My 85 Ext. Cab Build

[Eric_N]

I figured I would finally post something on build up of my 85 ext. cab pickup. I bought the truck semi-built with 5.29s, 33" BFG M/T's, 3" Pro Comp Lift, ARB front bumper, and a few other things. The truck also started out as a carberated truck.
Here are the plans:
22R > 22RE
3" Pro Comp Lift > 3" Trail-Gear Springs f/r, Bilstien shocks
Push Pull Steering > Trail-Gear Hi-Steer and IFS box with flat arm?(may change to 3/4 less drop or regular arm)
33" BFG M/T's > something larger
All-Pro T-Case Crossmember > Budbuilt Single Case Crossmember
Marlin Crawler 4.7 T-Case gears

So far with the help of Mike, Jason, Donnie, and my brother Nick we've rebuilt the front axle, and swapped in an IFS rear axle. Nick and I pulled the 22R Engine and the G52 Transmission and Forward Shift T-Case and installed the 22RE Engine, W56 Transmission and Top Shift T-Case from my Donner 85 4Runner. I also pulled the whole interior and Hurcurlined the floor. This weekend we will be installing the Marlin drop hanger, Trail-Gear 3" springs f/r, Marlin Shackles, Ford F-250 upper shock mounts in the front, Bilstein shocks, IFS box and hi-steer, and related brackets.

Heres how the truck looks as of today. Its sitting on 38x12.50x15 TSL SX's.
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd310/EricNotich/85%20Pickup/IMGA0592.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd310/EricNotich/85%20Pickup/IMGA0593.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd310/EricNotich/85%20Pickup/IMGA0594.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd310/EricNotich/85%20Pickup/IMGA0595.jpg

[94krawler]

About dam time:)

[BeaterToyota]

This weekend we will be installing the Marlin drop hanger, Trail-Gear 3" springs f/r, Marlin Shackles, Ford F-250 upper shock mounts in the front, Bilstein shocks, IFS box and hi-steer, and related brackets.

Damn. I didn't realize we are doing ALL of THAT. :flipoff:
Looks good. You gonna keep those 38s, or do you still wanna trade? Either way is cool with me...

[ptrautne]

I figured I would finally post something on build up of my 85 ext. cab pickup. I bought the truck semi-built with 5.29s, 33" BFG M/T's, 3" Pro Comp Lift, ARB front bumper, and a few other things. The truck also started out as a carberated truck.
Here are the plans:
22R > 22RE
3" Pro Comp Lift > 3" Trail-Gear Springs f/r, Bilstien shocks
Push Pull Steering > Trail-Gear Hi-Steer and IFS box with flat arm?(may change to 3/4 less drop or regular arm)
33" BFG M/T's > something larger
All-Pro T-Case Crossmember > Budbuilt Single Case Crossmember
Marlin Crawler 4.7 T-Case gears

So far with the help of Mike, Jason, Donnie, and my brother Nick we've rebuilt the front axle, and swapped in an IFS rear axle. Nick and I pulled the 22R Engine and the G52 Transmission and Forward Shift T-Case and installed the 22RE Engine, W56 Transmission and Top Shift T-Case from my Donner 85 4Runner. I also pulled the whole interior and Hurcurlined the floor. This weekend we will be installing the Marlin drop hanger, Trail-Gear 3" springs f/r, Marlin Shackles, Ford F-250 upper shock mounts in the front, Bilstein shocks, IFS box and hi-steer, and related brackets.

Heres how the truck looks as of today. Its sitting on 38x12.50x15 TSL SX's.


You still need the IFS box? If so are you starting to feel better or your back still hurt?

[fourwd1]

Damn Eric, you guys have done a lot since I saw it a few weeks ago.

[94krawler]

Damn Eric, you guys have done a lot since I saw it a few weeks ago.

Its mostly cause he's a Eric:cool:

[Eric_N]

Yea, since Ive been off work all week I figured Id get something done. Today was the first day I messed with it. Percecets make me really tired, so ive been kind of out of it lately, but ive been feeling better so it was time to do something. Im not going back to work till monday so im gonna try to get a lot done tomarrow and friday and then this weekend.

It may look like we did a lot, but the engine and trans are only sitting in there, nothings hooked up, there is no wiring harness in the truck right now, no interior, no driveshafts or anything. We just threw the engine and trans in today so that we had most of the weight in the front end so we can set the front hanger in the right position when we install the new springs.

Jason, the 38"s are yours if you want them, just check them out saturday and tell me what you think. I needed tires b/c Nick bought the 33's off of me for the Rover and he's leaving back for Michigan on sunday so he took them.

Paul, I have an IFS box now, I just need to pull it off of the 4Runner tomarrow.

Tomarrow im going to install the hi-steer arms/center link and then mock up the IFS box and drill the holes so that all we need to do saturday is weld the mount on. Im also going to cut the stock upper shock mounts off and mock up the Ford ones and mabey have Nick tack them on so that they just need fully welded saturday, and then im gonna cut the stock front spring hangers off and mock up the Marlin drop hanger and mabey have Nick tack that on also. Were gonna pull the bed off and drop the tank since I need to swap it anyway so it will be easier to get to the rear spring hangers and shackle hangers. I figure once we put the new spring and shackle hangers on we can throw the bed back on just to get the weight on the rear and check everything.

[88rnr86up]

looks good so you going with a smaller tire?
its like back to the future on steriods
so fly







marty McFly that is
more pic if you got em

[BeaterToyota]

If you're going to get stuff tacked in place tomorrow and Friday, just make sure you get all the prep work done to the welding surfaces (grinding off paint, rust, etc.) cause it's a lot harder to clean up the weld area once stuff is in the way. Ask me how I know... :rolleyes:

[Eric_N]

If you're going to get stuff tacked in place tomorrow and Friday, just make sure you get all the prep work done to the welding surfaces (grinding off paint, rust, etc.) cause it's a lot harder to clean up the weld area once stuff is in the way. Ask me how I know... :rolleyes:

LOL, yea, Ill make sure to do that. I should have the truck in the garage by tomarrow so I can grind on it all I want and wont have to worry about it sitting outside and rusting if it rains tomarrow or friday.

[locknload]

Eric, post up what you want each person to bring so we have a list. We'll have a better chance of not forgetting anything.

[mtnyota]

Eric, post up what you want each person to bring so we have a list. We'll have a better chance of not forgetting anything.

And pm me some directions so I can get up there.

[Eric_N]

Eric, post up what you want each person to bring so we have a list. We'll have a better chance of not forgetting anything.

Um, bring yourselves.......... I really dont know, I should have pretty much everything we need. If youve got a 4" grinder, we may need 1 or 2 more, and mabey another saw zaw. As long as Beater doesnt forget to bring the welder or the braces for the shock hoops we should be good:flipoff:.

[Rover]

mike, can you bring your greese gun, i need to do my d shafts before i drive to MI.

[locknload]

and the notcher?

[dtrailtaco]

dang nice build man. goin quicker than mine for sure. I dont have the funds for sas but one day, one day:rolleyes:

I am goin to try and get the duals in before crozet, me and gf are goin to the pick and pull today to try and find some bucket seats. a couple hours a night doin little stuff here and there has been killin me

[Rover]

and the notcher?

nah, im just going to wait till im up at school to finish the doors

[jjrgr21]

saw-zaw and grinder here, i'm runnin low on saw blades though.

