@wheelspkruel lol be more specific because my truck shoots fire balls and it's tuned perfectly so in detail is it like shooting outside of the exhaust gasket or is it actually just sounding like little pops and bangs
Not sure why so many people say you can't run 14" wheels with drop spindles. i have an 88 toyota hilux 2wd on belltech 2" drop spindles and im running 14x7 US Indy Mags with no issue
Aweome channel i have a 91 mazda b2200 only thing its got a hard ride in the back has 4 inch blocks but im on the bumpstops if i remove them and replace shocks will i get a better ride instead of bouncy on bumps
Just seen video about lowering truck. I use to own a 1987 mazada b2000 in year 1990. So happened , i never got over my truck getting wrecked. I just purchased a 1989 Mazda b2600i 4x4 cab. Can i do the lowering blocks to just lower it just above the 20 inch tires. Dont want it low,low. Just a little. What do you recommend. Remember its 4x4
Man 4x4 i believe are tougher to lower and I haven’t had one personally so not sure if just a block and torsions would work the same on it. I believe the suspension is setup somewhat differently. I’d take a look at how the rear is position. If it’s the same as the 2wd then perhaps you could get away with adding a block and just loosening your torsions. Maybe someone with one could also chime in
I want to put the belltech drop kit (blocks/spindles) from your previous videos but do you recommend swapping the 3inch drop leaf springs from belltech as well or just do one method? Thanks for vídeos bro, keep up the solid work!
I have a whole video on the belltech leaf springs and the problems you'll have with them. If you are only going for a 3inch drop or maybe even a 4 inch drop, I'd just stick to blocks and not mess with the leafs as it's more headache than it's worth it unless you modify other things with them. Check this video for more details th-cam.com/video/rk-a7lbky4U/w-d-xo.html
Hi I have a 1988 Mazda B2200 extra cab and I would like to replace the stock rims with 18” or 20” alloy rims. My concern is rubbing the tires against the wheel well or fender. What size rims in width and tires(low profiles) would you recommend to avoid my concern. And Im thinking to have 2” gap from top of tire to the fender. Needless to say. Thank you for the lowering information and very helpful Thank you
the tire size will depend on how wide the wheels are. If you are going big wheels, I'd recommend to stay around 8 or 7 inches wide and probably around a 225/35 or /40 with a 0 offset or very close to it. Check willtheyfit.com where you can put tire sizes to check how it'll change compare to your factory setup
Hi, with your videos I learn a lot, I have one like your truck, can you tell me where you buy The bed tonneau? and can you send me the link ? Thank you.
Question.....what size shocks did you installed on the rear after you lowered it? Obviously you cannot use the same ones or in the front...is there a link where you got them from ? Thanks
I'm using djm suspension shocks, they are shorter and a bit stiffer and they also have different sizes depending on your drop. If I recall right I'm running the 13" ones at the moment
Glad I found your channel bro!! I have a 92 isuzu pup s model. I lowered the front loosening the bolts for the bars and 4" blocks in the back but want it a little lower in the back some how. I'm going to check some more of your videos to see something new I can do to my truck. Thanks for the video
have you guys ran or seen anyone run lowering blocks and lowering springs at the same time on a d21? in my case i have a 91 hardbody and there’s a bell tech 3” leaf spring for sale. and i’m wondering if that combined w my 3” block would be too much (i’m going for like 1”-2“ off the ground type low i was thinking of either going monoleaf or redrilling but i don’t want it to handle like crap since it’s my daily
Yeah you can run them together. I think the only think you’ll have to watch out for will be the hangers and the axle. They are gonna be close to ground/frame. If the 3 inch block is too much, just go down to a 2”. That’s what I’m running on my Mazda for reference
I'd definitely recommend to upgrade your shackles if you are installing a belltech lowering leaf spring. If you have factory leafs, i'd look at your bushings first before upgrading the shackle. So far it is a very noticeable change in ride with the new shackles on the lowering leaf
Thank you brotha! One last question. I ordered the parts already and was curious if it could be swapped without having to remove the u bolts from the axle?
