Author Topic: 87 2wd soon to be 4wd build Update with roll over pics (Read 21528 times)

85toycrawler · « **on:** Apr 07, 2010, 02:05:01 PM »

Well, here we go again. This will be build #6, as things have turned out the 4 runner just isn't going to cut it. The frame is really bent. (worse then we thought) None of the body lines match up, and I was really hoping to make it nice. So instead of spending a grand to exo the runner, I'm going to throw everything at this 87 2wd that I picked up. So here it is. I got some pics of the start. Enjoy.

specs:

22r (soon to be on propane)
5spd
dual ultimate cases
toy axles with yukon 5,29's, detroit front, spool rear, 30 spline longs
allpro 5in fronts, chevy rears
allpro crossover and hi steer
37" mtr's hopefully going to 40's soon

Day 1

Guy said there was a noise in the head. Sure enough, it jumped like 6 teeth and grenaded the head. So out it came to make way for another 22r.

Decided to cut 12" out of the long bed.

All welded up. Time for some bondo

Next on the list is to get the front suspension done while the motor is out. But I have read that getting the front shackles mounted is a biotch. So if anyone has any suggestions please let me know.

85toycrawler · « **Reply #1 on:** Apr 09, 2010, 11:33:22 AM »

So I tore down the motor last night and found a little problem.

pumkin toy · « **Reply #2 on:** Apr 09, 2010, 12:40:28 PM »

looks like a clean little truck! I dont think you are supposed to have that much space between the head and block!

85toycrawler · « **Reply #3 on:** Apr 09, 2010, 06:14:34 PM »

thanks man. yeah i think it might have sprung a bit of a leak. hahaha

T.Rex · « **Reply #4 on:** Apr 11, 2010, 01:13:24 PM »

good thing you got a spare head. ill straight edge it for you tomorrow and lap the valves for you. she should be up and running soon

Yota87Truck · « **Reply #5 on:** Apr 11, 2010, 01:53:27 PM »

Nice, I like the looks of a bobbed long bed.

85toycrawler · « **Reply #6 on:** Apr 12, 2010, 06:20:13 AM »

Quote from: T.Rex on Apr 11, 2010, 01:13:24 PM

good thing you got a spare head. ill straight edge it for you tomorrow and lap the valves for you. she should be up and running soon

thanks buddy

T.Rex · « **Reply #7 on:** Apr 12, 2010, 07:28:44 PM »

some good news your head is not gay. straight as can be didnt get a chance to lap your valve though. are you going to replace your valve guide seals?

85toycrawler · « **Reply #8 on:** Apr 18, 2010, 08:00:30 PM »

Well I got some work done today. I started stripping down the 4 runner to swap everything over to the new truck. Here are some pics for your enjoyment.

Backed in and about to be dismantled.

As you can see, she has a bit of a Gangsta Lean.... Bent frame for the freakin loss...

Dual Tcases out and ready to be cleaned up....

Motor getting read to come out. Fuel injection is over rated... Going back to a carb and gonna run propane.

Ready to be tore down... New head is ready to go. Thanks T.rex!!!!

tom w. · « **Reply #9 on:** Apr 18, 2010, 11:39:45 PM »

Quote from: 85toycrawler on Apr 07, 2010, 02:05:01 PM

Next on the list is to get the front suspension done while the motor is out. But I have read that getting the front shackles mounted is a biotch. So if anyone has any suggestions please let me know.

i SAS'd an '86 2wd and ended up using some jigs i got from marlin and cutting with the torch. the holes were a bit wonky, but i tacked and measured to make sure they were straight. right after i welded them i seen someone holesaw 4 frame plates, weld the plates to the frame (over the torch cut holes), and then weld the tubes to the plate. it looked much better, and was probably stronger than the gap filling a ultimately had to do.

THK Matt · « **Reply #10 on:** Apr 19, 2010, 02:04:08 AM »

I'll watch, Im digin the flower box man...

85toycrawler · « **Reply #11 on:** Apr 19, 2010, 06:28:43 AM »

Quote from: tom w. on Apr 18, 2010, 11:39:45 PM

i SAS'd an '86 2wd and ended up using some jigs i got from marlin and cutting with the torch. the holes were a bit wonky, but i tacked and measured to make sure they were straight. right after i welded them i seen someone holesaw 4 frame plates, weld the plates to the frame (over the torch cut holes), and then weld the tubes to the plate. it looked much better, and was probably stronger than the gap filling a ultimately had to do.

that sounds like a good idea. thanks.

