1975 Hilux trying to go way lower.

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  1. lowrn20

    lowrn20 Newbie

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    I have a 75 Hilux that I have lowered 2" in the front with Mighty Max springs and 3" and 1 leaf spring removed in the back. Im trying to go a lot lower but I have 2 problems. First problem is that the back shock is compressed all the way. And the front has about 1.5" of travel. Is there any other oem shocks that compress shorter? And my second problem is that the rims in the front stick out a bit past the fender. They are 195/60/14 and have a bit of offset. Is there any rim options or steelies that fit a little better? Any advice or help would be very appreciated!!
     
  2. 78hilux

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    Mighty max springs work for our trucks?? Im in the process of lowering mine as well..
     
  3. Cade01

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    The rear shock shouldn't have compressed that much, they mount to the spring pack, not the axle. How much did it lower when you removed the leaf?
     
  4. static808

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    Did u remove or trim the bump stops? N have u thought of air shocks? My hope for my rear setup is 4" blocks with air shocks front is same as urs but I'm looking in to possible shorter shocks.
     
  5. Covi1976yota

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    Do the mity max coil springs work? I would like to get something without having to cut mine
     
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    Yes they should work.
     
  7. turbo_dies

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    If you turn the leafs upside down and switch sides itll put in the dirt in the rear. Torsion bars in the front, I haven't lowered mine yet but that is what my fellow buddy told me how to do it.
     

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