Some friends of mine are getting a '79 Luv pickup, 4wd for almost nothing...

I've searched and searched and yes used the http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/images/top_search.gif ...Was wondering if anyone knows of ANYONE that makes a suspension system for them...Its doubtful anyone does...

1. Any suspension kits out there?
2. Largest tire that can fit?
3. There are body lift kits, I know this...


Any help would be appreciated...tried to talk these guys out of it...but you know how some people are...

Try here (http://www.dewalt.com/toolnet_images/DEWALT/TOOLS/detail/3/DW307MK_K1.jpg) :flipoff2:

Pete

That's an Izusu with a chevy logo. Look for Calmin or something like that. they have ads in most 4x4 mags. They are IFS.

I told them there wasn't crap for them...but the fawkers don't listen...The body panels are full of expanded foam insulation because the rust was so bad....:rolleyes: Oh well, let them saw it, throw on a small set of muds, and run the hell out of it.

I think Grim means Calmini.

There is one around here that runs at the drags quite often. Lime green 2wd step side w/a 454, real clean.

Pete

I have 1979 luv that i also got for next to nothing.
3 inch body lift.
stock frontend lasted about 3 months(ring and pinion through the housing.)
picked up a toyota solid front axle for the front and adapted the toy front driveshaft to the stock t-case.
did a spring over on the rear.(has actually held up!)
with 9 inches of lift i have room for 36s but the 1.8l can't do it.
this summer the 4.3/700r4 in the garage along with the double toyota t-case go in.
less than $350 in it so far!!
no pics yet.

When I looked into this years ago..

Calmini had a 2" or 4" torsion bar lift. You could then SOA the rear if you wanted.

Another option.. a buddy back in HS had a "Crown Industries" '77 4x4 Luv.

Jeep Dana 30, leaf sprung (SUA) front, SOA rear, divorced Dana 20, stock 1.8L/4spd.

Fun little rig.

I've also seen a few Luv framed/bodied rigs. Full width axles, custom suspension. small block.. basically a Luv cab, frame, and the remains of the front clip and bed.

They make good racers. :D