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poor boy pulling · 02-05-2007, 01:00 PM

how far can you go with a lift before you have to start replacing things like drive shaft and brake lines? this is on a 45 too if that helps.thanks

numtel · 02-05-2007, 02:03 PM

I was able to spring over my cruiser without changing the front driveshaft length. I had to lengthen the rear because I stretched that out 9". It mostly depends on how much splines and what point you are at in the splines. It would also make a difference if you did a shackle reversal in the front because that requires a lot longer driveshaft slip because of the suspension design.

As for brake lines, I picked up some some line with male on one end and female on the other from napa to lengthen my lines. I'm sure if you wanted you could also just get a really long piece to replace the current soft lines. Just have the guy at the counter look through the book.

One problem though, don't pre 68 cruisers have a smaller brake line fitting? This may make finding brake line parts more difficult.

Elsie · 02-05-2007, 02:57 PM

I think it's not pre 68, I think it's 69 cruisers only. They have funky fittings and yeah, when I replaced my brake lines I had to replace all the hardlines and fittings too. It was kinda a pain in the arse.

poor boy pulling · 02-05-2007, 06:43 PM

i already have it sprung over and a shackle reversel in the front.the brakes lines are not a big deal i put a line lock in the rear and put in some new lines thats not that bad there just a metric fitting. the suspension is stiff so i was going to take a leaf or two to get some flex out of it and then put some 1 1/2 or 2 1/2 inch shackle in the rear and relocate the front spring down,

65SWB45 · 02-05-2007, 10:15 PM

Chris, if you want to build the truck to wheel it, then build the suspension the way you want it, then build the driveshafts to match your needs. Don't limit your suspension to save a few bucks on driveshafts [alright, maybe more than a few

]

When you are done building the suspension, use a forklift to lift the truck from the front, back and at each corner. Check slipspline engagement at all reference points and leave room for a margin of error.

cheers.

Mark A.

Pooze · 02-05-2007, 10:40 PM

Toyota ex cab jointed drivelines work great for the rear. If is not going to be driven in 4wd on the road 2" seamless square stock and 1 1/2 seamless square stock for the inner is great for the front driveline.

poor boy pulling · 02-06-2007, 01:01 PM

the only thing is i dont have the money to get some new driveshafts right now.

02-05-2007, 02:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
numtel Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Member # 31735 Location: Chico, CA Posts: 1,194	I was able to spring over my cruiser without changing the front driveshaft length. I had to lengthen the rear because I stretched that out 9". It mostly depends on how much splines and what point you are at in the splines. It would also make a difference if you did a shackle reversal in the front because that requires a lot longer driveshaft slip because of the suspension design. As for brake lines, I picked up some some line with male on one end and female on the other from napa to lengthen my lines. I'm sure if you wanted you could also just get a really long piece to replace the current soft lines. Just have the guy at the counter look through the book. One problem though, don't pre 68 cruisers have a smaller brake line fitting? This may make finding brake line parts more difficult. __________________ [URL="http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=521909&highlight=numtel"]105" FJ40[/URL] - [URL="http://www.trailbusters4x4.org/"]Trailbusters 4x4[/URL] - [URL="http://forum.ih8mud.com/forumdisplay.php?f=101"]Toyota Rocks TLCA Chapter[/URL]

02-05-2007, 02:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
Elsie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Member # 66798 Location: Grass Valley, CA Posts: 188	I think it's not pre 68, I think it's 69 cruisers only. They have funky fittings and yeah, when I replaced my brake lines I had to replace all the hardlines and fittings too. It was kinda a pain in the arse. __________________ Land Cruiser=LC=Elsie OSHA orange 1969 FJ40

02-05-2007, 10:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
65SWB45 Desert Rat Join Date: Feb 2004 Member # 27432 Location: going 45 Posts: 3,691	Chris, if you want to build the truck to wheel it, then build the suspension the way you want it, then build the driveshafts to match your needs. Don't limit your suspension to save a few bucks on driveshafts [alright, maybe more than a few ] When you are done building the suspension, use a forklift to lift the truck from the front, back and at each corner. Check slipspline engagement at all reference points and leave room for a margin of error. cheers. Mark A. __________________ MarksOffRoad.net Originally Posted by lc tpi ...if I have to buy them from Trail Gear I guess I dont need them. 65SWB45, 64LWB45, 68FJ40, 72VJ40, 76K5, 73Sub454, 97Sub5.7, 2002 Trailblazer tlca #1086 member: Trail Crew-L.A. TLCA, Elwood Chapter, TLCA

02-05-2007, 10:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
Pooze Granite Guru Join Date: Sep 2005 Member # 104239 Location: Lake Tahoe, Posts: 958	Toyota ex cab jointed drivelines work great for the rear. If is not going to be driven in 4wd on the road 2" seamless square stock and 1 1/2 seamless square stock for the inner is great for the front driveline. __________________ 1978 FJ40,383 stroker, 350,205,corp 14,dana 60 detroits 5.13's 42" Irocs, and a little tubing. 1974 FJ40-metal tech tubing, 4.88, Detroit rear, Arb front, 60 outers 1967 FJ45-Mater http://www.rubiconfriends.com/ http://www.laketahoehilos.com/ http://www.badrap.org

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