Dirt Designs 4Runner/FJ Rear Mini Canoe style kit

[2UZ 120]

Steve over at DD is thinking about another run of these kits. So I thought I would spread the word, in case there might be more interest. He needs a couple more people.
Pretty cool set up. Black Hat from Terra Crew has been running one of the og kits. I know of one FJ that runs it, might work on a GX too.
Steve Fike. socalmoto@gmail.com

 

[LaTortugaPlata]

My 4thgen is begging for this... or the OPT/FGP 3-link kit.

 

[2UZ 120]

My 4thgen is begging for this... or the OPT/FGP 3-link kit.

Yea Im pissed I could never get my shit together on one of Steve's kits.
Not sure if Im good enough to install it, but I can dream...

 

[LaTortugaPlata]

Feel the same way haha the fpg/opt kit looks great, theres just no room for a decent set of shocks on the rear of these pigs. Could probly squeeze a 2.5x12 in there with a little work, I think that's what cali fab runs with their kit.

 

[LaTortugaPlata]

Also toyed with the idea of going spring under and setting it up how GIANT does with their explorers. I've also seen a spring under 4thgen with a cantilever setup but that's a little beyond the scope of my capabilities haha

 

[2UZ 120]

Yea, my fab skills are severly lacking, so the cantilever would be outta my skill level, and I've heard that shock tuning on a cantilever is tough. Im still looking at more travel. Ive also been thinking about CaliFabs 3 link as I have his 4 link and Chance builds pretty good stuff.
I got a deal on some brand new 14" triples, so I'm researching cutting into the cab and keeping the 4 link. Installed a shorter FJ tank and with some offset heims on the upper links, I think I could have the clearance for droop. Just need to figure out how to get more up and a lower ride height. Cutting into the cab is doable, but a huge commitment. Picture is a GX on IH8MUD, but he lost it in a fire, so I don't think he finished it. His work was on point though.

 

[desert_steve]

Speaking as someone with a (1st gen) 4runner on leaf springs and a cantilever, I'd go links ALLLLLL day long. Dgaf if its 'only' 18"-20" of travel. Link it! Plus I hear links pull bitches...

[that said, Im super happy with the back of my 4runner, I just hate dealing with heavy-ass leaf springs and the hassle of going to deaver if I need something done]

 

[85Yota]

Yeah linked coilovers over springs everyday. Less linked travel works better everyday.

 

[garrettz]

Anyone know if this 4runner rear links order ever went through? Or where to contact Dirt Designs? Thanks!

 

[2UZ 120]

I don't think he had enough interest back in 23'. I've heard he was doing other fabrication projects besides suspension. Supposedly has a sm page but I didn't look for it.
This is all I have...
Steve Fike
socalmoto@gmail.com

 

[85Yota]

He got a job outside the fabrication stuff. I am pretty sure he can still get his kits made and shipped to you but it's not his normal full time job anymore. I know one of his ex employee's still does some fab work for him as part of his full-time fab shop work.

Hit up his old exmployee Austin @allco on IG and he can probably get the parts from laser and build it for you to pickup/ship.

https://www.instagram.com/allco_?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==