2wd Ibeam replacements
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2wd Ibeam replacements
Alright guys and gals,
Did some research before posting but i couldnt find anything so i've gotta ask.
I got a 94 Mazda B4000 2wd(TIB) pickup. The front end sits on the ground hard. The previous owners were a bunch of kids that did the prerunning/desert racing setup and originally had the truck sitting on f150 shocks (i've began assuming they either bent or exhanged the original Ibeams to fit the shocks). When i bought the truck they had removed the shocks and now it sits in its current state. I wouldnt have bought the truck if the engine didnt run as it does. Plus i picked it up for 1000$.
My situation is ive come down to replacing the entire front end including the shock towers but i am having a hell of a time finding stock Twin Ibeams. My junk yards out here are far and in between and rarely have the parts i need so im looking to just buy either a new set of stock TIbeams, I am sure i can find everything else i need to do the job but cannot seem to get a set of beams online that arent racing setup (and in the 1000$+ range) or lowering kit.
Any and all help is greatly appreciated.
Chris Cummings
Did some research before posting but i couldnt find anything so i've gotta ask.
I got a 94 Mazda B4000 2wd(TIB) pickup. The front end sits on the ground hard. The previous owners were a bunch of kids that did the prerunning/desert racing setup and originally had the truck sitting on f150 shocks (i've began assuming they either bent or exhanged the original Ibeams to fit the shocks). When i bought the truck they had removed the shocks and now it sits in its current state. I wouldnt have bought the truck if the engine didnt run as it does. Plus i picked it up for 1000$.
My situation is ive come down to replacing the entire front end including the shock towers but i am having a hell of a time finding stock Twin Ibeams. My junk yards out here are far and in between and rarely have the parts i need so im looking to just buy either a new set of stock TIbeams, I am sure i can find everything else i need to do the job but cannot seem to get a set of beams online that arent racing setup (and in the 1000$+ range) or lowering kit.
Any and all help is greatly appreciated.
Chris Cummings
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Welcome to FTE chrisajcs,
It is hard to believe there are few "junkers" at your local "junkyards".
There were so many of these trucks being built, and I am sure junked at the same rate.
Are you being "year and model specific" or are you being more "general" in your search?
There are many knowledgeable FTE users here and they can help you "widen" you search prospects.
Someone may even have some parts for you.
Stick around and see what comes up!
It is hard to believe there are few "junkers" at your local "junkyards".
There were so many of these trucks being built, and I am sure junked at the same rate.
Are you being "year and model specific" or are you being more "general" in your search?
There are many knowledgeable FTE users here and they can help you "widen" you search prospects.
Someone may even have some parts for you.
Stick around and see what comes up!
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I am being as broad as i can possibly think. I'm taking a wild guess that the 4wd tibs are gonna be different than the 2wd and i know i can take anything from a 92-97 and it should be the same but my junkyards are well... crap. Even if ive come in for a week straight they wont even tell me if they have got a new vehicle in over the phone or its year or condition... its always "I dunno ive got lots of trucks youll have to come check it out..."
but like i said thats why i am here now.
but like i said thats why i am here now.
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I sort of knew that, wasnt aware that the year ranges were swayed as such nor did i know about the duel piston brakes. Thanks for the info. Still lookin.
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Chris,
There is a member here goes by the name NumberDummy who is a Ford Parts Specialist. Not really sure where he hangs out here, but if you send him a PM, he might be able to give you some numbers and where to look. Might be worth a try.
There is a member here goes by the name NumberDummy who is a Ford Parts Specialist. Not really sure where he hangs out here, but if you send him a PM, he might be able to give you some numbers and where to look. Might be worth a try.
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