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Is this healthy?
« on: May 22, 2005, 10:47:55 AM »
I am obsessed with Toyota 4x4 trucks but I don't even own one! I spend most of my nights after work researcing parts and mods.

I have a 73 Chevy that is falling apart and the th350 tranny just took a crap as of yesterday.

Must.....buy.....Toyota.

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.
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Re: Is this healthy?
« Reply #1 on: May 22, 2005, 10:52:45 AM »
 :sick: The Dr. is in and I'm going to give you a perscription to sooth your ills. Your health will deteriorate if you don't follow the instructions on the bottle, there is only one side effect though you must watch out for :greengrin: from ear to ear........





BUY A TOYOTA!!!!!!
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Re: Is this healthy?
« Reply #2 on: May 22, 2005, 11:02:25 AM »
I am a poor mechanic who is in training right now to become a horse shoer. I am going to try and unload my Chevy and save up and get an 86-95 and do a solid axle swap.
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Re: Is this healthy?
« Reply #3 on: May 22, 2005, 11:50:36 PM »
Y not jus get an 84 or 85?
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Re: Is this healthy?
« Reply #4 on: May 23, 2005, 08:15:50 AM »
because if you can weld and fabricate a bit, an SAS will be cheaper and you have to do less parts scrounging than on a straight axle truck.  not to mention a lot of the guys with '85 trucks think they have a gold mine and try and rape your wallet
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Re: Is this healthy?
« Reply #5 on: May 23, 2005, 11:28:48 AM »
84-85 are getting harder to find and more expensive. plus i think the tranny are better in the newer trucks arent they? plus i like doing the swap and putting in a fresh front end and parts.
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Re: Is this healthy?
« Reply #6 on: May 23, 2005, 11:32:39 AM »
it depends on wut moter is in the truck, the 22rs have g series trannys, and the 22res have the w series trannys, my bro jus got an 85 22re longbed for $2,500
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Re: Is this healthy?
« Reply #7 on: May 23, 2005, 11:36:13 AM »
W series trannys are better right?
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Re: Is this healthy?
« Reply #8 on: May 23, 2005, 11:47:12 AM »
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Re: Is this healthy?
« Reply #9 on: May 24, 2005, 11:20:42 PM »
It is a healthy obsession for everything but your wallet :laugh:

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Re: Is this healthy?
« Reply #10 on: May 24, 2005, 11:53:05 PM »
aint that the truth :rivers:   not only will your truck get broke,,,so will your wallet.. :yikes:

wheel'n made my wallet skinny :down:
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Re: Is this healthy?
« Reply #11 on: May 25, 2005, 07:39:45 AM »
Toyota 4WD Transmission Strength Comparo:

From Weakest ---> Strongest:

L-series (1979-1983) --> G52 (1984) --> G52 & rare-G58 (1985-1988 Carb) --> W-series (1985-1995 EFI) --> R-series (1986-1987 Turbo; 1988-2005+ V6)

I've not seen the inside of the new 6 Speed Taco transmission, so excluding that, the R-series transmisison is the strongest 4WD Transmission Toyota has ever made.

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Re: Is this healthy?
« Reply #12 on: May 25, 2005, 07:46:51 AM »
Quote from: h0nke on May 23, 2005, 11:28:48 AM
84-85 are getting harder to find and more expensive. plus i think the tranny are better in the newer trucks arent they? plus i like doing the swap and putting in a fresh front end and parts.
If you have patience you can find one.
I picked up mine for $900
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Re: Is this healthy?
« Reply #13 on: May 25, 2005, 07:57:05 AM »
Get a 2wd and convert it like Im doing, I got mine for 150 bucks the only thing is youll have to score the tranny/transfercase and front/rear axles
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Re: Is this healthy?
« Reply #14 on: May 25, 2005, 10:28:05 AM »
Quote from: h0nke on May 23, 2005, 11:28:48 AM
84-85 are getting harder to find and more expensive. plus i think the tranny are better in the newer trucks arent they? plus i like doing the swap and putting in a fresh front end and parts.

Just out of curriosity, what type of axle are you gonna put up front?
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Re: Is this healthy?
« Reply #15 on: May 25, 2005, 12:54:13 PM »
probably just the front of an 84 or 85 truck. ive been reading about dana44 too maybe i can figure out how to make that work.
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