Topic: 85 cheap heap to dd!

[dune_it86]

so while on leave in oregon i picked up an 85 single cab short box for $1000, pretty strait needs brake mstr cyl. and has a fuel issue, maybe a filter plugged, how ever i am now back in tx (army) so the truck is sittin at my pops house, i would like 5" marlin springs and 36" tsl radials but since i have to drive cross country i think my plans are starting with a 3rz swap! stay tuned hope to shoot pics up soon!

[94pickup]

Lookin forward to pics and the 3rz swap!

[swapped89]

  sounds like a good plan to me!!

[dune_it86 [OP]]

sounds like the 3rz is on hold, not possitive yet dad wants to see how well the 22r runs in it before throwing the 3rz in he said if it runs good we'll just do the suspension first, either way i will be happy, plus thinking of having it shipped to me in tx... its a rediculous ride in a old yote! 36hrs!!! sorry he hasnt sent me pics of the truck yet i will try to get them up soon though!  sorry

[swapped89]

its all good..

[94pickup]

x2. and if the 22r runs good then stick with it till it pops...or at least until you have everything else done to the truck that you want. good plans and i dont think you could pay me enough to make a 36 hour trip in yota haha

its all good..

[Mario]

I bought this for $500 bucks and a blown head gasket 7 years ago and its still kicking with 37's Toyo and 5.29 in front and rear with duel cases. I am sure you can do the same with yours. 8)

[swapped89]

Can we get a pic of this new toy?

[dune_it86 [OP]]

sorry i am back n tx its in oregon i am waiting on my pops to send me pics of it, but the plans changed again lol it is now for sale i am gonna try to turn a good profit, cuz i found an 82 longbed (dream truck) for $500. and my dad is gonna try to pick up a totaled taco this weekend, still gonna try to shoot a couple pics up so if any one is interested in it i am just waiting on the title transfer. all the 85 needs is a brake master cyl the fuel issue was a coroaded carb so i got another stok carb from a buddy, and the windshield leaks in the rain! will try for pics soon!

[swapped89]

coo coo

[dune_it86 [OP]]

truck

[dune_it86 [OP]]

good side lol

[dune_it86 [OP]]

it runs with a good carb on it, needsbrake master cyle, will have a good one on it when i buy one lol, other then that i wanna try to get $2,000 what do think? worth it?

[my2coma]

good side lol

That is a heck of a deal.... lots of potential! 

[Mario]

Nice start, the posablites are endless. 8)

[dune_it86 [OP]]

ok so i have had this for sale for a little bit and not a single bite... and i am still without a POV in tx, so i have been looking around at prices to ship it here. the average is $900-1,000 shipped door to door. thats spendy but still cheapest option for a vehical, but i do wanna do a few things to it i was thinking a RUF, 35's, wheels... tryin to keep this on the cheap cuz my wife could pull the budget if she feels like it at any time lol

[ajordan1975]

Where in TX are you? Ether truck would/is sweet!

[dune_it86 [OP]]

i am stationed on ft hood, i wish i knew of places to go wheelin around here!

[Mnmstoy]

We are having a WFTW (wheelers for the wounded) event at marble falls May first.
http://www.wftw-sa.org/
That's my gray Toyota on the right behind the Wounded Marine.
The event is for Wounded soldiers but we can use all the volunteers we can.
If you go look me up. I'll be part of the Bomb fire comity Saturday. Sunday I'll be down for a few trail rides before drive home.
Mike

[dune_it86 [OP]]

thanks guys i still havent got the truck here yet lol, i got a feww free-bee's for it i got a stock carb, and 6 ft. of 2-1/4 exhast tubing, and a magnaflow muffler, i was wondering on the RUF is it better and or cheaper to run a factory spring hanger and a boomarang shackle or put a spring hanger o n and strait shackles? and with either set up do the both require a driveline mod... length or amoutn of travel?

[Mnmstoy]

I did my RUF for a few reasons.  stretch the wheels base to clear my 36" tires and cheap lift.
In addition to RUF with a few leafs added (5 total). I already had high steer installed and IFS box mounted. I later had to move the IFS box more forward to keep the TRE from hitting each other.
I haven't crome across anyone that did RUF with stock push pull steering.
But to answer your questions.
Yes the front drive shaft would have to be longer. I run a square drive shaft. You don't have to use a drop hanger.
I got around 4" with RUF, 2" drop hanger and 5.5" straight "H" shackles I made. For the flex part...it will out flex your stock brake lines. So that will have to be addressed IMHO.
Sense the RUF moves your axle 2" forward and if you go high steer. The intermediate shaft that goes from the steering column to the IFS box will have to be modified to make it longer. Shock hoops would correct the angle of the shocks as well.
Aside from the High steer, brake lines, IFS box, and shock hoops. I made everything myself.
My IFS mounted.

My drop hang I made along with the winch plate and bumper.

Home made shackles and square driveshaft.

[dune_it86 [OP]]

Mnmstoy ur awesome thanks for the help and i know 2 things not to go cheap on are steering and brakes, i may cheat that a little and do a home made cross over steer set up but we'll see what part of tx are u in?

[dune_it86 [OP]]

so i sent a check to get a manufactured Y-arm from blue coyote racing he is parting out his desert race truck , my dad gave me a set of 16" wheels so i am thinkin i might get a 1-2" lift shackle front and back and run 255/85r16 toyo mt's. here is his pic of the steering arm

[Mnmstoy]

Mnmstoy ur awesome thanks for the help and i know 2 things not to go cheap on are steering and brakes, i may cheat that a little and do a home made cross over steer set up but we'll see what part of tx are u in?

I'm here in San Antonio. click my photo gallery in my sig line if you need Ideas and what I did. If you have any questions let me know.
Mike