89 X-tra cab W/22RE build

[Thomas P]

Donnie has an extra 22re cab with everything on it........

[silence007]

I went found two tcases for 100 bucks each, but missed them, they were in clovis, then went to work in fresno for a couple days, then got home to look on cpu to find out sale fell through and I could have purchased one for 90 bucks.  that sucks.  Thanks thomas, I'll hit up donnie.

[Sparkplug]

Why is front shackle rubbing on frame? Is it hitting body mount? Maybe need boomers? Pics

[P-DiseToy24]

I got some shackles that would most likely have fix that problem depending on how its hitting I had them on my toy and they never rubber frame once.

[silence007]

it is just scraping not bad, they are my new greasable all pro ones.  they are coming into contact with the weld on the body mount bead.

[Sparkplug]

are your shackles centered in the body mount, or more forward?

[silence007]

went out today, can't get more flex untill I cut, sorta fun though.

[Sparkplug]

Hmmmm, weird. Mine are almost in the same spot, just a tad more forward, but that rubbing has nothing to do with how forward they are, or the shackle itself. Is the bushing new? That looks like the shackle is leaning in the tube. Truck looks good though. When you plan on takin it out to the snow? We gettin a bit right now.

[silence007]

Yeah, it is all new from the all pro kit, everything is tight, When I mentioned it I didn't mean to make it sound like it was impeading anything.  I plan on going up tomorrow morning, meeting thomas at the gas station, some other people are probably going too, not sure though.

[Sparkplug]

Yeah, always takes a bit to get evrything dialed in, esp when u remove a suspension, lol. Local guys from red bluff and a few from redding are plannin on a new years run, if you guys goin up tomorrow, take lots of pics. Gonna be cold.

[silence007]

Not sure about new years, my girl sorta parties, I don't do anything and I will have the kid and he is only three, only going if I can get grandma to watch him, probably will she hasn't watched him in awhile.  I'm thinking a washer will fix that contact if it hasn't already, it was very minimal.

[P-DiseToy24]

couple washers and your tits

[silence007]

So I found a t case with a couple billstein shocks for a hundred bucks, got them quickly at lunch, shocks are too small I  think only 10in of travel, but oh well.  now I found a supra with straight six and possi for 350 bucks, hell yes.  Now I just wonder how hard of a swap that will be, kid has battery voltage to fuel pump but no pressure and also missing a windshield, I will pull the engine with harness and brain, rear axle, attempt to part the rest out and then scrap yard.  we will see.  I have a daily driver car lined up so I can park my truck to mess with it.

[Sparkplug]

7mge or 7mgte?

[silence007]

for some reason I thought this guy said there was a 5 not a 7, but maybe i'm trippin, not turbo though, I don't think,  I was working and conversation was short.  I am going to call him tomorrow, do you know as year or years that would be ideal? 

[Sparkplug]

5mge, in earlier supra and cressida, honestly IMOP not worth the swap

[THK Matt]

5mge, in earlier supra and cressida, honestly IMOP not worth the swap

x2, if its not the 7MGTE... its not worth the swap.

[silence007]

Yeah I never called him back, but just for the knowledge what is the difference between the two?

[silence007]

as for update on the old pick up truck, I successfully inverted one of my shackles, shortly after I noticed an un even pattern on one front tire, realized that shackle inversion probably altered my thrust angle or possibly I just need an alignment.  Also recieved my 4.88's today and now just need to put together my third with my detroit and put it in along with my V6 with LSD I have had in a bucket for the front. My second case is sitting by the front door with my boots and I need an adapter for that.  I have recently come to a situation in the shop I work in where the customer cant afford to replace the transmission in his 82 4x4 toyota pickup.  Hmmmm.  I offered him 300 bucks.  still waiting for a response. 

[THK Matt]

Yeah I never called him back, but just for the knowledge what is the difference between the two?

5MGE
Specifications:

    * Camshafts: DOHC
    * Valves: 12 (2 per cylinder)
    * Forced Induction: None
    * Displacement: 2,759 cc (168.4 cu in)
    * Bore: 83.0 mm (3.27 in)
    * Stroke: 85.0 mm (3.35 in)
    * Compression Ratio: 8.1:1 to 9.2:1
    * Power: 145–175 hp (108–130 kW)
    * Torque: 140–170 lb·ft (190–230 N·m)
    * Production: 1982-1988

7MGTE
Specifications:

    * Camshafts: DOHC
    * Valves: 24 (4 per cylinder)
    * Forced Induction: None
    * Displacement: 2,954 cc (180.3 cu in)
    * Bore: 83.0 mm (3.27 in)
    * Stroke: 91.0 mm (3.58 in)
    * Compression Ratio: 8.4:1
    * Power: 232-267 hp (173-199 kW)
    * Torque: 240-264 ft·lb (325-358 N·m)
    * Weight: 210 kg (463 lb)
    * Production: 1986-1992

[silence007]

thanks, that is quite a difference, there would be no point in doing a swap for the 5.

[silence007]

Still no gears or lockers put in yet, but now I am wondering if anyone has ever seen a 4.0L out of a lexus LS400 swapped in to a truck like mine and if so back to the adapter plate for transmission, No way will I drive a automatic, just my preference no insult intended for others.  Found the entire car considering trading for my poor neglected dirt bike.

[THK Matt]

engine code is?

[87hillbillyoter]

looks sick guys!

[silence007]

So I am back, now that my tires are close to bald I have some money saved up.  I will be putting my 4.88 and lockers in over the next couple weeks and now I have a spare forward shift tranny and t case and two top shift t cases in my closet.  I have been looking at adapters, I have recently talked to a guy that does some pro down south and says he will only run advance adapter for dual cases, he is running 49's under a ford 390 or some on dana 60's, but my point is plenty of juice and no fail.  i would have to say I have heard of marlins failing a number of times.  What should I do?  A third option?  No 4.7 yet, I will rebuild the top shift I don't use and gear it later like next year.  Or have I heard more about marlins failing because no one uses the other stuff??  I need to do this before I change my mind.

[bubs]

Nice one, like the x-cabs