1988 Blue Pickup Daniel's Build

[daniresch]

MCR14 pictures!! 

[1985CRAWLER]

was looking for you man! didnt know you made it!

where were you camped?

[daniresch]

Hey yeah lol i arrived a little late to springs camp ground, around 6pm i think. found a place to camp out past the helicopter landing pad, not too far out.. along the cliff side.

[WaffleLux]

This rig is sick! Nice work. 

[HogCanyonHopper]

nice pics Dani. I really like your truck. was good running into you out there 

[daniresch]

nice pics Dani. I really like your truck. was good running into you out there 

Hey! thank you, it was good seeing you too! you found an awesome camping spot lol

[HogCanyonHopper]

"you found an awesome camping spot lol"

Hah! I sure did. I actually remember seeing you camped there last year and was surprised it was available. Theres some other cool spots right by that one. See ya next year!! 

[daniresch]

Update: Upgrades and did a little maintenance work

Installed trunnion bearing eliminators
New axle eco-seal (original 5 year old eco-seals were not leaking)
New tierod ends
Fully welded and boxed my marlin power steering mount

[WaffleLux]

Man i love this rig.

[daniresch]

More pictures




New marlin eco seals


New tie rod ends


Drove the truck to work everyday last week, steering feels tighter and more responsive. So far i'm liking the trunnion eliminators, assembly was much easier not having to play with any bearings to line up. We'll see how they hold up in the long run. Plan on going to browns camp this sunday to really test everything out.

[Bananaclip]

Truck is fantastic!  I'm impatiently gathering parts

[daniresch]

Had my tires rotated and rebalanced yesterday, and just got a new alignment done today.
The MTR's seem to be wearing less than the KM2's i had on before. 
Or maybe i just drive it a lot less now.



The old daily next to the new

[H8PVMNT]

Had my tires rotated and rebalanced yesterday, and just got a new alignment done today.
The MTR's seem to be wearing less than the KM2's i had on before. 
Or maybe i just drive it a lot less now.



The old daily next to the new

If my tires stuck out that much over here I would get drug out of my rig and beat with a night stick!  Looks good by the way.

[81ToyTrek]

Wow, sweet truck and sweet Runner! Your truck is motivation for my '87 4Runner. You've done got a solid build here.


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[J_Cole92]

You will love the Trunnion Bearing Eliminators. I put mine in a little over two years ago and have been awesome. I like them mainly for what you said, not having to deal with those damn bearings haha. Trucks looking good too man iv always liked your rig 

[nk]

Whats the specs on the bumper hardware? I figured it out at one point but i've forgotten, and need to order some, and my truck is at a buddy's 3 hrs away...

[daniresch]

Whats the specs on the bumper hardware? I figured it out at one point but i've forgotten, and need to order some, and my truck is at a buddy's 3 hrs away...

I don't remember, it was too long ago! lol

[daniresch]

Few pictures from camping last weekend at Browns camp.
Busted a bearing in my tranny, its making a lot of noise in first and second gear, still drives fine though. debating on marlin rebuild kit or just replacing it, cost is the same.
New steering upgrades feel great tho lol
Cheers 

[mdtrail-toy]

Nothing better looking than a full body rig on 40's. just my  but I like to try and keep as much of these sweet Toyota body's as possible .

[OVRAROK]

Few pictures from camping last weekend at Browns camp.
Busted a bearing in my tranny, its making a lot of noise in first and second gear, still drives fine though. debating on marlin rebuild kit or just replacing it, cost is the same.
New steering upgrades feel great tho lol
Cheers 

this is one of my favorite trucks, just looks so sweet

[HogCanyonHopper]

I agree  Dani you going to the round-up?

[daniresch]

Thanks guys!

I agree  Dani you going to the round-up?

Yes, I will be there!

[HogCanyonHopper]

I was in your spot last year. I will try to save some room for you. I plan on being in there on the 15th 

[OVRAROK]

I was in your spot last year. I will try to save some room for you. I plan on being in there on the 15th 

is the 15th thurs, joe we should meet up, and go in together

[daniresch]

I was in your spot last year. I will try to save some room for you. I plan on being in there on the 15th 

That's very nice of you! Don't worry about me though, I don't mind roaming around lol

[H8PVMNT]

I did a smokey burn out on that very same bridge once, in like the mid 1990s with 32" baby swampers. I love TSF but now I don't know where anything is when I go there now.  The "mini-rubicon" used to be like 4 rocks sticking out of some red clay in some trees back then, now it's this concave rock wall at the edge of a clear cut.

We named the "happy meal trail" with a paper plate stapled to a tree when they lamed out the start of the fire break there, and now it has a permanent sign.  Thanks for posting pics, it brings back memories.  Your truck does look sweet by the way.

I vote for re-building the trans yourself.

[redneckcustoms13]

I was in your shoes not long ago. I opted to get another trans because enot only as it cheap but it gave more parts for later since I kept the old one as well. I love how low this truck is and still on man tires. Looks killer!

[daniresch]

Thanks!

I'm going to break apart my current trans and see the shape of things, if the gears look to be in good shape I might rebuilt. I've lined up a 40ton press already. But also found a "new" trans for $300, same price as the rebuild. So just need some free time to start this so I can see what I'm working with

[Cheesemaker]

I really need to get up and explore Brown's more.  And I freaking live here!! 

It would be different if I had a crawler instead of stock truck.  Tired of being broke all the time, kids are freaking expensive!!




Seeing your pictures, makes me want to go do my favorite route.  Kilchis main line, to Smith Wright (ODF renamed it, and I can't remember), FB 8, Triangulation, down into either Cook Creek or Salmonberry or Buck Mountain, or down the North Fork of the West Fork, and down into Diamond Mill or Keening, or Coast Range roads.  There are a couple easy trails along the way, but they are mainly old FB roads.  That can give IFS a hell of a workout, especially if you don't have a locker.

[daniresch]

Late Update:

I actually fixed my truck back in April or May. But what I found after taking it apart was I blew up 2nd gear. So I bought another W56 trans from a coworker for $300.
It was a forward shift W56, not a top shift W56. I converted it by swapping the tail housing and shift linkage from my busted one.
Everything went back together smoothly, hoping this new trans lasts

The busted 2nd gear:


Swapping tails:


Ready for reassembly:
Also installed a new throw-out bearing on the clutch fork because my marlin "super heavy duty" clutch seems to enjoy wearing them out.