Topic: Noob checking in

[seaflea]

I've been hangin out on this board for a while and I guess it about time I introduced myself. here is a pic of my 87 runner, just after I completed all the boby work and paint.



And here is a couple of pictures from the last trip to Tellico.



Enjoy! 

[mudmaster]

  Nice rig

[No Power]

  and very nice truck

[seaflea [OP]]

thanks!  It seems the more I do to it, the more I want to do to it!
I have an 85 axle I am now rebuilding and an e-locker I need to regear and install. On top of all that I am planning to install a new gas tank under the rear spare tire area and get rid of the one that is there. 

[gonzo]

Nice rig seaflea are you runnin' 33's?  Great pics.

[Rocksurfer]

  Nice Runner, it's always good to see an IFS getin' it on.

[seaflea [OP]]

Nice rig seaflea are you runnin' 33's? Great pics.

yep 33s 
I am wanting to go up to 35s, but not until I wear these out. and I'm not really sure how the IFS is going to like them. I have been running a locker up there for a while now and haven't really had any problems, but with 35s I might just find the limits.

[seaflea [OP]]

Nice Runner, it's always good to see an IFS getin' it on.

That poor IFS got beat on that last run. I was very imperssed that it stayed together. Had to replace the idler arm and a tie rod end. and of course an alignment

[Rocksurfer]

yep 33s 
I am wanting to go up to 35s, but not until I wear these out. and I'm not really sure how the IFS is going to like them. I have been running a locker up there for a while now and haven't really had any problems, but with 35s I might just find the limits.

My brother ran 35's on his IFS, worked fine until he got a set of those Downey shafts. Would break them all the time so he went back to oem toys and the problem went away.

[gonzo]

yep 33s 
I am wanting to go up to 35s, but not until I wear these out. and I'm not really sure how the IFS is going to like them. I have been running a locker up there for a while now and haven't really had any problems, but with 35s I might just find the limits.

I run 33's on my IFS. I believe there are some others here that have 35's on their IFS. Maybe they will give you some information.  Try doing a search and see if it has been discussed before.

[seaflea [OP]]

I run 33's on my IFS. I believe there are some others here that have 35's on their IFS. Maybe they will give you some information. Try doing a search and see if it has been discussed before.

Thanks Gonzo,
I have heard that the"max" size for IFS is 35s, Or at least thats what some people say. I dont think I will ever go any larger than that.  Of course, I said that about the 33s 

[mudmaster]

Always heard the idler arm was the weak link

[seaflea [OP]]

Always heard the idler arm was the weak link

Yeah, I always thought the CVs were the weakest part.

[UNBREAKABLE]

If you break any more I have 2 complete IFS front sections sitting out here in the barn and 1 half way complete. I live near Hickory

[Makman]

thanks!  It seems the more I do to it, the more I want to do to it!
I have an 85 axle I am now rebuilding and an e-locker I need to regear and install. On top of all that I am planning to install a new gas tank under the rear spare tire area and get rid of the one that is there. 

Welcome to the board.
I put a gas tank behind the rear axle and it took more work than I had figured but turned out sweet.  I used a 19 gallon 2003 S-Blazer tank.  It just fit between the frame rails, sits high up, and should never rust (plastic tank).  A Toyota tank might be easier but this one was available for the right price...free.  Anyway, when you get to it, show us some pics of the build so we can compare notes.

 

[seaflea [OP]]

Thanks, I have a tank already to go in, but right now I am trying to find the time.
My tank is out of a 67 mustang( it was a show car so the tank is new). 16 gallons and a lot of room to place it. Hopefully it wont be seen under there once its placed.
What did you use for a fuel pump? The Toyota one or a frame mounted one?

[seaflea [OP]]

If you break any more I have 2 complete IFS front sections sitting out here in the barn and 1 half way complete. I live near Hickory

Hw much are you wanting for the CVs? I may be interested. 

[Makman]

Thanks, I have a tank already to go in, but right now I am trying to find the time.
My tank is out of a 67 mustang( it was a show car so the tank is new). 16 gallons and a lot of room to place it. Hopefully it wont be seen under there once its placed.
What did you use for a fuel pump? The Toyota one or a frame mounted one?

Neither.  I stole as much from the Blazer as possible including the in tank fuel pump.  Just seemed easier at the time since the system was designed to work together.  I say "seemed" because it didn't exactly work out that way.

Since you're talking electric fuel pump, I'm assuming you must have EFI.  A quick search through my piles of literature and I found that Downey recommends the following cost effective external pump option for engine swaps.  It's even a Toyota part.
80-83 Toyota Supra and Cressida 6 cylinder models.

[seaflea [OP]]

Neither. I stole as much from the Blazer as possible including the in tank fuel pump. Just seemed easier at the time since the system was designed to work together. I say "seemed" because it didn't exactly work out that way.

Since you're talking electric fuel pump, I'm assuming you must have EFI. A quick search through my piles of literature and I found that Downey recommends the following cost effective external pump option for engine swaps. It's even a Toyota part.
80-83 Toyota Supra and Cressida 6 cylinder models.

Thanks for the info.
As soon as I get a welder I will start onthis project. Hopefully it will be soon.

[79coyotefrg]

glad to see another east coaster

[oddball]

  seaflea!

[MOB-40]

WELCOME MY TRUCK LOOK LIKE THAT AT ONE CLEAN AND STRIGHT BUT A YEAR LATTER NO MORE IS IT CLEAN OR STRIGHT LOOK'S GOOD

[wa4x4]

Can you say Jacked?