so the wheels are turning

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mud_duck said:
ok that makes sense, why would i have to move the spring hanger
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On the IFS rig you need mounts to attach your leafsprings, so you add a hanger. On the solid axle rig you move the spring hanger further forward to allow for longer front leafs. 6 of one, half a dozen of the other.
 
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yotarob said:
You will want the IFS box, but it is not mandatory. The old solid axle trucks have steering linkage that is low and gets damaged while wheeling, converting it to "hy steer" raises the steering linkage up out of the way and an IFS box is required to do so.
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Not to mention that when you fully compress one side or the other , it limits the steering stops. TOTALLY sucks when you need to turn in a direction and can't! Ask me how I know. :)
 
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BearsFan07 said:
On the IFS rig you need mounts to attach your leafsprings, so you add a hanger. On the solid axle rig you move the spring hanger further forward to allow for longer front leafs. 6 of one, half a dozen of the other.
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ok now i am getting it
 
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SamSter0077 said:
Seems like someone on here already has a build up on an 85 with no Budget... hmm.. where is that link. :D
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Its also featured in the new Tacoma Magazine!
 
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i am going to have to find this said mag
 
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BearsFan07 said:
Sorry Randy, been responding with frozen fingers in the garage with a phone.

I have to disagree. The only thing that might hold merit here is the fact that 85's are harder to find and thus more $$. But for me, and my plans, it was the perfect platform to start with. So you might have to move some spring hangers (easy) or add an IFS steering box (not that $). Considering the amount of work that would go into swapping over an IFS rig to SAS I still think its the way to go. If you are equipped with a full shop and are ready to spend nights/weekends out in it fabricating then a 2WD IFS rig is the way to go... add the parts you want. But since he's looking for a good basis to start with, my initial statement holds true.
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I'm thinking from a cost stand point, round here the 85s go for around 3500 or so, and the IFS for around 1000 or so, for 3500 you can have a bone stock 85 or a competent wheeler for the same price, granted the IFS is more work but will be worth it in the long run.
 
yotarob

yotarob

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You are going to be spending alot on suspension regardless of weather you buy a solid axle truck or convert an IFS to solid axle. I would recommend looking for

1) a 85-94 22re (2.4l 4cyl efi) that is is good running and mechanical condition that you can build slowly to suit your needs. One that hasn't been completely molested would be nice. There is a lot to be said for not having to rebuild engines trannys and such so make that the deciding factor, not suspension.

2) An already built rig that doesn't need a ton of work. Once people build their rigs and decide to sell they generally take a HUGE loss on what they have invested in parts.
 
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yotarob said:
2) An already built rig that doesn't need a ton of work. Once people build their rigs and decide to sell they generally take a HUGE loss on what they have invested in parts.
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Absolute best option yet
 
AlienXtx

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murphyz

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you can wheel on the weekends in just about anything. to get a rock rig you arent staying with stock yota axles anyway. get a truck you like and see what aftermarket help they have for it.
my .02
 
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You can build Yota axles to accommodate 37" tires all day long. Unless you want to run huge tires you don't need to step away from Yota axles. Granted a 14FF and a 60 is a strong setup.. its also 8 lug rims and full width, so you'll be needing a lot more than just those big tires.
 
murphyz

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sean i agree but i was thinking of the King of the Hammer trucks running rockwells trimed to fit with 44-50" tires full hydro, and a custom tube chassis, dual winches and a crazy crawl ratio.

stock axles are fine for what you are going to be doing and parts are cheap. ifs or straight axle. find a rig that has a good engine, tranny, and diffs. then build it up.
 
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yotarob said:
You are going to be spending alot on suspension regardless of weather you buy a solid axle truck or convert an IFS to solid axle. I would recommend looking for

1) a 85-94 22re (2.4l 4cyl efi) that is is good running and mechanical condition that you can build slowly to suit your needs. One that hasn't been completely molested would be nice. There is a lot to be said for not having to rebuild engines trannys and such so make that the deciding factor, not suspension.

2) An already built rig that doesn't need a ton of work. Once people build their rigs and decide to sell they generally take a HUGE loss on what they have invested in parts.
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BearsFan07 said:
Absolute best option yet
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Little did I know that I would follow my own advise when I wrote this a couple days ago.
 
TacoXpo

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BearsFan07 said:
Little did I know that I would follow my own advise when I wrote this a couple days ago.
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I can't wait 'til TTOR comes out in theaters! This is where the plot changes COMPLETELY!!! :shocked: [nearly jumping out of my seat!]
 
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drew02a said:
Yeah, there have already been a few good twists. Drew sells Tacoma, Keith gets 4" lift, BrinR turns out to NOT be such a douche...
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And I moved to Morning Glory! :) 98% men! :eek:
 
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