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  • Eric
    R3V Elite
    • Feb 2004
    • 5138

    #1576
    I lifted my 4Runner... It fucking sucks now. The taco drives so much better. Think of how shitty the e30 rides compared to stock... Do you want two vehicles that ride like garbage?


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    • lambo
      Captain Scene Points
      • Feb 2010
      • 10953

      #1577
      Originally posted by Eric
      I lifted my 4Runner... It fucking sucks now. The taco drives so much better. Think of how shitty the e30 rides compared to stock... Do you want two vehicles that ride like garbage?
      Old Man Emu stuff shouldn't affect the ride quality, if I spec it out correctly (which I need to talk to Toytec about). In fact, it should vastly improve the ride quality over corrugated roads and the likes. I'm only looking at a 2.5-3" lift. Nothing crazy. I'm doing this truck up properly, and I want it to be decently capable.

      Originally posted by SpasticDwarf;n6449866
      Honestly I built it just to have a place to sit and listen to Hotline Bling on repeat.

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      • lambo
        Captain Scene Points
        • Feb 2010
        • 10953

        #1578
        Just posting to let all of my avid fans know that the car is still alive, and that interesting things are still in the works for it. Oh, and I still have the Futuras.

        Originally posted by SpasticDwarf;n6449866
        Honestly I built it just to have a place to sit and listen to Hotline Bling on repeat.

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        • sam_
          Mod Crazy
          • May 2014
          • 630

          #1579
          Originally posted by lambo
          Just posting to let all of my avid fans know that the car is still alive, and that interesting things are still in the works for it. Oh, and I still have the Futuras.
          ty


          1991 325i
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          @sambhaskins

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          • Eric
            R3V Elite
            • Feb 2004
            • 5138

            #1580
            Originally posted by lambo
            Old Man Emu stuff shouldn't affect the ride quality, if I spec it out correctly (which I need to talk to Toytec about). In fact, it should vastly improve the ride quality over corrugated roads and the likes. I'm only looking at a 2.5-3" lift. Nothing crazy. I'm doing this truck up properly, and I want it to be decently capable.
            I promise you, you can do 99% of what every lifted truck can do with a stock truck and good tires. Do you have the rear e-locker?
            My E30 v1.0 | v2.0 | v3.0 | My E28 |My E34 | My feedback

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            • lambo
              Captain Scene Points
              • Feb 2010
              • 10953

              #1581
              Originally posted by Eric
              I promise you, you can do 99% of what every lifted truck can do with a stock truck and good tires. Do you have the rear e-locker?
              Yeah I totally agree but my suspension is tired and I'd like to support a bit more weight on the bumper and in the bed. I do have the e locker and I did the grey wire mod. It's pretty rad.

              Originally posted by SpasticDwarf;n6449866
              Honestly I built it just to have a place to sit and listen to Hotline Bling on repeat.

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              • lemansguy
                Wrencher
                • Nov 2013
                • 205

                #1582
                OME stuff is spot on. helped my old roommate with an OME lift for his DISCO, truck still rode super nice.
                '87 BMW 325i - ground control c/o, condor bushings, 16x8/16x9 wheels - SOLD

                '09 MazdaSpeed 3 - FOR SALE

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                • Wschnitz
                  R3V OG
                  • Dec 2011
                  • 8089

                  #1583
                  Originally posted by Eric
                  I promise you, you can do 99% of what every lifted truck can do with a stock truck and good tires. Do you have the rear e-locker?
                  1989 BMW 325is | 2019 Ford Ranger FX4
                  willschnitz

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                  • paynemw
                    E30 Addict
                    • Dec 2015
                    • 439

                    #1584
                    Originally posted by lambo
                    I'm loving it. It's been getting much more attention (and money) than the E30 lately... which is ok. The E30 is really rough right now. I need to get some space and pull the engine to do some work. As for now... I'm saving up for some armor and an OME lift for the taco.

                    DSC_6022 by Phillip Keefe, on Flickr
                    DO NOT buy the OME lift. Nitrocharger shocks do not handle well with hours of wheeling. I abused my OME springs, but after bashing my 2000 4Runner while stationed in Washington state, I know that OME won't suffice in Coloardo. Toytec has reasonably priced coils/springs up front. All-Pro produces a very solid expedition spring that is amazing. Do not do plates - way too much weight. Stick with tube bumpers to keep your MPG above 19mpg with 33's. Spend money on gearing, keep the stock rims, do some spacers, Tundra Brake upgrade and something like addicted offroad front bumper. Check out my build thread for some homework. And make sure you relocate your turn signals into your running light housing for the front.

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                    • lambo
                      Captain Scene Points
                      • Feb 2010
                      • 10953

                      #1585
                      Originally posted by paynemw
                      DO NOT buy the OME lift. Nitrocharger shocks do not handle well with hours of wheeling. I abused my OME springs, but after bashing my 2000 4Runner while stationed in Washington state, I know that OME won't suffice in Coloardo. Toytec has reasonably priced coils/springs up front. All-Pro produces a very solid expedition spring that is amazing. Do not do plates - way too much weight. Stick with tube bumpers to keep your MPG above 19mpg with 33's. Spend money on gearing, keep the stock rims, do some spacers, Tundra Brake upgrade and something like addicted offroad front bumper. Check out my build thread for some homework. And make sure you relocate your turn signals into your running light housing for the front.
                      Hmm we had an OME setup on a Prado down in Australia and they handled a ton of trips across the outback...

                      Yeah I'm planning on tube bumpers front and rear. Definitely not keeping the stock wheels though lol. Might get some spacers until the wheels I want are available.

                      Originally posted by SpasticDwarf;n6449866
                      Honestly I built it just to have a place to sit and listen to Hotline Bling on repeat.

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                      • Wschnitz
                        R3V OG
                        • Dec 2011
                        • 8089

                        #1586
                        Offroad TE37s boi
                        1989 BMW 325is | 2019 Ford Ranger FX4
                        willschnitz

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                        • sam_
                          Mod Crazy
                          • May 2014
                          • 630

                          #1587
                          Originally posted by Wschnitz
                          Offroad TE37s boi


                          lmaooooo yes


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                          1991 325i
                          flickr
                          @sambhaskins

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                          • lambo
                            Captain Scene Points
                            • Feb 2010
                            • 10953

                            #1588

                            Originally posted by SpasticDwarf;n6449866
                            Honestly I built it just to have a place to sit and listen to Hotline Bling on repeat.

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                            • LJ851
                              R3V OG
                              • Nov 2010
                              • 7918

                              #1589
                              Soooo many valves !
                              Lorin


                              Originally posted by slammin.e28
                              The M30 is God's engine.

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                              • Wschnitz
                                R3V OG
                                • Dec 2011
                                • 8089

                                #1590
                                Nice swap for the Tacoma.

                                Edit: Might not work as well as a rock slider though.
                                1989 BMW 325is | 2019 Ford Ranger FX4
                                willschnitz

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