JustanotherKiwi Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 (edited) I have just purchased the Aoshima Hilux 4WD, it is the standard 4WD one not the Raised one. I want to turn it into a 2WD so need to lower it and obviously lose the front diff and transfer case etc. I thought maybe the purchase of one of the Lowrider kits and transfer the Chassis's over, then lift the suspension on the Lowrider kit chassis, bringing me to the height I am after, looking at doing it as a work "Ute". So guys any thoughts would be appreciated. Edited September 13, 2016 by JustanotherKiwi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini trucker Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 There is a lowrider version of that kit available if you want to save a bit of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JustanotherKiwi Posted September 13, 2016 Author Share Posted September 13, 2016 Yes, Thanks guys have seen the kit, last ones I saw on eBay were around the $100 mark which is way too much money for me, even this kit cost $65 NZ !So trying to go with what I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustanotherKiwi Posted September 14, 2016 Author Share Posted September 14, 2016 So I figured out the ride height I want to achieve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggon Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Can you post a pic of the instruction sheet? It might give those of us unfamiliar with the kit ideas for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o-man Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10223447z/70/1instructions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggon Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 The rear will be relatively easy, mount the axle above the springs, and like the 1:1's notch the frame if you need to get it lower. For the front I'd remove the molded in A arms, assemble the spindles, tie rod and wheels/tires, put them on your mock-up and see if you can make some brackets to remount the upper A arms higher. If you can't get it low enough like that you will have to move the wheel mounting point on the spindles higher. The lower A arms will most likely need the slid plate removed and some brackets made to mount them to the frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustanotherKiwi Posted September 19, 2016 Author Share Posted September 19, 2016 Glenn and Oscar, Thank you for the replies, Glenn, I had missed your last post, and had already started to do this as I would with a 1:1, so I will keep you guys posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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