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mdlimy55 · 11-07-2009, 07:37 PM

But are there any passenger off set rear toyota axles other than fj axles?

Buckon37s · 11-07-2009, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mdlimy55

But are there any passenger off set rear toyota axles other than fj axles?

This is against my better judgement, but I am going to offer advice anyway. The path you are currently on is fubar. In order to get the axle to stuff, or even to link it properly, you are going to have to torch most the truss off and near start over.

Then once you do that and you fill those 44's completely full of chromoly, not only will you have an expensive axle, but ones that are on the edge of breaking on you're 36in tires. I know you have posted several times that you will not break it because you don't push things. Then why do this in the first place?

And finally, the ONLY thing that a 44 does better than a toy is turn sharper, but with you're 1in skinnier axles and 36in tires, you will need to run a 4in spacer to get a decent turning radius. Then the inner C will break. Yea!

Sell them. Maybe you can find a flat biller to buy them. Go to the junk yard and buy a 60 for the rear. Run it stock. You can get one for $250-$300 If you look around for it. Don't even bother with the passenger side drop, it doesn't matter. But with your shop, cutting it down would be easy if you wanted to. Then for the front leave the stock rover axle on there and stuff it with Toy stuff from Keith.

This option will run cheaper than the path you're on and be way stronger. And WAY less gay.

Or, keep doing what you're doing, post up lots of pics, and we'll flame you relentlessly. One is a win for you, the other is a win for us. Cheers.

PTSchram · 11-08-2009, 10:33 AM

The question that has not been asked yet is what's wrong with what's under the truck now?

Why not just convert to 24-spline and wheel it like a Rental car with the damage waiver paid?

The early Rangies have plenty of room for tires with minimal if any lift. It already has the 230, yadda, yadda, yadda.

Stuff it with 24 spline stuff and break it, THEN make big changes.

BigBlueToy · 11-08-2009, 05:47 PM

Th sad part is how much time and steel went into ruining a perfectly good set of Dana 44s

Wheel it stock til shit starts breaking, then do what Buck said.

Grimace · 11-09-2009, 11:59 PM

Back on topic - 3" front and 4" rear springs. Works a treat for me!

mdlimy55 · 11-10-2009, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Grimace

Back on topic - 3" front and 4" rear springs. Works a treat for me!

thank you, always admired youre 2 white rangies. what else goes along with the springs?

Micka · 11-10-2009, 03:41 AM

3" springs and 1.5" body lift with 37" Creepies.

mongosd2 · 11-10-2009, 11:44 AM

3" lift overall...

BigBlueToy · 11-10-2009, 03:34 PM

I ve got slight wheel arch trimming for 9.00-r16s, But my FFR D90 already has beefier springs than a civvy truck. Coil sprung land rovers only need a slight boost to clear serious rubber. Unless its a Disco or Rangie with sacked springs! But thats more of wear and tear issue.

Grimace · 11-11-2009, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by mdlimy55

thank you, always admired youre 2 white rangies. what else goes along with the springs?

Thanks!

I fitted rovertym rear links & raised rear shock mounts. I also have a 2" ball joint spacer fitted to the aframe.

I originally ordered more rovertym gear but unfortunately I got messed around a bit (irrelevant story), so I ended up with some custom made front radius arms cranked by Dale @ 2DExtreme.

Extended brake lines are a must, as well as extended bump stops. The guards needed a lot of clearing and the tyres still rub hard (but I like it like that

)

I also sourced some double cardon driveshafts (front and rear) from Tom Woods as I had slight vibrations at certain speeds when on the black top.

At the moment I am running 10" front bilsteins (a touch too short), and some cheap Boss 14" (almost) travel shocks in the rear (a touch too big).

The front flex is aided by the haultech holey bushes.

Spring rates are 220lb front (lovells RRR-03) and 186lb rear (dobinson unknowns), I initially thought the 186lb rears would be way too soft but they actually seem to be holding up quiet well. Springs are held in by heavey duty lower retainers and hose clamps to retain the tops, I am a big fan of retained springs.

Things to come are a 1" body lift (to get me back some of my lost uptravel), and some 7100 series short body billys (12" front and 14' rear). Maybe some 30mm wheel spacers, and am currently looking for some sticky compound treads.

michaels · 11-11-2009, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Grimace

(14' rear)

shoot for the stars! what kind of springs and cutting you running to fit those.

Grimace · 11-12-2009, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by michaels

shoot for the stars! what kind of springs and cutting you running to fit those.

Read the rest of the post, I even have a picture in my original post just for the illiterate child in all of us

!

I got sick of my shocks limiting my down travel, now they just limit my up travel along with my tyres

I don't do any jumping or high speed work so it's fine... for now.

.

williambrea · 11-12-2009, 04:46 PM

Im sitting right now with a 1inch body lift and a 2 inch RTE lift with ome shocks

This is a meh flex shot, ive taken it higher but this is what I have on my photobucket

michaels · 11-12-2009, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Grimace

Read the rest of the post, I even have a picture in my original post just for the illiterate child in all of us

!

I got sick of my shocks limiting my down travel, now they just limit my up travel along with my tyres

I don't do any jumping or high speed work so it's fine... for now.

.

lol. i was commenting on your typo. 14 foot rear shocks! wow!

there does that help you old man?or maybe i should buy you some bifocals!