[larc68]

i have a grinder and a cordless saw zaw if needed. also have a 110v welder if you think we will need two to get things done quicker. actually its the same one as jasons

[Eric_N]

We should only need one welder. Bring the grinders and saw zaws though. Im gonna run up to TSC and get some blades and cut off wheels her in a little bit.

[locknload]

While you're there, I'd like a Diamond plate tool box for the bed of the SuperDuty. Bed high nothing too tall :D.

Oh yeah, pick me up a trailer.

[larc68]

how about some smokestack exhaust pipes too!?!?

[BeaterToyota]

And pm me some directions so I can get up there.

What time are you going? Wanna roll together?

[mtnyota]

What time are you going? Wanna roll together?




Thats cool with me. I'm gonna be in lovettsville so if you want to meet me there we can drive up together. Just give me call.

[BeaterToyota]

also have a 110v welder if you think we will need two to get things done quicker. actually its the same one as jasons
Donnie, can you take yours with you? Long story short, I may not be going. I'm gonna send you and Eric_N some PMs...

[larc68]

got your PM and replied. I can take mine. Eric, I also PM'd you

[Eric_N]

Jason- Get better man, being sick sucks ass. Ive still got that little stone rolling around inside of me.

Donnie- Sounds good, Ive got welding gas here so dont worry about that.

[BeaterToyota]

Word. Thanks for the PMs.

I'll post in the morning whether I'm going or not.

I worked on my junk for about an hour earlier tonight, just removing the old exhaust. Just doing that kinda wore me out, and I didn't even get it all removed. That's kinda why I decided I might not make it tomorrow. :rolleyes:

[88rnr86up]

x2 jason hope you get better fast


eric_n what all is need for the efi swap
as far as wiring goes
got to do my 84 late spring

[Eric_N]

Theres a good write up in the Pirate 4x4 FAQ.

[locknload]

Jason- Get better man, being sick sucks ass. Ive still got that little stone rolling around inside of me.

Donnie- Sounds good, Ive got welding gas here so dont worry about ttha.

And I've got natural gas so WORRY about THAT.

[Eric_N]

Yea... I know.

[Eric_N]

Latest Update.

We got a ton of work done on the truck this weekend. I spent about 9 hours in the garage on Friday getting the front axle prepared and a bunch of cutting and grinding on the front end of the frame. Mike, Jason, Ted, Donnie, Redneck Eric, Broderick, and Nick all came up today and gave me a HUGE hand in getting a lot of things knocked out. The pics are in the wrong order but whatever.

2x3 Rear crossmember welded in and ready to go for when the Bed gets bobbed around 13 inches mabey next weekend
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd310/EricNotich/85%20Pickup/DSC00206.jpg

Pretty much the same shot, different angle
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd310/EricNotich/85%20Pickup/DSC00205.jpg

Some of Nicks welds on the rear shackle hangers and rear crossmember
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd310/EricNotich/85%20Pickup/DSC00204.jpg

Rear Trail-Gear 3" springs mounted up, just need to pull everything apart, paint it, and grease all of the bushings and tighten everything up.
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd310/EricNotich/85%20Pickup/DSC00203.jpg

Front Trail-Gear 3" springs. Still need to add upper shock mounts and braces.
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd310/EricNotich/85%20Pickup/DSC00202.jpg

IFS box mount. I know it looks like its at a funny angle but I have a flat pitman arm and the box is mounted as far forward as it will go. I have tons of clearance between the drag link and center link, the TRE on the pitman arm will never come close to that center link. Also, its a good shot of how we braced the front hanger at the ends on the core support. I had 4 of those braces that they include with the front hangers, so we mounted them on the ends of the front hanger and fully welded them to the core support. I plan to add some braces that go from the front hanger back to the frame rails soon, I just need to cut some metal to fit.
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd310/EricNotich/85%20Pickup/DSC00201.jpg

Front hanger fully welded on. We added some 12 guage plate in the gap between the front hanger and that front crossmember.
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd310/EricNotich/85%20Pickup/DSC00200.jpg

Overall I am extreamly happy with how everything is turning out so far. The truck sits perfect with the Trail-Gear 3" springs and 38" TSL SX's. We put the front tires on and sat it on the ground and measured I believe 27" to the bottom of the frame rail right under the drivers door, and thats with the springs not settled yet, no dash or interior, hardly anything in the engine bay, and no hood. Where the rear crossmember is mounted, I can bob the bed 13.5" to have it flush with the crossmember.

I want to thank everyone again who came by today and gave me a hand. Mike and Nick, you guys did an amazing job with the welding. Donnie and Jason, you guys handled those grinders like pros and went to town on everything, everything fits great and just looks amazing. Broderick, your a hell of a good supervisor, again thanks for stopping in and enjoying the show. Ted, thanks for the cutting and grinding and the insight on getting the rear axle straight. Redneck, thanks for the moral support and bringing the man crush :flipoff:. Beater, sorry that you couldn't make it up today, hope your feeling better and that you get well soon. I should have some more pics up later when I paint everything up and get it sitting back on the wheels/tires. I still have a ton more work to do, but so far this project is coming on very good.

[jjrgr21]

i think my dick just got hard










damn, it's gone now

[BeaterToyota]

Latest Update.Mike, Jason, Ted, Donnie, Redneck Eric, Broderick, and Nick all came up today and gave me a HUGE hand in getting a lot of things knocked out....

.Beater, sorry that you couldn't make it up today, hope your feeling better and that you get well soon.


Damn, with that many people there I don't feel so bad about not being there. Plus, Nick and Mike weld better than me anyway.

I'm doing better today, but the doctor told me yesterday when I was there that it'd probably be 3-6 months before I'm back to normal...

[Eric_N]

I put the front wheels/tires on today just to see how it sits. 26.5" to the bottom of the frame right under the front shackle, and 32.75" to the bottom of the front bumper, but that all will change a little bit once I put the rear axles back in and tires on and everything. I figure I may as well put the welded 3rd in now that the axles are already out, so thats on the list of things to accomplish this week.

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd310/EricNotich/85%20Pickup/DSC00207.jpg

[amgraham]

That looks good dude.

[94krawler]

Thats looks dam good Eric:cool:

[Eric_N]

That looks good dude.

Thats looks dam good Eric:cool:

Thanks. Now that its in the garage I should be getting some good progress on it. Im going to drop the rear springs tomarrow, paint all of the brackets and everything, and then tighten it all back up. Then I want to put together the welded rear 3rd so that I can get the back end back on wheels soon. Then its mainly just getting the rest of the wiring out of the 4Runner, and swapping it all over. I need to grab the gas tank and main fuel line out of the 4Runner also. I want to try to have the engine up and running in about two weeks.

[Rover]

damn garage looks clean again

[Eric_N]

damn garage looks clean again

Yea, I spent about 2 hours cleaning it today.

[88rnr86up]

looks good so it fit in the garage on 38's
let me know what day your going to jason
more pics

what the plan for int?

[Eric_N]

looks good so it fit in the garage on 38's
let me know what day your going to jason
more pics

what the plan for int?

It sits the exact same height it did before I took the old suspension off, mind you that I havent installed everything in the engine bay, no hood, no interior, no gas tank, and the springs arnt settled. This is exactly what I wanted the outcome to be. Interior is gonna be all stock basically, full dash, everything like that. Since Ill be driving it to Rausch/Crozet/wherever Im putting in a CD player and some speakers, but nothing fancy or expensive.

