Is this healthy?

[h0nke]

I am obsessed with Toyota 4x4 trucks but I don't even own one! I spend most of my nights after work researcing parts and mods.

I have a 73 Chevy that is falling apart and the th350 tranny just took a crap as of yesterday.

Must.....buy.....Toyota.

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.

[Rocksurfer]

  The Dr. is in and I'm going to give you a perscription to sooth your ills. Your health will deteriorate if you don't follow the instructions on the bottle, there is only one side effect though you must watch out for from ear to ear........





BUY A TOYOTA!!!!!!

[h0nke]

I am a poor mechanic who is in training right now to become a horse shoer. I am going to try and unload my Chevy and save up and get an 86-95 and do a solid axle swap.

[scheid6996]

Y not jus get an 84 or 85?

[kyle_22r]

because if you can weld and fabricate a bit, an SAS will be cheaper and you have to do less parts scrounging than on a straight axle truck.  not to mention a lot of the guys with '85 trucks think they have a gold mine and try and rape your wallet

[h0nke]

84-85 are getting harder to find and more expensive. plus i think the tranny are better in the newer trucks arent they? plus i like doing the swap and putting in a fresh front end and parts.

[scheid6996]

it depends on wut moter is in the truck, the 22rs have g series trannys, and the 22res have the w series trannys, my bro jus got an 85 22re longbed for $2,500

[h0nke]

W series trannys are better right?

[scheid6996]

right

[Snowtoy]

It is a healthy obsession for everything but your wallet

[mr4x42u]

aint that the truth    not only will your truck get broke,,,so will your wallet..

wheel'n made my wallet skinny

[BigMike]

Toyota 4WD Transmission Strength Comparo:

From Weakest ---> Strongest:

L-series (1979-1983) --> G52 (1984) --> G52 & rare-G58 (1985-1988 Carb) --> W-series (1985-1995 EFI) --> R-series (1986-1987 Turbo; 1988-2005+ V6)

I've not seen the inside of the new 6 Speed Taco transmission, so excluding that, the R-series transmisison is the strongest 4WD Transmission Toyota has ever made.

Regards,
BigMike

[MiniSimp]

84-85 are getting harder to find and more expensive. plus i think the tranny are better in the newer trucks arent they? plus i like doing the swap and putting in a fresh front end and parts.

If you have patience you can find one.
I picked up mine for $900

[oddball]

Get a 2wd and convert it like Im doing, I got mine for 150 bucks the only thing is youll have to score the tranny/transfercase and front/rear axles

[cgbemis]

84-85 are getting harder to find and more expensive. plus i think the tranny are better in the newer trucks arent they? plus i like doing the swap and putting in a fresh front end and parts.

Just out of curriosity, what type of axle are you gonna put up front?

[h0nke]

probably just the front of an 84 or 85 truck. ive been reading about dana44 too maybe i can figure out how to make that work.