Author Topic: Project Reincarnated (Read 13412 times)

guywithuglyyota · « **on:** Apr 21, 2005, 01:52:52 PM »

Well after having wheeled my 81 toyota only once after its buildup, then having it taken from me by a drunk driver on the way home from TDS. I figured I should do a buildup post for this new truck. We will be calling it Project reincarnated because many of the 81's parts that will be transplanted into the 94 truck I recently aquired.

For the most part this will be a bolt on deal, with the exception of the Solid axle swap. I have never done one before and I will be doing it alone, so feel free to chime in with any suggestions. I have a welder, and will be renting a torch to cut the big stuff off.

I will be transplanting the 81's entire front axle, complete with bellfields, and high pinion ARB. The rear ARB diff will be going in the new truck as well, both axles with 4.88 gearsets. I also have duel ultimate that will be going in as well, and an 11,000 lb winch for that nasty Alaskan Mud I will encounter this summer. As of right now this truck is bone stock, I am having big tire envy so i will be swapping my 33" MTR's for some 35's.

Wish me luck! I have to drive this truck to Sacramento June 1st for my sisters wedding, then on to Alaska to my new duty station on June 4th! So failure is not an option!

The doner truck:

KYOTA · « **Reply #1 on:** Apr 21, 2005, 01:57:22 PM »

I'm glad to see your getting after it again and didnt lose interest after the wreck. Keep us posted this looks to be a good build up

guywithuglyyota · « **Reply #2 on:** Apr 21, 2005, 02:05:31 PM »

Thanks KYOTA, here is pic of the new truck all this crap is going into. This thing don't leak a drop anywhere, I normally dont trust a 4x4 that doesent leak but this thing runs like a sewing machine.

donkeykong · « **Reply #3 on:** Apr 21, 2005, 03:11:12 PM »

With all the parts from the wrecked truck that 91 should turn out to be a nice rig...good luck and keep us updated

whiteman · « **Reply #4 on:** Apr 21, 2005, 04:39:18 PM »

Quote from: donkeykong on Apr 21, 2005, 03:11:12 PM

With all the parts from the wrecked truck that 91 should turn out to be a nice rig...good luck and keep us updated

......................What he said

MiniSimp · « **Reply #5 on:** Apr 21, 2005, 04:43:06 PM »

Never give up!
That'll be a sweet rig!

oddball · « **Reply #6 on:** Apr 21, 2005, 09:47:33 PM »

sounds good, looks good, hey you could have still driven that 81 , there is just enough room to look out

guywithuglyyota · « **Reply #7 on:** Apr 21, 2005, 09:57:01 PM »

It will run just fine after I pull the front clip off of the motor. The tie rod is bent, as is the driver side of the frame which was the first nosedive into the ground. Tuff little B#St@rd.

4DEES · « **Reply #8 on:** Apr 21, 2005, 10:24:26 PM »

whats up luke?!that things gonna be sweet!how long are you gonna be gone for? your '83 did good when we went to TDS but I think this ones's gonna be better, good luck bro, see you this weekend at the JAMBO!

mudaddict · « **Reply #9 on:** Apr 22, 2005, 12:39:02 AM »

dude when you drive up to alaska stop by here in seattle and go wheelin with us! it would be a goodrest!

yotaboy79 · « **Reply #10 on:** Apr 23, 2005, 04:02:10 PM »

u gunna put a cage in this one

get'er done

guywithuglyyota · « **Reply #11 on:** Apr 28, 2005, 12:41:28 PM »

Here Is the strip down of the old truck. Just cut a few things here, unbloted he body mounts and pushed the cab off. I removed the cases, and the transmission, just waiting for my freind to return my cherry picker for the engine removal.

After thats done I will move the truck back out of the garage and unbolt the front axle and remove the rear third. The frame is bent so whatever is left will be going to the scrap yard.

guywithuglyyota · « **Reply #12 on:** Apr 28, 2005, 12:46:55 PM »

This weekend I will begin prepping the front axle for the SAS. I already rebuilt it before the wreck so all is needed is the SAS kit (ordering friday) and to shave off the torque arm bracket, and weld on a top mount axle truss to help the weaker 81 axle out a bit with strength. Next week I will take a few days off of work to do the SAS.

Unfourtunately the Front Range Off road crossmember was bent since the frame was tweaked, however we have a machine shop at work and Im gonna see if they have a press that can bend it back straight.

I wonder if its under warranty?

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toywthbdydmge · « **Reply #13 on:** Apr 28, 2005, 06:30:36 PM »

hey luke just wanted to say good luck and hope everything works out perfect 4 you we need to go wheel 1 last time b4 u leave 2 alaska

guywithuglyyota · « **Reply #14 on:** Apr 28, 2005, 08:26:21 PM »

Today I began stripping the rest of the frame. I removed the trans, t cases and crossmember. I also removed the sliders, which was not too much of a pain since I welded them on in such a way that they would be easier to grind off if needed.

I yanked the front axle out and began prepping it for the SAS. There was not much I could do since I just ordered the Kit Friday, So i should be seeing the much appreciated UPS man on Monday or Tuesday.

Since the axle was rebuilt less than 200 miles ago, all is needed is to swap the rotors and IFS calipers. The axle is equipped with a high pinion, ARB with 4.88 gears.

The inners are stock and the outers are the newer to the market Bellfields.

I still need to weld on the axle truss pictured as soon as I refill my 02 bottle. Then paint etc.....

Stay tuned for the 94 trucks stripdown, which should commence tuesday or wednesday. Im still debating on using a torch, or just of sawzall blades and grinder wheels.

