Author Topic: Spuds' 81 pickup (Read 14390 times)

Zs Confederate Toy · « **Reply #30 on:** Dec 20, 2011, 09:32:43 AM »

Quote from: 4x4yota on Dec 20, 2011, 07:23:43 AM

When did youl pull the top and switch to the roll bar?

spuds015 · « **Reply #31 on:** Dec 21, 2011, 06:23:59 PM »

Quote from: 4x4yota on Dec 20, 2011, 07:23:43 AM

fyi trail gear rear leafs end up totaling 4.5-5" of lift when installed.

most aftermarket options will net 1.5-2" higher than the spring size due to relocating the hangers and using loner shackles

a way to go would be to french the hangers to lower the height and run a shorter shackle

here is my 81 with 2" of lift and 33s and you can see it doesnt sit very tall so going with a 4"total lift wouldnt hurt but I do agree lower is better

thats perfect or could use +1inch. i got to thinking when u messaged me about the 51" yota springs u might use, for i didnt know they had that length before the crappy tacoma springs. maybe those with no overload and a 2" AAL or added springs from another pack would be perfect.

4x4yota · « **Reply #32 on:** Dec 21, 2011, 06:34:37 PM »

thats the route I was gonig to try... loose the overload to get rid of the hang up hazard and add leafs since they are a naturally soft leaf...

the 3rd gen 51" springs will move the rear axle back about 3/8" and just have to relocate the rear shackle hanger or run a long shackle with stock hangers

spuds015 · « **Reply #33 on:** Dec 21, 2011, 06:44:18 PM »

sounds good. stupid question, which years are third gens?

4x4yota · « **Reply #34 on:** Dec 21, 2011, 08:17:14 PM »

89-95 4wd pick ups 2wds are about the same length but only 2 leaves and have more arch since they are spring under...

and you do have to press out and replace the busings since they use 14mm bolts compared to the 18mm that our trucks use

spuds015 · « **Reply #35 on:** Dec 21, 2011, 10:41:19 PM »

ill probly get 2 2wd packs and make a 4 leaf pack since they are arched more

4x4yota · « **Reply #36 on:** Dec 22, 2011, 09:19:09 AM »

Quote from: spuds015 on Dec 21, 2011, 10:41:19 PM

ill probly get 2 2wd packs and make a 4 leaf pack since they are arched more

also before you buy them make sure that they are 51" flat length because some I looked at were still the same 48" as our stock

spuds015 · « **Reply #37 on:** Dec 23, 2011, 10:08:44 PM »

finally got my truck back from the shop. now it passes smog and is legally registered

4x4yota · « **Reply #38 on:** Dec 23, 2011, 10:10:35 PM »

very cool glad to here

spuds015 · « **Reply #39 on:** Dec 24, 2011, 06:32:56 AM »

also got an AC compressor for OBA.

spuds015 · « **Reply #40 on:** Jan 06, 2012, 05:07:14 PM »

no updates. just dicked around and made some poser shots with my buddys.

my buddys sammi with yj springs dual shackles, 6.5 tcase gear, and a 1.3L swift motor swap on 33-10.5's

spuds015 · « **Reply #41 on:** Feb 26, 2012, 09:36:49 AM »

changed my mind and updated the parts to do list

spuds015 · « **Reply #42 on:** Mar 08, 2012, 06:49:24 AM »

small update. GM 94amp 1wire alternator on

toyotanner · « **Reply #43 on:** Mar 08, 2012, 03:17:06 PM »

soooo clean

83 Crawler · « **Reply #44 on:** Mar 08, 2012, 05:12:41 PM »

Quote from: toyotanner on Mar 08, 2012, 03:17:06 PM

soooo clean

agreed i wish i had stock paint first gen

4x4yota · « **Reply #45 on:** Mar 08, 2012, 06:07:13 PM »

heck id be happy for a clean paint job

spuds015 · « **Reply #46 on:** Mar 12, 2012, 06:53:51 PM »

