 3/4 ton SR5 that I used to have. last time I did this was on a 52 CJ2A, so using Doug's maxim of cost effective spring work- shallow pockets- It began.
    Unfortunately I don't have too many before photos:
    the first is post rattle can camo paint last year:
    the next 2 are after the dust settled
    the 4th is classic gravel pad wrenching
    the 5th is the not quite finished spring pack, going to use the old ubolts for clamps

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  2. Jul 31, 2014 at 8:27 AM
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    Box Rocket

    Box Rocket Well-Known Member

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    Syracuse, Utah
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    1995 FZJ80 Land Cruiser
    3xLocked, lifted, well used
    Is there a question in here? or are you just showing what you did?
     
  3. Jul 31, 2014 at 8:31 AM
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    Arctic Taco

    Arctic Taco [OP] Firefly, Serenity Ed. -Arctic Taco, a slow build

    Joined:
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    Steve
    Denali Park, Alaska
    Vehicle:
    98 Tacoma Xtra Cab DLX, 85 Toyota LWB 4x4
    dents and missing bits, built in the Gravel garage, hillbilly trained mechanic…
    Just a project commentary, thanks for looking
    the 85 is a budget build
    I'll repost to the truck forum, thanks Box Rocket nice job on your rig
     
    Last edited: Jul 31, 2014

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