1981 Toyota 4x4

Started by 4x4yota, October 27, 2008, 05:58:33 PM

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4x4yota

I got an awesome deal on a 81 toyota pick up a lil beat up but in really good condition for being a 27 yr old Toyota pick up... typical bed rust... minor dings and dents... needed a battery... needs windshield... thats about it

specs:
DLX
4WD
143,599 miles
22R out of and 87
rebuilt L45 4 speed
new clutch
new 31" tires

plans:
new seat belts
tachometer
small shackle lift front & rear
OME front springs
rear add-a-leaf
u-bolt flip kits
new suspension bushing
topper
twin stick
windshield
marlin bumpers (F&R)
bud built crossmember
33x10.50x15 BFG MT
4.88 (rear aussie locker)
body work
repaint (ether gloss black or royal blue)



here she is



Current:
85 yota 4x4 http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=101931.new#new
Sold:
81 Yota 4x4 - http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=61025.0

Just remember that if the tires don't rub, then the tires ain't big enough -Runar

79coyotefrg

find some bucket seats from a late model celica :thumbs:


all that body can be  straightened with a hammer easy :thumbs:
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4x4yota

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updates:

sorry its been so long been busy working

ok so I got quite a bit down this past week I cleaned up the interior did a carb tune up and added so things to my interior

replaced crappy torn up seat belts with new black belt and also added some 4 point harnesses and getting ready to swap the dash from my 83 in the 81 also got some bucket seats out of an acura integra Im looking to put in if I can get some brackets made

also got my 2" shackle lift installed and some new shocks its really starting to look good. now just waiting to save up for some light duty OME front leaf springs to replace my anti arch stock springs

PICS:
interior

rear lift

front lift

whole truck
Current:
85 yota 4x4 http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=101931.new#new
Sold:
81 Yota 4x4 - http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=61025.0

Just remember that if the tires don't rub, then the tires ain't big enough -Runar

NorCalToy

so waht are yuou plannin to do with te trucki? jus DD or wheeler? also, about the current bench seat: how comfy is it and can you fit 3 people in it?
:willynilly: '89 truck SAS sittin on 35's, Tacoma rear axle w/ E-Locker, welded front

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:flamer: IFS

4x4yota

it is my DD but I do plan on wheeling it... the bench seat is very comfortable for how old it is but noting like my leather bucket seats in my 83 yota 4x4
Current:
85 yota 4x4 http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=101931.new#new
Sold:
81 Yota 4x4 - http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=61025.0

Just remember that if the tires don't rub, then the tires ain't big enough -Runar

REG535

lucky , i wish i had two toys, keep up the good work
85 Marble' Black and White (x-cab)
84 RedTurtle' Red with White Top added Marlin Turtle Shift Knob (All Stock) :silly:


4x4yota

yeah I am actually parting out the 83 but Im keeping the 81
Current:
85 yota 4x4 http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=101931.new#new
Sold:
81 Yota 4x4 - http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=61025.0

Just remember that if the tires don't rub, then the tires ain't big enough -Runar