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im thinking about putting leafsprings or 4link coilover on a 4wd luv. i want to use as much luv parts as i can. i hope to get that done this summer and maybee next summer put a small v8 in the luv. leaf springs would probably be easier than 4link and cheaper but i would like to keep it as my daily driver any ideas?

find the front and rear axles from a early 80's toyota,get the leaf springs too.easiest and cheapest way to go.

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72 luv v-8 owned since 16!
240" rear engine dragster
traded the circle track cars for a blown 496 chevy
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29 dodge 4 dr sedan (project)
84 ranger 2wd "tuff truck" with 350 sbc

how hard will the toyota springs be to make fit the luv frame. are the springs too wide for the luv frame or will they match pretty well

four links are very difficult/expensive to set up correctly. I have at least $3500 tied into the 4-links/coilovers on this pig





First time around you would be better off starting with toyota axles like all ready stated. I would use toyota rear springs in the front and 63"long chevy springs in the rear. Obviously you are going to have to make all your own mounts but it should be pretty straight forward

ive looked up coil overs and they are spendy! my other question is steering. will i have to have power steering to turn 33s i know it will help a crap load but for a while do u think it will kill me and why rear toyota springs in front and chevy springs in rear?

longer = higher. (and more stable but softer)


Bob.

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Current project, 1979 KB Isuzu Ute.

Daily driver, '86 Rodeo Spacecab.
Chasing parts for Isuzu Impulse.

its not to tough to turn the 33s without power steering man it would be nice though

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No luv right now =(

Watch out for that dog!!!! He is going to mark your tires and wheels.

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75 Luv, 350 V8, TH350, Camaro rearend. New 1975 Luv Step side. Stock for now.
Grandmaster of the "Shade Tree" way.. I can't see the yard for all the cars. Come on down and we will sit on the porch and watch the grass grow.

You could probably get away without power steering. The yota/chevy combo gives you a few inches of lift, are commonly available, and flexy . Plus the yota springs have an offset center pin to move the front axle forward which moves your tires away from the firewall








Nah, fortunately she's not a tire marker, she's just just likes to check everything out