BigBlueToy · 11-12-2009, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Grimace

Thanks!

... Springs are held in by heavey duty lower retainers and hose clamps to retain the tops, I am a big fan of retained springs.

I am a big fan of hose clamps!!!

...and duct tape, and bailing wire. The well stocked Rover tool box should never be without these items!

michaels · 11-12-2009, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BigBlueToy

I am a big fan of hose clamps!!!

...and duct tape, and bailing wire. The well stocked Rover tool box should never be without these items!

i use hose clamps and zip ties.

Grimace · 11-12-2009, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by michaels

lol. i was commenting on your typo. 14 foot rear shocks! wow!

there does that help you old man?or maybe i should buy you some bifocals!

I thought you were commenting on the current boss shocks so didnt see the typo!
Now where am I gonna find some 14 foot shocks!

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Originally Posted by BigBlueToy

I am a big fan of hose clamps!!!

...and duct tape, and bailing wire. The well stocked Rover tool box should never be without these items!

Most definately, I have run out of bailing wire. Forgot to replace it last time I used it to brace a bent rear link.

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Originally Posted by michaels

i use hose clamps and zip ties.

I have millions of these in my toolkit. Never know when your gonna need zipcuffs and some cawk rings!

rover4x4 · 11-19-2009, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by williambrea

Im sitting right now with a 1inch body lift and a 2 inch RTE lift with ome shocks

This is a meh flex shot, ive taken it higher but this is what I have on my photobucket

How are those MTR's?

BigBlueToy · 11-20-2009, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by grimace

:
I have millions of these in my toolkit. Never know when your gonna need zipcuffs and some cawk rings!

ouch!!!!

BigBlueToy · 11-20-2009, 07:09 PM

Need some advice, who sells the best 3 inch springs and shocks for a D90?
I dont haul much in it, I want flexy, but not slinkys. My homemade Ghetto lift is getting old.

Kyle_T · Yesterday, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by BigBlueToy

Need some advice, who sells the best 3 inch springs and shocks for a D90?
I dont haul much in it, I want flexy, but not slinkys. My homemade Ghetto lift is getting old.

rears? look at the RRC Police red/whites for the rear. fronts, well i dont know.

11-07-2009, 07:37 PM	#51
mdlimy55 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Member # 144332 Location: gresham, oregon Posts: 29	But are there any passenger off set rear toyota axles other than fj axles? __________________ 89 range rover, lt230 swap, currently linking and swapping d44s.

11-08-2009, 10:33 AM	#53
PTSchram Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Member # 12499 Location: In the office writing letters to Land Rover's attorney, trying to stay in business, Posts: 7,923	The question that has not been asked yet is what's wrong with what's under the truck now? Why not just convert to 24-spline and wheel it like a Rental car with the damage waiver paid? The early Rangies have plenty of room for tires with minimal if any lift. It already has the 230, yadda, yadda, yadda. Stuff it with 24 spline stuff and break it, THEN make big changes. __________________ Wrenchin' to riches! Last edited by PTSchram; 11-08-2009 at 10:33 AM.

11-09-2009, 11:59 PM	#55
Grimace Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Member # 27639 Location: Outerlimits Posts: 151	Back on topic - 3" front and 4" rear springs. Works a treat for me! __________________ DONATIONS WELCOME ! ! !

11-10-2009, 03:41 AM	#57
Micka Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Member # 56916 Location: Brisbane, AUSTRALIA Posts: 99	3" springs and 1.5" body lift with 37" Creepies. __________________ GET HAMMERED! Rock Hammer Racing [url]www.rockhammerracing.com[/url]

11-10-2009, 11:44 AM	#58
mongosd2 Wheeler Join Date: Jan 2003 Member # 16003 Location: Moved to Tucson... Posts: 432	3" lift overall... Attached Images __________________ it's a land rover, what did you expect... 01 D2 FZJ80 axles ARB/Detroit 37" Iroks, 14" 9100 Coilovers 14" 9100 rear 1.6 lt230 PSC hydro steering and a suspension built by me with parts and pieces from BallisticFabrication.com 96 D1...stock

11-08-2009, 05:47 PM	#54
BigBlueToy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Member # 88052 Location: Montreal Posts: 562	Th sad part is how much time and steel went into ruining a perfectly good set of Dana 44s Wheel it stock til shit starts breaking, then do what Buck said.

11-10-2009, 03:34 PM	#59
BigBlueToy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Member # 88052 Location: Montreal Posts: 562	I ve got slight wheel arch trimming for 9.00-r16s, But my FFR D90 already has beefier springs than a civvy truck. Coil sprung land rovers only need a slight boost to clear serious rubber. Unless its a Disco or Rangie with sacked springs! But thats more of wear and tear issue.

11-12-2009, 04:46 PM	#63
williambrea Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Member # 141589 Posts: 34	Im sitting right now with a 1inch body lift and a 2 inch RTE lift with ome shocks This is a meh flex shot, ive taken it higher but this is what I have on my photobucket

11-20-2009, 07:09 PM	#70
BigBlueToy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Member # 88052 Location: Montreal Posts: 562	Need some advice, who sells the best 3 inch springs and shocks for a D90? I dont haul much in it, I want flexy, but not slinkys. My homemade Ghetto lift is getting old.

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