Thanks bro. I went with a forward tri 4 link because its the right way to do it. I know I'm going to stir the pot saying that and it's your best bet to go into the suspension forum and search the topic. You can even google it and read up on all the angles and pro and cons of different setups. If keeping everything under the bed floor is the route you wanna go, you have alot of diiferent options.My advice is to search around the forums and sites like minitruckinweb.com and do your homework.



linky: http://www.toyotaminis.com/forum/suspension-chassis-67/4-link-forward-vs-reverse-10396/

 

Cool, thanks for the link and keep up the good work.

 

these yota trucks arent real there just big modle trucks for big kidds !!!!

 

Yep true ^^

 

Wow does she look good!

 

So after Forbidden Fantasy I really got that itch again to get movin' on the Mini again. Anyway, I ordered my gas door filler from Grant Kustoms And have been working on the rock guard fillers for the bed my last couple lunchbreaks at work. I should have them at least tacked in by tomorrow and will post up a few more pics. The gas filler should come in tomorrow as well.
I met a guy at FF that was really cool and his Yota was SUPER clean and bagged but no bodywork whatsoever as far a shaving goes so he got into the "stock" class. I got put into mild class whichI had NO CHANCE in. lol.Not sure how he did but the whole event made me want to do MORE to my mini and make it BETTER.
So anyway I hope to be making good progress again with frequent updates and keep making the truck just nicer all around. Future plans are to finish bodywork completely, shave the tailgate completly (stock tails) and swap front grill and headlights / core support to 4 runner. I want to have her in flat red paint by the end of summer. Then by tax time next year I'm gonna "z" her and setup for 20"s. Gonna play with the interior at the same time as well. Hopefully I can acheive my goals during the summer. Just gotta stay focused.
N E Ways enough rambling. Hers a cpl pix, and more to come.

 

HEck ya about time bro. Ya seeing all those trucks i need to figure out what im going to do so i can atleast show next year. Cant wait to see some paint on this girl.

 

All tacked in. Filler plate showed up right after my lunch. Got all plates tacked in. Monday finish welding and grinding and get ready for some mud.

ps : I know I need to paint the drums. lol

 

Dug up a few really old pics which put into perspective how far the truck has come...












Trips me out cause I did'nt realize I had pics of when it was mostly stock...

 

After welding and grinding.

 

Cowl came in today.



I was told it had "marks" in it for where the wipers go and required "a little" sanding. Haha. All good nonethe less. Smoothed the indentations out and layed some mud on the bed as well.

 

Hit the local junkyards this morning and came home with a couple new "toys"

 

Nice 4runner front clip. What do the yards in so cal charge for those?

 

Paid like $50 for the core support with headlight buckets. And another $50 for both headlights with the buckets attached.

 

Wow those are good prices. Make me want to do mine but don't have a welder and dont think I could bolt it on.

 

You could bolt it on. but I dont think it would look very good. Welders are cheap for a lil 110v to do small gauge sheetmetal. If ya really wanted to...

 

i know u didnt get it at mine lol but i know ima see yo the 21st

 

Actually I did. And did'nt see you there.I got the core support @ yours and the lights @ the one off of haven.Whats on the 21st? Work was slow today ,so I clocked out and went to work on the mini...


Stripped down


Out with the old...


New one clamped in place


All plug welded up


Spray bomb FTW







Back together... Just waiting on new hid bulbs/grill/corners to roll in. Hopefully get it done by Friday. Which reminds me, I need to go back to junkyard and grab the piece to brace the center section vertically (2wd is not the same). Prob start posting up some more body work pics throughout the week till stuff comes in. Trying to get her ready for the Relaxed Atmosphere show on the 6th.

 

Dang been gone for a bit .... But nice progress bro. I want to go to that show but i dont have a ride. Sucks.

 

Truck looks good as hell bro. I'm not going to lie... I may have to "borrow" some of your ideas once I get started on mine. (which hopefully will be in the next couple of weeks)