kyteler Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Is the motor sitting zigactly where it needs to be? Can it be mounted a Dave's dick higher? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rookie Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Take the swap bar off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bistro Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 lol you are missing the picture dave. It is already a rear sump! The notch in the sway bar is not the main concern, it's the center link for the steering at the front. Â Ky, I could possibly mount it a bit higher, but would be preferable to keep it where it is. Just seeing if this is a possibility/what can be done to the center link as it sits very high at the moment relative to the cross memeber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyteler Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Yeah for sure, I'm just thinking in terms of over-all requirement for modification, if adding 10mm to a mount gains sufficient clearance it is probably the most cost effective option? Maybe flick ol' Clint an email re: modification of that component. I have a nagging thing in the back of my noggin telling me it's a no-no though, hence trying to think of alternative viable options Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bistro Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Yep them's some good points. will see what ol Clint says but as it is steering...could be a nah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seedy Al Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 we should just sand cast a new one and sell them for profit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyteler Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 make sure to cast a Toyota logo in it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighLUX Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Pix of sump plz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighLUX Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Im guessing the 3rz must be a super tall engine for you to have issues with it fouling the sway bar too. Have a look at the sump setup from a 3rz granvia van to see if its any different to a hilux one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camel Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Rack & pinion conversion?? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bistro Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 we should just sand cast a new one and sell them for profit  Now there is an idea!  Im guessing the 3rz must be a super tall engine for you to have issues with it fouling the sway bar too. Have a look at the sump setup from a 3rz granvia van to see if its any different to a hilux one?  Ummm fairly tall but not super. Relitive to the body I guess it is. Have not checked Granvia van but will do  Rack & pinion conversion?? Hmmm had not crossed my mind but might be more of a headache??  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seedy Al Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Has crossed my mind. not sure what rack would be best tho. plus not sure how it would go through the chassis so well, and keep rack end angles at a good place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighLUX Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 This though crossed my mind too when I was figuring out how to set up my lux. R32 skyline steering rack looked like it could be a goer from the rough test fit I did with one. Prolly a heap easier to get the sump modded and a new sway bar bent up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seedy Al Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Everyone needs to stop worrying about the sway bar lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seedy Al Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Another option I think we mildly discussed was some drop arms for the box and idler But, once again that is going to straighten out your tie rod ends and end up with bump steer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rookie Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Your photos sucked Bizzo, hence we cant tell you how to fix it/ take better pictures of where the sump is fouling, and what the actual sump looks like PLZ and then well set you straight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 from a cert point of view, you cant modify that part  rack would be no better as it would have to be in the same place anyway, unless you make new steering arms to drop the whole deal down.  you could make a new one but its probably less drama to make a sump that fits instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bistro Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 from a cert point of view, you cant modify that part  rack would be no better as it would have to be in the same place anyway, unless you make new steering arms to drop the whole deal down.  you could make a new one but its probably less drama to make a sump that fits instead  So, cannot modify the original part, but can make a new replacement? Hmmm an option but I think you're right Clint, stick with raising the motor a touch and modding the sump will be the easier option..  Will get some better photos on the weekend! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxted Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 sweet ute man, will be awesome with the 3rz in it, nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 yeah you can make a new one, but it has to be 1 piece with no welds etc, even if its mild steel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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