How To Lower Your Mini Truck Suspension - Mazda B-Series / Ford Courier

Mini Truck Build - Lowered suspension front and back. How to lower your minitruck - lowering blocks install and front torsion bar adjustment. Every step shown.
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[@Horus_Works]

Support the channel by picking up some tools for your garage: www.amazon.com/stores/HorusWorks/page/400C6973-EDA5-45A0-AEE7-55AAC9C699F4?ref_=ast_bln Follow the full Mini Truck Build Series here: kzbin.info/aero/PLof3-wBOirGHtUzwbXiPifRSqnJco9Mu_ Specs for the bolts purchased from hardware store: M10 x 50mm - High Tensile

[@andyleishman4410]

Love the truck it’s looking very sharp,👌👌 As for adjusting the front torsion bars it’s WAY better to re-index them as opposed to just winding them down, if you dot punch or paint mark the bars where they go into the splined cups on the front, release the tension, then remove the bars from the splines, move them round two or three splines, depending on how low you go. then re tension the bars, This way you end up with the bars at normal tension( i.e way better ride quality) you are just moving the suspension arm in relation to the torsion bar, If you just wind the bars down you are releasing the tension in the bar and thus you will get a crappy ride quality 😉

[@Horus_Works]

Thanks for the tip Andy! I have noticed that the suspension is a lot softer now... I will attempt this for sure...

[@andyleishman4410]

@@Horus_Works No worries, and it’s all totally reversible if you decide to revert back to stock height again, done this to my Courier and my Hilux too, I originally used 4” blocks on the rear leafs,but kept grounding out the u bolts on bumps, so in the end I did a leaf flip, ( flipped central leaf in the pack) and 2” blocks which gave the same ride height,but without the u bolts being so near the ground.😉

[@Horus_Works]

Lovely - thank you mate that's great info! 👍

[@JustinPaul1st]

Mate here in south africa 🇿🇦🇿🇦that leaf pack looks just about standard as we have them on our LWB double cab...👍👍👍on another note the reason why the location pin or bolt (if you wants to call it that) is sleeved is to avoid wear and tear on its shaft...chances are that full threaded bolt may wear its self and become weaker...ask me how we know 🙄🙄🙄 but lets see how it works out....you tutorial is made so easy...Good on you mate👍👍👍

[@Horus_Works]

That's some good info Justin, thanks for posting mate - I'll keep what you said in mind and will watch that bolt 👍

[@lyndellfazekas1839]

Looks much better at that height. Great job! Its such a transformation 😎

[@Horus_Works]

Thanks 😀

[@ManuelGutierrez-be1ci]

My 84 Nissan Datsun has been lowered and I honestly like the way it sits. For me it's at the correct ride height. I definitely want to get a different set of wheels for my truck.

[@christmerrifield8147]

Great video.

[@Horus_Works]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@thedreamhouseprojects6880]

I really enjoyed watching your video, very much informative, explained the process slowly and clearly. I learned a lot from it, thank you!

[@Horus_Works]

Awesome mate, really glad to see that. Hope you check out the other vids too, and thanks for watching 👍

[@thedreamhouseprojects6880]

@@Horus_Works yeah. I will watch over again other videos on your channel.

[@user-nn7ig8zb4k]

Hey you need to change the bump stop at the back put smaller ones

[@Horus_Works]

Thanks, I've cut the bump stops down since this video.

[@janosfazekas992]

Good looking mini truck.👍

[@Horus_Works]

Thanks 👍

[@flycorvus]

Keep pimpin' ! ;-) Great project, I envy you. My '02 Focus's just got another two years license.

[@Horus_Works]

Thank you my friend 😀👍

[@Laci_G]

Hali. Pont felnéztem youtube-ra, hátha van valami új videó, akkor csippant is a telefon hogy új videót tettél fel. Mondom ez ám az időzítés😁 Ismét egy nagyon jó és minőségi tartalmat kaptunk. Köszönöm☺️ Brutál jól néz ki így a verda hogy le van ültetve, naa igen az utazási komfort az egy más kérdés😅 Kíváncsian várom a következő videót róla🙂

[@Horus_Works]

Igen, az út most egy kicsit nehezebb, az biztos, de remélhetőleg néhány egyszerű módosítás megoldja ezt - köszönöm a támogatást!!

[@ndumisodube76]

I love it.plus l have the same car watched all you budget build video

[@Horus_Works]

Thanks for your support mate, I hope you like your little truck as much as I do!

[@carstenpedersen3200]

Start by replacing your rear shocks. They are absolutely toast.

[@reifonseca5767]

Them blocks are going to destroy the rear end they supposed to have a angle cut over 3 inches

[@franksantos4680]

Yes..had it on my 1991 Nis hardbody but mine wasn’t aluminum it was heavier more like steel my 4” block I got out from a old 4x4 lifted truck , me not rich and still in HS I made do and if it fits and works 🙌🏽 I was kool with it 😎

[@andrewh6034]

Interesting video, I don't know anything about leaf spring suspension. It does look better at the new height.

[@Horus_Works]

Thanks mate, a few more little adjustments and it should ride better too 🙂

[@mannyjuta8810]

Very nice. I have a 1988 B2200 extra cab. I’m in the process of lowering it. What size and type of bolts did you use to hold the leaf springs? Thank you

[@Horus_Works]

Thanks mate, I got the lower kit off eBay, and the bolts came with it. Not sure about sizes, but they are high tensile bolts for sure.

[@deanmatheny5089]

You could always trim down the u bolts they don't have to stay long.

