4x4yota's 81 4x4 build

[pumkin toy]

sweet dude! locked f+r is awesome

[4x4yota]

sold the 33s planning to go woith some ATs instead I do to much street diving compared to offroad and if I do need a MT I still got my BFGs...

I also lowered my truck about 1-1.5" and I like the look of almost stock but still have the performance of lots of suspension travel currently running my old set of 235/75/15s lol and it doesnt look to bad

[4x4yota]

still need to do bumpstops on the front to keep my tierod out of my oil pan and ether redrill my shackles or find some 4.5" shackles to correct my pinion angle and lower it a lil more Im going for a stock look but cant still flex and crawl anywhere you point it... gonna try and do 63" chevys in the rear with low-no lift (atleast level with front)... I already am spooled front and rear next is duals then maybe 4.70 tcase gearsand then armor (sliders, bumpers, axle)

[Jrod]

You're going to have a stock stallion. I made some shackles out of 3/8" plate 4.5" eye to eye... I couldn't seem to find anyone who sold short enough shackles and I wanted to lower the front of my truck to match the 63's I installed.

[4x4yota]

I was gonna have my boomerang shackle drilled to 4.5" or jst buy some 1/4 or 3/8 steel and make new ones but I am running rears up front and need it to clear the body mount

[4x4yota]

You're going to have a stock stallion. I made some shackles out of 3/8" plate 4.5" eye to eye... I couldn't seem to find anyone who sold short enough shackles and I wanted to lower the front of my truck to match the 63's I installed.

how much lift you getting with your 63 chevys? would it be possible to mount them with almost no lift?

[4x4yota]

so the plan to lower it and try to make it stock failed my tie rod put a decent dent in my oil pan so I decided to just go ahead and build up rather than down but still keep it low no more than 3" of lift and 33" tires

[4x4yota]

specs so far:
87 22R
weber carb
custom 2" exhaust
L45 4speed
single case w/2.28:1
4.38 4cyl 3rds
welded front & rear
home made 2" rear leaves + shackle
33x10.50x15 BFG ATs
15x6 stock whgite steelies
rears up front
11" travel front shocks
boomerang shackle
IFS box
highsteer
cheap roll bar

future plans:
rebuild front axle
63" chevys
dual cases
crossmember
front winch bumper
winch
rear bumper with tire swing
sliders
diff armor
longfields
rear shocks
rebuild motor
swap in a 5 speed

[4x4yota]

update pics got my 33x10.5x15s mounted and on the truck now next is to do some 63" chevys and armor

[4x4yota]

specs so far:
87 22R
weber carb
custom 2" exhaust
L45 4speed
single case w/2.28:1
4.38 4cyl 3rds
welded front & rear
home made 2" rear leaves + shackle
33x10.50x15 BFG ATs
15x6 stock white steelies
rears up front
11" travel front shocks
boomerang shackle
IFS box
highsteer
V6 IFS rear axle
1" wheel spacers
gem top topper

future plans:
go back to stock
stock suspension
stock steering
4.56 V6 3rds
front bumper
rear bumper (possibly w/tire swing)
front shocks
rear shocks
rebuild motor
swap in a 5 speed

my RUF, highsteer, and IFS rear axle/wheel spacers are going in my 4runner its already abused so figured rather use it more than trash another truck and my 81 is my pride and joy I love it to much to trash it and the 4runner is just a project play toy anyways so why not

[4x4yota]

specs so far:
87 22R
weber carb
custom 2" exhaust
L45 4speed
single case w/2.28:1
4.56 V6 3rds
33x10.50x15 BFG ATs
15x6 stock white steelies
full size spare
gem top topper

plans:
front bumper
rear bumper (possibly w/tire swing)
front shocks
rear shocks
rebuild motor
swap in a 5 speed

[4x4yota]

will post pics tomorrow its to dark now

[4x4yota]

here she is now 98% stock only mods are 4.56 V6 3rds and 33s

[yoter4x4]

those landcruiser hubcaps would look SWEEEEEET on that bad boy!

[Jakesteads]

looks good with the skinny 33's... i all ways liked semi modded trucks u can still DD them but they can see wheel decent..

[4x4yota]

I found a set but they wont stay on my wheels since mine dont have the pronges to attach them

[4x4yota]

so my headgasket problem seems to be getting worse and Im gonna be needig a new motor by summer for sure Id like to reuse my engine and just rebuild it but because this is my second head gasket on this motor not sure how good of condition the head is in and I know for fact the block needs major works since last time I was in there one of the rear head bolts threads were half way stripped in the in the block... Ive been looking into my options and so far I am really liking what LCE has to offer as far as performance and produst...what are my options for buying/building a 22R with more power... Im on a budget and cant spend to much and also cant afford any long period time down this truck is my DD and need it to get to work so Im looking at getting ether a reman long block or a built short block and ether reusing my head if it is still good or a mildly built head ether way Im looking to spend between $2-3K


also been looking into possibly a 4.3 chevy swap or buick 3.8 but cant really afford that much time down

[4x4yota]

is the adjustable cam gear a good mod? is it worth the $100

[4x4yota]

rebuilding my spare 22R from an 85 toyota 4x4
in the process or tearing it down and sending it in to the machine shop to have it bored and cleaned up
the cylinder head was in good condition and the rockers looked good and the cam looked good
the oil pan was clean other than old oil, but no bits of plastic or metal, even the oil pick up tube was very clean and clear
the main and rod bearings looked good didnt have any excesive wear or burn marks
the head gasket seemed to be in good condition no cracks or breaks and the journals in the block were clear no blockage
was very surprised at how clean and how good of condition this motor was in almost didnt need a rebuild
the timing chain guides were in one piece minus 1 crack and the cylinder walls and crank looked almost new
but Id rather rebuild the motor while its out of the truck than have to take it out again

pics

[zippo]

Nice tear down. How do the cylinders look?

[4x4yota]

cylinders look really good they have even wear and no visible damage but they do have the typicla lip at the top but only notice if you feel for it not bad Ive seen and felt way worse

[4x4yota]

so now the the block is bare Im thinking about cleaning it before I have it machined that way when I get it back from the shop I can paint it and then start assembly whats a good way to clean it up to prep for paint...

color choices:
black
red
white




Im leaning toward red with black and silver accessories

[4x4yota]

so made some progress today...
redid my interior installed the carpet out of my rolled 84 asnd it fit great just had to cut a few pieces to fit bolts and it helps muffle the noise
also re did my exhaust so with the 2 combined I can hear myself think its great

[4x4yota]

update on plans

NO LIFT
finish rebuilding motor
swap in new motor
swap in G52


future plans
NO LIFT
high steer
dual cases
4.70 gears
ARB or Elocker

[el picas82]

wer n southern co 

[4x4yota]

wer n southern co  

wouldnt you like to know lol


down near Alamosa

where are you profile says your WYO/CO

[el picas82]

wouldnt you like to know lol


down near Alamosa

where are you profile says your WYO/CO

i work in Gillette Wyoming....  but my baby is here in Colorado  small town of Platteville  bout 20 mins north of Denver....

dont got no toyota  buddys here n Co             

[4x4yota]

if your ever down this way let me know we could do some wheeling lots of places down here

[4x4yota]

so Im looking for a clutch kit now and debating between the marlin 1200lb kit or just save the money and get a kit from auto zone/napa how does the marlin kit compare and is it worht the $180 compared to the $80 autozone/napa clutch

[hilux-1983]

I'm wondering the same. Hope someone has an educated answer