Author Topic: Please need advise lifting 1977 Hilux (Read 6757 times)

i_luv_my_truck · « **on:** Apr 10, 2008, 07:44:30 PM »

I was considering lifting my 1977 Hilux pickup. What would be quickest and cost effective? I was considering a 3 inch body lift. Really don't make a body lift specifically for this year. I was considering a 79-83 body lift. Maybe a Chevy Luv

body lift? If the steering needs an extension, it may be more like a Chevy Luv?

Are body lifts difficult to install? Has anybody done one? What obstacles could I encounter? steering issues?

Is there another option to consider? Maybe taller springs in the front? Longer shackles in the rear?

Thanks in advance for any advise,
Ernest

KDXSR5 · « **Reply #1 on:** Apr 10, 2008, 07:52:20 PM »

4crawler will make a body lift kit for you, hold on I will get a link

KDXSR5 · « **Reply #2 on:** Apr 10, 2008, 07:54:18 PM »

Ok, here is his body lift page, he will custom make you up to a 3 inch body lift if you are willing to work with him. Read thru the info and see what you think.

http://4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/BodyLiftKit.shtml

46&2 · « **Reply #3 on:** Apr 10, 2008, 08:05:24 PM »

Nice hilux! I would save up and SAS that thing, those are very rare to see on the trail......would look sick with a toyota solid axle and some 35s......

i_luv_my_truck · « **Reply #4 on:** Apr 10, 2008, 08:22:53 PM »

Quote from: KDXSR5 on Apr 10, 2008, 07:54:18 PM

Ok, here is his body lift page, he will custom make you up to a 3 inch body lift if you are willing to work with him. Read thru the info and see what you think.

http://4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/BodyLiftKit.shtml

Thanks for the link, looks like alot of great info. I will read.

i_luv_my_truck · « **Reply #5 on:** Apr 10, 2008, 08:29:10 PM »

Quote from: fortysixandtwo on Apr 10, 2008, 08:05:24 PM

Nice hilux! I would save up and SAS that thing, those are very rare to see on the trail......would look sick with a toyota solid axle and some 35s......

Actually, I thought about pulling the cab and bed, and placing on a 79-83 4X4 frame. That would be alot of work. I think, I will settle for a body lift, seems relatively simple. Plus these old hilux's ride smooth, car like. The body lift should maintain the smooth ride.

46&2 · « **Reply #6 on:** Apr 10, 2008, 08:53:13 PM »

Quote from: i_luv_my_truck on Apr 10, 2008, 08:29:10 PM

Actually, I thought about pulling the cab and bed, and placing on a 79-83 4X4 frame. That would be alot of work. I think, I will settle for a body lift, seems relatively simple. Plus these old hilux's ride smooth, car like. The body lift should maintain the smooth ride.

Yeah I hear you. I have been eyeballing a 74 around town but if I get it I will keep it completely stock and probably try and restore it. these things are getting harder and harder to find, anywhere. Nice trucks eitherway, I love the old Hilux. My friend's neighbor used to have one exactly like yours but with a shell and some mud terrains. We used to slow down and drool every time we drove by

boobap · « **Reply #7 on:** Apr 10, 2008, 08:59:18 PM »

i have the perfect motor for that baby...

it would make it scream

http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=44417.0

i_luv_my_truck · « **Reply #8 on:** Apr 10, 2008, 09:02:55 PM »

Quote from: fortysixandtwo on Apr 10, 2008, 08:53:13 PM

Yeah I hear you. I have been eyeballing a 74 around town but if I get it I will keep it completely stock and probably try and restore it. these things are getting harder and harder to find, anywhere. Nice trucks eitherway, I love the old Hilux. My friend's neighbor used to have one exactly like yours but with a shell and some mud terrains. We used to slow down and drool every time we drove by

Actually, I like the grill on the 74 it change in 75 and was used through 78. The 74 grill has nice balance. The only thing about 74 and previous models, the 20R was introduced in 75. 20R rocks!

DeadlyPeace · « **Reply #9 on:** Apr 10, 2008, 09:07:17 PM »

BL lift will defineately be alot easier. I did an SAS on my 73 back in 86ish. Currently in the process of slowly putting it on an 86 frame.

