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    Default New leafsprings for the old Hilux

    When I run my first Hilux in 1983 I discovered that the truck had not suspension. I had been running SS and some Kyos.... and the Hilux was a disappointed. I sold immediately stupid young man!!!!!!

    I restored a HIlux 2 years ago and then sold it, the same problem the leafsprings were hard enough to carry out a real Hilux. later in 2006 I restored and modified 2 Hilux, and used the leafsprings from the F350. Worked perfectly! and I ordered parts from my partner in Japan, cheap.
    If you have planned to run the truck I strongly recommend the new leafsprings, they are soft and even you will get a lift truck.
    Last edited by mcovalsk; 03-21-2008 at 07:09 AM.
    Mario Covalski

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    You are very brave to run your truck so aggresively as to require softer springs. Especially a truck that nice. The Mountaineer bed is a nice touch that makes it look very much like a real truck.
    You do not talk about Fight Club.....

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    Great looking truck, nice way to blend new with the old.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Suprachrgd82 View Post
    You are very brave to run your truck so aggresively as to require softer springs. Especially a truck that nice. The Mountaineer bed is a nice touch that makes it look very much like a real truck.
    To be frank I just run the model indoor, very expensive and lot of work to put it on the ground. The matter is that the Hilux's leafsprings are so hard that almost there is not suspension, most when the parts are used.
    The parts were very cheap and improved the truck like a Bruiser.
    Mario Covalski

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    That is a beautiful truck, Nice job! Thanks for the info, I wasn't sure if the new springs would fit.

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    Nice truck
    Good colour choice and i think that it looks better with this bed, it's what ive been planning for ages.
    will have a re-think now!

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    That truck looks great. I have bruiser springs on mine and while they work great in the rear, they are too long for the front. It looks like the high lift springs are just the right length for the front.

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    Quote Originally Posted by shodog View Post
    That truck looks great. I have bruiser springs on mine and while they work great in the rear, they are too long for the front. It looks like the high lift springs are just the right length for the front.
    grab the front ''eyelet'' with a pair of needle nose and roll it around a bit more. That will ''shorten'' the spring a bit. Make sure youn do both springs equal amounts.

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    that truck looks good

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    were is the picture? im not seeing it

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