Topic: Would this be a capable rig that can go places

[Doc Holiday]

Hi, i have a 1980 toyota 4x4 shortbox 4 speed 20r, i wana upgrade it quite a bit, do you think this would be a awesome 4x4 that can be verry capable.

this is what i want to do to it

- Longfeild 4340 30 spline chromoly axels
- 5.29 yukon gears
- aussie locker in the front and welded rear.
- 38 inch interco TSL Swampers
- chevy 63 inch springs with marlin crawler 4 inch front springs
- 1 or 2 inch body lift


what do you guys think

[Willy Mammoth]

Sounds like you did your home work.

These are all mods that people here are doing and having good results with.

[79coyotefrg]

hey DOC  the 1st gen toyotas  are the best out there, you should get a dual case setup  so the going is alot slower and easier on the clutch

and besides you'll love that 3rd stick 

[Steve-44]

Heck yeah dude!  That sonds like it'll get the job done pretty nicely.  As long as you're not a "skinny pedal" driver and take it easy with that front locker, you'll be set for a while.  I'd agree with the dual cases idea mentioned above for sure.  Have fun!

[blackdiamond]

Hi, i have a 1980 toyota 4x4 shortbox 4 speed 20r, i wana upgrade it quite a bit, do you think this would be a awesome 4x4 that can be verry capable.

this is what i want to do to it

- Longfeild 4340 30 spline chromoly axels
- 5.29 yukon gears
- aussie locker in the front and welded rear.
- 38 inch interco TSL Swampers
- chevy 63 inch springs with marlin crawler 4 inch front springs
- 1 or 2 inch body lift


what do you guys think

You didn't say if it will be a Daily Driver or not.

(1) 30-Spline Longfields 

(2) 5.29 Yukon Gears 

(3) Aussie Locker front  & Welded rear  I would spend the coin and get a pair of Aussie's.

(4) 38 inch tires  I wouldn't go larger than 36 or 37, with your short wheelbase you should be fine.

(5) Marlin/Chevy springs    I have very little experience with either...

(6) 1" Body lift  You can hide 1", but 2" starts looking ghetto in my opinion

(7)  Don't forget transfer case gears, they are Lucky #1

[jimbo74]

can we jsut merge this with his other 20 threads?

[toynizzy]

sounds all good to me,would go with duals too,and keep the body lift as low as u can get away with,good luck and happy wheeling

[KYOTA]

can we jsut merge this with his other 20 threads?

[toyman2]

the rear spring are to stiff for how light the rear is i went mazdas2wd and it did great

i had built that same turck before  you also do need duel cases