Mods for an 83

[yotaboy79]

ifs rear axles are not stronger but they are wider the extra width will noticabley increase flex in the rear and in most cases help keep the tires from rubbing the frame when flexing

[thebigl2005]

So what years can I get a rear from, and is it just a bolt in and bolt out? and also what about wheel spacers up front to equal the difference in length or does that really matter?

[yotaboy79]

1986-1995.5? i think that the tacomas started in 1995.5 and im not shure but they might have a different rear end basicly any ifs 4x4 toyota thats not a tacoma i think to make the front match the rear you will want 1.5 in wheel spacers for the front (i think) you dont need to make the front match the rear.

[thebigl2005]

Is there any benefit to it, sounds like more money more work.

[yotaboy79]

Is there any benefit to it, sounds like more money more work.

to the wheel spacers on the front or the wider axle in the rear?

[thebigl2005]

sorry about that , I was talking about the spacers up front. I don't see how not having them could cause damage or mess up anything with alignment, but i don't know.

[yotaboy79]

no it wont hurt any thing to not run the wheel spacers up front

[thebigl2005]

So what about gears, i was going to go 5:29s but people tell me they heat up. So wouldnt a thinner oil help that. I mean there always is 4:88s

[yotaboy79]

if your going 35's then id recomend 5.29's whoever told you they would "over heat" is on crack they are a little weeker than 4:88 so if it isnt gunna be driven on the road that much than you could go with 4.88s for the strength if your going with 33s then the 4:88s will be just about right

[thebigl2005]

well how much of a benifit is it to go 35's. I mean i know the more clearence but will i really need it. I've heard 33s will take me anywere.

[RHG]

If you are locked f/r and have roc protection then you could get away with 33's but with 35's you are golden. Not much will be in your way. I wouldnt worry about problems with the 5.29's you have to beat um pretty hard to break uhm. I would just go with 35's first cause you dont want to go with 33's and then wish you had 35's you wont be dissapointed with them. Plus you get the cool dude points with 35's

[thebigl2005]

ok, well can anyone give me more info about the chevys in the rear. I'm think that it might be my best bet.

[mudaddict]

dont do like me get 33's then want 35 bad idea!

[thebigl2005]

well when I get my 33 form a dumb a$$ that does what you did, thats not to bad of an idea right?

[thebigl2005]

one more question, whats everyones opinon on limited slips?

[RHG]

  Dont waste your money, weld the rear and put either a selectable locker...arb or elocker...or an aussie/lockright in the front.

[hudlenutz]

I've got a Detroit Truetrac in the rear.  It does pretty well off road.  My ride is still ifs  , so the torque-biased limited slip is more than enough at this point.  The reason I didn't do a full locker was because of the amount of winter daily driving I do.  The truetrac does really well on the ice out here in Wyoming.  For wheeling, I'd recomend a selectable locker like an arb or a toyota electric locker, just because I'd still like to drive my truck to work and to the trails.  For a weekend toy, there's some very good reasons to go welded or spooled.

[RHG]

My truck is my dd and I am going to be putting a welded rear in. Luckily we dont get ice or snow where I live so I wont have to worry bout that. Im sure though ill have fun when the rainy season comes. If you dont want to weld the rear then leave the front open and put a Truetrc in the rear.

[mudaddict]

NO LIMITED SLIP HEY MAN IM NOT A DUMB A$$ I JUST WASNT TALL ENOUGH FOR 35'S YET BUT NOW I WILL BE SO YOU CAN GET MY 33'S AFTER THE BASH WHEN I GO GET SOME 35'S. DUDE LETS JSUT WELD YOUR REAR OR GET A LOCKER FOR IT NO LIMITED SLIP! WE ARE GONNA BEAT THAT THING TO MUCH FOR A LIMITED SLIP YOU GOTTA KEEP UP WITH ME HAHA.

[yotaboy79]

weld it!!! its alot of fun in the rain and snow, its also alot more predictable than a detroit or lockright you know what its gunna do around every corner and dont need to worry about it locking up or unlocking 

[thebigl2005]

right on. Now what is all involved in switching to the ifs gearbox?

[shad]

Are you talking about the IFS steering box?

[thebigl2005]

yea, for the high steer, how hard is it to change it up?

And I am currently making some half doors with mudadict so i will have pics up, and also pics of the bucket seats i just dropped in.