Topic: Newbie ready to build

[Action Jackson]

Just checkin in.  Just bought an 85 Toy 4x4 carbed for $100.  No rust on frame and I scored on a sunroof  The truck runs and 4 wheel drive works great.  But the engine has a pinging noise.  Buddy says either rebuild it or get a new engine.  Doing some homework before deciding on what to get for my build up.  I'll be reading the forums for the next several weeks.  I really wanna go big on this one.

Currently own a FJ80 on 40's.  Switchin over to a mini so I can take on some of the harder trails in CO and not worry about rollin it all the time.  The new toy will be a trailer vehicle.  Plan on tubing the whole thing buggy style, bed is definately going.  Still not sure what axles to put under it.  Suggestions are always welcome.  I would like wider than stock axle widths and want to run 37-39's.  HP60's seem to be the choice for this type of build up.  But what axles should I look for?  For years the only thing I have known is Toy axles so it's gonna be hard to go to the dark side!!   

Should I stick with this 22R and upgrade to EFI or just get a whole new engine with EFI altogether?  I've got around 10k to spend initially.

Shawn Jackson
94 FJ80 on 40's
Fort Collins, CO
http://www.actionjackson.com/cruiser

[RHG]

Look into BigMikes 3RZ conversion. With some dealing I bet you could get one from a junkyard at a decent price. Pretty straight forward swap, especially since Mike is working on swap #3 now, he knows what kind of bugs that you will run into. As for axles, your on the right track. D60's would be the way to go. Give CrawlerDan a hollar, he manages a wrecking yard and has the hook up on axles. I sure wish I had 10k chillin in my wallet. Use it wisely and build one hell of a rig. Make sure you post the build up so all of us can drool and dream. Oh yeah

[lilbuddy]

Your FJ80 is incredably awesome!!! What are the specs on it? I would totally love to have that thing. Ill trade you my 81 for it 

You'll like it here, its full of a bunch of good knowledgeable people.

[79coyotefrg]

mr jackson    welcome to the best bb in the www

[decyfer]

i've look at your website before. i love the 80. i would either drop a big block in or stick to just an 22re. if you wanna go that route i have a buddy that has a 22re out of a celica that he's not using.

[Action Jackson [OP]]

Thanks everyone for the welcome!  I'm pretty excited about this build up.  I contacted Crawler Dan about the axles to so hopefully he'll chime in with a response and suggestions.

[hudlenutz]

I've been on your site a few times before (have to get a wheelin movie fix every now and then).  I like what you did with the cruiser.  How are the toyota axle and longs holding up to the 40s?

I second the 3rz, but I'm rooting for a 80-series land cruiser front e-locker axle and a Tacoma e-locker rear axle.  10k....   

[Rocksurfer]

  sounds like you're going to build an awsome rig, you'll find a lot of the people around here very helpful on how to get your new project just right.