Author Topic: 87 Van 4wd (Read 5884 times)

toyvan · « **on:** Apr 07, 2005, 05:19:23 PM »

My 4wd 80's van:

stock has 4hi only, with pushbutton 4wd, had to install 2 speed t-case and a shifter. The thing with cupholders is actually an icemaker/cooler

Aisin manual hubs from an 86 4runner:

You can go pretty much anywhere with this thing, and then camp in it.

oddball · « **Reply #1 on:** Apr 07, 2005, 05:28:01 PM »

Shaggin Waggin! My first memory of these vans was when I saw one liying on its side up by the the Russian River with an Asian dude standing next to it scratching his head. Its cool though, clean too. Most of the ones I see are pretty destroyed. I also like the old Tercel 4wd wagons and the Corolla AllTrac wagons too

lilbuddy · « **Reply #2 on:** Apr 07, 2005, 10:40:08 PM »

SAS that hting and get some 33s-35s. If you do that, you are my hero

86 4runner · « **Reply #3 on:** Apr 07, 2005, 10:47:31 PM »

looks good. how are the hubs i sent you working out

FATB0Y · « **Reply #4 on:** Apr 07, 2005, 10:55:13 PM »

I saw one on I95 in a head on collision and the frontend was pushed in about 4 feet and the driver.....they found him in the back of the van..........well half of him anyway my buddy that was with me

all over the floor of the co. truck

mr4x42u · « **Reply #5 on:** Apr 08, 2005, 01:25:30 AM »

thats a good ride for ASS TAPP"N

here girly girly girly..

I wonder how it would look with a stright axle up front

FATB0Y · « **Reply #6 on:** Apr 08, 2005, 04:48:04 AM »

Quote from: mr4x42u on Apr 08, 2005, 01:25:30 AM

thats a good ride for ASS TAPP"N here girly girly girly..

toyvan · « **Reply #7 on:** Apr 08, 2005, 09:09:23 AM »

Ha ha you folks are hilarious. The hubs worked out great - thanks man.
As for straight axle, it's not really possible the way the differentials and transfer are lined up, unless you had it ALL custom built. A friend of mine is doing just that to his - solid/IFS hybrid front he invented, 33" tires, 3rzfe (only engine that fits under the front seats with more HP)...he belongs on here more than me. I'd rather customize a 70's FJ40. For now I love my van the way it is, cost $750, 30mpg, goes anywhere I've wanted it to...and yes, constant

Something about the 80's transformer look that's popular right now?

mudguts · « **Reply #8 on:** Apr 08, 2005, 01:40:02 PM »

Dude, put some 30x9.50 AT's on that unit, you may have to trim the fenders a little, make the roof removable, install a rollbar and run around with a bikini top in the summer. In the winter, just put the the hard top back on.

BLACKDOG · « **Reply #9 on:** Apr 08, 2005, 01:40:49 PM »

Quote from: toecutter on Apr 08, 2005, 01:40:02 PM

Dude, put some 30x9.50 AT's on that unit, you may have to trim the fenders a little, make the roof removable, install a rollbar and run around with a bikini top in the summer. In the winter, just put the the hard top back on.

That'd be sweet

get-r-done!!

FATB0Y · « **Reply #10 on:** Apr 08, 2005, 06:21:26 PM »

Quote from: BLACKDOG on Apr 08, 2005, 01:40:49 PM

That'd be sweet get-r-done!!

what he said

ozzy93xtra · « **Reply #11 on:** Apr 08, 2005, 06:48:07 PM »

Quote from: mr4x42u on Apr 08, 2005, 01:25:30 AM

thats a good ride for ASS TAPP"N here girly girly girly..

I wonder how it would look with a stright axle up front

Quote from: toecutter on Apr 08, 2005, 01:40:02 PM

Dude, put some 30x9.50 AT's on that unit, you may have to trim the fenders a little, make the roof removable, install a rollbar and run around with a bikini top in the summer. In the winter, just put the the hard top back on.

yall are crazy PUT SOME 30x9.50's "ON THAT UNIT"

FATB0Y · « **Reply #12 on:** Apr 08, 2005, 06:50:41 PM »

Quote from: ozzy93xtra on Apr 08, 2005, 06:48:07 PM

yall are crazy PUT SOME 30x9.50's "ON THAT UNIT"

it coud be done but hed nead sum gearz

Hey

Don't be bashing someone else's rig We don't do that here

oddball · « **Reply #13 on:** Apr 08, 2005, 06:53:43 PM »

oddball · « **Reply #14 on:** Apr 08, 2005, 06:55:20 PM »

FATB0Y · « **Reply #15 on:** Apr 08, 2005, 06:58:12 PM »

GET-R-DONE

No Power · « **Reply #16 on:** Apr 09, 2005, 01:08:19 AM »

Do you ever go on that web site van people.com

I would take one of those yota minivans in 4 wheel drive

Very good for mild trail use and lots-o-camping.
Good luck to ya

UNBREAKABLE · « **Reply #17 on:** Apr 09, 2005, 06:14:43 AM »

I want a van now!

BigMike · « **Reply #18 on:** Apr 09, 2005, 08:13:58 AM »

Yup, we had this guy come by and we talked about Crawlers for half an hour, and then we went out side to check out his "rig" and it was bone stock 4WD Van that he had just picked up. Apparently he has found out how to fit a W56 in there and he said he would be back after he swaped in a Toy 8" front axle. 8) He wants to get an Ultimate and wheel it!

FATB0Y · « **Reply #19 on:** Apr 10, 2005, 06:35:21 PM »

Quote from: BigMike on Apr 09, 2005, 08:13:58 AM

Yup, we had this guy come by and we talked about Crawlers for half an hour, and then we went out side to check out his "rig" and it was bone stock 4WD Van that he had just picked up. Apparently he has found out how to fit a W56 in there and he said he would be back after he swaped in a Toy 8" front axle. 8) He wants to get an Ultimate and wheel it!

You will post pics right

this I gotta see

oddball · « **Reply #20 on:** Apr 10, 2005, 06:37:56 PM »

Quote from: BigMike on Apr 09, 2005, 08:13:58 AM

Yup, we had this guy come by and we talked about Crawlers for half an hour, and then we went out side to check out his "rig" and it was bone stock 4WD Van that he had just picked up. Apparently he has found out how to fit a W56 in there and he said he would be back after he swaped in a Toy 8" front axle. 8) He wants to get an Ultimate and wheel it!

Id have to see that to believe it

FATB0Y · « **Reply #21 on:** Apr 10, 2005, 06:42:13 PM »

Quote from: oddball on Apr 10, 2005, 06:37:56 PM

Id have to see that to believe it

Well if you have ever checked out MrWilly's thread then you've seen that anything can be done if ya put your mind to it.

oddball · « **Reply #22 on:** Apr 10, 2005, 07:56:35 PM »

true dat

muddytaco · « **Reply #23 on:** Nov 05, 2008, 09:25:24 PM »

thats great, theres an imaculate yota van here in town id like to have!

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