Topic: Another FNG.

[LOL @ IFS]

I've been on here for I don't know how long, mostly lurking, reading, using that thing called the search function, and have talked to 79coyotefrg a couple times on AIM.  I have a '98 Tacoma that I've wheeled the hell out of for the past two years, and realized it's not what I want.  To put it simply, I'd rather have an older rig so I can take advantage of the enormous aftermarket support that Marlin offers.  So it'll be up for sale soon if anyone wants a regular cab that's ripe for D44'ing.  Anyway... I'm looking at an '84 X-cab that needs new felts and a clutch.  It has 33's and some sweet lift springs that resemble a handlebar moustache.  It's a Cali truck, and at $1500, I can't really complain considering what these things go for in the SLC area.

I'm 29, in the USAF stationed at Hill AFB in Utah, and will be deploying fairly soon.  When I get back, I'm planning on Marlin's 4" lift kit, 35's, the ultimate crawler setup, dual e-lockers with 5.29's, and a 4.3 CPI swap. 

I look forward to learning from you guys and sharing what I know.   

[Duffil]

1500 is a good deal if the truck is in decent shape.

to the

[LOL @ IFS [OP]]

It's a Cali truck, so there's no rust to speak of on the bed or cab.  The usual dents and crap, but not rotted out like the north east rigs. 

[Rocksurfer]

  to the board, you can't beat old Toyota iron.

[Tallchevy]

  2  land from the home of your $1500 rust free truck.......Cali 

[84solidaxletoy]

  from Lake Havasu, AZ. Nice truck. I have the same year, extended cab. Picked mine up for 1300, had a brand new motor and new 31's, but it was tipped on its side. O well, big plans for her. Your rig will be awesome when it is all said and done. Good luck with everything.   

[84socal]

 

[LOL @ IFS [OP]]

Thanks guys!  I'm pretty impressed with how smooth things are over here.  I've done some Pirating, and it just really wasn't my cup of tea.    So anyway... I started working on the logistics of that Cali truck and it just wasn't working out for me, so I picked an '81 up locally for $1500.  Frame's immaculate, has AC and a tach, and a five speed... that's an SR5, right?  It's a hoot, and the carb isn't as bad as I thought it'd be.  It has a 4" lift and came with 33" BFG AT POS's, so I threw the 33's and wheels from my Taco on it.  The bad thing is that it still has the 3.90's and the 4" lift is all add-a-leaf, so there's next to no flex.  The good is that it has aftermarket shocks that are almost compressed all the way, so I know there's a good bit more in there, and the rear shocks are done center mount style, so I pretty much just need some leafs and a high steer.  I'm probably going to do gears and lockers first, though, because this thing is geared WAAAAYYYY too tall right now.

And yes, it has all the grille/ headlight surround plastic bits... I'm going to build a bumper before I put them on.   

[unclejpl4x4]

from NJ

[88toyota]

[weirdtimes_7]

Welcome buddy.... good luck with everthing... we need to go wheelin sometime soon!!!!

military_stang

[LOL @ IFS [OP]]

I installed my CB and shift knob today.