[larc68]

I put the front wheels/tires on today just to see how it sits. 26.5" to the bottom of the frame right under the front shackle, and 32.75" to the bottom of the front bumper, but that all will change a little bit once I put the rear axles back in and tires on and everything. I figure I may as well put the welded 3rd in now that the axles are already out, so thats on the list of things to accomplish this week.

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd310/EricNotich/85%20Pickup/DSC00207.jpg

it definately turned out looking really good. it was a long day but a good one.

[Eric_N]

Again, thanks for the help. You get the duals done/in?

[larc68]

Again, thanks for the help. You get the duals done/in?

glad i could help and thanks for pressing that bearing off.
hahahaha...it was a long day today too. btw picking the wife up this morning in marshal, dealing with my landlords(us having to move in a couple weeks because they lost the plac we live at now, but i get a two car garage now) feeling like shit. NO i didnt as of 20 minutes ago. i got the crawler box and that adapter mounted to the tranny and tranny mount. just need to trim the 1/2" off the shifter fork and then cut the hole in the floorboard. ill have it done tom night. oh and remember to fill it back up with fluid.

[locknload]

Marlin has a new magnetic shifter that negates the need to cut an additional hole in your floor board. It's pretty cool, I'll have to find the link.

[dtrailtaco]

glad i could help and thanks for pressing that bearing off.
hahahaha...it was a long day today too. btw picking the wife up this morning in marshal, dealing with my landlords(us having to move in a couple weeks because they lost the plac we live at now, but i get a two car garage now) feeling like shit. NO i didnt as of 20 minutes ago. i got the crawler box and that adapter mounted to the tranny and tranny mount. just need to trim the 1/2" off the shifter fork and then cut the hole in the floorboard. ill have it done tom night. oh and remember to fill it back up with fluid.

did you drain your trans as well....I am not sure if i will have time to put mine in before crozet. the guy on sat. didnt have enough time to get my inspection in. so its gettin inspected today. I was going to try and get the duals in moslty on sun. but i couldnt have it without a driveshaft on monday when it was gettin inspected.

for the press did yall use the bearing tool. I have acces to a press but im unsure if the guy has the bearing tool.

[larc68]

did you drain your trans as well....I am not sure if i will have time to put mine in before crozet. the guy on sat. didnt have enough time to get my inspection in. so its gettin inspected today. I was going to try and get the duals in moslty on sun. but i couldnt have it without a driveshaft on monday when it was gettin inspected.

for the press did yall use the bearing tool. I have acces to a press but im unsure if the guy has the bearing tool.

yeah you have to drain the tranny also. thats not a problem at all. the time consuming part is tearing down the donor case and making the adapter to it. you should do that first then see if you have time to put it in. you will also have to get your ds shortened and lengthened. so unless you have someplace that can do the rear ds it a quick turn around, you may not have time.

as for the bearing, yeah eric has the bearing plate that slips in under the bearing. if you dont have that, ive seen someone on another boards use flat metal as the bearing tool. just an option if you are in a cruch

[dtrailtaco]

yeah you have to drain the tranny also. thats not a problem at all. the time consuming part is tearing down the donor case and making the adapter to it. you should do that first then see if you have time to put it in. you will also have to get your ds shortened and lengthened. so unless you have someplace that can do the rear ds it a quick turn around, you may not have time.

as for the bearing, yeah eric has the bearing plate that slips in under the bearing. if you dont have that, ive seen someone on another boards use flat metal as the bearing tool. just an option if you are in a cruch

i just got to get the rear ds made. but you shouldnt have to tear down the rear case. just the one that is in the truck now. mines forward shift so i need to get that reduction box off. so if i committ to it i need to get it done cause i wont be able to drive it. can you mate the rear case to the adapter first, is that what you mean.

got the truck inspected so maybe ill have the sliders ready tonight maybe.

[88rnr86up]

any updates this week is it sunday yet
I got the 84 on stands waiting on trany and case
the buggy needs stuff
you get it running yet
pic on 4 wheels yet??
damn it cold outside to work on trucks
I should clean my garage out next
LOL

[larc68]

Marlin has a new magnetic shifter that negates the need to cut an additional hole in your floor board. It's pretty cool, I'll have to find the link.

You find that linke yet? Im really interested!!!!

[Rover]

Here it is (www.trail-gear.com)

[fourwd1]

Marlin has a new magnetic shifter that negates the need to cut an additional hole in your floor board. It's pretty cool, I'll have to find the link.

I tried it.

It's actually electro-magnetic.
You really need more than 12V to make it work right.
I didn't feel like installing a 2nd battery just for that.

[94krawler]

You have to tweek your voltage reg to get it to work. Get it up around 15-16V and it works fine. I tried it in my rig but it kept sticking to my ammo box center console. I said scred it and drilled the hole and went twin stick. FWIW I sold it on Ebay last week.

[dtrailtaco]

how much more you got to do. be ready for the runner jambo? i hopefully can sas mine one day. i may try and peice it together like this too to try and save money where i can.

sweet looking truck man.

[Eric_N]

Its getting there. I havent taken any pics lately but its getting close. Engine is in its final resting spot, and almost everything is in the engine bay. Air Box is mounted, and the charcoal canister is installed, and most of the wiring in the engine bay is installed. Main dash harness is in, just need to piece the dash back together. I need to order new exhaust manifold studs and nuts, so thats really what im waiting on right now. I still need to mount the p/s pump, resivior, and lines. The new tie rod ends came in yesterday, so I need to throw those on and set the alignment.

It will def. be ready for the jambo, im trying to have it tagged and on the road in Febuary.

[88rnr86up]

that cool guess I'll see it sunday any way LOL

[Eric_N]

Redneck and I did some work on my 85 today. We bobbed the bed 13.5" inches, it came out great. I dont have a completed pic yet, I need to pull the truck out of the garage eventually and clean all of the bondo dust off of it first, the drivers side of the bed is ALL bondo. Someone spent a lot of time on that bed for me to just cut it up. :D

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd310/EricNotich/85%20Pickup/DSC00219.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd310/EricNotich/85%20Pickup/DSC00218.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd310/EricNotich/85%20Pickup/DSC00217.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd310/EricNotich/85%20Pickup/DSC00216.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd310/EricNotich/85%20Pickup/DSC00215.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd310/EricNotich/85%20Pickup/DSC00214.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd310/EricNotich/85%20Pickup/DSC00213.jpg

[locknload]

Looks great, wish I could of been there.

[mtnyota]

You polish that exhaust tip yet.


I'm pissed because we did a totally better job on your bed!!!

[amgraham]

Haha.. Race car :D Lookin' good fellas!

[dtrailtaco]

very nice job. i want to do a bob and it will take care of that huge rust hole i got in the rear quater :D

[Eric_N]

You polish that exhaust tip yet.


Nah, I havent polished it yet, but im def. going to soon.

I went to Darcars Toyota today to get new exhaust manifold studs and was talking to the parts counter guy and he recognized me from when I worked there so he looked me up in the computer and found that my employee # is still in the system so I can still get 50% genuine toyota parts.:D

I got home today and found a package at the front door.

Marlin Crawler 21 spline TS 4.7's
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd310/EricNotich/Parts/DSC00220.jpg

Marlin HD Inner axle seals for when I eventually put a front locker in the truck. These things are beafy.
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd310/EricNotich/Parts/DSC00221.jpg

[BeaterToyota]

I'm pissed because we did a totally better job on your bed!!!
I have a saw and a welder. I'll redo yours for you. :flipoff:


Doppel- That looks good.

[mtnyota]

I have a saw and a welder. I'll redo yours for you. :flipoff:


Doppel- That looks good.