Original frame w/ SAS

86 frame

i_luv_my_truck · « **Reply #10 on:** Apr 10, 2008, 09:07:45 PM »

Quote from: boobap on Apr 10, 2008, 08:59:18 PM

i have the perfect motor for that baby... it would make it scream

http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=44417.0

I guess the problem, I have with other engines besides 20R, 22R, I would not know how to work on them.

Nice engine though!

i_luv_my_truck · « **Reply #11 on:** Apr 10, 2008, 09:13:03 PM »

Quote from: DeadlyPeace on Apr 10, 2008, 09:07:17 PM

BL lift will defineately be alot easier. I did an SAS on my 73 back in 86ish. Currently in the process of slowly putting it on an 86 frame.

Original frame w/ SAS

86 frame

That is so fine!! Love the front grill! I don't want to sound like a dummy. What is "SAS"? Does that have a body lift? The frame is not showing?

KDXSR5 · « **Reply #12 on:** Apr 10, 2008, 09:15:44 PM »

SAS= Solid Axle Swap

DeadlyPeace · « **Reply #13 on:** Apr 10, 2008, 09:16:19 PM »

Solid Axle Swap

No body lift.

The frame is showing on the second pic but it's sitting on 4x4 post right now cuz I have to modify the mounts.

THK Matt · « **Reply #14 on:** Apr 11, 2008, 01:32:39 AM »

Quote from: fortysixandtwo on Apr 10, 2008, 08:05:24 PM

Nice hilux! I would save up and SAS that thing, those are very rare to see on the trail......would look sick with a toyota solid axle and some 35s......

Not to Thread Jack, but my buddy Matt, has a 78 on a Jeep front axle (dana 35?) and a stock 78 rear axle, caravan rear springs and waggy fronts. its on 32s and it sits high for just that.. and DAMN are they small.

Mavericks · « **Reply #15 on:** Apr 11, 2008, 06:42:08 AM »

Finding one of those where I live would be nearly imposible. Nice ride.

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #16 on:** Apr 11, 2008, 11:05:45 AM »

Quote from: i_luv_my_truck on Apr 10, 2008, 09:07:45 PM

I guess the problem, I have with other engines besides 20R, 22R, I would not know how to work on them.

Nice engine though!

besides having dual overhead cam and 50 more horsepower, the 18RG is what was around before the 20R

i_luv_my_truck · « **Reply #17 on:** Apr 11, 2008, 12:21:53 PM »

Quote from: 79coyotefrg on Apr 11, 2008, 11:05:45 AM

besides having dual overhead cam and 50 more horsepower, the 18RG is what was around before the 20R

I'm curious about that engine (18RC). If it has additional horsepower and dual can, why is the engine not more popular?

oldschool64bus · « **Reply #18 on:** Apr 11, 2008, 08:23:43 PM »

Quote from: Mavericks on Apr 11, 2008, 06:42:08 AM

Finding one of those where I live would be nearly imposible. Nice ride.

where do you live? Wanna buy my 77?

here it is next to my 4 yo son and the 83 I just picked up lastnight

i_luv_my_truck · « **Reply #19 on:** Apr 11, 2008, 09:30:13 PM »

Quote from: oldschool64bus on Apr 11, 2008, 08:23:43 PM

where do you live? Wanna buy my 77? here it is next to my 4 yo son and the 83 I just picked up lastnight

...that's a cool photo! looks like you son is standing at attention.

Nice trucks, that grill guard really goes nice on your 83. It flows well with the square head lights.

Looks like you have street racing tires on your 77. I guess, your not considering lifting your 77? just curious, are you running points, or electronic ignition in your 77?

DeadlyPeace · « **Reply #20 on:** Apr 11, 2008, 10:48:44 PM »

It might just be me (or the SoCo), but the 77 almost looks more like a car at that angle. Nice find on the 83.

Mavericks · « **Reply #21 on:** Apr 12, 2008, 07:24:38 AM »

I'm in Iowa so the rust seems to take over. 1st gen are hard enough to find. my 85 is a Cali truck, a guy drove it here and sold it, then I found it at a used car lot. (Lucky) Nice find on the 83 looks clean.

sabenson82 · « **Reply #22 on:** Apr 12, 2008, 09:44:37 AM »

Very Nice looking 83... its even got the moon roof!

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