85 build up aka White Stallion

[swimmerzack]

Well i got talked of doing my pre-runer swap. But i Ran across a 85 solid axle yota- 35's 4.7.1 T-case marlin gears. Welded front and rear. Needs a new head Gasket but I should be arrested for getting such a sweet ride
http://s887.photobucket.com/albums/ac74/swimmerzack/
Some lift needed

Needs flat bed
Tube bumper
roll protection of some kind
half doors
and wheeling

[domino]

Originally Posted by swimmerzack

Well i got talked of doing my pre-runer swap. But i Ran across a 85 solid axle yota- 35's 4.7.1 T-case marlin gears. Welded front and rear. Needs a new head Gasket but I should be arrested for getting such a sweet ride
http://s887.photobucket.com/albums/ac74/swimmerzack/
Some lift needed

Needs flat bed
Tube bumper
roll protection of some kind
half doors
and wheeling

The only thing in that list that you really need is roll protection. The rest is just cosmetics right now. Fix that head gasket and let's go wheelin!

[Arky Tacoma]

Just curious, since when is roll protection so important? If it were me, I'd do something about lockers to replace the welded front and rear. Aaron, you and Daniel don't have roll protection...

[domino]

Originally Posted by Arky Tacoma

Just curious, since when is roll protection so important? If it were me, I'd do something about lockers to replace the welded front and rear. Aaron, you and Daniel don't have roll protection...

Welded in the rear is just fine. There's a bunch of us either welded or spooled in the rear. I'd even run the welded diff in the front until a lockrite can be sourced.

I will admit, I keep putting off building a cage because there's other things I want to do more. However, I tend to avoid the really steep climbs and off camber stuff where a roll is more likely. Out of the stuff he had listed, the only think I would consider necessary for wheeling is the cage. The others are just nice to have.

[gittinit]

Zack, do you have a digital camera? I want to see some pics of what your working with. Does it have crossover steering? If not i would put that further up on your list.

[domino]

Originally Posted by gittinit

Zack, do you have a digital camera? I want to see some pics of what your working with. Does it have crossover steering? If not i would put that further up on your list.

Too lazy to click on the link, huh?

[79coyotefrg]

can anyone point out the one thing i dont think any of us have that we NEED?

[domino]

Originally Posted by 79coyotefrg

can anyone point out the one thing i dont think any of us have that we NEED?

More money!

[gittinit]

Originally Posted by domino

Too lazy to click on the link, huh?

Not to lazy i saw those pics, but really pics of interior, beat up body, and a dirty enging compartment.....What good are those pics? Does it have the factory low hanging tcase crosmember, and push pull steering box? Are the front springs negative arched, is thre any rust? Ya know the pics that help tell the story of what kind of work this thing really needs, to be a 4and 5 capable rig.

[domino]

Originally Posted by gittinit

Not to lazy i saw those pics, but really pics of interior, beat up body, and a dirty enging compartment.....What good are those pics? Does it have the factory low hanging tcase crosmember, and push pull steering box? Are the front springs negative arched, is thre any rust? Ya know the pics that help tell the story of what kind of work this thing really needs, to be a 4and 5 capable rig.

It's probably safe to assume stock crossmember. We know it's stock steering but probably has some sort of cheap lift on it. Pretty much just has 4.7s, radial tires, and welded up 5.29s. It's a long way from a reliable 4/5 rated rig, but it'll keep up until he gets tired of fixing stuff on the trail.

[Arky Tacoma]

Originally Posted by domino

Welded in the rear is just fine. There's a bunch of us either welded or spooled in the rear. I'd even run the welded diff in the front until a lockrite can be sourced.

I will admit, I keep putting off building a cage because there's other things I want to do more. However, I tend to avoid the really steep climbs and off camber stuff where a roll is more likely. Out of the stuff he had listed, the only think I would consider necessary for wheeling is the cage. The others are just nice to have.

Wow, you guys try to be careful? HA! I never would have thought that after watching you wheel sometimes and especially seeing the pics from Gilmer

[YotaJosh]

Stay on topic folks.

The merits of a roll cage vs. a "one time use cab" can be debated in OT.

[01yota]

Originally Posted by 79coyotefrg

can anyone point out the one thing i dont think any of us have that we NEED?

You talking about the fire extinguisher? I have one in my truck, but it's behind the seat, not as accessible as that one.

[domino]

Originally Posted by 01yota

You talking about the fire extinguisher? I have one in my truck, but it's behind the seat, not as accessible as that one.

Mine's locked in the toolbox.. That's real usefull..

[swimmerzack]

come on boys, Eagle scout code- Be Prepared

[Arky Tacoma]

Originally Posted by YotaJosh

Stay on topic folks.

The merits of a roll cage vs. a "one time use cab" can be debated in OT.

Hey man,

BWAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

[yaker]

Originally Posted by domino

More money!

X2. My money tree is almost dead.

[79coyotefrg]

Originally Posted by 01yota

You talking about the fire extinguisher? I have one in my truck, but it's behind the seat, not as accessible as that one.