Bite me Fawker.

[mtnyota]

very nice job. i want to do a bob and it will take care of that huge rust hole i got in the rear quater :D

Let me know when. Gettn good at it now.

[Eric_N]

Let me know when. Gettn good at it now.

Yea, we can "almost" cut straight with a saw zaw. :eek:

[locknload]

Here's your carrier, all finished. This will not break, EVER ;).

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b157/locknload223/02-06-2-2008003Medium.jpg

[Rover]

hey mike,you missed a spot :flipoff:

[larc68]

you use a whole 8lb spool of wire doin that?

[Ted]

Mike..you didn't brush off the welds with a wire brush before you posted the pics.

[larc68]

Mike..you didn't brush off the welds with a wire brush before you posted the pics.


or throw a coat of wax on them

[locknload]

or throw a coat of wax on them

Actually I used Meguires, Turtle Wax is too hard to dig out of the beads.

[Eric_N]

Got the 4.7's installed in a donor t-case last night. Thanks to Ted for bringing the top shift case for me to Mikes house since I forgot to bring mine :rolleyes:. We also got Mikes duals done and in the truck, now all he needs to do is get the drive shafts made, installed, install the skid plate, and bolt on his shifter for the rear case.

[locknload]

I always see posts asking what's better, duals or 4.7's. I know which is less work. Duals wins hands down. Here's some of the clearancing we did for the 4.7's.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b157/locknload223/86%204Runner/02-09-2-2008014Medium.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b157/locknload223/86%204Runner/02-09-2-2008015Medium.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b157/locknload223/86%204Runner/02-09-2-2008012Medium.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b157/locknload223/86%204Runner/02-09-2-2008010Medium.jpg

[94krawler]

4.7's require alot more grinding to fit in a topshift case than a forward shfit case. I had them in my forward before going duals and the fork was barely ground into and the case was ground just a bit. When we swapped them into my now rear case we were grinding alot to get everything to clear.

[Eric_N]

I was actually surised at how easy it was to clearance this case. The last set 4.7's I installed was also in a top shift, and it took a lot longer, but yes it still is a lot of grinding. Theres also a lot less tear down doing a dual set up, the only semi-hard part is welding the key stock on the shifter fork b/c you may not know how to weld. Installing 4.7's is a lot more involved then the duals. Now that t-case just needs to make it off of the pass. seat in my DD and under the 85.

[jjrgr21]

damn you fuckers are moving right along

[Rover]

damn i wish i was home

whos skill ratchet is that, does it work well?

[locknload]

damn i wish i was home

whos skill ratchet is that, does it work well?

Mine, birthday present from the inlaws and actually it's pretty damn cool. It's 1/4" drive. The head/gear case is all metal and looks like my 1/4" IR. You use it manually to break the bolt loose then sqeeze the trigger and it spins it out. When tightening it stops on it's own and you just give it a little finishing snug manually. Didn't know if I'd like it at first but it's definately a little time saver, Lithium battery as well. I like it!

[Eric_N]

Mine, birthday present from the inlaws and actually it's pretty damn cool. It's 1/4" drive. The head/gear case is all metal and looks like my 1/4" IR. You use it manually to break the bolt loose then sqeeze the trigger and it spins it out. When tightening it stops on it's own and you just give it a little finishing snug manually. Didn't know if I'd like it at first but it's definately a little time saver, Lithium battery as well. I like it!

Hey, this is a build thread not talk about everything else thread, ass:flipoff:.

Yea, I have no updates. I havent really worked on the truck lately at all, I tryed to today but my kidney stone was bothering me so bad I just gave up. I hate this thing, I just want it out of me.

[Eric_N]

Well I was able to get a little bit done on the truck today. I got the rear 3rd all set up with the welded carrier, reinstalled the hard brake lines on the rear axle, installed the new braided flex line, put the axles shafts back in, and put the tires on. Then I rolled it out of the garage so that I could clean up in there and get all the bondo dust out of it and off of the truck. Heres the lastest pic, I believe ive got a little trimming on the bed to do.

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd310/EricNotich/85%20Pickup/DSC00227.jpg

[BeaterToyota]

Looks pretty freakin' good.

[Rover]

looks bad ass eric

[BlueX]

looking good
bad ass rig you got there

[88rnr86up]

so when you going to lift it






looks good when you going to paint it??
you still want the 4runner roof ??

[mtnyota]

Looks reeeaaalll niiicce.

[Littletoy]

Coming along nicely. I'm digging that front driveshaft angle.http://smilies.vidahost.com/contrib/edoom/biggrinbounce.gif

[Eric_N]

looks good when you going to paint it??
you still want the 4runner roof ??

Its not getting painted. I like it just the way it is. And yea, Ill take that roof if you can cut it out for me.

Looks reeeaaalll niiicce.

I think it looks like a school bus. The wheel base had to stretch 4" in all.

Coming along nicely. I'm digging that front driveshaft angle.http://smilies.vidahost.com/contrib/edoom/biggrinbounce.gif

Dont worry about that :rolleyes:........ Its just hanging off of the t-case for now, not hooked up to the front diff.

[Rover]

is the d shaft angle for your upside down portals?

whats this i hear of a 4runner roof?

[Eric_N]

No more sunroof, maby.

[dtrailtaco]

very nice rig.

was it any cheaper to peice the sas together like you did or bout the same.

looks real nice though

[Eric_N]

It was cheaper for me b/c I got a lot of the stuff for free, or I traded other parts for it.

[locknload]

Amy said your truck looks pretty. She could tell it was bobbed before I said anything. It was a special moment in our house, a tear shed from my eye, my chin quivered.

Anyway, looks great. Looks like your rear axle moved back like mine did. Half doors are next :D.

[Eric_N]

Amy said your truck looks pretty. She could tell it was bobbed before I said anything. It was a special moment in our house, a tear shed from my eye, my chin quivered.


I just had the same type of moment reading your post Mike. It was heart touching, it really was.

[larc68]

I just had the same type of moment reading your post Mike. It was heart touching, it really was.

you guys need a moment together?

[Eric_N]

Already had it, but thanks.:D

[larc68]

that was a quick moment

[BeaterToyota]

You guys are gay. (Not that there's anything wrong with that.). But I'm gonna have to find a new place to hang out online.

[88rnr86up]

I'll cut the roof off at the posts this weekend so you have what you need

[Eric_N]

So my shifter came in today, and my rear shocks will be here next monday. Anyone want to help me swap the t-cases and get the front/rear shock mounts installed next saturday the 8th?

[larc68]

i should be able to make it.

[locknload]

Amy has clinicals the next three Saturdays or you know I'd be there.

[Eric_N]

Dont worry, ill be giving you a call or pm anyway, I need a rear shock hoop bent up.

[jjrgr21]

i gotta work 8-4, i can make it sunday.

[fourwd1]

that was a quick moment


He's young, it happens, don't judge him.






















:rolleyes:

[mtnyota]

I should be able to make it.

[Rover]

So my shifter came in today, and my rear shocks will be here next monday. Anyone want to help me swap the t-cases and get the front/rear shock mounts installed next saturday the 8th?

I would be there if I wasent staying up here for break;)

[Eric_N]

Ill be out in the garage around 10 saturday. Im not doing the shock mounts yet, unless we can some how flex the truck out saturday and measure it all and what not. I could def. use a hand though b/c I want to remove the bed and install the gas tank, and finish welding up the rear crossmember (I need someone who can lay down some bugger welds for me), then bolt the bed down. I also want to bleed the brakes, do an alignment, and bleed the power steering system. Other than that, the truck should be ready to drive around the yard this weekend.

