ImmortalYota80's First Gen Build

[Chuyota]

Nice pics!!! What broke???  Did that truck roll on its side?

[megaphoneman]

Chuy, no that guy was crazy though..


Blaaaahhhhhhhh

[ImmortalYota80]

Nice pics!!! What broke???  Did that truck roll on its side?

Some chevy guy sheared his dana 60 knuckle in half right where the steering arm bolts to. Good thing us toyota guys were there to fix it

Chuy, no that guy was crazy though..


Blaaaahhhhhhhh

Ya that dude was super drunk, the night before his buddies took his truck out after he passed out and tried the same thing, pretty funny had a blast last weekend

[Chuyota]

Some chevy guy sheared his dana 60 knuckle in half right where the steering arm bolts to. Good thing us toyota guys were there to fix itYa that dude was super drunk, the night before his buddies took his truck out after he passed out and tried the same thing, pretty funny had a blast last weekend

Oh the two Chevy guys with the cage. The 4 door and the black one. On the way out we helped them remove the knuckle, it broke. They mounted the front of the truck to the back of the 4dr truck..  But Marlin told me this am they couldn't make it up caddy hill. I hope they made it out ok.

[ImmortalYota80]

Oh the two Chevy guys with the cage. The 4 door and the black one. On the way out we helped them remove the knuckle, it broke. They mounted the front of the truck to the back of the 4dr truck..  But Marlin told me this am they couldn't make it up caddy hill. I hope they made it out ok.

Ya it was the grey single cab with the sch 40 exo cage  broke down right by our camp. I bet Cadillac was tough for them

[ImmortalYota80]

Well looks like i may be getting a 1969 fj40 landcruiser for cheap for another project truck 

[cbeers]

awesome trip guys, very jealous!

Bryan, I built up an FJ back in the late 80s early 90s, they are a blast.  I covet a truck version (45?)

Thanks for the pics, I hope to make this trip next year 

CB

[ImmortalYota80]

Ok bringing this back from the dead. Havent done anything to my truck since MCR just been driving it. I have a few thing planned for it soon. Want to swap out the noisey inline fuel pump for a in-tank unit, Gonna try out some f-150 leafs my 63s are flat, need to swap out tcases my tcase is making alot of noise, and i need to pull apart my front axle my tires are wearing unevenly i think i have a bad trunion bearing. Heres some pics from rubicon my buddy just sent me.







I also picked up a new project truck. 87 Ranger idk if im gonna build another crawler or a pre runner picked it up cheap so i got a little money to throw at it.






Starting to collect alot of crap!



And i got myself a thunder chicken this morning!




Hope everyones doin good in the  family

[MRHilux87]

Looks like the ranger would be fun to build for your local "tuff truck" competition.  They always do well tell they break. 

[ImmortalYota80]

Ya who knows i may just end up getting it running and turn around and sell it. Or even part it out

[1985CRAWLER]

hes back!

sweet.. u hunt?


id sell that ranger and throw more $$$ at the yota.lol

[ImmortalYota80]

hes back!

sweet.. u hunt?


id sell that ranger and throw more $$$ at the yota.lol

Ya that's kinda what I'm thinking. I gotta put a engine in it and then smog it then it would be fine to sell probably get like 1500 or so for it. Looking for new tires for the yota and dual cases so we will see what unfolds

[86bobbedtoy]

Remington? with centerpoint?

[ImmortalYota80]

Remington? with centerpoint?

Benjamin Trail NP2 .22 with a centerpoint

[ImmortalYota80]

Im in need of a forward shift tcase asap if anyone has one let me know need to get my truck back on the road

[Erick561]

Im in need of a forward shift tcase asap if anyone has one let me know need to get my truck back on the road

You never messaged me but I just saw this request.
http://www.justparts.com/Auto_Parts/1985-1991-RF1A-Toyota-Transfer-Case-Forward-Shift-Mech-Speedo-from-a-G54/25095623
Paypal

[ImmortalYota80]

You never messaged me but I just saw this request.
http://www.justparts.com/Auto_Parts/1985-1991-RF1A-Toyota-Transfer-Case-Forward-Shift-Mech-Speedo-from-a-G54/25095623
Paypal

Im waiting on some funds money is tight right now

[ImmortalYota80]

So i have no motivation.......

And i need to work on my truck. Need new tires, gotta figure out whats up with my front end my tires wore down way too fast and are wearing on the inside weird, need to put a ifs rear axle in, re do my shock hoops, get new shocks all the way around, need a new tps, need to replace my noisey tcase before it explodes, need a different fuel pump,burnt out having issues with alot of things and dont have the time money or motivation. But i did pick up a set or doors to chop up for half doors today but those will take months to finish.

HELP ME......... 

