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Tice
05-08-2004, 09:30 AM
Where and who make's high steer arms for fj-40's? I just recently got one that already has a spring over(though I don'y think it's done right) and I want to do high-steer. Thanks for any info.



Tice
cruiseroutfit
05-09-2004, 05:43 PM
Depends on the year but...

Marlin Crawler
Rockstomper 4x4
All Pro
4x4 Labs
Rockbuggy Supply
Tice
05-09-2004, 09:28 PM
Shaweet... Thanks. BTW it's 70.



I'll post some pics of it later this month when it done.:D

Tice
cruiseroutfit
05-10-2004, 09:43 AM
Originally posted by Tice
Shaweet... Thanks. BTW it's 70.



I'll post some pics of it later this month when it done.:D

Tice

Best bet on a 70' (OEM front drum brakes) is to convert to discs using the knuckles/birfs from a mini-truck/4runner... that way you can use any of the hi-steer arms I named... the 76'-78' FJ40/45/55 had a different knuckle (steering arm) pattern than the later 79+ Landcruiser and Mini

:D
Tice
05-10-2004, 02:49 PM
Yeah, I was planning on doing disc's but wanted to wait a few months or so do to the fact that my saginaw steering conversion is taking more money than I planned on. Oh well.

Thanks for the info man.



Tice
fj157
05-12-2004, 09:17 PM
what kind of problems have you been having with the conversion i am going to start one as soon as i get back to the world and wouldnt mind knowing some horror stories before i start kinda a know what to expect kind of thing
Tice
05-13-2004, 06:25 PM
Originally posted by fj157
what kind of problems have you been having with the conversion i am going to start one as soon as i get back to the world and wouldnt mind knowing some horror stories before i start kinda a know what to expect kind of thing


Money.!!!!:D I ordered some of the stuff from Downey then found out I could of saved like a 100 or so more by ordeing the whole kit.(doh):( Pretty easy to do though.
hammerhead
07-21-2004, 11:48 PM
Did mine 3 times before I was satisfied. Luke at 4x4 labs has a killer product. I tried the Aqualu style double arm, not bad. Tried conventional crossover high-steer, better. Now run crossover high-steer with tie-rod behind the axle and am very happy. No more bent tie-rods. In fact once you get used to not worrying about TRs you start abusing your front axle housing. I can now push the front end up a boulder with my front wheels off the ground and other than loosing a bit of paint the only damage is to the rock. ;)