1966 Toyota Stout Build (20/22R Hybrid)

[SloCrawler]

hydro all done, so where do i tack my tierod now?

[superyota]

everyone does it different, but the way I have done mine and other buddies is you turn the tie rod ends to where they are turned opposite directions so they can't slop back and forth when the ram pushes or pulls on them.  everyone does theirs different, so i'm sure you'll get more feedback.  but thats my  .

looks good.  only 2 weeks to go

[SloCrawler]

i got the tie rod ends like that now so it dosnt want to move up or down, now i tack weld the nuts on the end of the tie rod? between the threads and on the top side of nut to prevent them from breaking free?

[superyota]

i got the tie rod ends like that now so it dosnt want to move up or down, now i tack weld the nuts on the end of the tie rod? between the threads and on the top side of nut to prevent them from breaking free?

yup, thats what i did.

[SloCrawler]

so i put royal purple power steering fluid in this assist, i guess thats a no no. I wait tell after roundup to tranny fluid in my assist

[superyota]

yea, I made the mistake and put power steering fluid in mine too when I did it.  It's been in there for almost 2 years now.  I really should change it out to atf.  I might do it before the roundup.  the power steering fluid I guess isn't the best thing for the seals.  I guess that explains my steering box leak.

[jrock]

Leave the power steering fluid. It's no use changing it now. I'm running PS fluid and I have noticed no change. Like Superyota said, he ran it for years with no issues.

[jackson58]

You can't go wrong if you use Amsoil synthetic hyrdrolic tractor fluid for the hyd. assist. Oop's recommended it so I tried it and glad I made the switch.

[jrock]

I've also heard people use hydraulic fluid, like whats used in tractors. Much cheaper

I think it comes down to what characteristics each of the fluids has and how that fits the need. I like PS fluid because its hydraulic fluid for vehicle steering systems

[superyota]

atf is what toyota uses for steering fluid.  i'm not sure how any other fluids effect the seals in the pump and steering box. 

[SloCrawler]

Made a new center dash peice to hold CD player and CB, and rock lite switches when i get around to it

[SloCrawler]

Yesterday i went out to garcia ridge and found my 2 weak links, my heavy foot and a destructive front u-joint, Im going to replace the u-joint and add some shims to help my driveshaft angle

[jrock]

Better now than on the Con

[SloCrawler]

For sure, now I'm just trying to decide if i should go to a v6 joint and replace my diff flange or keep it how it is. i also need additional bump stops because my assist ram is hitting the oil pan barally..

[SloCrawler]

my carnage, im going to upgrade to an ifs yoke

[SloCrawler]

drive shaft done with IFS yoke and front diff now has ifs flange

[SloCrawler]

got battery tray under flatbed and got it all painted up.

[SloCrawler]

is this because my truck went from a 4speed to 5 speed?

[SloCrawler]

and should i worry about this hitting

[jrock]

Did it already clearance itself?

[SloCrawler]

Did it already clearance itself?

the shaft has paint missing but no huge indentations or scrapes so I'm jot sure. The joint itself rest about 3/8" above crossmember. Why would my tranny be back more than stock crossmember?

[toyotathomas]

Different transmissions will be longer.

[SloCrawler]

  Been a while since I updated, MCR was a blast, i was to busy and never took any pics  . tried digging some up but none of my rig. I twisted my rear driveline and broke a center spring pin, other than that the truck worked great. The only thing needing attention would be my drag link, it has to much play and hitting spring pearch  . Other than that getting ready for Calico om the 21st.

[superyota]

  Been a while since I updated, MCR was a blast, i was to busy and never took any pics  . tried digging some up but none of my rig. I twisted my rear driveline and broke a center spring pin, other than that the truck worked great. The only thing needing attention would be my drag link, it has to much play and hitting spring pearch  . Other than that getting ready for Calico om the 21st.

SWEET!  Glad to hear you had a good time at the roundup.  I look forward to it every year.  Claico's only a week and half away.  Should be a blast.  I'll wait for you in Bakersfield Friday til you get there.  You actually might get there before I do.

[SloCrawler]

one pic on the way

[superyota]

nice!

[superyota]

I still need to get around to posting mine up.  Been super busy lately.  Maybe i'll do it when I get home today.

[Gixxer Jon]

sweet pic 


, I think you had the biggest tow rig out of the whole group, I was the under dog but i did way better then i thought i would!

[SloCrawler]

Seems like your Toyota towed better than one of the deisel trucks with us. Who was the guy in the white 4 runner? I think his freind has a bunch of action pics

[superyota]

travis is the guy with the shite 4runner.  Odie is the one that took all the pics.  jon remembered the name of his company and we were able to get a hold of him.  he is mailing a burned cd of the pictures over.  he lives in hawaii.  i'm hoping he sends some of the videos too.