85toycrawler · « **Reply #12 on:** Apr 19, 2010, 06:29:56 AM »

Quote from: THK87 on Apr 19, 2010, 02:04:08 AM

I'll watch, Im digin the flower box man...

thanks! thats what i get for leaving my tcases at a buddies house over night...

T.Rex · « **Reply #13 on:** Apr 19, 2010, 07:17:11 PM »

lol flower box. thats funny.

T.Rex · « **Reply #14 on:** Apr 26, 2010, 07:45:06 PM »

where the pics at buddy. i wanna see that sweet hammer drop.

pumkin toy · « **Reply #15 on:** Apr 26, 2010, 09:28:46 PM »

So why you goin to a truck now instead of the runner?

85toycrawler · « **Reply #16 on:** Apr 27, 2010, 02:40:56 PM »

Quote from: pumkin toy on Apr 26, 2010, 09:28:46 PM

So why you goin to a truck now instead of the runner?

The runner was a heap. Bent frame, too short of wheel base, intense cat urine smell... Not to mention I couldn't pass this little rig up. And maybe the most important reason... My wife didn't like the runner and wanted me to go back to a truck.

85toycrawler · « **Reply #17 on:** Apr 27, 2010, 02:42:08 PM »

Well, I got some more work done on the new rig this weekend. T.Rex came over and helped out. Nothing too exciting just yet, but we are getting there. I will let the pics do the talking.

We might have to trim the front fenders a little...

Stink bug status...

That's all for now. I'm in the process of cutting the front suspension out from under it now. Hopefully I can have it all out and cleaned up before the weekend.

axled89 · « **Reply #18 on:** Apr 27, 2010, 03:29:49 PM »

what kinda suspension are you going with on this 2wd??

T.Rex · « **Reply #19 on:** Apr 27, 2010, 05:28:49 PM »

you should leave it like that

pumkin toy · « **Reply #20 on:** Apr 27, 2010, 05:41:58 PM »

getting rid of the intense cat urine smell is probly a good choice! I like the build up so far

Yota87Truck · « **Reply #21 on:** Apr 27, 2010, 06:12:02 PM »

Nice and ya already have a dent in the bed!

85toycrawler · « **Reply #22 on:** Apr 28, 2010, 09:07:59 AM »

Quote from: axled89 on Apr 27, 2010, 03:29:49 PM

what kinda suspension are you going with on this 2wd??

I'm running allpro 5in fronts and 63's in the rear. Just until I can link it.

T.Rex · « **Reply #23 on:** Apr 28, 2010, 08:18:11 PM »

Quote from: 85toycrawler on Apr 28, 2010, 09:07:59 AM

I'm running allpro 5in fronts and 63's in the rear. Just until I can link it.

amazing thats what im doing howd you know lol just kidding buddy.

85toycrawler · « **Reply #24 on:** Apr 29, 2010, 06:03:29 PM »

Well guys the time has come. I busted my tail and finally got this thing rolling. All I have left is the drivetrain, and it will be wheelable.. Well that and some sliders. I didn't get have much time for pics as I was by myself hanging the front end. But here are a couple I took...

dgrant71 · « **Reply #25 on:** May 06, 2010, 12:24:18 PM »

Rig looks awesome... What did u use to cut the bed to bod it? Also how did u get the line perfectly straight, im lookin to do mine as well.. Thanks

85toycrawler · « **Reply #26 on:** May 06, 2010, 02:16:53 PM »

Quote from: dgrant71 on May 06, 2010, 12:24:18 PM

Rig looks awesome... What did u use to cut the bed to bod it? Also how did u get the line perfectly straight, im lookin to do mine as well.. Thanks

I just use a angle grinder and metal cutting wheel. There are a lot of ways to make sure the line is straight. But the way I do it, is to use a T-square to draw the lines. Easy as pie.... It does help that this is the 7th truck i have bobbed.

dgrant71 · « **Reply #27 on:** May 06, 2010, 02:42:38 PM »

Ahh i c, right on.. THanks

Dooner · « **Reply #28 on:** May 12, 2010, 10:31:44 PM »

Im getting info together on doing this to a 92, got any detail pics of your front shackle setup?

muddytaco · « **Reply #29 on:** May 12, 2010, 10:38:54 PM »

looks awesome, ive got a t-100 im wanting to do this to sometime soon

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