Hi all, I'm building a 1950 Willys Wagon on an 88 Toyota 1/2 ton V6 5sp 4x4 PU chassis and because of the chassis geometry, it looks like it might sit WAY too high without some serious body modifications (like channeling the entire rust free original floor - I'd like to avoid that). A little lift isn't bad, but this would be nearly undriveable over 35 mph - we're talking something like 6"-8" of lift without doing anything but mounting the body on a stock chassis. That high with stock track would look like a 380lb. gorilla in roller blades going down the road, and I don't intend to widen the track to make it more stable. This is going to be my daily driver, and I do a lot of freeway driving. I'm also trying (if possible) to make the conversion look as stock/natural as possible. Is there a way to lower the suspension geometry on the 88 vintage PU's chassis without totally screwing up the steering and rear brake compensator? Anybody seen any kits available or is this going to be a "learning experience" in every way? I'm not a total newbie at fabricating or I would never undertake this kind of project, but a pre-made kit to drop the chassis a little would make this a lot easier.
Thanks for any insight, - Jeff G