[mtnyota]

I'll be there around 8. Is that cool? Ok good.

[Eric_N]

I'll be there around 8. Is that cool? Ok good.

Yea, we'll go to Bob Evans.

[Eric_N]

I ran into a bit of an issue today. I was getting my gas tank ready, I had to drill and tap new holes for the fuel level sending unit b/c all of the bolts that hold it down broke, and I found that my gas tank has a hole rusted in the top. The other tank I have, the plug on the fuel level sending unit doesnt match mine, and the hard lines coming from the fuel pump are rusted through. All of the bolts holding the pump and level sending unit are rusted on that tank too and wont come off without being broken. I really dont want to go the fuel cell route, seeing that I just bought a brand new hard fuel line that runs from the tank to the fuel filter from the dealer. Any suggestions?

[locknload]

Can't you just patch the top of the tank? Shouldn't leak being at the top. I'm sure you tried PB Blaster.

[Eric_N]

Yea, I pretty much tried everything. The only way to get the bolts out of the second tank is breaking them, which then Id have to drill them all out and retap, and Id still have to pull the pump out of the first tank, which everything is rusted also.

I think the only problem with patching it is that a lot of the metal around the fuel level sending unit is really thin, and my rust through on me eventually.

The real issue is its going to be a pain to find a gas tank with a fuel pump and sending unit that match my plugs in good condition and not all rusted. Looks like I may just go the cell route.

[Eric_N]

Some updates.

I got the engine bay pretty much wrapped up, a few odds and ends still need adressed but for the most part its done. Redneck came by saturday and helped me get the dash back together and installed, and we threw the seats back in. We also built a plate to cover the large hole around the tranny/t-case shifters. I got the trail-gear t-case knobs tapped to the 1/2"-13 thread to work with the front-range twin sticks, and got all of that installed also. We threw a battery in to test the dash lights/operations and everything seems to work fine, even cranked the engine over until the battery died. The new fuel cell and fittings should be here tuesday or so, so I should get that installed this week, as well as get the bed bolted down.

So heres the to do list:
Mount brake calipers/clean rotors/bleed brakes
Install new TRE's/connect steering shaft to box/alignment
Make taillight harnesses/extend pump & level sender harness
Install fuel cell/pump/plumb all lines
Finish welding rear crossmember
Install front shock hoops/shocks
Build rear shock hoop/install/install shocks
Build rear parking brake lever extensions
Mount ECU out of harms way
Install cd player/CB radio
Reseal windshield/sunroof
Add gear oil to t-case & rear diff/add coolant/change engine oil and filter
Figure out why pass. side marker light is inop

[locknload]

Some updates.

So heres the to do list:
Mount brake calipers/clean rotors/bleed brakes
Install new TRE's/connect steering shaft to box/alignment
Make taillight harnesses/extend pump & level sender harness
Install fuel cell/pump/plumb all lines
Finish welding rear crossmember
Install front shock hoops/shocks
Build rear shock hoop/install/install shocks
Build rear parking brake lever extensions
Mount ECU out of harms way
Install cd player/CB radio
Reseal windshield/sunroof
Add gear oil to t-case & rear diff/add coolant/change engine oil and filter
Figure out why pass. side marker light is inop

Sounds good. Let us know when you have it all finished :flipoff:.

[Eric_N]

Will do.

I took those d-rings off of that rear crossmember today. Im glad that I did too. After the cut the weld on the bottom, I was able to just bend them up and they broke right off. Im sure if they were ever used as a recovery point that they would of broke off and harmed something/someone, and I dont want that happening. Im just gonna throw this out there, and I know anyone who saw some of the so-called fab on that 4Runner truggy thing will agree, please dont try to weld if you have no clue how to, especially on important things like steering parts, suspenion, or recovery points. I wish I would of taken a pick of that steering shaft extension. Didnt Ted take one?

[locknload]

Yeah he took a pic.

Hey Ted, post that pic!!

[jjrgr21]

nuh uh, the steering on that thing rocked. it would have worked so well.

[88rnr86up]

yeah that thing was scary I broke the sliders off by jumpin on them a few times
you got any pics with that half ass rear shackles the rear bolts where all hand tight when I stripped it,dont forget the no center pins in the front spring packs

[Stinson]

and a crossmember for a V6 held in with 1 bolt on each side :wtf:

[Rover]

Will do.

I took those d-rings off of that rear crossmember today. Im glad that I did too. After the cut the weld on the bottom, I was able to just bend them up and they broke right off. Im sure if they were ever used as a recovery point that they would of broke off and harmed something/someone, and I dont want that happening. Im just gonna throw this out there, and I know anyone who saw some of the so-called fab on that 4Runner truggy thing will agree, please dont try to weld if you have no clue how to, especially on important things like steering parts, suspenion, or recovery points. I wish I would of taken a pick of that steering shaft extension. Didnt Ted take one?

so does that mean no more welding while drinking a budlight for me:wtf::flipoff:

[Eric_N]

and a crossmember for a V6 held in with 1 bolt on each side :wtf:

Im still sorry about that, I had no clue he bought the wrong parts for the truck.

The best part was, and I dont know if you saw them when you came by, was the homemade revolver shackles.

Apparenty he drove that truck from Winchester, Va to Westminster, MD, an hour and 45 min ride, with no doors and those shackles like that in the rain.

[Eric_N]

Its Alive.:cool:

Pulled it out of the garage (literally, with my Tacoma), put a gallon of gas in the cell, threw on some jumper cables, and it started right up. Made a little tapping noise, im guessing b/c it hasnt been started in over 6 months, once the oil got flowing the noise went away. Tuned the distributer by ear for now just to get it running. Threw it in gear and headed straight for our street. 38"s with no air that have been sitting for months dont ride that smooth. I did get it up to around 25-30 mph though, runs great, brakes still dont work, check engine light comes on randomly.

So all in all its just got a few minor issues, but nothing big. After 30 min of driving it around the front main seal decided it didnt want to seal anymore, but im going to head to Napa to pick up a gaskit kit and fix that tomarrow. But that did end my fun of driving it for the day.

Hopefully we will get the rear shock hoop welded in and the rear shocks on and the front driveshaft made this weekend. Also, I need to check out the steering stops, it doesnt want to turn to the left a lot. And also we need to bleed the brakes some more.

[88rnr86up]

sound good got any pics of it now?
you going to be ready for the jambo ??

[Stinson]

Its Alive.:cool:

Pulled it out of the garage (literally, with my Tacoma), put a gallon of gas in the cell, threw on some jumper cables, and it started right up. Made a little tapping noise, im guessing b/c it hasnt been started in over 6 months, once the oil got flowing the noise went away. Tuned the distributer by ear for now just to get it running. Threw it in gear and headed straight for our street. 38"s with no air that have been sitting for months dont ride that smooth. I did get it up to around 25-30 mph though, runs great, brakes still dont work, check engine light comes on randomly.

So all in all its just got a few minor issues, but nothing big. After 30 min of driving it around the front main seal decided it didnt want to seal anymore, but im going to head to Napa to pick up a gaskit kit and fix that tomarrow. But that did end my fun of driving it for the day.

Hopefully we will get the rear shock hoop welded in and the rear shocks on and the front driveshaft made this weekend. Also, I need to check out the steering stops, it doesnt want to turn to the left a lot. And also we need to bleed the brakes some more.