@@santimanya1983 yeah I don't see why not if you are only swapping out the shackles. Just be careful with the weight and make sure you are supporting things correctly when reattaching
Don’t do a mono leaf unless you do air shocks.I am wanting to do a 3” block on my b2000 .Do I need a shim or can I use the block only?How many turns out do I do if I dropping 2”?
This is true. As the mono leaf spring destroys the payload, and gives you lots of wheel hop. Now I've removed a leaf or two in my stock rear spring packs with combination of blocks for a little softer ride, and it was great for me. But I also never hauled anything.
@@philiphapeshis1226 Sorry I didn't recall specifically. It was a long time ago, and it was on 84-95 Toyotas. But I removed 1 leaf at a time and reassembled everything, test drove it and checked. And anytime you adjust ride height on the front via the torsion bars, your wheel align angles will change dramatically. The key is to change ride height just enough by the torsion bars that you can still align the front end to not wear tires. In any case, drop spindles are the absolute best because they do not change the angles of the control arms while they lower. I've done wheel alignments daily since 06 and there's only so much room for shims to get your caster/camber angles right.
Reindexing torsion bars does NOT lower the front suspension. It only allows more or less adjustment on the bolt that adjusts height. This has been documented in many forums and is inaccurate information.
you most likely have the single piece driveshaft so it shouldn't be an issue if they aren't angled. If the driveshaft is binding, then swap to angle ones
Flipping the front ball joints over so they are pointed in the opposite direction will not work without a lot of work on most vehicles because the ball joint and the hole in the spindle are tampered. When flipped like this, the tapers are now opposite, and the ball joint will not fully seat in the spindle, and the nut will not thread onto the ball joint. My son watched this video and wanted to do this on his B series. I told him it would not work. He didn't believe me because of your video. So when we were doing the control arm cutting so the ball joint could be mounted on top, I showed him why this would not work by inserting the ball joint into the spindle. Also, flipping the top ball joint does not lower the vehicle.
This is general advice. I showed how it was on my truck at minute 1:20 and also said how it was placed on a b series at minute 4:30. On certain applications (meaning other trucks) some people can place it on top. Again on minute 4:24 I said that you need to look at your specific application and see what’s best/works when it comes to ball joint flips. You will get slightly lower but is a very negligible amount of low, usually half inch or less.
@@msmith1wa Not every option is right for every truck. Hanger redrill is pretty much never done in the mazda b series but is a common thing on the nissan hardbody because of how they are setup. These are just general options out there for trucks and I urge people to look at their application to see what fits on theirs. This is not a video on all options only available to the B series
St.kitts/Nevis stand up! Working on my '91 cab plus. Just got the engine rebuilt and about to spray the engine bay. Install and hopefully ( I pray) I will make mini nats 2024!👍✌️
Love your videos!
I’m looking at a 90s B2000 tomorrow, if everything looks good I’ll take it home.
Keep up the good work !
I bought the B2000 . Loving it
@@josegtierrez448 Congrats on the truck!
@@FlakeGarage bro I need help my truck is back firing through the exhaust do you have that problem before?
I think I’m getting one this weekend too ❤
@wheelspkruel lol be more specific because my truck shoots fire balls and it's tuned perfectly so in detail is it like shooting outside of the exhaust gasket or is it actually just sounding like little pops and bangs
Not sure why so many people say you can't run 14" wheels with drop spindles. i have an 88 toyota hilux 2wd on belltech 2" drop spindles and im running 14x7 US Indy Mags with no issue
Cause flipping the ball joint makes it rub the inside of the oem wheels
Awesome video. Very well put-together
Aweome channel i have a 91 mazda b2200 only thing its got a hard ride in the back has 4 inch blocks but im on the bumpstops if i remove them and replace shocks will i get a better ride instead of bouncy on bumps
So to do the torsion bar reindex to lower the truck, which direction do i move them? Inwards or outwards ? Thanks
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one more question if you dont mind. i have torsion bar sus will i still need lowering shocks, thank you
Just seen video about lowering truck. I use to own a 1987 mazada b2000 in year 1990. So happened , i never got over my truck getting wrecked. I just purchased a 1989 Mazda b2600i 4x4 cab. Can i do the lowering blocks to just lower it just above the 20 inch tires. Dont want it low,low. Just a little. What do you recommend. Remember its 4x4
Man 4x4 i believe are tougher to lower and I haven’t had one personally so not sure if just a block and torsions would work the same on it. I believe the suspension is setup somewhat differently. I’d take a look at how the rear is position. If it’s the same as the 2wd then perhaps you could get away with adding a block and just loosening your torsions. Maybe someone with one could also chime in
I want to put the belltech drop kit (blocks/spindles) from your previous videos but do you recommend swapping the 3inch drop leaf springs from belltech as well or just do one method? Thanks for vídeos bro, keep up the solid work!
