Author Topic: New Guy from Bakersfied, CA (Read 2496 times)

thebigdogg · « **on:** Jun 24, 2011, 11:05:31 PM »

I'm new to Toyotas, but not new to their capabilities, I am from Bakersfield, CA I sold my Jeep Cherokee a while back because of gas prices, bought a 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse, I felt the need to wheel, so I sold it and bought a 82 Toyota truck, I am not sure of the details but is suppose to have

axles, was told 4:56 gears. I bought a Lock Rite to put up front, currently it is sitting on 33's

Here is a pic of my XJ I had, Very capable Rig:

Here is a few pics of my Yota:

this is the way it sits now, stay tuned for updates!!!

superyota · « **Reply #1 on:** Jun 24, 2011, 11:16:52 PM »

:thumbs:glad to see you on here. i like the rig. its a big upgrade from the cherokee

thebigdogg · « **Reply #2 on:** Jun 24, 2011, 11:29:57 PM »

time to start upgrading this, know where I can score some bucket seats? someone put a bench seat, and the front isn't even mounted, not sure what it came out of

toe · « **Reply #3 on:** Jun 24, 2011, 11:34:21 PM »

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #4 on:** Jun 25, 2011, 03:00:33 AM »

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yoshaleng · « **Reply #5 on:** Jun 25, 2011, 06:13:53 PM »

93REDCRAWLER · « **Reply #6 on:** Jun 25, 2011, 06:36:39 PM »

welcome to marland

superyota · « **Reply #7 on:** Jun 25, 2011, 06:40:14 PM »

Quote from: thebigdogg on Jun 24, 2011, 11:29:57 PM

time to start upgrading this, know where I can score some bucket seats? someone put a bench seat, and the front isn't even mounted, not sure what it came out of

i got a pair at the shop. i'll talk to you tomorrow when you come over.

bigarms23 · « **Reply #8 on:** Jun 25, 2011, 07:00:28 PM »

welcome from truckee nice 82

Muddytazz · « **Reply #9 on:** Jun 26, 2011, 08:15:08 AM »

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AzTony · « **Reply #10 on:** Jun 26, 2011, 11:38:15 AM »

Welcome to the forum.

brainlessfool · « **Reply #11 on:** Jun 26, 2011, 03:57:47 PM »

nice 82.

thebigdogg · « **Reply #12 on:** Jul 24, 2011, 02:57:00 PM »

Just a little update on my Toyota
When I bought it, it was making a horible noice from the transmission, I kinda felt likeit was a bearing noise, since this is my first toyota I did some research, found out it was a common problem for my 5 speed, I took it to a couple tranny shops, both said it will make that noise forever and never leave me stranded, so the next day I had to go to Visalia to pick up my daughter, she hadn't seen the truck yet so I took it:

This picture was taken heading north on the 99, north of Earlimart:

had it towed back to Bakersfield, pulled the tranny:

replaced the trans and know I am good to go!!

thebigdogg · « **Reply #13 on:** Jul 24, 2011, 02:58:17 PM »

I really didn'like the way the lights were set up, so I got some LED's from Gen-Rite

Before:

after:

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thebigdogg · « **Reply #14 on:** Jul 24, 2011, 02:59:49 PM »

Did some changes on the cage in the back:

Before:

after:

We used all the existing tubing

thebigdogg · « **Reply #15 on:** Jul 24, 2011, 03:01:02 PM »

Those of you wondering why I have a orange door, right after I got the truck, I took it on a night run on a local trail(Freeway Ridge) to see ho it does exactly how I bought it, it did ok, after the run I was driving down a dirt road(Rancharia Rd), since there was no weight on the back end I was sliding on every turn, it was fun till I was sliding and cought traction and spun me the other way and up the side of a hill, then I came to a stop, I would say more than a 45 degree angle, when I came to a stop I said "aww man" then the truck flopped onto its side, only took 3 of us to get it back onto its tires.

The truck runs really strong, I have a lock rite for the front I still need to install, front springs are kinda bowed on top of the axle housing, and I still need to finish the backwith some diamond plate, some ammo cans, spare tire carrier, mabe some lights on the top bar.

superyota · « **Reply #16 on:** Jul 25, 2011, 08:14:16 AM »

looks good. we are getting a group together for saturday night to head up freeway ridge. want to go?

thebigdogg · « **Reply #17 on:** Jul 25, 2011, 09:55:20 AM »

Quote from: superyota on Jul 25, 2011, 08:14:16 AM

looks good. we are getting a group together for saturday night to head up freeway ridge. want to go?

I am going to my aunts surprise 60th b-day party saturday, let me know the next time you guys go

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tazulica · « **Reply #19 on:** Aug 02, 2011, 04:29:34 PM »

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