ImmortalYota80's First Gen Build

[megaphoneman]

Tapes easier to take off than shrink wrap 

Haha why do you have to take it off?


Blaaaahhhhhhhh

[ImmortalYota80]

Haha why do you have to take it off?


Blaaaahhhhhhhh

You never know when your going to have to get into the wiring again

[ImmortalYota80]

Ok ive been driving this thing over the last few days and man ive been racking up the miles on it already. Great power, reliable as hell and good gas mileage! Heres some pics from my adventures from the last 2 days.

Got to meet Marlin at the Pacific Mountain Cruisers Swap Meet!!!


We talked for probably an hour, he looked over my truck from top to bottom and and that ive done an excellent job, and he even bought some parts from me.

This is his wifes car 

He stuffed i think 6 trans and tcases in the back
Saggin on the way out


Now some random pics....

















Went from sea level to 1500 in less than a mile

[megaphoneman]

Yeah but u shouldnt have to be getting back i to it.. And seriously though its way safer to heat shrink..

ESP since the rest of ur truck is soo on par...

I mean it looks amazing! I wish i did as clean work..


Blaaaahhhhhhhh

[1985CRAWLER]

needs bigger tires!

what beach is that?

[ImmortalYota80]

needs bigger tires!

what beach is that?

Thank I have 35s for it just don't have them mounted up plus I'm not really geared for 35s yet. And most of the pics are from highway 1 from fort ross down to bodega

[1985CRAWLER]

id get some sliders on it before the round up. those rockers are nice and straight!

hmm i might have to take that drive next time im over in that area

[ImmortalYota80]

id get some sliders on it before the round up. those rockers are nice and straight!

hmm i might have to take that drive next time im over in that area

Ya sliders are a must probably gonna order a set this week and get a rear bumper made up. And ya it is a really nice drive highway 1 has a lot of good views

[J_Cole92]

get those 35s mounted uppp!

[toyodaaddict]

Dude come awn.. Delcity.com and 20 bucks of heat shrink...


Blaaaahhhhhhhh

x2 on the water proof heat shrink tube. tape is hack and has no place in automotive wiring. It allows moisture to corrode your wires internally and more importantly it can lead to your vehicle burning to the ground, nobody wants to see a burnt yota. It appears the ignition wires where all cut together ,staggering those cuts may have been a better way. If that tape loosens up an the wrong two wires touch you will have flames before you know it. Sorry if I sound like a wiring nazi but Ive seen trucks burn over little things like that and its no fun, especially to have happen  to a nice one like yours

[megaphoneman]

Cutting at a staggar also helps keep bundling down.. It tends to  lay down better since its not a huge bunch of wires and extra heat shrink..


Blaaaahhhhhhhh

[Wainiha]

By stagger, do you guys mean half of the wire is removed on each when spliced?

[cbeers]

I think they mean cut the wires at different points/lengths?


CB

[megaphoneman]

I think they mean cut the wires at different points/lengths?


CB

yes this... Imagine 5 splices and trying to wrap it.. Its like the size of 10 wires.. Also it makes to where they all cant come in contact if ever


Blaaaahhhhhhhh

[ImmortalYota80]

x2 on the water proof heat shrink tube. tape is hack and has no place in automotive wiring. It allows moisture to corrode your wires internally and more importantly it can lead to your vehicle burning to the ground, nobody wants to see a burnt yota. It appears the ignition wires where all cut together ,staggering those cuts may have been a better way. If that tape loosens up an the wrong two wires touch you will have flames before you know it. Sorry if I sound like a wiring nazi but Ive seen trucks burn over little things like that and its no fun, especially to have happen  to a nice one like yours

Cutting at a staggar also helps keep bundling down.. It tends to  lay down better since its not a huge bunch of wires and extra heat shrink..


Blaaaahhhhhhhh

Ill have to go back and do this thanks for the suggestions guys

[ImmortalYota80]

Got my 35s today!

[Dwill817]

My wiring harness got burnt from the firewall to the headlights because someone left two metal plugs thingys hanging in the drivers fender where the side marker light was supposed to be. How it make it that long without burning idk, but I was glad that I caught it before it really done some damage. Only had to replace 3 or 4 wires and took a few useless one's out.

Get those 35s on!

[ImmortalYota80]

Just some toyo at's but hey they're 35s

[1985CRAWLER]

sick!

yea 35s are 35s.

what are u geared at?

[ImmortalYota80]

sick!

yea 35s are 35s.

what are u geared at?

Stock 4:37s. Ya it needs to be regeared but it's actually not as bad as I thought it would be

[Dwill817]

Let us know how you like them offroad. I've been considering those tires due to the fact that I daily drive mine and the better ride would be nice.

Why does your front look so much wider than your rear? Is it because its taller in the front? 

[ImmortalYota80]

looking for a pair of 5.29 thirds if you guys got something or know of someone that does let me know!

[ImmortalYota80]

Let us know how you like them offroad. I've been considering those tires due to the fact that I daily drive mine and the better ride would be nice.

Why does your front look so much wider than your rear? Is it because its taller in the front? 

The front has wheel spacers the rear doesnt

[1985CRAWLER]

The front has wheel spacers the rear doesnt

ifs rear housing yet?

yea you would benefit from some 5.29s forsure

[ImmortalYota80]

ifs rear housing yet?

yea you would benefit from some 5.29s forsure

I have a Ifs housing off of the 4runner just havent swapped it in yet

[ImmortalYota80]

Well im picking up a practically brand new open 5.29 third this weekend for $200 and im pretty sure im getting a high pinion 4.10 third for $300. Just gotta re gear the high pinion and ill be set up to run 5.29's!

[pioneerscot]

time for a 3rz swap 

One of my best mods.

[ImmortalYota80]

Dropped my truck off at yodaman just now to get the stock gauges wired should have it back tomorrow for me to take it all apart and figure out what he did  trying to get some info out there for those who need it.

[ImmortalYota80]

Ok so went on a little road trip to lakeport today. About 160 miles round trip the truck didnt skip a bet ran awesome im extremely happy with the 22re swap.


















Sorry for all the pics my Girlfriend likes to take lots of pictures

[ImmortalYota80]

Now the reason i went there 

Picked up a 5.29 diff for $200
It was rebuilt 200 miles ago with new gears and bearings the guy had all the receipts and replaced it with a high pinion e locker


I think it looks pretty good feel like i got a good deal on it. Just have to find one more now