[84 yota dude]

Loved your truck from the start of this thread! In fact I checked it out before I even made an account here. These rig are constant projects and at least you already have a list of what needs to get done

[daniresch]

Your tires are wearing fast and "weird" on the inside because you need to get a proper alignment. your toe is out!
all the other issues seem small, get to it! lol

[ImmortalYota80]

Your tires are wearing fast and "weird" on the inside because you need to get a proper alignment. your toe is out!
all the other issues seem small, get to it! lol

You know i never did adjust that after i put the 35s on. But they are pretty worn by now and im pretty sure my trunion bearings got destroyed on the rubicon so im most likely going to be building a different front axle cause i suspect mines parrtially bent too long side shafts hard to pull out. But its frustrating having to fix something every week, but at least the i have a awesome engine 

[megaphoneman]

Build an axle off the truck! The half doors were fairly easy btw.. Depends on how u wanna do them


Blaaaahhhhhhhh

[ImmortalYota80]

Build an axle off the truck! The half doors were fairly easy btw.. Depends on how u wanna do them


Blaaaahhhhhhhh

Ya i wanna build a axle off the truck im gonna pick up a extra one soon a buddy has one. I want to cut and turn the knuckles and really beef it up. We will see what kinda custom stuff i can come up with

[ImmortalYota80]

Your tires are wearing fast and "weird" on the inside because you need to get a proper alignment. your toe is out!
all the other issues seem small, get to it! lol

So I took you advise and went out and checked the toe and holy crap it was 3/4" out \  / 

I feel like a idiot haha so I adjusted it to 1/8" toe in and now it rides so much better tracks down the road nice and straight and doesn't wander all over the place when I put the brakes on

[twistedtoy92]

Your list is sooooo small compared to my list!!! Get your into gear buddy!!!  Sometimes you have to take a break from the wrenching and fabbing...  So this list should make you feel a lot better...

Not only do I work on vehicles for a living, I have to build an engine for my dads 93, pull the engine/transmission/rear end out of my 78, build the engine, build intake/exhaust manifolds, turbo, intercooler & piping, water/meth, wiring harness, machine an adapter for mitsubishi cam angle sensor, swap out 4 speed for the 5 speed that I have to pull out of my 82 & swap rear axles, all new steering components, rework suspension & bushings, new carrier bearing, ect., complete wiring tuck on the 4runner, build bumpers/sliders/cage/shock hoops, install all 4 shocks & bumpstops, fuel cell/pump & lines, complete hydro assist, remove tcases and weld up the small crack, lengthen front driveline, build new exhaust, redo rear spring perches, move axle back 1'', ect., redo my steering on the 93, front bumper, fix coolant leak, ect., THEN install new intake cam, high pressure fuel pump/cam follower, rear timing chain & guides, thermostat, weld up new wastegate, reinstall turbo & manifold, install new front bumper/headlights, new tie rod ends/adjustable upper control arms then align, AND paint rear bumper on my Audi..... That's all...     

[ImmortalYota80]

Your list is sooooo small compared to my list!!! Get your into gear buddy!!!  Sometimes you have to take a break from the wrenching and fabbing...  So this list should make you feel a lot better...

Not only do I work on vehicles for a living, I have to build an engine for my dads 93, pull the engine/transmission/rear end out of my 78, build the engine, build intake/exhaust manifolds, turbo, intercooler & piping, water/meth, wiring harness, machine an adapter for mitsubishi cam angle sensor, swap out 4 speed for the 5 speed that I have to pull out of my 82 & swap rear axles, all new steering components, rework suspension & bushings, new carrier bearing, ect., complete wiring tuck on the 4runner, build bumpers/sliders/cage/shock hoops, install all 4 shocks & bumpstops, fuel cell/pump & lines, complete hydro assist, remove tcases and weld up the small crack, lengthen front driveline, build new exhaust, redo rear spring perches, move axle back 1'', ect., redo my steering on the 93, front bumper, fix coolant leak, ect., THEN install new intake cam, high pressure fuel pump/cam follower, rear timing chain & guides, thermostat, weld up new wastegate, reinstall turbo & manifold, install new front bumper/headlights, new tie rod ends/adjustable upper control arms then align, AND paint rear bumper on my Audi..... That's all...     

This is why I only own one project truck 

[ImmortalYota80]

Alright guys time to buy some new tires for my rig. Currently running 35's with 5.29s in my first gen. Im not sure what tire size to get. Stay with 35's or go up to 37s. Big price difference between the two i can get a good set of 35's for under 1000 or if i jump up to 37's im gonna have to also buy 17 inch rims cause there arent too many tires out there in a 37 size for 15 inch rims. So should i just stick with 35's or would it be worth the extra cash to jump up to 37s?

[ImmortalYota80]

I'm looking at these. Pretty cheap and mtr's have a good rep. Just have to find 16.5" rims. I know they arent ideal cause 16.5's like to pop beads but i can do beadlocks in the future plus they are still going to be way better that my bald toyo mall terrains

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Goodyear-Wrangler-MT-R-37x12-5R16-5-80-95-Military-Tire-H1-Hummer-MTR-MT-R-4x4-/261710092047

The ones in the link are load range E but i called up the people and they have load range D's in stock which would work out better for me

[1985CRAWLER]

i was gonna say dont waste $$ on those, too heavy/ stiff and 16.5 wheels blow!

but then u mention beadlocks and that you can get a different load range version i say try em out. ive always ran OG mtrs and they have never let me down and the wear for them is great!

[ImmortalYota80]

i was gonna say dont waste $$ on those, too heavy/ stiff and 16.5 wheels blow!

but then u mention beadlocks and that you can get a different load range version i say try em out. ive always ran OG mtrs and they have never let me down and the wear for them is great!

I've seen how guys weld some 3/16th rod inside the rim to act as the safety bead that 16.5s lack. I may just do that and run the 37 og mtr's. A set of new tires and rims would run me a couple hundred less than just getting new 35s. I think I'm gonna do it. Just need to find some steel 16.5s