Nice man, can't wait to wheel with ya!

[Eric_N]

Hopefully it will be pretty much good to go in the next week or two.

[fourwd1]

Its Alive.:cool:

Pulled it out of the garage (literally, with my Tacoma), ...

The Tacoma on jackstands? How'd that work?


:D



Glad you got both moving.

[mtnyota]

Shhweet!

[dtrailtaco]

sweet man, almost ready for a shake down run eh?

[Eric_N]

Yup. Redneck is coming up on Sunday to help me finish some things up. I think Donnie and Mike are a mabey?? Anyone else is welcome to join.

[larc68]

Yup. Redneck is coming up on Sunday to help me finish some things up. I think Donnie and Mike are a mabey?? Anyone else is welcome to join.


Yessum Ill be there

[locknload]

I can't make it. Amy has a test and two papers due Monday.

[Eric_N]

Yessum Ill be there

Cool. More cookies will be made.

I can't make it. Amy has a test and two papers due Monday.

Your going to miss out on the cookies. Tell Amy I said good luck, and you have fun with the kids.

Ted, what are you doing Sunday? You havent graced my truck with your presence enough. Same to you Beater. Ranger Boy, you have plans or anything that you want to get done to your 4Runner? My truck shouldnt take to long.

[Ted]

Ted, what are you doing Sunday? You havent graced my truck with your presence enough. Same to you Beater. Ranger Boy, you have plans or anything that you want to get done to your 4Runner? My truck shouldnt take to long.


I'm only free on Saturday. I'll making some Euros to the gun range to convert them to gun nuts. You want to go shooting?

[Eric_N]

That was your excuse last weekend.

[Ted]

That was your excuse last weekend.

I'm doing two trip for two groups. We have the guys from Europe setting up a new NOC in Ashburn for Cybertrust.

[mtnyota]

I'm doing two trip for two groups. We have the guys from Europe setting up a new NOC in Ashburn for Cybertrust.

OOOKKK. I'll take your word for it! Whatever the hell that means!

[jjrgr21]

wanna get my exhaust done, thats really it, until i get a locker

[larc68]

you already have the little circle gaskets? i have 2 new ones if ya need them. how did the ubolts turn out?

[jjrgr21]

i have all the gaskets, and the u-bolts were perfect, looks good with the 265 dunlop w/black steelies

[Eric_N]

Here are some pics of the truck today.

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd310/EricNotich/85%20Pickup/DSC00808.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd310/EricNotich/85%20Pickup/DSC00809.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd310/EricNotich/85%20Pickup/DSC00810.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd310/EricNotich/85%20Pickup/DSC00811.jpg
http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd310/EricNotich/85%20Pickup/DSC00812.jpg

[locknload]

Damn I like me some extra cab :cool:.

[BeaterToyota]

Looks good, but your tires are flat.

I'm gonna try to make it there Sunday. We'll see. :rolleyes:

[Eric_N]

your tires are flat.


They are.

Come on up if your feeling well.

[Littletoy]

Looks good. I bet you can't wait to finish.

[Eric_N]

Looks good. I bet you can't wait to finish.

Yup. Should be pretty much wrapped up tomarrow.

[larc68]

What time in the morning? 8?

[Eric_N]

Im thinking more around 10. I want to get some sleep.

[Eric_N]

We pretty much finished up the truck today. Built the front shaft, fixed the t-case leak, built some bumpstops, got the rear shock hoop in and upper and lower mounts welded on. Then we flexed it out to see how everything worked. We're planning a trip to Rausch for later in the month to test it out, along with Rednecks truck, Donnies, and Mikes.

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd310/EricNotich/85%20Pickup/DSC00813.jpg


http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd310/EricNotich/85%20Pickup/DSC00814.jpg


http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd310/EricNotich/85%20Pickup/DSC00815.jpg

[88rnr86up]

looks good
glad to see you get it done



damn I'm a slacker on my project
how long did it take you to build it ??

[locknload]

Nice work, wish I could of been there. Post a pic of the shock mount in the bed, do we need to make the rear supports still? Did you find the missing shock mount?

Who's lowered Toyota is that in the last pic with the hood up. You hangin' out with the lowrider mini truck crowd too?

[Eric_N]

I honestly dont think its going to need supported. Its not as tall as I thought it would be, and its burned on there. I ended up buying another set of shock mounts when I ordered the bumpstops, and we ended up modifing them a lot to work.


http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd310/EricNotich/85%20Pickup/DSC00816.jpg

Thats Rangers 4Runner. I dont think hes going to take to kindly to your words.

[jjrgr21]

if i ever have kids, at least i know of a good baby sitter :flipoff:

[locknload]

if i ever have kids, at least i know of a good baby sitter :flipoff:

I knew it was yours :flipoff:. That was a hint to post up some current pics with the springs and tires in your build thread.

[jjrgr21]

i knew you knew it was mine uh???

[KatzTRD]

Looking good Eric.

[locknload]

i knew you knew it was mine uh???

What the hell kind of english is that, Hut Hut?

[Rover]

hells yeah

[mtnyota]

What the hell kind of english is that, Hut Hut?

HAHAHA!!!

[TiTRD]

Looks good. I wish my bed looked that good or I wouldn't have taken it off.

[Eric_N]

Its ready.

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd310/EricNotich/85%20Pickup/DSC00817.jpg

[Mike]

Cool stuff. How does your Tacoma handle it as a tow rig?

You might want to adjust the tongue weight.

[Eric_N]

I towed this down to Charles Town yesterday and it did great. I still need to play around with the truck placement, and get a 2" drop hitch or something, but other than that, it was fine. I could hold 60 mph flat, and 55 mph up hills, and with the brake controller the braking was very controlled. If I pull the truck on foreward I have way to much tounge weight, and backing it on I dont think I have enough as it sits right now. I might try to back the truck up a little more and see how it sits with a small drop hitch to get the trailer flatter.

[88rnr86up]

so how you like your new trailer??
truck looks good

[BeaterToyota]

A weight distributing hitch, and your beater parked the other direction, would probably work well.

[Eric_N]

Yup, Im looking into them right now. Just trying to figure out how much more money its going to cost me.:eek:

[BeaterToyota]

Tractor Supply has them for about $300 I think.

[mtnyota]

Looks real niice.

Mike, did you get one for the show truck?

[locknload]

I should have a used 14 foot by Memorial Day weekend.

Dopple Ditch Flex, West V style :D.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b157/locknload223/4-28-08025Medium.jpg

[KatzTRD]

My Tacoma towed Aarons 4-runner this weekend to BigDogs and it did great. I was driving home behind him in my 4-Runner and on the ramp to the highway he was pulling away from me. My 4-runner could not keep up. haha. We had a light trailer that is hollow down the center, but his runner has a full exo cage.

[BeaterToyota]

I should have a used 14 foot by Memorial Day weekend.

Make it a 35 footer, and I'll let you tow my rig, too. Thanks.

[Ted]

Make it a 35 footer, and I'll let you tow my rig, too. Thanks.


Lets just pitch in and get a 4 truck hauler.

[Mike]

I've got 10 business days to wait for my Maine plates to show up.

[Eric_N]

My tax return came in today so I picked up an adjustable weight distributing hitch today and got it all set up right. Pulled the truck on forward, the trailer is pretty much level, and the Tacoma only squats about an inch or two.

Ive got a 30 day PA temp tag and registration, when do you want to go to Rausch Mike? I want to go test this thing out.

[Ted]

I've got 10 business days to wait for my Maine plates to show up.

