TOY: .Recovery help for 5.5 inch lift springs!

[Dee <deesmith@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Anyone near Bradenton, Florida?

 I'm still reeling from the "sting" of being burned on Ebay with my purchase of 
the 5.5 Inch rear lift springs, the outlay of 185 $ with that deal, and No 
delivery of the springs to me.  :-(
-
 My suspension mods for "Bouncing-Betty" continue.
See "BB's" progress http://fly.hiwaay.net/~deesmith/skeletor.html
Yesterday, 
while working on the front suspension, I have installed 3.5 inch Front lift 
leaf springs.
This brings new issues to light. The Drag Link is at a steep angle and I'm not 
feeling comfortable with this steering component having such a steep angle.

1. Anyone have a safer steering alternative for me? (approximate cost?)
I do have a 1991 Toyota 4wd IFS steering gear box. 
Would this be a good time to go with a Hi-Steer steering set-up? (approximate 
cost?)

2. I'm looking at extended flexible brake lines.
(Tried hooking 2 flex lines together) - with 1 front and one rear and stripped 
out the threads on the metal-to-flex connection.  :-(

3. I'm wanting the extended front lines to be at least 27 inches long.
 (this is 9 inches longer than stock) (approx. cost?)

Any and all help, tips, suggestions with these issues is welcomed.  :-)
P.S. - 
If there is anyone located near Bradenton, Florida 34210 will you help me in 
recovering the 5.5 inch Skyjacker springs? Please let me know. I will make it 
worth your while for the delivery of the springs to me.  :-)
-
On July 2, 2003
I sent Mr. Reiter, (the 'seller' and has User ID "schmenge69" through Ebay), 
schmenge@tampabay.rr.com a cashier's check number 844779597 in the amount of 
185 dollars. I had the winning bid of 125 dollars and sent him an additional 60 
dollars for shipping. I checked with my bank and the Cashier's Check was 
presented for payment on July 8, 2003. 
To see the lift springs in question go to:
- http://www.ebay.com 
and search for 4runner/truck rear 5.5 lift springs - Item #2419336429
Note: 
You don't even have to sign in - just follow the above link, enter the above 
number, and click find!
Happy Trails,

~ Dee
- Southern Toy Man -    RCRC #31  TLCA #7039
- http://fly.hiwaay.net/~deesmith/index.html 
Huntsville, Alabama

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Dee,

Sorry if this mail does not relate to you, I am from South Africa and have
98 Toyota Pickup, also in the process of doing all kinds of nice things to
it ;-)

Your brake line questions and others could be answered by the guys at
http://www.aor4x4.com, they have braided lines and will make it as long as
you need them

Good luck
Joggie Kleynhans



-----Original Message-----
From: Dee [mailto:deesmith@hiwaay.net]
Sent: 31 July 2003 05:12 PM
To: toyota@4x4Wire.com
Subject: TOY: .Recovery help for 5.5 inch lift springs!




Anyone near Bradenton, Florida?

 I'm still reeling from the "sting" of being burned on Ebay with my purchase
of 
the 5.5 Inch rear lift springs, the outlay of 185 $ with that deal, and No 
delivery of the springs to me.  :-(
-
 My suspension mods for "Bouncing-Betty" continue.
See "BB's" progress http://fly.hiwaay.net/~deesmith/skeletor.html
Yesterday, 
while working on the front suspension, I have installed 3.5 inch Front lift 
leaf springs.
This brings new issues to light. The Drag Link is at a steep angle and I'm
not 
feeling comfortable with this steering component having such a steep angle.

1. Anyone have a safer steering alternative for me? (approximate cost?)
I do have a 1991 Toyota 4wd IFS steering gear box. 
Would this be a good time to go with a Hi-Steer steering set-up?
(approximate 
cost?)

2. I'm looking at extended flexible brake lines.
(Tried hooking 2 flex lines together) - with 1 front and one rear and
stripped 
out the threads on the metal-to-flex connection.  :-(

3. I'm wanting the extended front lines to be at least 27 inches long.
 (this is 9 inches longer than stock) (approx. cost?)

Any and all help, tips, suggestions with these issues is welcomed.  :-)
P.S. - 
If there is anyone located near Bradenton, Florida 34210 will you help me in

recovering the 5.5 inch Skyjacker springs? Please let me know. I will make
it 
worth your while for the delivery of the springs to me.  :-)
-
On July 2, 2003
I sent Mr. Reiter, (the 'seller' and has User ID "schmenge69" through Ebay),

schmenge@tampabay.rr.com a cashier's check number 844779597 in the amount of

185 dollars. I had the winning bid of 125 dollars and sent him an additional
60 
dollars for shipping. I checked with my bank and the Cashier's Check was 
presented for payment on July 8, 2003. 
To see the lift springs in question go to:
- http://www.ebay.com 
and search for 4runner/truck rear 5.5 lift springs - Item #2419336429
Note: 
You don't even have to sign in - just follow the above link, enter the above

number, and click find!
Happy Trails,

~ Dee
- Southern Toy Man -    RCRC #31  TLCA #7039
- http://fly.hiwaay.net/~deesmith/index.html 
Huntsville, Alabama
4x4Wire.com Toyota Section http://www.4x4Wire.com/toyota/