I have a whole video on the belltech leaf springs and the problems you'll have with them. If you are only going for a 3inch drop or maybe even a 4 inch drop, I'd just stick to blocks and not mess with the leafs as it's more headache than it's worth it unless you modify other things with them. Check this video for more details th-cam.com/video/rk-a7lbky4U/w-d-xo.html
Can you show how the torsion bars are modified? Greetings from Chile. translation with Bing Translator
Hi
I have a 1988 Mazda B2200 extra cab and I would like to replace the stock rims with 18” or 20” alloy rims. My concern is rubbing the tires against the wheel well or fender. What size rims in width and tires(low profiles) would you recommend to avoid my concern. And Im thinking to have 2” gap from top of tire to the fender. Needless to say. Thank you for the lowering information and very helpful
Thank you
the tire size will depend on how wide the wheels are. If you are going big wheels, I'd recommend to stay around 8 or 7 inches wide and probably around a 225/35 or /40 with a 0 offset or very close to it. Check willtheyfit.com where you can put tire sizes to check how it'll change compare to your factory setup
@@FlakeGarage
Awesome and thank you for the link.
Hi where did you get the bed cover from
Hi, with your videos I learn a lot, I have one like your truck, can you tell me where you buy The bed tonneau? and can you send me the link ? Thank you.
You can find it here ebay.us/8jozXT and links to all parts on my truck are also on my website flakegarage.com/pages/mazda-b2000-b2200
Question.....what size shocks did you installed on the rear after you lowered it? Obviously you cannot use the same ones or in the front...is there a link where you got them from ? Thanks
I'm using djm suspension shocks, they are shorter and a bit stiffer and they also have different sizes depending on your drop. If I recall right I'm running the 13" ones at the moment
@@FlakeGarage I used the 4 inch blocks and re torsion the bars two notches...so what size shocks should I get? Any links from where you got yours?
what size are your wheels pls?
Glad I found your channel bro!! I have a 92 isuzu pup s model. I lowered the front loosening the bolts for the bars and 4" blocks in the back but want it a little lower in the back some how. I'm going to check some more of your videos to see something new I can do to my truck. Thanks for the video
If you haven’t yet, I’d recommend the power lock video. A must do mod on any of these old mini trucks
Do you know what direction do the torsion bar rotate to lower the truck ?
have you guys ran or seen anyone run lowering blocks and lowering springs at the same time on a d21? in my case i have a 91 hardbody and there’s a bell tech 3” leaf spring for sale. and i’m wondering if that combined w my 3” block would be too much
(i’m going for like 1”-2“ off the ground type low
i was thinking of either going monoleaf or redrilling but i don’t want it to handle like crap since it’s my daily
Yeah you can run them together. I think the only think you’ll have to watch out for will be the hangers and the axle. They are gonna be close to ground/frame. If the 3 inch block is too much, just go down to a 2”. That’s what I’m running on my Mazda for reference
Hey man, love the videos! Question: Does the shackles improve the just a little or is it significant? Thank in advance
I'd definitely recommend to upgrade your shackles if you are installing a belltech lowering leaf spring. If you have factory leafs, i'd look at your bushings first before upgrading the shackle. So far it is a very noticeable change in ride with the new shackles on the lowering leaf
@@FlakeGarage thank you brotha, I appreciate your response! I already did the beltech swap and it rides like ass but looks amazing lol. Thanks again
@@santimanya1983 no problem! Good luck with your truck!
Thank you brotha! One last question. I ordered the parts already and was curious if it could be swapped without having to remove the u bolts from the axle?
