Z chopper Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 plans are yet to be determined...I only say that because I have a few ideas floating around but dunno if I could actually pull it off, so I don't wanna say "I'm gonna do ________" then not actually be able to. I'll just see as I go along to see what is actually doable. As for the roof rack...it kinda already has one on there (Nissan stock). See 2nd pic. It also has dual sunroofs (front tilts and rear fully slides open) so I dont wanna be blocking that either. Realistically, do vans need roof racks? It's not like there's a shortage of cargo room :lol: well no shortage of room in a VW Bus either but they still got the love of a roof rack. But I do understand about not wanting to block the sun roof. Quote Link to comment
gokiburix Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 One sticker design I will make and put on the Van! :lol: Quote Link to comment
Duncan Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 I had a '88 Toyota cargo van (no side windows) with a 5-spd manual. I drove the piss out of that van and still would love to find another. It had a boatload of torque and got insane gas mileage, too. Nice job, Goki! Quote Link to comment
djlotus Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 those things look awesome Quote Link to comment
gokiburix Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 those things look awesome thanks! I'm glad that I'm not the only crazy one! :lol: Quote Link to comment
gokiburix Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 question... For those of you who are more familiar with these vans, how do you lower it? I haven't had much time with the van since it's been at my mechanic's shop longer than in my hands. I was looking at the parts diagram for it...and it doesn't look like traditional coil spring/shock combo. Correct me if i'm wrong, but it looks like a transverse leaf spring front suspension. Quote Link to comment
bob72gts Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 question... For those of you who are more familiar with these vans, how do you lower it? I haven't had much time with the van since it's been at my mechanic's shop longer than in my hands. I was looking at the parts diagram for it...and it doesn't look like traditional coil spring/shock combo. Correct me if i'm wrong, but it looks like a transverse leaf spring front suspension. That does look like a transverse leaf....... I see coil overs in your future Quote Link to comment
gokiburix Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 Any other way...other than coilovers? Quote Link to comment
greengoon Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 Interesting. I need to look for one locally and crawl under it but from the drawing, I wonder if you could ditch the transverse leaf spring and then put bag brackets on the lower control arms. Say what you will about bags but I love the ones on my Hilux. And with that front overhang on that van, you will almost need an adjustable suspension to get much drop. I lowered a 99 Quest with custom Ground Controls in the front and the axles bound with 2" of drop. Bags would have been the way to go on that because it was pretty low to begin with. So yes, Goki, I'm just as crazy as you. I love lowered vans. If you can get the leafs out without killing yourself, (under pressure perhaps?) let it off the jack and see how low it will go (take pictures) :D. See what rubs and if you'll have room for bags. I know when torsion bar trucks are bagged they completely remove the torsions. With bags you wouldn't need the springs anymore. It doesn't look like you would need to relocate the shocks so it might not be too difficult. Wish I lived closer, I would dive right in and figure it out. After thinking about it some more, I have had the rear leaf springs on both my goon and truck de-arched at a spring shop. Maybe the front leaves on your van could be de-arched and then you could use stiffer, shorter shocks in the front to help compensate. Don't know how that would ride but I try to be creative rather than spending a lot of money. I'll keep thinking about it. Quote Link to comment
Keithj Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 A whole lot of bad assery. I hate you california people with your "Oh, look what I picked up for (insert super low price)." That never happens here in Cleveland. If so, it is something that is about to rust in half. Quote Link to comment
gokiburix Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 Thanks GreenGoon! I wish you lived closer too so you can help me figure it out :blink: if you find one in your area...please let me know if the side mirrors are still there...I'll gladly pay for the pair ;) Quote Link to comment
gokiburix Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Finally home! Vanette got a new set of shoes :cool: Interior semi-cleaned (will take interior pics later) -goki Quote Link to comment
erichwaslike Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 needs moar loar. and a "free puppies and candy" sign in the window. Quote Link to comment
gokiburix Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 still trying to figure out how to do the moar lower part <_< ...without breaking the bank *edit I'm thinking I probably can't go too low with it with that much front overhang... just as greengoon said, i'll probably need something adjustable like airbags. but airbags are $$$$$ :'( Quote Link to comment
Z chopper Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 hmmm I wonder if hardbody D21 dropped spindles will work Quote Link to comment
gokiburix Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 hmmm I wonder if hardbody D21 dropped spindles will work i'm going to bet NO is the answer :( but unless someone can confirm it :huh: Quote Link to comment
greengoon Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 Love the wheels, Goki! Can't go wrong with meshies. I thought about those same black wheels for my Hilux but decided that the gold matched the truck's rust better. :D still trying to figure out how to do the moar lower part <_< ...without breaking the bank*editI'm thinking I probably can't go too low with it with that much front overhang...just as greengoon said, i'll probably need something adjustable like airbags. but airbags are $$$$$ :'( I estimate that I have less than $600 into my truck's air system but its pretty simple and a good amount of my own fabrication. Did they have this model in Japan? Have you ever seen one lowered? Dang- really wish I could help. Maybe post some good shots of the actual front suspension when you can so we can study them. How would the back be to lower? Quote Link to comment
gokiburix Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 Love the wheels, Goki! Can't go wrong with meshies. I thought about those same black wheels for my Hilux but decided that the gold matched the truck's rust better. :D I estimate that I have less than $600 into my truck's air system but its pretty simple and a good amount of my own fabrication. Did they have this model in Japan? Have you ever seen one lowered? Dang- really wish I could help. Maybe post some good shots of the actual front suspension when you can so we can study them. How would the back be to lower? Thanks...I was gonna get gold meshies but figured black would look better. Yes, they have this model in Japan badged as either Vanette, Largo, C22 (looks more or less similar) I've seen one lowered..(I'll have to find it later) But no clue as to how it was lowered :( All the rest have stock ride height. ...including this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qythvjeY4UI&feature=related and this one: :blink: Quote Link to comment
gokiburix Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 ME WANT!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcCguhgr2vU Quote Link to comment
Z chopper Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 cool sr20de power in a vanette Quote Link to comment
gokiburix Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 I just wanted to say... BRING OUT THE GIMP :lol: ..no I don't have a van bra...that looks ridiculous. I just wanted to show you guys this pic Quote Link to comment
gokiburix Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 did plenty of driving on Sunday...swap meet and to other places and calculated that the Vanette gets about 22-25 mpg...not bad :) Quote Link to comment
gokiburix Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 ^ hahah dammmit! Quote Link to comment
Skib Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 ^ hahah dammmit! lulz thinking I wasnt going to post that :rofl: you know better hahaha Quote Link to comment
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