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Bumping this, It is available.

I've been away and had health problems, but snow is pretty much gone here now I am home and ready to sell. A couple hundred more miles on it, Otherwise everything...

Thanks for the interest. Previous buyer feel through, it's available.

Sorry, I don't need the trade. Firm at $5500.


I cleared room in my messages and updated notification preferences so i...

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1994 Toyota Previa, Heavily modified/upgraded True 4WD HI/LOW, Lifted, Mini Camper van.

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I don't have time to search for the other threads pertaining to lifting, but ALL of the info you are asking is on this forum...

Rear: Yes, changing springs does take care of the 2" lift, but you...

Hi Jane! Climbing much?

Don't quite understand what you are saying. Is it not a constant thing? or is it always happening?First impression is either air in the brake lines, leaking brake lines or scored master cylinder:

Generally not. I believe they were not options for Previas in the US. Standard are open diffs. I transplanted a torsen from a Toyota Altezza into my Previa.Search the forum and consult with TheMan......

Yeah, my spare tire does not fit. For now it resides inside the van... definitely not convenient.

I haven't started the work but have started to aquire the pieces to build a rear bumper with swing...

Not surprised. Good you found that. Having a blow out at high speed sucks.

Could also be bad rear wheel bearing.

Looks mighty familiar! :clap:

might help: http://www.toyotavantech.com/forum/showthread.php?729-Disabling-AWD-on-95-AllTrac

I am not so sure the viscous couplings like it very much.

Thanks for the reply. Glad to know about the bottoming out issue. I was worried about that and my plan was to attach a bracket that hangs lower. Might be easier still to just attach a piece of...

http://www.toyotavantech.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=3315&stc=1&d=1454655230





Can you tell me/us a source and or part number for this stud?

my plan was different, this is...

Thanks for that, very clever!

If they are made to ride at neutral ride height, cranking up the springs to create more preload will also raise the vehicle, but if you go too far, both ride and strut travel will suffer, which is...

Planning to do this on my Previa. With the bigger tires the spare does not fit in the OEM spare holder.

Thanks +1 for the write up.

Cool that you had the resources to machine the steering knuckle. That's what stopped me trying to find other taller struts to fit.

Yes, I lowered the front diff.
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Yeah! Let's see it! :thmbup:

Envious, congrats!

Nice work Wiz!

Please do share how you machined them. Inquiring minds want to know!

A few guys on Yahoo are using the BMW couplers. I don't know yet if they are working out better than the current aftermarket couplers available.

pdgizwiz, re: your attachments:


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That is a simpler solution. Getting lift is one thing, getting rid of the front spring perch is another. Depends on your goal, how big a tire do you want to run? What performance issues do you want...

Once again, great idea, but care to share where you got the parts?

Funny, most people would not find brake lines beautiful, but those really are!

The only customized parts (other than cutting gringing the struts themselves) are the top 1" spacer blocks and the machined rings at the bottom of the springs. All other parts are off the shelf.

I...

It makes a HUGE difference in steep country.

As soon as I got my 94 alltrac automatic home and tried driving it up our driveway, I knew the gearing would not work. The low range torque of the...

One thing to keep in mind is that the manual tranny's gearing is very different than the auto. The low range is very nice for torque, but the 5th gear is much lower than OD in the auto. If you like...

They are out there, yes, just not common in the US. They were only imported 3 model years, 91-93. (Crazy to me that the 'merican vehicle market caters to automatics), I friggin hate autos.

I have...

OUCH!

Good reminder for me when I change the speedo drive and driven gears!

The Moogs for Mustang mentioned way down Tim's first post here: http://www.toyotavantech.com/forum/showthread.php?3-Lifted-All-Trac-Previa&highlight=lifted+previa

I am just a tinkerer, not an enteprenuer.

BTW, I ended up swapping the LSD between the differentials myself. Working from known good ring and pinion setup, good bearings etc, the FSM, and this web...

Update, and almost finished this project!

We took the van on a trip to WY. Drove close to 1000 miles in all still with the stock 215/65r15.

The van handles SO MUCH BETTER! No sponginess in the...

I am not completely decided about tire size yet, but won't be putting on monster truck tires! I am figuring on 225 70R16 because:

-There should be enough room, and maybe, I won't have to alter the...

A couple more pics,

With ride height adjusted and wheel on:

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Hard to make out, but some added clearance on the inside of the tire:

Simulation adjusting preload; Actually did it in the bench vise. I didn't have a proper spanner so made one. The wood spanner worked before the coilover was installed in the van, but was too bulky in...

The work on the strut and putting it all together:


Cutting off spring perch with cutting wheel on angle grinder:

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SC supercharged.

The SC shaft is beefier, but not necessary for your car. If you want to spend extra money it is up to you.

Yes, most importantly SC vs NA have different bolt hole sizes. SC shaft itself is also a bit beefier

We'll see about a skid plate, I don't know.

Work has commenced. I started working the aluminium plate for the spacers. Metalwork with woodworker's tools!

Unfortunately, my bandsaw tires crapped...

Yes, I did the "Tim" lift. 2"

I am changing it now: http://www.toyotavantech.com/forum/showthread.php?2660-Front-strut-coilover-project-to-allow-taller-tires

Please start reading at post #10. I...

I did 2" lift. I did not change the brake lines. It is fine

With 2" lift the angles make it difficult to put it together-hard to bolt strut to steeing knuckle with strut at full extension. But,...

That's great Tim!

So I had to add another $32 to the cost. For the upper spacers: http://www.ebay.com/itm/231632712528

Thanks Tim,

Just ordered the parts yesterday. Pics will be coming once work starts.

Cheers Ian, yes I am at Mountain Project

After trying to find replacement struts to bolt in, I found nothing compatible. After trying to find inserts with correct damping, found nothing compatible in a reasonable price range. It seems Koni...

Re: coils, no reason to replace if they still are OK. Does the front end sag?

I have a pretty good pair from a 97 SC RWD, parts 48131-28410 and 48131-28430. I think they are different rate than...

Auto parts store, hardware store, tool store, home depot, amazon, ebay...

6 point flare wrench of the correct size.

https://www.google.com/search?q=flare+wrench&gws_rd=ssl

The correct flare wrench is what you need to stop destroying these nuts.