@@santimanya1983 yeah I don't see why not if you are only swapping out the shackles. Just be careful with the weight and make sure you are supporting things correctly when reattaching
Don’t do a mono leaf unless you do air shocks.I am wanting to do a 3” block on my b2000 .Do I need a shim or can I use the block only?How many turns out do I do if I dropping 2”?
This is true. As the mono leaf spring destroys the payload, and gives you lots of wheel hop. Now I've removed a leaf or two in my stock rear spring packs with combination of blocks for a little softer ride, and it was great for me. But I also never hauled anything.
@@4by_yotaguy373How much drop did you get with removing two leafs?
@@philiphapeshis1226 Sorry I didn't recall specifically. It was a long time ago, and it was on 84-95 Toyotas. But I removed 1 leaf at a time and reassembled everything, test drove it and checked.
And anytime you adjust ride height on the front via the torsion bars, your wheel align angles will change dramatically. The key is to change ride height just enough by the torsion bars that you can still align the front end to not wear tires. In any case, drop spindles are the absolute best because they do not change the angles of the control arms while they lower. I've done wheel alignments daily since 06 and there's only so much room for shims to get your caster/camber angles right.
where did you get those corner clear lights next to the headlight
Amazon or eBay, both sites should have them
Hell yeah bröther! Go lower!
Reindexing torsion bars does NOT lower the front suspension. It only allows more or less adjustment on the bolt that adjusts height. This has been documented in many forums and is inaccurate information.
But it gives it a better feeling when driving right? Not too bumpy or rough
Hello. Where can I get those lowering kits? Thank you.
eBay
BITD, we indexed the torsion bars at the bolt end not the control arm end.
You can technically do it at either end since both come out. Basically whatever it’s easier for you
Dig the centerlines
When lowering, do I need to get shorter shocks?
When I lowered my truck, I didn't put new shocks in and rides fine
So Do I need a shim for a 3” block in rear of my b2000.My block is not angled.
you most likely have the single piece driveshaft so it shouldn't be an issue if they aren't angled. If the driveshaft is binding, then swap to angle ones
Flipping the front ball joints over so they are pointed in the opposite direction will not work without a lot of work on most vehicles because the ball joint and the hole in the spindle are tampered. When flipped like this, the tapers are now opposite, and the ball joint will not fully seat in the spindle, and the nut will not thread onto the ball joint. My son watched this video and wanted to do this on his B series. I told him it would not work. He didn't believe me because of your video. So when we were doing the control arm cutting so the ball joint could be mounted on top, I showed him why this would not work by inserting the ball joint into the spindle.
Also, flipping the top ball joint does not lower the vehicle.
This is general advice. I showed how it was on my truck at minute 1:20 and also said how it was placed on a b series at minute 4:30. On certain applications (meaning other trucks) some people can place it on top. Again on minute 4:24 I said that you need to look at your specific application and see what’s best/works when it comes to ball joint flips. You will get slightly lower but is a very negligible amount of low, usually half inch or less.
@@FlakeGarage Saying it is general advice does not make it correct. Bad advice in regard to suspension and steering can lead to bad things happening.
@@msmith1wa Not every option is right for every truck. Hanger redrill is pretty much never done in the mazda b series but is a common thing on the nissan hardbody because of how they are setup. These are just general options out there for trucks and I urge people to look at their application to see what fits on theirs. This is not a video on all options only available to the B series
So is bigger the block the more low or am I wrong
Yes the bigger the block the lower you'll go just be careful with your driveshaft angle
- working on 1988 Mitsu Mighty Max- maybe one day have side skirts scrape the road (hydraulics/air bags?) 👍
Thank you for the support bro. Hopefully you can do some hydraulics on your mighty max
St.kitts/Nevis stand up!
Working on my '91 cab plus. Just got the engine rebuilt and about to spray the engine bay. Install and hopefully ( I pray) I will make mini nats 2024!👍✌️
what about airbags
literally talk about that on the more costly options since it'll require custom work to get bags installed
Anyone know where I can get third brake light for my ram 50
If you can’t find any on rockauto or eBay, you might need to make your own
I Need wheels for my 94 hardbody
I just drag my hangers off lol
When lowering, do I need to get shorter shocks?
2-3in drop stock shocks should be okay. Any lower, you wanna look at shorter travel shocks.