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Thread: REPU back to stock height :)
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chuyler1
Hauling
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posted December 09, 2012 07:34 PM |
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REPU back to stock height :)
I know low trucks are the fad, but I actually drive my REPU and riding on the bump stops wasn't my idea of an enjoyable experience. So I went back to stock...
The rear:
Stock leaf springs with one removed.
Monroe air adjustible shocks at 50psi
The front:
MOOG-CC250 springs cut from 13.75" down to 12"
KYB gas-a-just shocks
Wheels:
14x6" US Wheels
BF Goodrich A/T KO 195/75R14
The front is a little soft so I may upgrade to the addco sway bar. The tires aren't really that loud compared to the exhaust. I need to get some hub rings because they don't center very well with just the lugs. I'm also looking for a set of stock hub caps, assuming I can use them with these wheels.
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crit
Revvin Up
Finally REPUing
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posted December 09, 2012 07:36 PM |
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Stance looks perfect. Where'd you get that front tag?
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chuyler1
Hauling
Posts: 140
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posted December 09, 2012 08:59 PM |
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I found it on eBay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MAZDA-METAL-LICENSE-PLATE-AUTO-CAR-TAG-NUMBER-PLATE-2725-/400309508161?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5d344e5841&vxp=mtr
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bwaits
Hauling
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posted December 10, 2012 02:16 PM |
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capi
1st Gear
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posted December 14, 2012 09:16 AM |
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Love it, looks perfect!
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1981 RX-7 SA2
1989 Celica ST165
1990 Patrol Y60
1994 Celica ST202
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eldudo
1st Gear
Posts: 25
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posted January 15, 2013 09:27 AM |
 Edited By: eldudo on 15 Jan 2013 09:28 |
Looks awesome! Mine is sitting on stock springs and I have been debating lowering it until I saw this. I also plan on using my truck.
On a side note is that the GT200 side view mirror from Moon Eyes?
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chuyler1
Hauling
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posted January 15, 2013 09:29 AM |
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Thanks!
I'm not sure what mirror it is. The previous owner installed it. It looks great, but it doesn't provide much visibility.
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eldudo
1st Gear
Posts: 25
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posted February 15, 2013 07:37 AM |
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I am looking into a very similar set up for my truck. Do your rims have an offset at all?
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chuyler1
Hauling
Posts: 140
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posted February 15, 2013 08:35 AM |
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These are the wheels I ordered. 14x6 +0 offset
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/USW-70-4660
The front tires stick out very slightly which is part of the reason I went with such a narrow tire. The back tires are perfect.
There are a few OEM wheels (80s Mazda trucks, 90's GM trucks) that will keep the tires under the fenders but I couldn't find any white steelies with appropriate offset. These are trailer wheels. If you search for trailer wheels that are 5.5" or 6" wide you'll find a few other options.
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eldudo
1st Gear
Posts: 25
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posted February 15, 2013 08:58 AM |
Edited By: eldudo on 15 Feb 2013 08:59
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I am going same dimensions as your wheel but a different style. My truck was born Flare Yellow, I am going to update it with 3rd Gen RX7 Competition Yellow Mica and black rally stripes, so I wanted to keep the wheels black. I think I am going to go with this wheel, it is black and chrome I'll run the same bridgestones that you've got.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/usw-94-4660/media/images
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chuyler1
Hauling
Posts: 140
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posted February 15, 2013 10:15 AM |
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Instead of rally stripes, why not do the stripe kit I have but in black?
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eldudo
1st Gear
Posts: 25
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posted February 15, 2013 10:22 AM |
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Instead of rally stripes, why not do the stripe kit I have but in black?
I am going to do both the stock stripe and the rally stripe at the bottom. I am debating whether or not I want to do them in paint or vinyl.
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chuyler1
Hauling
Posts: 140
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posted February 15, 2013 10:31 AM |
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Mine is in vinyl but I wish it were paint. You have to be careful washing the vinyl and it is a little stained on the tailgate from the exhaust. Anyone else have that issue? I get a lot of soot but I know the rotaries like to run rich so I wasn't sure if I could do anything, especially since i don't have the emissions equipment installed.
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Brad
Rotorhead
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posted February 15, 2013 11:07 AM |
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Best thing you can do is add a spun metallic catalytic converter to un-soot it.
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top1usa
Redlining
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posted April 07, 2013 10:56 AM |
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Sweet ride indeed...
Love the way your truck sits but I like to ride it low but not to the ground! Great set up...
Also, thanks for the link on the front Mazda plate...I ordered and recieved mine soon after you posted this and I got it for $10.00 with free shipping!
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74' Mazda Repu-Flare
yellow
85' Toyota ae86-Red-SOLD
88' Toyota ae92-Gray
14' Toyota Prius
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