new 81 4x4 (new to me) - Page 4

4x4YOTA · 03-17-2009, 08:35 PM

thank you... this truck is worth the work Im putting into it...

update
got the driver side of the bed done, it was a lil less work so I was able to get the driverside cab done too
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4x4YOTA · 04-08-2009, 12:58 AM

did a face lift on her swapped out the round headlights for some square ones thanks "83" and I also got my new suspension installed and I am very happy with it I think its a keeper tis time lol and my 31s back on her... the only thing I need to do now is get proper shocks the current ones are (new) for a 77 toyota land cruiser and work great for 1-2" lift on my truck but are for road purpose only dont leave much room for travel only about 7"s I am looking into get some better shocks but I want to retain a great street ride so I am thinking bilsteins but would like to know how they are on the street

anyways here she is:

83 · 04-14-2009, 09:14 AM

Hey nice grill!

4x4YOTA · 04-20-2009, 04:20 PM

go myself a new topper (for free) it has a few cracks and no rear window but worth it for free... I only had to drive an hour to get it and do a lil wheeling... the guys drive way was 4miles long and required 4 wheel drive and I wish I had a locker so thats next!.. anyways here are pics!

toylocost · 04-20-2009, 04:36 PM

Man I want a shell so bad. Then I'd have a place to put stuff. Longbed though pita.

4x4YOTA · 04-20-2009, 05:56 PM

check the salvage yards they usually have a couple...

ocdropzone · 04-20-2009, 06:37 PM

that bed cap looks great...price was right too

great progress...

toylocost · 04-20-2009, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4x4YOTA

check the salvage yards they usually have a couple...

Let me re-phrase that...

Quote:

Originally Posted by toylocost

Man I want a free shell so bad. Then I'd have a place to put stuff. Longbed though pita.

83 · 04-21-2009, 06:24 AM

Nice find. I can't find a shell that will actually fit my truck anywhere. I've had one that's about 2" too long for the last couple months. Luckily it's aluminum and was cheap...because over the weekend I took it off & cut the two inches out. We'll see if I can get it back together now.

Anyways, it's looking good! Colorado is nice for finding lots of parts for these trucks. I think that's where mine is originally from.

4x4YOTA · 04-22-2009, 09:47 PM

my truck and my friends 80, has same suspension I do but with 35s

what happens when you drive a friends truck that your nt to sure about

4x4YOTA · 04-22-2009, 11:30 PM

looking for some parts...

4.56/4.88 4cyl third with spool
or
4.56/4.88 gears
4cyl spool
also
15x7/15x8 white wagon wheels with 3.75"/2.5" BS
1.5" wheel spacers (2 pair)
twin stick (top shift)

4x4YOTA · 04-30-2009, 09:56 PM

so I'm going to pick up my V6 rear axle tomorrow with 4.56 gears (from a 92 4runner) and am getting V6 3rd with 4.56 gears as well... I know that a V6 3rd will fit in a 4cyl rear and the 4cyl diffs are interchangeable front & rear so I assume a V6 3rd will fit in a 4cyl front housing correct I was told I only need to clearance the gear path on the 4cyl axle housing... also does any one have a thread on cutting off the link mounts on a 4runner axle and welding on leaf spring perches?

4x4YOTA · 04-30-2009, 11:07 PM

another question
from what Ive read my front axle measures 55.5"
and my stock rear is 55"
but my new V6 IFS rear axle is 58"
will I need 1.25" wheel spacers or does the front need to be .5" wider with 1.5" spacers

4x4YOTA · 05-02-2009, 08:18 PM

got my V6 3rds was able to get the front installed but then the weather got bad so the rear will be done tomorrow
front end apart

(V6 4.56 left) (4cyl 3.90 right)

4x4YOTA · 05-02-2009, 08:20 PM

now I just need to swap the drive flange so I can hook up my driveshafts

4x4YOTA · 05-03-2009, 09:06 PM

got the rear done today

scooper · 05-04-2009, 07:44 PM

I'm glad everything is coming together. I hope you cleaned the snot out of the thirds before you sealed them up, Im cringing looking at those gears and the dirt in the same picture.

