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 Re: sold the first one .. so this ones mine ... Trekker Build
[Re: CJM]
#851167
05/14/08 08:45 AM
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I see you like to use the zinc coat spray paint. Does that stuff hold up well to our northern winters?
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Re: sold the first one .. so this ones mine ... Trekker Build
[Re: Vanishing_Point]
#851168
05/14/08 03:47 PM
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Joined: Sep 2003
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it does ... it works very well . my winch bar on me DD came off of my /80 (bought NEW from warn industries in /80) ![[Linked Image]](http://www.members.shaw.ca/slacker502/images/mud.jpg) in the mid /90's when I sold the truck , I kept the winch and bar .. by that time it was really starting to rust .. so I sand blasted and zinc'd .. and painted .. this is the same bar not even repainted .. but a new winch here in 2007 . top bar is rusting from the inside out , but other then that .. it still looks great . this is the main reason I use it . ![[Linked Image]](http://www.members.shaw.ca/slacker502/IM001667.JPG)
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Re: sold the first one .. so this ones mine ... Trekker Build
[Re: CJM]
#851169
05/14/08 09:00 PM
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Joined: Aug 2001
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What led you to want to use blocks of that height?
-Bill
'87 4Runner w/ '96 5VZ-FE, 'Red Chili II'
'97 Taco XtraCab 3RZ-FE, 'BlackBean'
TLCA # 13257, Rising Sun 4x4 Club Land Use Coordinator
"He who stops being better stops being good." -Oliver Cromwell
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Re: sold the first one .. so this ones mine ... Trekker Build
[Re: Red_Chili]
#851170
05/15/08 12:51 AM
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space .. I need the space for the rear disc and emerg. leavers .
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Re: sold the first one .. so this ones mine ... Trekker Build
[Re: CJM]
#851171
05/15/08 12:58 AM
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so tacke'd up my hoops today .. plumb bobbed , and leveled ![[Linked Image]](http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2/bj_bumperboy/MY%20Trekker/HPIM0639.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2/bj_bumperboy/MY%20Trekker/HPIM0640.jpg) also put the steering box in place .. to check clearances .. ![[Linked Image]](http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2/bj_bumperboy/MY%20Trekker/HPIM0641.jpg) connected up the drag link , and got it adjusted .. ![[Linked Image]](http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2/bj_bumperboy/MY%20Trekker/HPIM0642.jpg) all so I decided to brace the front hoops .. I have heard in some situations , they will tear right off the frame .. and I didnt want that .. so .. I'm also making some gussets , and will post em' up when i'm done . ![[Linked Image]](http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j2/bj_bumperboy/MY%20Trekker/HPIM0654.jpg) thats about it . 
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Re: sold the first one .. so this ones mine ... Trekker Build
[Re: CJM]
#851172
05/15/08 02:27 AM
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Looks really good but I'm thinking you may regret the blocks especially with the 3.4. Why not do a Chevy swap using 1" or 2" lift springs? That way you could have a good ride and do away with the blocks. The way your building this truck its no problem to do it now rather then later.
(aka suprathepeg, aka Sean)
89 v6 SWB truck "BLACK BEAUTY" EB valves, P&P head 30 over.
95 FZJ80. Lifted. locked and rollin on 33s (my dream machine)
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Re: sold the first one .. so this ones mine ... Trekker Build
[Re: Rauch_Off_Road]
#851173
05/15/08 03:08 AM
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Joined: Sep 2003
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the blocks provide space for the emergency cables , and access to the caliper bolts , and adjustments .. as mentioned .. in this case , they are an asset another build with out blocks ![[Linked Image]](http://www.portroels.com/Trekker/IMG_1937_jam.JPG) to close for my comfort , and there is NO room to adjust . to do any caliper "work" the axle must be dropped .. not smart in my books .. on a personal note: I've ran blocks for 12 years in my 80 (pic'd above) .. 36" swampers , ARB's and 5:29's and kicker's .. I never had 1 issue .. not 1 . I will run them again . .
Last edited by CJM; 05/15/08 03:14 AM.
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Re: sold the first one .. so this ones mine ... Trekker Build
[Re: CJM]
#851174
05/15/08 03:31 AM
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Joined: Jan 2002
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Maybe you already indicated is, but where did you get your rear caliper brackets? -- Matt
'89 4runner SR5, 3.0, auto (fun)
'93 xtra cab, dlx,3.0, 5spd (work truck)
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Re: sold the first one .. so this ones mine ... Trekker Build
[Re: matts]
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05/15/08 03:27 PM
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Re: sold the first one .. so this ones mine ... Trekker Build
[Re: CJM]
#851176
05/16/08 08:15 PM
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Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 5,986
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the blocks provide space for the emergency cables , and access to the caliper bolts , and adjustments .. as mentioned .. in this case , they are an asset...
. Granted, you need the room. Why not get the lift you need using springs/shackles of the proper lift? The rest of your rebuild/swap is of such high quality, it seems a shame not to.
-Bill
'87 4Runner w/ '96 5VZ-FE, 'Red Chili II'
'97 Taco XtraCab 3RZ-FE, 'BlackBean'
TLCA # 13257, Rising Sun 4x4 Club Land Use Coordinator
"He who stops being better stops being good." -Oliver Cromwell
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