Pics of my 86 Runner sitting on Ton's

[nor-cal yota]

 So I have been working on the rig slowly in the last month or so.
I have got the 5 speed Tranny swap done, installed the clutch pedal and all the clutch what nots.
Dual cases are in.

I was able to find an center console with an heater from an 93 Runner. With a little bit of mod work it should keep things all nice and cozy during the snow runs.

I want to thank Frenado and Chris for all the help and parts and wisdom was need to do this.

Here is some pics of the Dual case set up with the center console.

[89sastoyo]

kinda late I don't know if you have made your shackles yet but mine are beefy kinda to big but It was cheep. I just bought a piece of 3/4 by 3 flat bar and my shackles are 9" eye to eye. The only thing with long shackles is it will throw your pinion angle off I assume you welded the perches on the rear axle to the length of those shackles so if you go shorter it may put the pinion towards the ground a little by running shorter. Longer shackles aren't bad at all if you have the perches welded at the right angle for the shackle. Also getting hung up on them isn't all that bad because it somewhat protects the body. my shackles are stick out about an inch past my bed and hang down a bit but I never really get hung up.

[nor-cal yota]

Hopefully tomorrow I'm going to install an 3" add-a-leaf to my spring pack. So I should be able to cut my long  shackles down a bit.. I will post some before and after pics when I get it done.

I was also thinking about mounting the long shackles to the stock shackle mount? That may put the shackle angle too flat and it should give it alot drop out. Would that be an issue?

[Gibson]

wow what a ride!!!!!  gittin some!

[SLIVER]

From an 1986 Dodge 60's front and rear.

Do you know the WMS width?? I am trying to decide on what width to go on my runner and really like the width of yours.

Thanks a ton.

))--SLIVER-->

[nor-cal yota]

I will try to get you that info tomorrow.

BTW, my wheels are 15 x 10 with 2 or 2.5 backspacing.

[89sastoyo]

I have seen people use the stock location for the shackle but it won't provide much lift due to the angle of the shackle.

All in all most people I have seen use the stock location are running blocks or are pretty low.

[SLIVER]

I will try to get you that info tomorrow.

BTW, my wheels are 15 x 10 with 2 or 2.5 backspacing.

Thanks man, that will be awesome.

))--SLIVER-->

[nor-cal yota]

Here you go SLIVER, sorry for the delay..

The WMS on the front is about  67", the rear WMS is 65"

Alot of good info can be found here also:

http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/60_front/index.html

[SLIVER]

Tight dude, thanks a ton. I will be searching for a set of these.

))--SLIVER-->

[nor-cal yota]

So I kinda up in the air about where my front axle loaction is. I'm thinking about moving it forward some more (2" or so). I need take some more pics and post them, hopefully I will be able to get some info from you all.

[THK Matt]

lets see some current pics.

[nor-cal yota]

So its been some time since I posted any progress to the rig.
It has been going slow for right now, extra $ is getting somewhat tight (x-mas), but hopefully it should be out and rolling soon.
Got the dual cases in, fitted into a 93 runner center console with heater. Got it all wired up and the plumbing done also.
Steel braided brake line installed, next is the 1 ton brake master cylinder.
Then shocks, shock hopes, gears and front locker (welding up the rear for now).
The rear drive line is being made right now, the front will be made once I get the front end pushed forward some more..
I will get some more current pics of things that are done in the next few weeks.

[P-DiseToy24]

need one of those one ton master cylinders brand new in box with recipes

[nor-cal yota]

So I finally got some stuff done to the runner today.. Rear drive shaft with CV installed, pinion angle is on the money, Brake proportion value installed along with home made brake mater cylinder adaptor to 1978 1 ton Chevy brake master cylinder. Got the brakes somewhat bleed.
Hopefully tomorrow I will finish up the brakes. Then tear into the front end, going to move forward some more maybe 3" or so.

Here is some pics that I got done..

[Yota87Truck]

Nice work!

[axled89]

pretty sweet build man.  just read the whole thing. 

[86bobbedtoy]

oh shi$
I just relized we say you guys up the mountain.
yall mash!!
I was the white and primer yota on 42s

[nor-cal yota]

Got some work today, the brakes all bleed out, lots of brakes..  ..  Thanks Little Buddy for the help..   

Pulled/cut the front end out, pushed it forward. now its time sit, look, measure,  , and do it all over again to make sure it not to far forward.   

[Jud]

Sweet. I just got done building my front hanger/subframe.

[nor-cal yota]

Got the axle pushed forward, about 4 more inches than before. Modded the front axle/u-bolts so I should have no issues breaking the studs comming out of the diff housing.

It ready to roll, just waiting on wheels now, hopefully in the next 2 weeks or so they should be here.

Here is some pics, enjoy:

[Jud]

Looks good Thane. Brad and I just got home. I will give you a call tomarrow...

[Jomentum]

Looks good,

Like the U~bolt fitting

[nor-cal yota]

I finally got the rig out of the garage and driving. Picked up some Rancho 9000's..

Here is some more pics:

[wakkjobb]

 
That is a clean rig! Nice! I haven't read all through the build but is there trimming in the future? Looks like the rears will absolutely eat the 1/4 panels with a little flex.

>>Dan

[nor-cal yota]

Thanks for words.

Yep, trimming will most likely happen soon. I will take a paint pen, BFH, a cordless sawall.

I might try to move the rear axle back a few more inches, kinda still on the fence about that.

[86bobbedtoy]

sweet!

[2slow4you]

Thanks for words.

Yep, trimming will most likely happen soon. I will take a paint pen, BFH, a cordless sawall.

I might try to move the rear axle back a few more inches, kinda still on the fence about that.

Before you bend the crap out of the panels, use an air die grinder with a cutoff disc. Makes life a lot easier. Trust me. 

Looking great!

[mayberry]

nice build man keep up the good work

[swapped89]

Sooo nice and clean. Lookin good