4x4YOTA · 05-05-2009, 02:17 AM

I docked them in parts cleaner and cleaned the seal area and I will change the fluid again in about 500 miles

ocdropzone · 05-05-2009, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scooper

I'm glad everything is coming together. I hope you cleaned the snot out of the thirds before you sealed them up, Im cringing looking at those gears and the dirt in the same picture.

i was thinking the same thing

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4x4YOTA

I docked them in parts cleaner and cleaned the seal area and I will change the fluid again in about 500 miles

cheap piece of plywood, tarp or cardboard makes a decent work surface...

also you can put the driveshaft up to the flange, rotate the DS 1/8 turn and drill...

Cascade4Byer · 05-05-2009, 09:41 AM

ive been tryin to get my cousin to sell his jeep and get a yoter. congrats!

4x4YOTA · 05-10-2009, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cascade4Byer

ive been tryin to get my cousin to sell his jeep and get a yoter. congrats!

yeah just got my cousin to get a 4runner

4x4YOTA · 06-13-2009, 11:20 PM

so the wife and I bought a new SUV so I get the Jeep as my DD and I would like to build my 81 into a play toy... plan is to get 3" trail gear front leafs custom rear leafs high steer and longer shocks...

4x4YOTA · 06-13-2009, 11:24 PM

built my rear leafs the other day and am happy with the result the main leaf is 2" longer than stock and more arch installed the leaf pack along with my 3" longer than stock shackle and I gained about4-4.5" of lift total above stock...

waiting to get new front leafs to see how I need to level the rear... right now I have a 3" longer than stock shackle and modified front springs for a total of about 3.5" of lift

4x4YOTA · 06-16-2009, 05:00 PM

ordered some new tires today got a great deal on some BFG MTs

4x4YOTA · 06-18-2009, 09:59 PM

tires are coming in early and I still havent picked rims yet I a looking for a set of 15x8 but not sure to get 3.75 or 4" backspacing... I will run 1.5" spacers up front and have a 4runner IFS V6 rear end but still need to weld on spring perches so not installed yet

04-08-2009, 12:58 AM	#77 (permalink)
4x4YOTA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: colorado Posts: 812	did a face lift on her swapped out the round headlights for some square ones thanks "83" and I also got my new suspension installed and I am very happy with it I think its a keeper tis time lol and my 31s back on her... the only thing I need to do now is get proper shocks the current ones are (new) for a 77 toyota land cruiser and work great for 1-2" lift on my truck but are for road purpose only dont leave much room for travel only about 7"s I am looking into get some better shocks but I want to retain a great street ride so I am thinking bilsteins but would like to know how they are on the street anyways here she is: __________________ 81 Toyota 4x4: 22R, weber carb, long tube header w/custom exhaust, L45 4 speed, 4.56 V6 3rds, TG highsteer, RUF w/sky shackle, custom rear springs w/shackle, 2" BL, 32x11.50x15 BFG MTs on 15x7s(street), 37x13.50x15 DC FC2s on 15x8s(trail), ARB air compressor, KC lights, topper... Last edited by 4x4YOTA; 04-08-2009 at 01:03 AM.

04-14-2009, 09:14 AM	#78 (permalink)
83 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Montana Posts: 1,691	Hey nice grill! __________________ Zach '83 Shortbed 4x4 L52HD Rebuilt & Mostly Stock

04-20-2009, 04:20 PM	#79 (permalink)
4x4YOTA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: colorado Posts: 812	go myself a new topper (for free) it has a few cracks and no rear window but worth it for free... I only had to drive an hour to get it and do a lil wheeling... the guys drive way was 4miles long and required 4 wheel drive and I wish I had a locker so thats next!.. anyways here are pics! __________________ 81 Toyota 4x4: 22R, weber carb, long tube header w/custom exhaust, L45 4 speed, 4.56 V6 3rds, TG highsteer, RUF w/sky shackle, custom rear springs w/shackle, 2" BL, 32x11.50x15 BFG MTs on 15x7s(street), 37x13.50x15 DC FC2s on 15x8s(trail), ARB air compressor, KC lights, topper...

