got a "z" question

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got a "z" question
twisted minis's avatar
twisted minis
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An easy option that's simple to explain, would be to Z the front of your strut rod mounts the same way you did the frame. What I did recently, was basically the same thing, but I built a bolt on crossmember and welded them to that instead. I am having trouble finding pictures.
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92yota
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thanks for the pics baha. that helps a lot. and seth, now im thinking i should just go ahead and triangulate the lower arms and call it a day. i think it will look better that way anyway. what size tubing and bushing should i use to do that? and where's the best place to get bushings?
twisted minis's avatar
twisted minis
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I usually use 1.25" .120 wall, and a 1.75" OD bushing about 2.5" wide. I use Prothane bushings (little softer than ES). I get them through The Suspension Co. in Modesto CA.
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2damlo
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i just have one question why does everyone z there frame what advantage is it to do it
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stll2hi
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Actually....that's two questions. Sorry.... Necessary to lay frame on big wheels. At least that's what I was told.
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baha
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The main reason is you have to Z the frame atleast 1.5" to lay flat frame on an 89-94 model. I'm not sure about other years. I haven't tested with anything bigger than an 18 with a 25.7" diameter tire but there's still room to play so I'm sure you could run a 20" wheel and lay after the Z.
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stll2hi
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This is true. I layed flat frame with about an inch of a "z" on a 20" rim with 35 series tires.
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2damlo
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lol sorry bout the two questins. so u are sayin u have to do it if u run a 18 or bigger to lay flat frame. i just thought u had to redo the trans crossmember cause it hangs lower in the front right. just askin questins
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92yota
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you have to z the frame to lay flat regardless of wheel size. the crossmember under the engine hangs below the frame, just like the trans crossmember, so it has to be moved up.
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2damlo
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you dont have to z the frame to lay out u just have to make a new trans crossmember my bros isnt zd n his lays flat