83 Slow build

[HogCanyonHopper]

That is correct. With the cam included. It is a real nice head. LC does great work. Also have a new rocker assembly for it and a nice LC valve cover.

[dropzone]

dovetailing a LB...I think that is a first..
looking forward to how that comes out

[nisota]

dovetailing a LB...I think that is a first..
looking forward to how that comes out

Not finished yet Im still gonna bob it.

[OldGold3VZE]

Looking sweet.  I just feel bad, cause all these nice body builds always have that first carnage picture and it hurts.

[nisota]

Looking sweet.  I just feel bad, cause all these nice body builds always have that first carnage picture and it hurts.

oh those pictures must not being doing justice cause the fenders are toast, and the doors are gone too. but with my new body (doors, hood) parts yes the body damage will make me cry.

[nisota]

Got springs half way in. Ive been feeling sick lately and its been over 100 everyday so that makes it hard for progress.

better pic of dovetail no more crappy cell phone pics yay! I found the camera usb.


All I have left that I need is Motor, Longfields & rear disk brake setup cause my drums are shot.

[nisota]

completed sas on 2wd just rebuild front axle and bolt it up.

[81 toyota]

nice looking biuld your at the fun part right now haha.

[nisota]

yea cant wait to drive it but broken parts that im using from my old truck keep holding me back i.e. motor & t-case working on that now though.

[santa cruz crawler]

I can't find where your location is ?
I have a running rebuilt 22r, w 20k rebuild 250$
In sonora ca

[nisota]

I can't find where your location is ?
I have a running rebuilt 22r, w 20k rebuild 250$
In sonora ca

Im in so. oregon, you're 427 miles from me.

[nisota]

Help! I bolted up my front axle today and my front pinion angle seems a bit low I am running TG hanger, 5" springs & 6" shackles when i finished it  was to dark to take pics, will post pic. tomorrow maybe you could help me out with it, im just guessing its to low by looking at it but wont be for sure until get transfer cases in and front driveline. Look forward to hearing your feedback, thanks

[Slolyfe]

throw in some axle shims, or smaller shackles.

[nisota]

throw in some axle shims, or smaller shackles.

Who sells axle shims? ive seen them before on trucks but no clue where to buy them? And i agree i have been thinkin of switchin the shackles out for 5" to see if it will help.

update: that was a dumb question I asked you sorry slolyfe, I just meant who sells the best for toyota. anyways I just bought some rancho 2 degree shims for $9 on amazon.com thanks for the advice slolyfe I will get this thing fixed!

[nisota]

Ok I got a pic. of the 3rd member today How would you fix this problem? Sorry about crappy pic.

I tried 2 degree rancho shims today and that didnt help much. A high pinion 3rd has also been suggested on tg's website there has to be a cheaper way any suggestions are greatly appreciated. thanks alot.

[OldGold3VZE]

Put an engine and some weight on it, you'll be fine.  Shims can mess with your castor angle.

[nisota]

Thanks oldgold appreciate the advice.

[nisota]

Rear actual ride height at the moment i think its too high, those are bald 35" thornbirds.

[OldGold3VZE]

You could probably get away with pulling a leaf from all 4 spring packs.  The truck will settle a lot once it's weighted and flexed out a few times.  My 1980 came down at least 2" in the front after the 1st month of driving it.

[mudaddict]

They will settle for sure atleast about an inch.

For the pinion angle the other way would be rotate the housing. Here is an article on it.

http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/tech/rotated_housing/

[nisota]

You could probably get away with pulling a leaf from all 4 spring packs.  The truck will settle a lot once it's weighted and flexed out a few times.  My 1980 came down at least 2" in the front after the 1st month of driving it.

which leaf would you suggest pulling?

[nisota]

They will settle for sure atleast about an inch.

For the pinion angle the other way would be rotate the housing. Here is an article on it.

http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/tech/rotated_housing/

My friend also suggested I do this, have alot of people done this mod? Is this the best way to fix my problem?

[OldGold3VZE]

I've never had to cut and turn a mini truck housing with a setup like you have.  You'll be fine once it gets all weighted down and broken in.  If you pull leaves, start at the bottom, so the short ones. 

[nisota]

I've never had to cut and turn a mini truck housing with a setup like you have.  You'll be fine once it gets all weighted down and broken in.  If you pull leaves, start at the bottom, so the short ones. 

ok thanks I will start there and see how things go.

[mudaddict]

yup start at the bottom and work up on the springs really. I have removed the bottom 2 springs out of my packs before.

I have done it on 2 of my trucks just helps with the pinion angle.

Bust as mentioned by OldGold3VZE let everything settle and remove some springs and see how it sits first then if its still bad then you can rotate the knuckles.

[nisota]

yup start at the bottom and work up on the springs really. I have removed the bottom 2 springs out of my packs before.

I have done it on 2 of my trucks just helps with the pinion angle.

Bust as mentioned by OldGold3VZE let everything settle and remove some springs and see how it sits first then if its still bTad then you can rotate the knuckles.

Thanks will do, appreciate all the help.

[nisota]

First of all sorry about pic. quality i couldnt find camera cord, secondly, Thanks everybody who helped me with suggestions on putting this together. Its not done yet but its sitting on its own weight now & rolls.

[OldGold3VZE]

So what else do you have to do?  It's lookin' great!

[TheChewMaster]

Ya dude, looks great. Looks like you are about where I am, most if not all frame welding do, just need drive lines.

Its nice to finally see it sit under its own weight high?

[nisota]

So what else do you have to do?  It's lookin' great!

Rock sliders, rear bumper, find a motor.