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I'm pretty certain Williade had boot cracking/leaking issues straight after his OME lift (Med rear, HD front). Mine is medium OME both ends, and I've never had issues with boots (have broken two CV joints though, most likely from front locker).
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Yeah, the outer seal of the inner CV boots where leaking very badly after the lift went it.Originally posted by glen_ep View Post
At glen_ep's suggestion I removed the outer boot clamps and replaced them with stainless steel hose clamps which stopped the leaking. In theory, hose clamps would throw out the balance of the drive shafts but I never noticed any vibes or had other adverse effects.[B]Declan[/B]: [SIZE=1]1997 GXL 4.5 Auto 80 series on [B][COLOR="#FF0000"]LPG[/COLOR][/B], ARB bullbar, 2" OME lift, 32" MTZ, GME UHF, rear ARB locker, Kaymar spare wheel carrier[/SIZE]
[B]PLANNED[/B]: [SIZE=1]3 or 4" suspension lift, 2" body lift (maybe), winch, 35" MTZ + roadies, front locker, sliders, cylinder head rebuilt for [B][COLOR="#FF0000"]LPG[/COLOR][/B], Garret [COLOR="#4499ff"][B]Turbocharger[/B][/COLOR][/SIZE]Comment
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[QUOTE=williade;346228]Yeah, the outer seal of the inner CV boots where leaking very badly after the lift went it.QUOTE]
Both of my inner boots cracked and split, they were probably original (225,000km since 1999) and the outers were starting to crack but not leak. Mine were leaking mainly from the inner seal of the inner boot, but since the 30mm diff drop my cv's look like they are on less of an angle then yours and they stopped leaking from the inner but then they split open which is why I changed them.
the worst part is the grease lands on the exhaust and it stinks.90Series GXL 3.4L V6 - Snorkel, sports muffler, 3" suspension lift, 285's, 30mm diff drop, Brown Davis bash plate. Coming soon: 2" Body Lift, custom comp style bar & sliders just for startersComment
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Flex shot!
(Photo courtesy of SAMO)Last edited by glen_ep; 01-05-2017, 09:06 PM.glen_ep - engineered, 4" lift, 33" 255/85R16, lockers, 4.88 ratios www.pradopoint.com.au/showthread.php?17237 www.youtube.com/user/glenep www.fb.com/groups/ToyotaPrado90Comment
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I am impressed. Now if only you could mod the wheel arches to fit 35'sOriginally posted by glen_ep View PostFlex shot!
(Photo courtesy of SAMO)
[B]Declan[/B]: [SIZE=1]1997 GXL 4.5 Auto 80 series on [B][COLOR="#FF0000"]LPG[/COLOR][/B], ARB bullbar, 2" OME lift, 32" MTZ, GME UHF, rear ARB locker, Kaymar spare wheel carrier[/SIZE]
[B]PLANNED[/B]: [SIZE=1]3 or 4" suspension lift, 2" body lift (maybe), winch, 35" MTZ + roadies, front locker, sliders, cylinder head rebuilt for [B][COLOR="#FF0000"]LPG[/COLOR][/B], Garret [COLOR="#4499ff"][B]Turbocharger[/B][/COLOR][/SIZE]Comment
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Glen, that's a great flex you got there. Very very good in the front too!!Prado RZJ90. OME 881 coils Nitrocharger Sport shocks front, 80 Series front coils & rear 80 series Tokico shocks rear, 255/85R16 Cooper Discoverer ST, Viper rocksliders, parking brake cable rear axle bracket, extended rear brake line, extended diff breathers, headers, engine perfomance mods, soon LR upper control arms, ARB rear locker in the future.Comment
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Originally posted by williade View PostI am impressed. Now if only you could mod the wheel arches to fit 35'sThanks fellas, removing the front sway bar makes a huge differenceOriginally posted by MDST View Post
and probably the upper arms as well.
35's? hmm, I could, and I'd start with the wide flares from overseas, but that, plus professional cutting will be quite expensive... I'd rather start over with a solid axle vehicle.glen_ep - engineered, 4" lift, 33" 255/85R16, lockers, 4.88 ratios www.pradopoint.com.au/showthread.php?17237 www.youtube.com/user/glenep www.fb.com/groups/ToyotaPrado90Comment
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I've removed my front sway bar before but found it to be a real pig to drive, hated it! I extend the rear links and I still get full flex in the rear with it in.75 Series Cruiser No More
Replaced with a G6E Turbo
95 Series Prado [url]http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?19936-Beast2h-s-Prado[/url]Comment
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Haha, the first time I removed the front sway bar it felt dangerous!! A couple things have changed since then (wide offset rims, upper arms) which may have helped make it feel more stable. It still handles different though, and can make a difference during emergency maneuvers, so I reconnect it for normal driving and touring.Originally posted by Beast2h View Postglen_ep - engineered, 4" lift, 33" 255/85R16, lockers, 4.88 ratios www.pradopoint.com.au/showthread.php?17237 www.youtube.com/user/glenep www.fb.com/groups/ToyotaPrado90Comment
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Some Flexy Pics
Green SWB 90, 3" Suspension Lift [strike] Iron Man SL [/strike]Because it sucked, 80 Rear Springs with IM extended Shocks, HD Front Springs, 45mm Diff Drop, 265/75/R16 GG AT2 on Compomotive Alloys, Retro Fit Arch Extensions, 4 X-lights, J66P Winch Mount, Alien Snorkel, Full ASFIR Bash Plates and 12,000lb Champion Winch.Comment
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Green SWB 90, 3" Suspension Lift [strike] Iron Man SL [/strike]Because it sucked, 80 Rear Springs with IM extended Shocks, HD Front Springs, 45mm Diff Drop, 265/75/R16 GG AT2 on Compomotive Alloys, Retro Fit Arch Extensions, 4 X-lights, J66P Winch Mount, Alien Snorkel, Full ASFIR Bash Plates and 12,000lb Champion Winch.Comment
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Glen, that last pic is impressive. Could you post a high res pic (or link) and setup???
Draycon if you could repost your setup that would be great also!!Comment
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Hey trimardito,
Thanks for your feedback!
Sorry that photo wasn't mine, so I don't have a high res version of it
Have a look at my build up thread below, lots of details there. Keep in mind that when that photo was taken, my front sway bar was disconnected. Disconnecting the front sway bar can increase front articulation significantly.glen_ep - engineered, 4" lift, 33" 255/85R16, lockers, 4.88 ratios www.pradopoint.com.au/showthread.php?17237 www.youtube.com/user/glenep www.fb.com/groups/ToyotaPrado90Comment
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I thought you wouldve disconnected the sway bar, still impressive, hadn't seen a prado front end flexing like that, sway bar disconnected or not. Congrats! awesome build.Comment
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Originally posted by trimardito View Post
It is indeed an awesome build.
Glen has one of the Toughest 90's i've seen. I have flex envy, but i have height restrictions at home, so i can't go any higher:-(
........Is is wrong to want to raise my Garage Roof to accomodate a bigger lift?........
Regards, Jason.Comment
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