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85 Runner out of retirement...
« on: Nov 04, 2018, 06:39:09 AM »
   I started this project when I was in college.. Life happened and resources went elsewhere and it has been living behind my garage for 17 years. I actually was building 2 minis back then and maybe Ill work on my extended cab someday too but one project at a time. So this runner was bone stock when I got it and had just been repainted. Before life happened I put a 2" body lift on along with 3in Downey springs, 5.29 gears with a lockright in the rear, 33's, and dual cases from marlin. Of course 20yrs ago 35s were big and you were crazy to run much bigger than that. I remember when marlin first came out with his first marfield and it was a welded ring around the birfield. I'm finding that after such a long hiatus there are many businesses that are not around anymore but there are others that have takin there place. Anyway here are some pics of the build.



« Last Edit: Nov 14, 2018, 03:57:55 PM by Shadowofjudgment »
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Re: 85 Runner
« Reply #1 on: Nov 04, 2018, 07:05:04 AM »










It looks so naked..lol..










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Re: 85 Runner
« Reply #2 on: Nov 04, 2018, 07:15:52 AM »
I put an IFS rear axle in the rear and a 5in longer spring as well.




Here is the first few things I did. I went with a 5in Alcan spring and had the front axle pushed forward 3in and also had the front spring lengthened that 3in and of course Marlins crossover steering.
















« Last Edit: Nov 12, 2018, 07:15:35 PM by Shadowofjudgment »
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Re: 85 Runner
« Reply #3 on: Nov 04, 2018, 07:26:43 AM »
In rear ya gotta have the cool guy stuff so I went with the Bilstien 7100 14" and we all l know that they don't fit underneath, so being a welder by trade... lets make 'em fit!!


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Re: 85 Runner
« Reply #4 on: Nov 04, 2018, 07:49:21 AM »
When I parked it so many years ago it was in need of an engine pretty bad. I had one built but never got around to putting it in. One of the biggest headaches was trying to remember where all the bolts went. It was like a jigsaw puzzle that I took apart 17 years ago and was suppose to remember where all the pieces went. LOL. Thankfully now a days there are businesses that will sell you just the engine bolts you need!!! I also noticed that the holes for the exhaust studs were all striped out so instead of fighting with either welding and tapping or helicoils I just bought a new one.










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Re: 85 Runner
« Reply #5 on: Nov 04, 2018, 07:56:59 AM »
I went with some 37 Cooper SST Pros. I also noticed that most bigger tires have gone to a 17in wheel.. which kinda sucks when you gotta buy the wheels and tires at the same time..











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Re: 85 Runner
« Reply #6 on: Nov 11, 2018, 06:58:02 PM »
Just doin some tube work..
















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Re: 85 Runner
« Reply #7 on: Nov 12, 2018, 09:00:08 AM »
Pics aren't working for me, anyone else having this problem?

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Re: 85 Runner
« Reply #8 on: Nov 12, 2018, 09:09:15 AM »
Half the pics are there....
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Re: 85 Runner
« Reply #9 on: Nov 12, 2018, 09:30:04 AM »
Well crap.. not sure which ones are missing.. they all show up for me.. 😂😂
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Re: 85 Runner
« Reply #10 on: Nov 12, 2018, 09:44:54 AM »
Well crap.. not sure which ones are missing.. they all show up for me.. 😂😂

Replies 2 3 6 and 7 dont work for me
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Re: 85 Runner
« Reply #11 on: Nov 12, 2018, 12:28:00 PM »
I like the truck and project.
pictures are not working.
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Re: 85 Runner
« Reply #12 on: Nov 12, 2018, 12:35:55 PM »
Ok.. I have to see what I can do when I get home.. thanks for the heads up!
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Re: 85 Runner
« Reply #13 on: Nov 12, 2018, 07:38:43 PM »
Alright Guys let me know if the pics work now.
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Re: 85 Runner
« Reply #14 on: Nov 12, 2018, 09:44:53 PM »
Alright Guys let me know if the pics work now.

Not for me :(
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Re: 85 Runner
« Reply #15 on: Nov 12, 2018, 09:47:31 PM »
Roger that.. Ill keep tryin.. thanks!
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Re: 85 Runner
« Reply #16 on: Nov 12, 2018, 10:24:54 PM »
Are they workin now?
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Re: 85 Runner
« Reply #17 on: Nov 13, 2018, 02:58:33 AM »
No. Not working. Beginning and end pictures not showing. Middle pics: nice!

Nice work!
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Re: 85 Runner
« Reply #18 on: Nov 13, 2018, 05:16:13 AM »
Guess I dont know what Im doing wrong. I go to my cloud and copy the pic and then paste it to the thread. It shows up on my end just fine, you guys have any suggestions?
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Re: 85 Runner
« Reply #19 on: Nov 13, 2018, 07:20:54 AM »
Maybe make sure they are not set to private? Or hidden?
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Re: 85 Runner
« Reply #20 on: Nov 13, 2018, 11:07:49 AM »
Only reply 2 and 3 worked for me. Sweet looking rig, I love the color!

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Re: 85 Runner
« Reply #21 on: Nov 14, 2018, 05:30:43 AM »
Do the first two pics work on the first post now?
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Re: 85 Runner
« Reply #22 on: Nov 14, 2018, 05:41:04 AM »
Love the two tone paint!
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Re: 85 Runner
« Reply #23 on: Nov 14, 2018, 08:09:01 AM »
the first set, 3rd set, and 4th set of pictures work. From what i see nice build.  I like the shock tower in the rear.  axle looks clean, and I like how forward it is.  looking forward to seeing more of this rig.
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Re: 85 Runner
« Reply #24 on: Nov 14, 2018, 10:12:27 AM »
Have you tried tapatalk. That's what I use  :biggthumpup:
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« Reply #25 on: Nov 14, 2018, 11:08:16 AM »
ok all the pics should be workin now.. let me know if they dont and ill try something else..lol
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Re: 85 Runner
« Reply #26 on: Nov 14, 2018, 11:28:53 AM »
Lol.. that is correct..

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Re: 85 Runner out of retirement...
« Reply #27 on: Nov 14, 2018, 10:29:59 PM »
Yes sir, they are working now! Sure adds a lot of context with the extra pics :)
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Re: 85 Runner out of retirement...
« Reply #28 on: Nov 15, 2018, 05:06:28 AM »
Excellent!!!! Glad they are working now!
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Re: 85 Runner out of retirement...
« Reply #29 on: Nov 15, 2018, 07:29:31 AM »
Question on the high cut front fenders. Where did You get them and how was the quality and install?
Are You happy with them? Would You do them again.
I am 1/5th of Perfect Fit
SqWADoosh [04:19 PM]: *sigh* I guess Chris is right and I just need to wait until I'm in a place where I have a tow rig and trailer before I get this caliber of truck
Mudder [08:28 PM]:   not try to be a jerk, but are you serious bestgen?
Prismo [06:11 PM]:   Done, time to relax or as Bestgen says....FREEDOM!
HogCanyonHopper [06:54 PM]:   I like my little rod. it gets the job done
H8PVMNT [03:30 PM]: I can go both ways.

 
 
 
 
 

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