I have zero experience with a torch so I may forgo that idea and just invest in many blades and wheels!

guywithuglyyota · « **Reply #15 on:** May 22, 2005, 12:46:46 PM »

Ok its been a while since I updated this thing. I finally got all of the IFS out of the way. Put it this way, with a grinder only, this can take forever!!!! Make sure you have a torch or plasma available to help out with the big stuff.

Anyway yesterday I finished clening up the frame with the grinder.

Boxed in the motor mount plates

finished building the front axle up, It is gusseted, with a high pinion ARB 4.88's, the necessary spacers etc.....

Removed the rear axle and springs, installed arb 4.88 third and replaced seals.

Torched off the spring perches to make way for the New ones drom marlins shop.

My Friend Tom torched the holes in the frame for the new rear hangers for the front springs, Lots of fun there!!! It was a busy day yesterday!!!

guywithuglyyota · « **Reply #16 on:** May 22, 2005, 12:49:11 PM »

Gotta love the 35" Toyo's!!! looks like thay had a tuff time balancing?

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guywithuglyyota · « **Reply #17 on:** May 22, 2005, 12:51:51 PM »

what do you guys think of the shackles they sent? They look like they are right out of the rear kit. They came with some bushings, not sure if they sent the right ones or not. No biggie eiether way I will call tomorrow and find out.

guywithuglyyota · « **Reply #18 on:** May 22, 2005, 12:54:46 PM »

Anyway I gotta get back to it. Does the shackle angle look ok right now??? Its just the springs mounted up with no axle attached or weight on them, Im hoping they sway back a bit.

Skinny_Pedal · « **Reply #19 on:** May 22, 2005, 01:02:00 PM »

your shackle angle will go back. but those shackles are for the rear. marlins front shackles use no spacers they are bent. somebody will be making a call tomarrow

CTENG in KS · « **Reply #20 on:** May 22, 2005, 01:23:41 PM »

Yup, I got my set right here in front of me, they are def. bent...no spacer.

guywithuglyyota · « **Reply #21 on:** May 22, 2005, 03:06:14 PM »

Hmm thats what I figured about the shackle, no big deal really, Fresno is a 1 day UPS trip to my door. Thanks

TrackVino · « **Reply #22 on:** May 22, 2005, 04:44:21 PM »

Lots or work, Looks good

Anthony · « **Reply #23 on:** May 22, 2005, 06:55:06 PM »

Looking Good. keep up the good work. $Beer Chug\'n$

guywithuglyyota · « **Reply #24 on:** May 23, 2005, 12:16:21 AM »

Well after figuring out I have the wrong shackles I went ahead and began the duel ulttimate install. I usually just bench press the t case and throw it in there, but i was not feeling like Arnold tonight, so I used a Jack. I was lazy and didnt cut off the torsion bar mounts so i will be needing to clean those off the frame so I can weld up some L brackets for the FROR crossmember.

I drilled the holes in the floorboard for the shifters, mounted up the cases, and called it a night for now.

Tomorrow will be the crossmember, then the rear axle. I wanted to leave it out just so I have more room to mess around under there.

I will also be re-mounting the rear shocks, since the stock for/aft setup inhibits long travel. I will most likely do the tried and true /\ setup, I may try to angle the shocks rearward as much as possible, but we will see what i have to work with.

guywithuglyyota · « **Reply #25 on:** May 23, 2005, 11:18:10 AM »

Just to set the record straight, it turns out those are the correct shackles. They no longer ship the tapered shackles from Marlin's shop. I spoke with Dave and he says to use the brass bushings to compensate for the width etc.... Its actually not all that bad looking, VERY beefy shackles and bushings so im gonna head out to the garage and get goin on this.

More pics to follow.

guywithuglyyota · « **Reply #26 on:** May 23, 2005, 11:53:23 PM »

Well I finally threw the axles under the truck, with the springs etc.... My only concearn is the rear shackles on the rear springs. It seems the stock mount on the frame is wider than the leaf spring with its bushings installed etc.... I will tighten everything up better and see how looks.

I got the brakes hooked up, and the new perches on the rear axle in place, but not welded just yet.

Going to take a trip to the driveline shop to have the cv made up for the rear, and just use the rear up front. Any ideas on how much travel the rear CV should have on a reg cab with duel cases? I was going to request 12" of travel for the front and rear to be safe.

Tomorrow I will get to the FROR crossmember install, and button up a few more things here and there.

The stance of the truck is AWESOME! The 35's and 6" lift really make her look business.

awhotrods · « **Reply #27 on:** May 24, 2005, 12:08:40 AM »

Damn, nice work! That thing looks alot different than the last time I saw it. You might want to double check the perches, from the pics it looks like it might have a little too much angle in it. I had to redo a few of'em that were set to high. Post some more pics, looking good!!!

guywithuglyyota · « **Reply #28 on:** May 24, 2005, 12:12:56 AM »

thanks

well that picture of the rear shackles was with the spring just hanging in the air, with the weight on the truck it sits correctly. On the third gens you dont have to move the rear hanger back at all, just the front foreward 5" eye to eye. Im more worried about how narrow the stock perch is compared to the springs

Im sure it will iron out as I tweak things here and there.

iNfErNaL · « **Reply #29 on:** May 24, 2005, 01:04:36 AM »

Good job Luke!!!...Looking awesome!.Definately a big change from when I saw it last.That's what we wanted to do to my Dad's,but he changed his mind,and now he's selling the truck.

.Post some more pics when you can.

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