Quote from: 4x4yota on Mar 08, 2012, 06:07:13 PM

heck id be happy for a clean paint job

rattle can

4x4yota · « **Reply #47 on:** Mar 12, 2012, 08:42:56 PM »

Quote from: spuds015 on Mar 12, 2012, 06:53:51 PM

rattle can

mine is rattle can and it doesnt have the shine Id like

spuds015 · « **Reply #48 on:** Jun 18, 2012, 10:30:01 AM »

no real updates. got a new job at les schwab busting tires, no more commuting 110 miles a day so hopefully i can start building this thing. got donor doors for half doors, new guide seals, gaskets and seals for the knuckles to put my diffs in, and replaced a blown out wheel cylinder. oh and a flowdisaster muffler so i can hear it now.

spuds015 · « **Reply #49 on:** Oct 07, 2012, 04:50:21 PM »

Finally something update worthy. Put some kc's on. Got the knucles rebuilt and 4.56's in. Brakes and wheels will be the next step from here

81yota4x4 · « **Reply #50 on:** Oct 07, 2012, 08:49:47 PM »

Its a nice looking rig hope to get mine up and going soon

spuds015 · « **Reply #51 on:** Oct 07, 2012, 09:39:09 PM »

Almost forgot, got power steering too! Gonna have to say goodbye to my guns haha

dropzone · « **Reply #52 on:** Oct 08, 2012, 08:47:59 AM »

Add some sliders to your list

spuds015 · « **Reply #53 on:** Oct 08, 2012, 01:25:42 PM »

silders would be fantastic. Would 2x2x1/4 square tube be good enough?

tgmaul88 · « **Reply #54 on:** Oct 11, 2012, 06:37:19 PM »

very sweet ride, x2 on the stock paint, mines looking old and grumm, i like where your going with this, ive had my yota over a year and its all still stock I havent even done power steering yet! but keep up the good work i wanna see where this will go, im still running the stock 81 gears! I do allot of highway driving with it on 30" 9.50 15
im debating to go efi or propane

yotacorps81 · « **Reply #55 on:** Oct 18, 2012, 08:52:32 AM »

That's a good lookin truck! How did you do the power steering?

spuds015 · « **Reply #56 on:** Oct 18, 2012, 02:05:26 PM »

Well I posted a wanted ad in the parts section. Got the push pull box from a guy in sac, someone else sent me everything but the box. Idk what years they came from but the pump fit pretty ok in the oem bracket, idk where the pressure line actually routes but it fits and doesn't leak so who cares. Did it all for less than $200 I can post pictures if u want

TheChewMaster · « **Reply #57 on:** Oct 19, 2012, 09:33:18 PM »

Quote from: spuds015 on Oct 18, 2012, 02:05:26 PM

Well I posted a wanted ad in the parts section. Got the push pull box from a guy in sac, someone else sent me everything but the box. Idk what years they came from but the pump fit pretty ok in the oem bracket, idk where the pressure line actually routes but it fits and doesn't leak so who cares. Did it all for less than $200 I can post pictures if u want

Sweet, I'm the dude in sac........and that box is from an 82.

I'm glad to see ya got some progress done. Stay motivated, my heap is almost driving, works but still no drive shafts

spuds015 · « **Reply #58 on:** Apr 24, 2013, 02:02:12 PM »

Unfortunately the yoga has been put on the back burner. been working on my 30 year project (my house) replacing drywall, floors, parts of the ceiling like this

Also sadly inherited a Flame Red 05 Neon srt4 from my mom

But i have managed to get some sliders on finally and 15x8 steelies. got my f150 leaf springs and have a set of 3in skyjacker fronts that I'm going to see what happens when i mix them with the rear pack
Updated pic

nisota · « **Reply #59 on:** Apr 24, 2013, 04:23:16 PM »

Nice first gen jealous of how clean it is Good luck with your build

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