Author Topic: Another 83 Build (New Pics) (Read 27006 times)

MidgetMike · « **Reply #60 on:** Mar 07, 2005, 07:30:28 PM »

I know I'm workin on it

DontStall Rockcrwl · « **Reply #61 on:** Mar 16, 2005, 10:09:49 AM »

truck is lookin bad ass man.. my 89 blew a head gasket so i been bustin ass on my 84 to start driving the beat again.. i might have to cruise down there and check out the progress man

Gtown · « **Reply #62 on:** Mar 20, 2005, 11:30:40 AM »

hey dont stall you still work at davez? Trucks looking good mike.

montanatoy · « **Reply #63 on:** Mar 20, 2005, 03:11:03 PM »

That is a sweet truck lets see some more pics! I have a 80 im thinking about doing like that. How does it drive?

thanks

MidgetMike · « **Reply #64 on:** Mar 22, 2005, 08:27:07 AM »

Quote from: montanatoy on Mar 20, 2005, 03:11:03 PM

That is a sweet truck lets see some more pics! I have a 80 im thinking about doing like that. How does it drive?

thanks

I'm tryin had to move know it's raining and I still haven't moved my tools yet damn damn my spring break plans for workin on the truck are shot all I can do right know is prepare. Nice to be back though missed every body while my internet was down.

MidgetMike · « **Reply #65 on:** Mar 25, 2005, 07:10:42 AM »

I scored a 94 IFS rear axle yesterday from a buddy of mine for free!

so I am putting that in today along with IFS brake calipers and Fj 40 rotors and an Fj 80 Master cylinder $Beer Chug\'n$

MidgetMike · « **Reply #66 on:** Mar 30, 2005, 01:42:41 PM »

Here's pics, 94 IFS rear axle and new shock mounts, FJ40 rotors, 88 v6 calipers, FJ80 Mastercylinder and 3/4 wheel spacers with 3/4" longer studs. Front axle is 1.5 " woder and rear is 3". the brakes are awsome and the width is even better I can't believe the difference

MidgetMike · « **Reply #67 on:** Mar 30, 2005, 01:49:51 PM »

More pics, front width, brakes,

MidgetMike · « **Reply #68 on:** Mar 30, 2005, 02:01:58 PM »

Here is the load sensing valve adjuster I made from the load sensing rod and parts that attached it to the rear axle, Front d line, and some poser flex

MidgetMike · « **Reply #69 on:** Mar 30, 2005, 02:04:57 PM »

Over all I like the truck, I am wondering if I should take out the body lift or loft the tranny more. Here are some pics of the truck overall and how much I want to bobb it

MidgetMike · « **Reply #70 on:** Mar 30, 2005, 02:07:21 PM »

I have more pics of the spacer install and mudd flaps I made to keep the Law off my ass $Beer Chug\'n$ about no flaps

Hyena · « **Reply #71 on:** Mar 30, 2005, 05:07:29 PM »

Nice buildup!

oddball · « **Reply #72 on:** Mar 30, 2005, 08:49:41 PM »

real nice

86 4runner · « **Reply #73 on:** Mar 31, 2005, 12:38:47 AM »

MidgetMike · « **Reply #74 on:** Apr 02, 2005, 09:56:31 AM »

Had to pull the tranny to replace the rear main, it only lasted about 50K I new I should have changed itwhen I put the tranny in but figured it would be fine, looks like I thought and stepped in it again. But I took the opportunity to make some changes to the crossmember, lifted it about an 1" 1/2 and made a lot more room for my exhaust and other

. here are the pics.

MidgetMike · « **Reply #75 on:** Apr 02, 2005, 09:59:42 AM »

Here is the speedo cable and frame mount, I also went to a 9/16 bolt from a 7/16. got quite abit more clearance from the material I removed, almost flushed it, so I geus I am keeping the body lift.

oddball · « **Reply #76 on:** Apr 02, 2005, 01:06:58 PM »

Nice, kind of like a drivetrain lift without really doing it

MidgetMike · « **Reply #77 on:** Apr 03, 2005, 09:59:29 PM »

No it's lifted the t case shift base is in the cab now, I wanted more but that will do. Now i need to start working on some body and tranny prtection.

MidgetMike · « **Reply #78 on:** Apr 13, 2005, 09:38:35 PM »

Built a skid plate for my tranny and t cases. I think it turned out realy well I am getting better and better measuring and figuring everything out here it is

MidgetMike · « **Reply #79 on:** Apr 13, 2005, 09:43:03 PM »

here are some more pics, it's all 1/4 " plate I used the stock t case brackets and welded them on to the main plate piece then fit all the others in around. it only took about 2 1/2 hours all together with prep and welding, and I had all the plate left over from other projects.

MidgetMike · « **Reply #80 on:** Apr 13, 2005, 09:44:41 PM »

here are a couple more

Jack8542 · « **Reply #81 on:** Apr 14, 2005, 05:14:24 PM »

Thats bad A$$, when you gonna make me one! $Beer Chug\'n$ J.K.

oddball · « **Reply #82 on:** Apr 14, 2005, 05:46:36 PM »

Nice clean design

Hyena · « **Reply #83 on:** Apr 14, 2005, 09:21:59 PM »

Pretty good fabbing work.

scheid6996 · « **Reply #84 on:** Apr 14, 2005, 10:33:54 PM »

ya nice work

MidgetMike · « **Reply #85 on:** Apr 14, 2005, 11:57:32 PM »

Thanks for the

I have been saving for tools and finaly ordered a chop saw, torch kit with bottles, a 12 speed drill press and a pipe bender so I can start making nerfs, bumpers and cages. spent all my money though so now I gotta save for a

load of tube.

MidgetMike · « **Reply #86 on:** May 16, 2005, 07:15:32 AM »

Finally boxed the frame in the rear and welded in my shackle hangers,

MidgetMike · « **Reply #87 on:** May 16, 2005, 07:19:22 AM »

I need to clean the frame up in quite a few areas from cutting

off and add plate right behind the crosmember I added and add a few supports from the frame to the crossmember

MidgetMike · « **Reply #88 on:** May 16, 2005, 07:22:34 AM »

Today I am running my exhaust up the middle to make room for a second tank and putting in the mounts for it, here's a pic of my new dog he's a mutt I think pit, chow, and maybe spaniel or terrier he's a funny f*#ker hate's other dog's but loves people and my shop still in the organization stage.

awhotrods · « **Reply #89 on:** May 16, 2005, 02:06:19 PM »

Nice work mike!

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