Author Topic: Newbie Checking In (Read 4663 times)

Makman · « **on:** Apr 18, 2005, 09:01:03 PM »

Another newbie checking in. Here's the stats: '85 Yota, 3" Alcan, tube bumpers and sliders, worn out 32" SSR's, 5.29 w/ ARB's for the future upgrade to 35's. I'm 95% done with a renovation to replace the tired 22R with 2003 4.3L Vortec, 4L60E, and twin-sticked 23-spline T-case. Had it rumbling in the garage last weenend without any exhaust. Geez it's loud. Unfortunately it may be a 2WD rig until I can solve the front driveshaft clearance issue that I've stumbled into as the resultant combination of hi-pinion, 4L60E, and really short custom T-case adapter. It's not looking like it'll be an easy fix.

I'm hoping I can get some ideas on how to best address some of the issues that came up over the last few months.

I may be a newbie but everybody knows "this thread is worthless without pictures" so here's a shot prior to the Vortec. Hopefully it attaches correctly.

MUDJUNKY · « **Reply #1 on:** Apr 18, 2005, 09:48:06 PM »

to the board

86 4runner · « **Reply #2 on:** Apr 18, 2005, 10:40:09 PM »

nice truck

Lady Di · « **Reply #3 on:** Apr 19, 2005, 06:56:34 PM »

you came to the right place for brainstorming! Where are you located?

Makman · « **Reply #4 on:** Apr 19, 2005, 07:34:04 PM »

I'm in Oregon. It's pretty nice for wheeling diversity because we have sand dunes on the coast, mountains and mud in the middle, and high elevation desert in the east. It makes it tough to pick a tire though. Another drawback is that the west side of the state, where I'm at, gets an awful lot of gray rainy days in a typical year. Makes for some good mud-whumping in theory but that'll have to wait until the Vortec is up and running as the old 22R only had something like 96 hp from the factory (a CA model) and I'm fairly certain it wasn't that healthy when I pulled at at 245000 miles. It's a shame to lose the reliability of the 22R but I'm looking forward to double the horsepower and improved fuel economy in my daily driver. The jury's still out on whether or not I can tolerate an automatic on and off-road.

oddball · « **Reply #5 on:** Apr 19, 2005, 07:39:41 PM »

mudaddict · « **Reply #6 on:** Apr 21, 2005, 12:11:47 AM »

Welcome to the board! wahsington is the same was as oregon! i love it!

BLACKDOG · « **Reply #7 on:** Apr 21, 2005, 01:41:21 AM »

whiteman · « **Reply #8 on:** Apr 21, 2005, 04:37:43 PM »

Howdy. Action shots are alway's welcome.

t-tenkid · « **Reply #9 on:** Apr 24, 2005, 12:25:06 PM »

hey I'v been readin the 3rz swap page for a while thats pretty sweet-I just bought a 87 runner with a dead motor and im slowly rebuildin it, my parents really hate that thing in the yard. thats what they git for makin me sell my 83 pick up

t-tenkid · « **Reply #10 on:** Apr 24, 2005, 12:42:41 PM »

old truk

t-tenkid · « **Reply #11 on:** Apr 24, 2005, 12:44:50 PM »

it wont let post any picks

Makman · « **Reply #12 on:** Apr 24, 2005, 12:51:25 PM »

Quote from: t-tenkid on Apr 24, 2005, 12:44:50 PM

it wont let post any picks

How big are the files? There is a 90 kB file size limit in general. They also have a file type restriction but all of this is listed under the "Attach" box under "Additional Options" when posting messages. If that all looks okay, send a message to BigMike cause he knows how all this works.

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #13 on:** Apr 24, 2005, 04:22:58 PM »

Quote from: t-tenkid on Apr 24, 2005, 12:25:06 PM

hey I'v been readin the 3rz swap page for a while thats pretty sweet-I just bought a 87 runner with a dead motor and im slowly rebuildin it, my parents really hate that thing in the yard. thats what they git for makin me sell my 83 pick up

hey t-tenkid

where are you located???

t-tenkid · « **Reply #14 on:** Apr 25, 2005, 08:47:01 PM »

45 min from evens creek orv park in washington, ive got some good pictures-i have to fix them so i can post them.

t-tenkid · « **Reply #15 on:** Apr 25, 2005, 09:05:11 PM »

aaahha i think itll work now

t-tenkid · « **Reply #16 on:** Apr 25, 2005, 09:08:19 PM »

these were the ones i was trying to post

86 4runner · « **Reply #17 on:** Apr 26, 2005, 12:23:13 AM »

is that lake tapps??? whats your name

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #18 on:** Apr 26, 2005, 07:18:04 AM »

thats a sweet lookin rig,

to the best toyota bb on the web

4.3 headache · « **Reply #19 on:** Apr 26, 2005, 06:16:44 PM »

Quote from: Makman on Apr 19, 2005, 07:34:04 PM

I'm in Oregon. It's pretty nice for wheeling diversity because we have sand dunes on the coast, mountains and mud in the middle, and high elevation desert in the east. It makes it tough to pick a tire though. Another drawback is that the west side of the state, where I'm at, gets an awful lot of gray rainy days in a typical year. Makes for some good mud-whumping in theory but that'll have to wait until the Vortec is up and running as the old 22R only had something like 96 hp from the factory (a CA model) and I'm fairly certain it wasn't that healthy when I pulled at at 245000 miles. It's a shame to lose the reliability of the 22R but I'm looking forward to double the horsepower and improved fuel economy in my daily driver. The jury's still out on whether or not I can tolerate an automatic on and off-road.

never thought I'd like an auto either but It works awesome in the rocks !!mine's a 01' 4.3 w/ a 4L60e

t-tenkid · « **Reply #20 on:** Apr 26, 2005, 08:23:35 PM »

yup, me an my buddy that now owns the truk were playin in the mud-no one thought we were gonna make it but the old yoda used the force(also known as 7500 rpm)

t-tenkid · « **Reply #21 on:** Apr 26, 2005, 08:24:04 PM »

oh ya my names adam

86 4runner · « **Reply #22 on:** Apr 26, 2005, 11:30:31 PM »

do you go to sumner? i got stuck in there up to the top of my 35's, it was dark and i couldnt see. made it about 100 feet from the allen york boat ramp and just sank. sure was fun

t-tenkid · « **Reply #23 on:** Apr 27, 2005, 06:23:49 PM »

nope i graguated 3 years ago, craig hoganson owns the truk now and im buildin a 4 runner now

86 4runner · « **Reply #24 on:** Apr 27, 2005, 11:43:18 PM »

yeah i know craig, i thought that looked like his truck. i havent seen him since i graduated though. post up some pics of the runner.

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