Author Topic: Project Family Cruiser Arrives!!!! (Read 17339 times)

4THEWKN · « **on:** Aug 14, 2005, 11:44:55 AM »

Brought straight from Colorado.
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Duffil · « **Reply #1 on:** Aug 14, 2005, 12:19:26 PM »

What do you have in store for this thing? Looks to be all stock as of now.

gonzo · « **Reply #2 on:** Aug 14, 2005, 12:35:13 PM »

Nice rig be sure to start a build thread.

4THEWKN · « **Reply #3 on:** Aug 14, 2005, 01:02:20 PM »

I've been thinking about it for some time, I have a 3.4 and a r150 trans with a 5.15 gear set in it, I was thinking that would be cool. But on the way home from Colorado I changed my mind, here's what I'm thinking now. 89-92 tbi 350/SM465/dual ultimate 23 spline, to mini axles front and rear 4.10 e-lockers and 37"-38" tires. This is going to be a long term project. I'm thinking at least 2-2 1/2 years.

gonzo · « **Reply #4 on:** Aug 14, 2005, 01:09:20 PM »

sounds awsome 4thewkn...keep the camera near by. It would be great to see the build.

WHITE_TRASH · « **Reply #5 on:** Aug 14, 2005, 01:13:34 PM »

Definately ditch the junk cruiser axles. Im building one for a buddy basically like you are. Its got a 350 and th400 in it already and he just picked up a dana 20 and I got him a set of mini axles. Mini's are the only way to do.

Looks like it'll be a fun buildup for sure.

kyle_22r · « **Reply #6 on:** Aug 14, 2005, 04:13:07 PM »

wouldn't the cruiser axles hold up a little better with a heavy rig like that, being that they have 8.75" ring gears(or something like that)? well, except for the rear c-clips...

WHITE_TRASH · « **Reply #7 on:** Aug 14, 2005, 04:24:46 PM »

Those being early (70) axles they'd have 10 spline shafts. The later (76+) have 30 spline like mini's but the pinions are UBER weak! That coupled with the c-clips and the unavailability of affordable aftermarker parts makes them a bad choice.

EDIT:

And you'd be suprised as to their weitght too. On my buddies 76 with a full cage, winch, 350 and th400 sitting on 36's he weighs 4200 lbs. Same as my truck.

reklund5 · « **Reply #8 on:** Aug 14, 2005, 04:52:10 PM »

Keep it Toyota- just say no to the 350!!!!!

4THEWKN · « **Reply #9 on:** Aug 14, 2005, 07:09:10 PM »

Last time I put the truck on the scale it was 4300 lbs.

But if this thing had a motor in it I'd run the straight 6. But I had a 85 CJ with a 91 tuneport vette motor in it. That pretty much ruined it for me, I've gotta have the 350 back. I've got an old hemi in the garage that I've been saving for a 32 Ford hot rod project but that is not going to happen if a little one is going to be on the way. So this is going to be kind of my last hurrah as far as projects go, it will be a no holds bar project!! The wife and I have always not wanted kids, but now want them bad, don't know it's kind of weird. We've been married for for 18 years and I guess this is the next step in life , don't know??

mr4x42u · « **Reply #10 on:** Aug 15, 2005, 12:57:03 AM »

sweet ride,,looking forward to the build pics..

RHG · « **Reply #11 on:** Aug 15, 2005, 01:04:30 AM »

Thats a real cool truck. I like the jump seats in the back. Its got a military look with the minimal interior, I like it. Lets see a pic from drivers seat looking back please. Whats the wheel base compare to by toy trucks? standard short bed? The build up sounds sweet. Gotta push that front axle forward and put IFS rear. Hope to see lots of pics.

wa4x4 · « **Reply #12 on:** Aug 15, 2005, 01:09:22 AM »

Man that thing is cool. I say restoration! I know thats not what you have in store for it, but thats my vote, its just too cool to get rockrash on it!

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #13 on:** Aug 15, 2005, 07:19:18 AM »

It sure is brown, can't wait to see what youve done to it 2 years from now.

awhotrods · « **Reply #14 on:** Aug 15, 2005, 05:24:29 PM »

What did that thing set you back if you don't mind me asking?

Tice · « **Reply #15 on:** Aug 15, 2005, 05:45:06 PM »

Nice!! Makes me wish I didn't get rid off mine!!!

UNBREAKABLE · « **Reply #16 on:** Aug 15, 2005, 06:05:49 PM »

sweet resto rig....would be nice resto project, but it is much more fun to smash them up

4THEWKN · « **Reply #17 on:** Aug 15, 2005, 07:56:32 PM »

Had to give 700 clams for it plus fuel to Colorado and back. It has no motor but had the trans and t-case. I think it was a fair price.

gonzo · « **Reply #18 on:** Aug 16, 2005, 11:09:35 AM »

Quote from: 4THEWKN on Aug 15, 2005, 07:56:32 PM

Had to give 700 clams for it plus fuel to Colorado and back. It has no motor but had the trans and t-case. I think it was a fair price.

It sounds like it was a good deal.

RHG · « **Reply #19 on:** Aug 16, 2005, 02:16:45 PM »

Ya not bad, although it probably cost a pretty penny for fuel there and back.

The truck that is

awhotrods · « **Reply #20 on:** Aug 17, 2005, 01:10:56 AM »

Nice find! Thanks a pretty good price.

1Bad4Runner · « **Reply #21 on:** Aug 17, 2005, 07:42:24 AM »

I know where there is a 4 cyl Diesel for it

kneedownnate · « **Reply #22 on:** Aug 18, 2005, 12:54:33 AM »

Quote from: ILikeToToyota on Aug 17, 2005, 07:42:24 AM

I know where there is a 4 cyl Diesel for it

Where where where? Is it toyota?

Also, if it were mine I'd go a little more different than everybody else and go with a caddy 502.

RHG · « **Reply #23 on:** Aug 18, 2005, 01:06:37 AM »

fukinawsum Go big or go home! I like the 502 Idea

1Bad4Runner · « **Reply #24 on:** Aug 18, 2005, 05:13:10 AM »

Quote from: kneedownnate on Aug 18, 2005, 12:54:33 AM

Where where where? Is it toyota?

Also, if it were mine I'd go a little more different than everybody else and go with a caddy 502.

Yes it is a Toyota, I think it is out of a 85' Landcruiser... but I'm not positive. Are they any good? I know everything is backwards, manifold is on the opposite side. He only wants $600 for the whole truck... motor running gear and frame are good.

fzj40 · « **Reply #25 on:** Aug 18, 2005, 07:08:57 AM »

You should consider a 93-97 4.5L LC motor. They are very sweet.

Here's my three-year projecct - a 1980 model.

LC axles are WAAAAY stronger than mini axles.

1Bad4Runner · « **Reply #26 on:** Aug 18, 2005, 07:16:39 AM »

Very nice Cruiser fzj40

gotrocks · « **Reply #27 on:** Aug 18, 2005, 07:25:42 AM »

I've always like the Cruisers. If I didn't have so many damn projects right now I'd build one myslef. I say go 350. Gotta love the power and availbility of parts.

UNBREAKABLE · « **Reply #28 on:** Aug 18, 2005, 05:19:05 PM »

I want to build one someday down the road.

Cheesemaker · « **Reply #29 on:** Aug 18, 2005, 10:24:33 PM »

Hey Dean! It's missing something on the side! A great big UPS emblem. "What can brown do for you?"

As for children, they are the greatest, especially when they all fight over who gets to bring daddy a beer!

and you always will have a sidekick! Speaking of a beer! Hey Zak!

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