[@ManuelGutierrez-be1ci]

If you do a flip on the front it will lower it not raise it. It's riding on the bump stops that's why it's a ruff ride. It actually sits a little bit lower so just cut the bump stops and then look at where it sits before doing anything else suspension wise to it.

[@tattookaleo]

I would suggest not adjusting torsion bars with the suspension loaded. Jack it up, adjust, lower and check. Repeat as needed.

[@Horus_Works]

Would you say this because of the stress on the bolt?

[@tattookaleo]

@@Horus_Works Yes. I mean, not saying Ive done it and gotten into a mess. I did once try to adjust while loaded and I could feel how hard it was to turn the bolt, I stopped, jacked the truck up. I wouldnt risk possible corss threading or even breaking the bolt to save a little effort and time of jacking up the truck.

[@tazymonster]

Need to shave the bump stops all around

[@stefanoliberatori8199]

Always more beautiful. Well done. 🔟

[@markholyoak9790]

wow i love it well done

[@Horus_Works]

Thanks mark - I appreciate it!

[@ericlang3025]

The wheels need to tuck. Need some short front and rear shocks as well.

[@deanmatheny5089]

Front yes back no, when adding blocks in the rear you're spreading the shock mounts location further apart, so when it's lowered it makes your shocks too short, this calls for the need of a longer shock. Took me a minute for my brain to make any sense of that lol

[@dylanwebb765]

What model ford is this? Looks dope

[@Horus_Works]

Thanks Dylan. it's a Ford Courier from the 80s and 90s. The same truck mechanically as the Mazda B2200.

[@marty3469]

That looks way better being more down.. Never seen lower blocks so big before lol. Was wondering if it's riding the bump stops , if you cut them down the back might sink more? My courier 4x4 has small bump stops, maybe for the extra travel so if you're at a wrecker check them out. 👍

[@Horus_Works]

Thanks Marty - and will do! They are 4" blocks and I'll be trimming the bump stops soon - just have to wait for Sydney to stop flooding - haha

[@user-hu5zp4nk3p]

What size of blocks do you use?

[@Horus_Works]

These were 4 inch blocks.

[@AdamonfireXMX]

Great job. Looks good. Did you ever do the ball joints? Thanks.

[@Horus_Works]

Thanks mate. I'm about to do a ball joints video - coming very soon...

[@mikenason4813]

I am really enjoying your videos. I am wanting to lower my 2004 ford courier . Where did you buy your lowering blocks?

[@Horus_Works]

Hey Mike, thanks for the support mate. I bought the blocks off eBay. Make sure you get high-tensile nuts and bolts with yours, especially if you go for an aggressive drop like I did. Here is a link to the ones I bought - I hope it helps: www.ebay.com.au/itm/131446507125

[@mikenason4813]

@@Horus_Works cheers mate I’ll grab a set of them for sure 👍

[@Horus_Works]

😎👍

[@rapidshot3033]

Hey man do you know what type of bolts you got like the metric and pitch size?

[@Horus_Works]

Hey mate, they are M10 x 50mm bolts - make sure that what you get are high tensile 👍

[@tustme187]

Doesn't your shocks n u bolts drag?

[@Horus_Works]

Do drags from the shocks or u bolts whatsoever I'm happy to report 👌

[@xcinos3725]

Do you need to remove leaf's?

[@Horus_Works]

Only if you want a softer ride. Mine were heavy duty 1 tonne leafs that were too harsh when the truck was empty - which is most of the time now seeing how it's just a hobby truck these days :)

[@write2marko]

Bravo!

[@Horus_Works]

Thank you 😊

[@hukilausurfer]

Looks meeeean 👍🏽

[@nivesknight]

Those are little tires.....😢 and rubber bands for rubber...

[@antonioest.3250]

No bump stops

[@Horus_Works]

ouch 😆

[@brqiabtw1834]

Sick build 🔥, how many inches are the lowering blocks ? Thank ! Trying to lower my b2200 👌🏼

[@Horus_Works]

Thanks buddy - they are 4" blocks.

[@brqiabtw1834]

@@Horus_Works appreciate it 👌🏼

[@HyperspeedMedia]

hey man.. great content. what wheels and offset are those? Thanks a bunch, I just subbed

[@Horus_Works]

Hey mate, thanks for your support. The wheels are Lenso Road&Terrain RT7 17" with +20 offset all around.

[@HyperspeedMedia]

@@Horus_Works thanks bud, perfect offset

[@franksantos4680]

When still in HS way back in 1989/90’s😅my friends and I would use Toyota 4Runner offset rims with 205/40 tires gave it that flush look and was a 6 lug pattern , had it on my Hardbody my friends with B2000/2200 used Nis ST’s on 185/60...with some Mothers polish we had some🍒Old School Mini Tucks and Da HS Chicks Loved It Too 😜 so she not to ride the bus 😅....some of them🤔😘!! “Good Old Days”💯😎🤙🏽

[@Horus_Works]

@@franksantos4680 haha love the story - I'm a 90s kids as well - graduated in 97

[@reifonseca5767]

One ton 😂. your bugging.

[@robkemp1596]

instructions unclear accidentally lifted it

[@josephz4573]

What size wheels ?

[@Horus_Works]

17" my good man 👍 Lenso Road&Terrain RT7 17

[@MrOmarLagunes]

@@Horus_Works what are the tire specs?

[@Horus_Works]

@@MrOmarLagunes 215/55R17

[@reifonseca5767]

And your shocks are garbage.get new ones

[@danbasta3677]

I HATE and DESPISE thos lowering to the ground crap abling with those dispockable wagon wheels and thin tires. Why ruin a beautiful little truck like this? Doesn't make any sense and it isn't practical either.