Maine plates?

[Mike]

Maine plates?

MD bends you over on trailer registrations. I can register the trailer in Maine, and it's $90 for 5 years.

[Ted]

MD bends you over on trailer registrations. I can register the trailer in Maine, and it's $90 for 5 years.

Make sure you get the optional U of Maine plates.

[locknload]

Lets just pitch in and get a 4 truck hauler.

I may need airbags for that :cool:.

[Mike]

Make sure you get the optional U of Maine plates.

I don't think you have a choice. The trailer plate is pretty much standard issue.

[locknload]

MD bends you over on trailer registrations. I can register the trailer in Maine, and it's $90 for 5 years.

I checked the WV site and if the trailer is under 2,000lbs it's $9.00 for three years. Not too bad :D.

[Mike]

Ive got a 30 day PA temp tag and registration, when do you want to go to Rausch Mike? I want to go test this thing out.

If you mean me, I was thinking of hitting Rausch the weekend of the 17/18.

[TiTRD]

How do you get around residency, Mike?

[Mike]

How do you get around residency, Mike?

I don't know. But you can go through staabagency.com or mbi-trailers.com. They act as an agent for licensing. Maine also doesn't require a trailer inspection :D

[Eric_N]

If you mean me, I was thinking of hitting Rausch the weekend of the 17/18.

Awsome, some of us are heading up on the 16th.

[Rover]

speaking of air bags, there fun when you sit them in a trashcan, put a ball on top of it and blow it up

[Eric_N]

I figured its time to update this thread with some of the new additions to the truck. Thanks to WV Mike, Donnie, CawkGrinder, and Cronus for helping with the latest mods.




Warn X8000i, bought used for $200. Added Amsteel blue 5/16" x 100ft. synthetic line, Trail-Gear winch mount and fairlead.

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd310/EricNotich/85%20Pickup/DSC00833.jpg

In-Cab winch control panel from 12Volt Guy.

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd310/EricNotich/85%20Pickup/DSC00831.jpg

D-Ring mounts from AtoZ Fabrication

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd310/EricNotich/85%20Pickup/DSC00830.jpg

Trail-Gear Hydro Assist in mock up stage.

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd310/EricNotich/85%20Pickup/DSC00832.jpg

Finishing up tapping the steering box.

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd310/EricNotich/85%20Pickup/DSC00829.jpg

[94krawler]

I can see the add now in the wanted section. WTB toy knuckles:flipoff:



Looks good man. You going to takeover or what?

[Eric_N]

I can see the add now in the wanted section. WTB toy knuckles:flipoff:



Looks good man. You going to takeover or what?

Ive got a second set of Knuckles that Im going to have to pull off my spare housing :rolleyes:.

Ill be at takeover. You better be there so I can blame all of the new damage from the trip on you.

[locknload]

Looks good but I have a question, what's the red switch for?

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b157/locknload223/DSC00831Medium.jpg

:flipoff::flipoff::flipoff:

[94krawler]

I'll be there and you can blame it on me everyone else does:rolleyes:

[94krawler]

Looks good but I have a question, what's the red switch for?

Easy button:D

[larc68]

Looks good but I have a question, what's the red switch for?

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b157/locknload223/DSC00831Medium.jpg

:flipoff::flipoff::flipoff:

oh yeah look at you...mr freakin funny gay guy

[jjrgr21]

i'm the head homo, thank you!!

[jhama78]

I figured its time to update this thread with some of the new additions to the truck. Thanks to WV Mike, Donnie, CawkGrinder, and Cronus for helping with the latest mods.

Warn X8000i, bought used for $200. Added Amsteel blue 5/16" x 100ft. synthetic line, Trail-Gear winch mount and fairlead.



Id brace up that winch plate a little bit of I were you.. the front of these frames arent that strong... and the bumper mounting bolts will tear out of the frame... ask me how I know...:D

heres what I did to mine... Although I welded mine on because the bumper mounting bolts were not in useable shape nor were the frame nuts...

http://i348.photobucket.com/albums/q348/jhama78/fab3-1.jpg

[jhama78]

and heres a finished shot of the plate and bumper...

http://i348.photobucket.com/albums/q348/jhama78/5.jpg

[locknload]

and heres a finished shot of the plate and bumper...


Are you going to connect your upper and lower fender tubes at the front? I would, right at the parking lamp. Post a side shot of your exo, I like the front.

[jhama78]

Are you going to connect your upper and lower fender tubes at the front? I would, right at the parking lamp. Post a side shot of your exo, I like the front.

Yes its still got a few tubes that need to be added to it... Ive got lots of pics on my pile in my build thread:

http://www.midatlantictoyotacrawlers.com/showthread.php?t=3764

easy

-j-rOd

[PrezidentRedz]

Looks good..

[Eric_N]

Pics from after the NE Takeover. Looks like its time to tube out the bed. I tryed to put the doors back on, it was a no go.

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd310/EricNotich/85%20Pickup/DSC00837.jpg

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd310/EricNotich/85%20Pickup/DSC00835.jpg

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd310/EricNotich/85%20Pickup/DSC00834.jpg

[94krawler]

I knew your bed was trash but I didnt know you tore up the door jambs:confused:


Now you guys know why I keep my doors on.

[Eric_N]

Yea, the passenger side is the bad one. I was going to make half doors today but I tryed to put them back on and its not happening. Time for plan B.

[BeaterToyota]

Time for plan B.
Formula Toy.

[94krawler]

I know there was talk of how nice intrepids runner looked:flipoff:

[locknload]

What's crazy is, after all that damage, you still can't see where you and Redneck bobbed the bed. It's totally hidden.

Yeah your jamb is FUBARed. I couldn't quite picture your description of the jamb. Looks like you used a Category 5 Hairdryer/Heatgun to it.
An exo could still save your A pillars (windshield) and your neck. You cab has lots of life left in it. Nice work :cool:.

[Eric_N]

Formula Toy.

Thats plan C for later down the road. I took my Hi-Lift and straightened the bed as much as I could. Now I just need to do some little things to get it ready for the RightCoast run.

[94krawler]

dopple G make some tube doors instead of half doors maybe??

You can straighten that door jamb with a porta power I'd bet.

[Eric_N]

Yea, me and a friend were talking about this at work today. I think were going to try to straighten the jamb out on Friday and then ill make the half doors and just leave them on.

[Mike]

I told you a comealong hooked to the striker will work. Hell, a tire iron and the comealong straighted out the bashed in cowl on the samurai.

[Eric_N]

I think you just need to bring the sammi over and well hook a tow strap to it and just floor it......

[Mike]

I think the comealong is stronger than the sammi :(

I replaced all the soft fuel lines though, it runs much better

[locknload]

Mike, you don't think that will tear the striker out of the sheet metal?

[Mike]

na those strikers are in pretty good.

Besides, it's not my truck :)

[Eric_N]

Besides, it's not my truck :)

:flipoff:

[locknload]

not my truck :)

Where have I heard that before. :D:D:D

[Mike]

:flipoff:

It's not like it can get much worse :flipoff:

[94krawler]

it's not my truck :)



You stealing my line:flipoff:

[Eric_N]

Some pics of last weekends carnage:rolleyes:.


http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o74/landrollover/Erics%20Pickup/IMGA0067.jpg


http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o74/landrollover/Erics%20Pickup/IMGA0068.jpg

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o74/landrollover/Erics%20Pickup/IMGA0069.jpg

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o74/landrollover/Erics%20Pickup/IMGA0071.jpg

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o74/landrollover/Erics%20Pickup/IMGA0072.jpg

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o74/landrollover/Erics%20Pickup/IMGA0073.jpg


Pulling the bed to get ready for the exo/rear tube


http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o74/landrollover/Erics%20Pickup/IMGA0074.jpg

I want to bolt the bed sides back on to the tube, I plan on dovetailing the rear in the process so I had to straighten some sheetmetal.

