Tomsoffroad & Customs
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Lovely work Tom. Jealous......
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whats the score on the tabs ontop of the lower mounts ..... another set of shocks or sway bar ?
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De-Ranged wrote:whats the score on the tabs ontop of the lower mounts ..... another set of shocks or sway bar ?
Swaybar
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Hi Tom,
Looking good, couple of questions
What bushes are you using
Are the top and bottom links the same length and are they parallel to each other.
Any touching of the Tie rod on the bottom links at full flex
whoops that was 3 questions
Cheers
Tim
Looking good, couple of questions
What bushes are you using
Are the top and bottom links the same length and are they parallel to each other.
Any touching of the Tie rod on the bottom links at full flex
whoops that was 3 questions
Cheers
Tim
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suzolla wrote:Hi Tom,
Looking good, couple of questions
What bushes are you using
Are the top and bottom links the same length and are they parallel to each other.
Any touching of the Tie rod on the bottom links at full flex
whoops that was 3 questions
Cheers
Tim
Bushes are 130 surf
top arms are 610mm. Lower arms are 700mm and aren't parallel.
No touching but at full flex and full lock there would only be 1mm clearance max.
Its all pretty tight in there Tim. I wondered several times if using prado knuckles and ln106 steering arms would've been easier. Then by setting up the tie rod and drag link like on a 60 series cruiser the tie rod would then be in front of the diff. Food for thought.
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tomsoffroad wrote: I wondered several times if using prado knuckles and ln106 steering arms would've been easier. Then by setting up the tie rod and drag link like on a 60 series cruiser the tie rod would then be in front of the diff. Food for thought.
At least that is an easy(ish) thing to change in the future if it becomes an issue.
As always, nice work bro.
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shortylux wrote:tomsoffroad wrote: I wondered several times if using prado knuckles and ln106 steering arms would've been easier. Then by setting up the tie rod and drag link like on a 60 series cruiser the tie rod would then be in front of the diff. Food for thought.
At least that is an easy(ish) thing to change in the future if it becomes an issue.
As always, nice work bro.
Thank you
There's no issue with this one bro. Just thinking out loud for the next one
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Hi Tom,
Thanks for the info, looking to do mine sometime but will see if cert man will accept single top link.
Sounds like it is well designed if no touches, good stuff.
Cheers
Tim
Thanks for the info, looking to do mine sometime but will see if cert man will accept single top link.
Sounds like it is well designed if no touches, good stuff.
Cheers
Tim
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suzolla wrote:Hi Tom,
Thanks for the info, looking to do mine sometime but will see if cert man will accept single top link.
Sounds like it is well designed if no touches, good stuff.
Cheers
Tim
Was a mission Tim you shouldn't have any problems with a single top link, ive sent a few through cert now. Seems that as long as the top link is on the diff head theres no issues.
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if that builder boy now with a bowtie uses that magnificent piece of engernering to out drive my nissan ill shout him a 24 pack and cook him breaky.hahahaha nice work tom turbo soooooon ??? or should i ask him
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mike barnett wrote:if that builder boy now with a bowtie uses that magnificent piece of engernering to out drive my nissan ill shout him a 24 pack and cook him breaky.hahahaha nice work tom turbo soooooon ??? or should i ask him
Haa lets not go there Mike
Turbo is always a good idea
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mike barnett wrote:if that builder boy now with a bowtie uses that magnificent piece of engernering to out drive my nissan ill shout him a 24 pack and cook him breaky.hahahaha nice work tom turbo soooooon ??? or should i ask him
Time will tell Mike! You going to Westport with this lot? Nig
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Off to Perth next month Nig...want me to bring you back a UFI jobbie?
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Update time Just finished Adams LN106 Tube(ish) deck.
It has a underdeck winch, Hi-lift and spade mounts and a under deck box for strops etc.
This is where we started
Winch mount (haven't added the actual winch mounts in this pic )
Whipped up some chunky guards
It has a underdeck winch, Hi-lift and spade mounts and a under deck box for strops etc.
This is where we started
Winch mount (haven't added the actual winch mounts in this pic )
Whipped up some chunky guards
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Then onto the cage
Then add the pretty black paint......... job done
Then add the pretty black paint......... job done
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When I grow up I wanna be like Tom
The rear lights really set it off nicely
Super nice work mate
The rear lights really set it off nicely
Super nice work mate
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That is awesome. Looks like a wicked truck.
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Thanks for ya help today
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Another update........ another LN106 Hilux rears up front conversion with a kzn165 rear leaf swap. Oh and sliders Ended up with some pretty sweet flex for leaves
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Then I got back onto the x brace on the Prado........ Before you ask ..... 1. Yes it unbolts. 2.The centre hole is above the radiator filler cap.
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looks sweet man was wondering what u were going to do with that rather large hole in the bonnet
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nztimr33 wrote:looks sweet man was wondering what u were going to do with that rather large hole in the bonnet
Cheers I try to do things differently
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have you got the full leaf pack in the rear of that lux? Looks to be close to the bump stops. Mine is a bit short, was thinking of taking out one of the overloads but not sure which one.
Cheers,
Pete
Cheers,
Pete
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Petemcc wrote:have you got the full leaf pack in the rear of that lux? Looks to be close to the bump stops. Mine is a bit short, was thinking of taking out one of the overloads but not sure which one.
Cheers,
Pete
yeah it is a full pack Pete. All the weight on the back probably helped
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yea might have to try it with the fire wood on tomorrow haha.
Also have you got any pics of your front shackles? Do you put a support brace in them to stop them twisting like with the back ones?
Also have you got any pics of your front shackles? Do you put a support brace in them to stop them twisting like with the back ones?
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Petemcc wrote:yea might have to try it with the fire wood on tomorrow haha.
Also have you got any pics of your front shackles? Do you put a support brace in them to stop them twisting like with the back ones?
No theres no barce in the front shackles. They're only 40mm longer than factory and there is no clearance for a brace.
Have yours twisted Pete?
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That is pretty mean flex for leaves for sure !! Like it
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