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by Goatlad
Mon Dec 19, 2005 4:44 pm
Forum: General
Topic: (new user) Anybody go offroad?
Replies: 10
Views: 3201

We had a great outing yesterday. After 2 days of steady rain the feild were quite thick with mud. I went out in the 83 Terk and was accompanied by a 97 dakota v6 4x4 and a fullsize chevy 4x4 with a 6 inch lift and 33" BFG ATs. We had a great time in a freinds feild for about 30 minutes and the ...
by Goatlad
Tue Nov 22, 2005 3:52 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Lifting a Tercel!?!
Replies: 142
Views: 69621

I postd this in the other forum as well, but i felt it would get more read here... http://www.high-tec-retreading.com Makes a retreadded 14" tire that measures 195/75/14 and has an All Terrain tread. It is modeled after the Cooper AT/C. They make it primarily for the United Stated Postal Servic...
by Goatlad
Tue Nov 22, 2005 12:38 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Parts: New and Used
Topic: All terrain tires for an 84 4wd
Replies: 13
Views: 4558

I have some more info on tires. I did some hunting around and i found that http://www.high-tec-retreading.com Makes tires for the USPS in a 195/70/14 . They are an All-Terrain tire in the Cooper AT-C tread. These are retreads, yeas, but these guys do REALLY high quality work. If you maintain your ti...
by Goatlad
Mon Nov 21, 2005 2:30 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: I think ive found the answer to the tercels' horn problem...
Replies: 2
Views: 1123

I think ive found the answer to the tercels' horn problem...

nothing gets the attention like a Nathan KL5A Airchime. :shock: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v56/ElectricSnake/wall-10_l.jpg Heres a video of the horns in action. These come straight off of Freight Trains. At a going price of $900 for a used set and a new set goning for right around $2500, Ill ...
by Goatlad
Fri Nov 18, 2005 11:19 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Burn outs
Replies: 18
Views: 7132

Ive found the tercel can do some impressive 4wd doughnuts when on a loose flat surface. Ah, the one wheel pivot. :)

Its funny to watch the inclinometers get pegged out at 30* . :lol:
by Goatlad
Fri Nov 18, 2005 10:45 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Lifting a Tercel!?!
Replies: 142
Views: 69621

yes.

cut/stretch frame to length.


put brackets on unibody to line up with chassis.

attatch with at least 8 large bolts.

run your linkages, lines, and cables.



It sounds so easy right? 4 little steps? :)
by Goatlad
Thu Nov 17, 2005 11:45 pm
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: The many faces of the Redneck Rover
Replies: 16
Views: 8935

im curious as to what 205/70/14s those are.
by Goatlad
Thu Nov 17, 2005 2:19 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Lifting a Tercel!?!
Replies: 142
Views: 69621

ok... I think i found something... In accordance to the monroe website PDFs, the tubes our front strut inserts are 14.25" long. The whole strut insert is 15.25" compressed, 21.125" when fully extended, and has a total travel length of 5.8", and fits a type T2 housing. I did some ...
by Goatlad
Thu Nov 17, 2005 11:29 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Lifting a Tercel!?!
Replies: 142
Views: 69621

Does anyone happen to have dimensions or measurements for the length of the shocks and struts on these cars? Im bored at work and trying to fiind some suitable replacements with more travel for longer springs. Do know that the MA700 air shocks (Monroe) have a longer travel (extension)...and this he...
by Goatlad
Thu Nov 17, 2005 12:39 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Lifting a Tercel!?!
Replies: 142
Views: 69621

i checked them out and sent them an email and have yet to get a response after 3 weeks, I can only assume that they are too busy doing other things.
by Goatlad
Wed Nov 16, 2005 11:13 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Lifting a Tercel!?!
Replies: 142
Views: 69621

Does anyone happen to have dimensions or measurements for the length of the shocks and struts on these cars? Im bored at work and trying to fiind some suitable replacements with more travel for longer springs.
by Goatlad
Wed Nov 16, 2005 11:11 am
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Successfull 4AC Swap
Replies: 20
Views: 10418

silly question probably, but whats the main difference in these two blocks? just more displacement?
by Goatlad
Tue Nov 15, 2005 1:37 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Lifting a Tercel!?!
Replies: 142
Views: 69621

takza wrote:The trans is most vunerable offroad....one good hit on solid rock and...... :cry:
Duely noted. I will consider this during fabrication
by Goatlad
Tue Nov 15, 2005 11:24 am
Forum: Tercel Gallery and Projects
Topic: 5AF Swap Pics
Replies: 22
Views: 9887

quick suggestion for your hood scoop dillemma:

see if you cant find a hood scoop off of an 80s model 300z. I have one i think and i would probably sell it if youre interested.

this is how it would have looked mounted on my rabbit

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by Goatlad
Mon Nov 14, 2005 5:50 pm
Forum: Tercel 4WD Repair Questions
Topic: Lifting a Tercel!?!
Replies: 142
Views: 69621

hey guys i just found this thread after posting the exact same thing in the "general" forum like an idiot. :oops: I am currently coming up with some custom fabbed stuff for my 1983 sr5. I am in the process of building the following: -diamondplate skid plate for the engine/radiator area. -s...