How To Polish A Turd (72 Hilux)

89sastoyo · April 17, 2009, 12:44:38 AM

yeah it is but still in the end i think you'll like the looks a lot more and less hackin on the bed pluss you'll loose some lift puting it on the back of the frame.

as far as your front goes we need to figure out how to lower it but move your axle forwards maybe try those sky shims that move it or re-drill the center pin a little cause its a monster lol

jimbo74 · April 17, 2009, 12:53:10 AM

www.4crawler.com also has those relocation shims....

however, wont those add like a half inch block to the height?

iNfErNaL · April 17, 2009, 01:41:22 AM

Quote from: GrenadedToy on April 15, 2009, 11:27:42 PM
Yeah I know I realized that when I set weight on the axle. Ill have to re-extend my frame rails. The shackle hanger won't go back any farther.

You know , it's really not as bad of an angle as people think , the way it's set up will allow for more droop . I personaly would keep it the way it is . . . . But that's just me .

iNfErNaL · April 17, 2009, 01:45:14 AM

Quote from: GrenadedToy on April 15, 2009, 10:25:01 PM
Got all my tires and beadlocks mounted

Dude , your truck is coming out bad ass ! ! ! ! . I really dig the way it looks . Great job with it so far .

GrenadedToy · April 17, 2009, 02:18:54 AM

Quote from: iNfErNaL on April 17, 2009, 01:41:22 AM
You know , it's really not as bad of an angle as people think , the way it's set up will allow for more droop . I personaly would keep it the way it is . . . . But that's just me .

I think ill run it then and see how the taco rears flex. That way it will be one less thing to do on the already huge list.

Quote from: iNfErNaL on April 17, 2009, 01:45:14 AM
Dude , your truck is coming out bad ass ! ! ! ! . I really dig the way it looks . Great job with it so far .

Thanks man!

twistedtoy92 · April 18, 2009, 02:35:40 PM

your truck rocks! I love those HILUX........ $Beer Chug\'n$

87pickup · April 18, 2009, 04:26:35 PM

If you wanted to move the rar shackle hanger back then why not do it like the Marlin Crawler formula f toy? The you wont need to extend the frame rails. Looks good by the way.

GrenadedToy · April 24, 2009, 01:59:21 AM

Painted the grill Flat Black.

Next to my buddies Samurai that is on Toy axles and 36's.

Floor Frame.

Skinned. Waiting to tub the inner fenders..

89sastoyo · April 24, 2009, 03:07:08 PM

It looks good for sure the black grill looks better to:).

I think im pickin up that hydro assist tonight ill call you when i get back maybe come check it out or somethin

ajordan1975 · April 25, 2009, 12:32:13 PM

looks great!!
$Beer Chug\'n$

Steve_925 · April 25, 2009, 01:15:00 PM

props on the floor. that stuff sucks to have to do

89sastoyo · April 25, 2009, 09:16:56 PM

lookin good just drove by saw the cab off let me know if you need help gettin it back on

87pickup · April 27, 2009, 07:20:27 PM

Nice work.

46&2 · April 27, 2009, 10:36:29 PM

Very nice!

toyotanner · April 27, 2009, 10:38:28 PM

i think its getting to close to being finished lets tear it apart and start over

89sastoyo · April 28, 2009, 12:43:36 AM

Quote from: toyotanner on April 27, 2009, 10:38:28 PM
i think its getting to close to being finished lets tear it apart and start over

That was cold brother.

Ramrod · April 28, 2009, 08:49:44 AM

you can redrill the spring perches to move your axel forward 1.25" and then rebuild the front spring packs with flatter springs to get that thing sittting lower

GrenadedToy · June 10, 2009, 02:02:48 AM

I guess this thread is due for an update.

Heres my steering shaft.
Top part is from a mazda b2200 with adapter to hilux steering column. Lower Part is Toyota shaft.

Rear crossmember capped and added a D-Ring

Front Axle shave with creeper gussets, and truss.

Exhaust.

Still got plenty left to do till the fourth. I better get to work.

89sastoyo · June 10, 2009, 02:39:41 PM

you did work on that axle looks good for sure. Ill hit you up when im off work tonight and see if i can find a throttle cable.

thegoofster21 · June 10, 2009, 07:43:45 PM

hey bud can i get some info on the samuari please. thanks man

toyotanner · June 10, 2009, 09:19:15 PM

Quote from: thegoofster21 on June 10, 2009, 07:43:45 PM
hey bud can i get some info on the samuari please. thanks man

thats my roommates sami that i was talking about its on toyota axles, 36's, yj springs, 4.?:1 tcase, propane.
anything specific you need to know?

toyotanner · June 10, 2009, 09:21:48 PM

you need to build your leaf packs so i can get some from you

Slolyfe · June 10, 2009, 09:23:14 PM

Nice rig! Im along for the build!

GrenadedToy · June 10, 2009, 10:38:53 PM

Quote from: toyotanner on June 10, 2009, 09:21:48 PM
you need to build your leaf packs so i can get some from you

Im on it GO!

toyotanner · June 10, 2009, 11:14:36 PM

GrenadedToy · June 10, 2009, 11:44:32 PM

haha i already took them apart

ninja turtle · June 11, 2009, 08:27:13 AM

this thing is sweet. im gunna pull my carpet today... god i hope i dont find what you did.

thegoofster21 · June 11, 2009, 08:26:29 PM

Quote from: toyotanner on June 10, 2009, 09:19:15 PM
thats my roommates sami that i was talking about its on toyota axles, 36's, yj springs, 4.?:1 tcase, propane.
anything specific you need to know?

year jy spings and how long are they. thanks

GrenadedToy · June 24, 2009, 12:03:37 PM

Heres A few more updates.
Traded my ARb, aussie, and 5.29 thirds for some 4.10s that are welded with a lock right. I didnt feel like dumping another 600 into those diffs to get them fixed

Stuff left to do:
-Front and Rear Drivelines
-Wiring
-Seam seal the floor
-Front Axle together
-Bleed Clutch and Breaks
-Work out all of the kinks

Heres the pics..

Found A brand new in the box painless 8 circuit harness for $150. Saved me $120 buying it new.