ewong
08-23-2006, 01:55 PM
Been a loong time since I was thinking about the 4Runner...
I remember when WCOR "invented" the LT concept back in umm 93?
Anyways - this question refers to the LT TC setup (or like) on the 86-9x (pretaco) Toyota 4x4s.
My understanding is that the "bolt on" kits all steer ya towards an 8" shock.
I do recall reading that the 18" 500lb spring was a "tight fit" with the SAW 8" shock (SAW being the "shortest" of the 8" travel shocks vs say King, Fox). Thus a 10" might give ya less preload on the spring.
Also Im a Bilstien fan and I dont see any Bilstien coil overs at the 8" level.
Based on looking athte pictures and such - a 10" can be fitted - BUT - since the top of the coil over is 2" taller over the frame compare to an 8" that seems to imply that
1 - there are no "prebent" hoops available.
2 - there is additional inner fenderwell cutting
3 - the height of the tower implies the need for a cross engine cage to keep the tops from bending "in".
Do I understand the issue?
Im going back and forth on a TC Gen1 kit (using torsion bars) or going whole hog and EDS / TC 14" travel (keeping the 4WD)...
(I have 300M torsions - those shouldnt be a limiting factor)
I remember when WCOR "invented" the LT concept back in umm 93?
Anyways - this question refers to the LT TC setup (or like) on the 86-9x (pretaco) Toyota 4x4s.
My understanding is that the "bolt on" kits all steer ya towards an 8" shock.
I do recall reading that the 18" 500lb spring was a "tight fit" with the SAW 8" shock (SAW being the "shortest" of the 8" travel shocks vs say King, Fox). Thus a 10" might give ya less preload on the spring.
Also Im a Bilstien fan and I dont see any Bilstien coil overs at the 8" level.
Based on looking athte pictures and such - a 10" can be fitted - BUT - since the top of the coil over is 2" taller over the frame compare to an 8" that seems to imply that
1 - there are no "prebent" hoops available.
2 - there is additional inner fenderwell cutting
3 - the height of the tower implies the need for a cross engine cage to keep the tops from bending "in".
Do I understand the issue?
Im going back and forth on a TC Gen1 kit (using torsion bars) or going whole hog and EDS / TC 14" travel (keeping the 4WD)...
(I have 300M torsions - those shouldnt be a limiting factor)