DING DING DING, give that man a weiner


but seriously, Zack doesnt have the experience behind the wheel or wrench to tackle class 4 or 5 trails.

I am thinking some sort of roll protection if only some sort of hoop to keep the cab from crushing down, which reminds me i need to weld that brace on my "headache rack"

[swimmerzack]

thanks pappa Glen.

yea all that and a front bumper

[domino]

Originally Posted by 79coyotefrg

DING DING DING, give that man a weiner


but seriously, Zack doesnt have the experience behind the wheel or wrench to tackle class 4 or 5 trails.

I am thinking some sort of roll protection if only some sort of hoop to keep the cab from crushing down, which reminds me i need to weld that brace on my "headache rack"

I didn't have much wheeling experience either when I got the black truck. Before that I had only tackled some 2's and 3's in the 4runner and spent quite a few years riding passenger. I agree that you gotta start small, but with a truck that's already geared and locked you end up on the 4's pretty quick.

As far as the roll bar idea, look at that blue 2nd gen that was at gilmer. He had an allpro tube bed, but it did nothing for him when he rolled in the rock garden. The whole roof and a-pillar crushed in towards him, and that was probably a pretty soft roll.

[gittinit]

Originally Posted by 79coyotefrg

DING DING DING, give that man a weiner


but seriously, Zack doesnt have the experience behind the wheel or wrench to tackle class 4 or 5 trails.

I am thinking some sort of roll protection if only some sort of hoop to keep the cab from crushing down, which reminds me i need to weld that brace on my "headache rack"

I completely agree thats why i recommended something like this for him, when he told me he wanted a flat bed.

[gittinit]

Originally Posted by domino

I didn't have much wheeling experience either when I got the black truck. Before that I had only tackled some 2's and 3's in the 4runner and spent quite a few years riding passenger. I agree that you gotta start small, but with a truck that's already geared and locked you end up on the 4's pretty quick.

As far as the roll bar idea, look at that blue 2nd gen that was at gilmer. He had an allpro tube bed, but it did nothing for him when he rolled in the rock garden. The whole roof and a-pillar crushed in towards him, and that was probably a pretty soft roll.

If the cab caved so easily with such a gentile roll, imagine what the outcome would be in a more violent rollover. I figure that guy was lucky. He could have easily been in a situation that would cause a tumble, type of rollover. With no rollbar, in a bad roll, we could be mourning him right now. Instead of dying, he went home, prolly to source another cab to swap on his rig. Better safe than sorry I say.

[OldTruck]

Michael,
I like the example bed on the blue truck.
How much tube do you figure is in that setup?
Recon we could fab something like that?
It's either something like that or a bed bob.
What'cha' think?
sab

[swimmerzack]

Originally Posted by gittinit

I completely agree thats why i recommended something like this for him, when he told me he wanted a flat bed.

I like both of these ideas and they offer roll protectio and Mike there is that red one i sent you with tube on the cab

[gittinit]

Originally Posted by OldTruck

Michael,
I like the example bed on the blue truck.
How much tube do you figure is in that setup?
Recon we could fab something like that?
It's either something like that or a bed bob.
What'cha' think?
sab

Whatever ya want to do Stacy . bed bobs are cheaper, but take body work to make em look good. I fo you stacy I recommend a bed bob and spend your $ on either the doubler, or tcase gears. I bet I know a college Kid (Jordan) who might be interested in your bed for his 4runner bob. The blue bed prolly has min 3 sticks of tube...possibly more like 4 if the bed crosmembers were tube as well. I would use some angle, or square for the bed floor though...heck I would use some expanded metal for the floor, so i could rinse it out easily.

Hey Stacy wanna make a road trip with me friday? I havta go to AL. 5.5 hr drive, each way...Bla!

[79coyotefrg]

Originally Posted by gittinit

I completely agree thats why i recommended something like this for him, when he told me he wanted a flat bed.

hey I like that, only make the bed narrow all the way up with room for a jerry can in front of the rear tire, like an old powerwagon, hell i might even want one

[Jordan7118]

Here's is by far the number one best mods you can do:


WHEEL


After that:


READ THE PIRATE FAQ


And then:


LEARN TO DRIVE


Maybe in a different order, but all three are crucial to actually feeling good about what you're doing.

How do I know? I web-wheel lug nuts off parked cars...





Seriously, congrats on gettin' something you can drive. You're money, time, and frustration ahead for not doing the Pre-Runner swap. PM if ya want some web-wheelin' advice.

[79coyotefrg]

he's a good kid, he shouldnt be exposed to those boneheads on Pirate, see how they screwed you up dont ya

[ArkieTaco]

Originally Posted by swimmerzack

thanks pappa Glen.

I'm kinda disturbed......

If you are wanting a flatbed. Check my build thread (don't have good enough internet to post link). I'll possibly sell it.

[domino]

Originally Posted by ArkieTaco

I'm kinda disturbed......

If you are wanting a flatbed. Check my build thread (don't have good enough internet to post link). I'll possibly sell it.

Still thinking about going to a 4runner?