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o74/landrollover/Erics%20Pickup/IMGA0075.jpg

[BeaterToyota]

Your truck looks like shit. :wtf:

Are you that much more hardcore than I am? :rolleyes:
Or are you that much worse at driving? :flipoff:

[Eric_N]

I suck at driving. Ill get some full view pics of it tomarrow so you can see how trashed it is already. Ill also get a pic of my budbuilt skidplate, it used to be flat.

[Mike]

I dont think we can get your doors back on anymore.

[Eric_N]

I dont think we can get your doors back on anymore.

Not even gonna try, plus I already got rid of them.

[Rover]

erik is teh HArdcORes

[94krawler]

I know that isnt just from last weekend liar


No cartoon network for 1 week:flipoff:

[locknload]

Were you aiming for rocks or just driving by braille? I'm glad we didn't put your sliders back on :rolleyes:.

How the hell did you break a headlight??? To me, that implies you hit a big-ass rock in FRONT of you. :flipoff:

[larc68]

How the hell did you break a headlight??? To me, that implies you hit a big-ass rock in FRONT of you. :flipoff:

Same thing as hitting a tree right in front of you. So you should know how it was done!! :flipoff:

[Rover]

he hit a big tree too

[fourwd1]

...
Are you that much more hardcore than I am? :rolleyes:
Or are you that much worse at driving? :flipoff:


Both

[Eric_N]

Were you aiming for rocks or just driving by braille? I'm glad we didn't put your sliders back on :rolleyes:.

How the hell did you break a headlight??? To me, that implies you hit a big-ass rock in FRONT of you. :flipoff:

I was following Pops :flipoff:.

Nah, seriously I would of gotten caught on the sliders in the spot where I landed on the door sill.

The headlight is a funny story, I wish we had the whole insident on film. The short story is I launched the truck out of a bowl and had both front tires off of the ground coming out of the bowl. I had to squeaze between two trees to exit and I thought it would just kiss the side of the fender. I was wrong. Oh well.

Im sure you can all tell, I dont care about body damage. One day I will build an F-Toy, but right now I really dont have the time or money to build one the way I want to, I just want to wheel. Ive been building a truck for myself or helping other people for the last 2 1/2 years, and I finally got one done for myself. Now im just fixing everything I break.

[94krawler]

That bowl climb was awesome. Tires 2-3 feet off the ground in front on a 75+degree climb. I cant beleive you hit the tree. I didnt hit the tree:flipoff:

[Eric_N]

I cant beleive you hit the tree. I didnt hit the tree:flipoff:

I got style points though. The lame part was I couldnt do the hill climb after that. I still need to figure out whats up with the engine.

[locknload]

Im sure you can all tell, I dont care about body damage. One day I will build an F-Toy, but right now I really dont have the time or money to build one the way I want to, I just want to wheel. Ive been building a truck for myself or helping other people for the last 2 1/2 years, and I finally got one done for myself. Now im just fixing everything I break.

HELL YEAH!

[Mike]

Grip it and Rip it!

[Eric_N]

Got the crawl box for my duals made, and have that and the dual adaptor installed in the truck. Im waiting to get the snap ring for the t-case input shaft bearing before I can put the rear case in,cut the hole for the twin stick, and install the Front Range Offroad crossmember/skid plate.

We pulled the fuel cell, ammo can, and bed off to start on the rear tube bed/exo cage. I bought the 1 1/4 scd. 40 to do it, but thats about as far as we got on that project so far. I still need to figure out how I want to do it.

My engine kept stalling out on me last weekend anytime I put it under a load. I noticed I have a vacumn leak at one of the ports on the upper intake, apparently one of my vacumn caps wasnt really weather resistant and cracked in half. I pulled the valve cover today to have a look inside, everything is lined up right (it hasnt jumped a tooth and the distributor isnt off a tooth), but the drivers side timing chain guide is broken/deteriorated, and the timing cover has a lot of wear from the timing chain rubbing it. I didnt really expect anything less for 220,xxx on the ODO.

I also still need to get my 3 other tires swapped over to my new wheels, and get a spare wheel b/c the one I have is a chevy wheel and wont fit over the hub on my truck.

[locknload]

Don't forget your bling hood pin install.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b157/locknload223/86%204Runner/8-25-08008Medium.jpg

[Sleepy Cannon]

Whats this RightCoast run you speak off?

[BeaterToyota]

Whats this RightCoast run you speak off?

RightCoast is a club for the "mentally challenged"...

:flipoff:

http://pics.montypics.com/beatertoyota/2008-08-25/1219703831_ericstrainingwheels_2.jpg

[94krawler]

We told the **** guys this weekend we are the anti club. We got some weird looks then:D


Although I gota agree on the mentally challenged...


http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/1240/img555iz2.jpg


http://photos.imageevent.com/rocktoy94/sweatyballs08/websize/Sweatyballs%2008%20011.jpg

[Eric_N]

Here are some pics of the ongoing axle swap.


Rear 14B. Installed Frenched hangers in the front, and did the shackle tubes through the frame in the rear. It dropped the rear of the truck 3+". Thanks to Jordan for the Frenched hangers and Mike for the flux core goodness.

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd310/EricNotich/Picture001.jpg

Front Dana 60. Dodge housing, Chevy knuckles, 5.38 gears, Yukon spool, 35 spline outers, Mt. Logan slugs, Mad4WD arms.

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd310/EricNotich/Picture002.jpg

Empty space where said Dana 60 will reside.

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd310/EricNotich/Picture003.jpg

[locknload]

Looks good Eric. I really like how the rear shackles turned out, looks like the front's on the rear. You really should get one of those cheap chromdiff covers for the rear. The ultimate bling!

[Rover]

nah, one like this would be better:D

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o74/landrollover/beefy-blingchop2-1.jpg

[jjrgr21]

holy shit when did you start this?

[Eric_N]

A little while ago. I havent done much to it in a while. Its just been sitting in the garage, Im waiting on parts and money.

[BeaterToyota]

Im waiting on parts and money.

Aren't we all???

Are those full width, or did you narrow them?

[Eric_N]

Full width. 67 1/2" WMS-WMS

[dtrailtaco]

nice man, looks good:cool:

[TiTRD]

Keep up the momentum. I need motivation to get mine done:rolleyes:

[Eric_N]

I got the front hanger ordered from Datin Fab, it should be here soon. I just need to order the shackles tomarrow and I can get the front axle mocked into position.

Datin Fab hooked me up, he is making my custom front hanger for no extra charge over a standard front hanger for a SAS. If anyone is looking for just the pieces of any kits that trail-gear/marlin/all-pro sell, check him out. His priceds are good and he ships pretty quick. www.datinfab.com (http://www.datinfab.com)

I need to get new tires for my Tacoma before winter really hits so thats next on the list then I will get back to the pickup. We should get a good bit done when Nick comes home for Christmas, my guess is I will have the rear axle geared/shaved/disk brakes and brake lines done, and hopefullly most of the crap in the front end done too. Then it will just be steering, and wheels/tires.

[Rover]

whats this "we" bullshit? :D