04-20-2009, 04:36 PM	#80 (permalink)
toylocost Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Yotatech, because Pirate is too expensive. Posts: 1,428	Man I want a shell so bad. Then I'd have a place to put stuff. Longbed though pita. __________________ 1982 2wd Pickup - Custom Interior - Pioneer 8" subs 1990 4runner - Blown Head Gasket Mod (fixed!) - Cruiser Coils - BJ Spacers - Bed Lined Fenders - CB/PA - Alpine HU - H4 Headlights - 2 15s and a Rockford amp. 1996 Camry - 400,000 miles on original engine/transmission. HELL YES!!! All it takes is a quart of oil with every tank of gas. Project: scratch building a modernized Lotus 7 replica using a 22-re Celica drivetrain

04-20-2009, 05:56 PM	#81 (permalink)
4x4YOTA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: colorado Posts: 812	check the salvage yards they usually have a couple... __________________ 81 Toyota 4x4: 22R, weber carb, long tube header w/custom exhaust, L45 4 speed, 4.56 V6 3rds, TG highsteer, RUF w/sky shackle, custom rear springs w/shackle, 2" BL, 32x11.50x15 BFG MTs on 15x7s(street), 37x13.50x15 DC FC2s on 15x8s(trail), ARB air compressor, KC lights, topper...

04-20-2009, 06:37 PM	#82 (permalink)
ocdropzone Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: PDX, OR Posts: 4,710	that bed cap looks great...price was right too great progress... __________________ ~Robb '81 Trekker The B4Runner Build TREKKER Forum Mini FAQ/Misc Ideas Thread TRY THESE SEARCH LINKS GOOGLE FOR TOYOTA WEBSITES LINK TO ONLINE FACTORY SERVICE MANUALS Drive a real 1st Gen Wheel Responsibly, Don't Screw It Up for Others

04-21-2009, 06:24 AM	#84 (permalink)
83 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Montana Posts: 1,691	Nice find. I can't find a shell that will actually fit my truck anywhere. I've had one that's about 2" too long for the last couple months. Luckily it's aluminum and was cheap...because over the weekend I took it off & cut the two inches out. We'll see if I can get it back together now. Anyways, it's looking good! Colorado is nice for finding lots of parts for these trucks. I think that's where mine is originally from. __________________ Zach '83 Shortbed 4x4 L52HD Rebuilt & Mostly Stock

04-22-2009, 09:47 PM	#85 (permalink)
4x4YOTA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: colorado Posts: 812	my truck and my friends 80, has same suspension I do but with 35s what happens when you drive a friends truck that your nt to sure about __________________ 81 Toyota 4x4: 22R, weber carb, long tube header w/custom exhaust, L45 4 speed, 4.56 V6 3rds, TG highsteer, RUF w/sky shackle, custom rear springs w/shackle, 2" BL, 32x11.50x15 BFG MTs on 15x7s(street), 37x13.50x15 DC FC2s on 15x8s(trail), ARB air compressor, KC lights, topper...

04-22-2009, 11:30 PM	#86 (permalink)
4x4YOTA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: colorado Posts: 812	looking for some parts... 4.56/4.88 4cyl third with spool or 4.56/4.88 gears 4cyl spool also 15x7/15x8 white wagon wheels with 3.75"/2.5" BS 1.5" wheel spacers (2 pair) twin stick (top shift) __________________ 81 Toyota 4x4: 22R, weber carb, long tube header w/custom exhaust, L45 4 speed, 4.56 V6 3rds, TG highsteer, RUF w/sky shackle, custom rear springs w/shackle, 2" BL, 32x11.50x15 BFG MTs on 15x7s(street), 37x13.50x15 DC FC2s on 15x8s(trail), ARB air compressor, KC lights, topper... Last edited by 4x4YOTA; 04-22-2009 at 11:32 PM.

04-30-2009, 09:56 PM	#87 (permalink)
4x4YOTA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: colorado Posts: 812	so I'm going to pick up my V6 rear axle tomorrow with 4.56 gears (from a 92 4runner) and am getting V6 3rd with 4.56 gears as well... I know that a V6 3rd will fit in a 4cyl rear and the 4cyl diffs are interchangeable front & rear so I assume a V6 3rd will fit in a 4cyl front housing correct I was told I only need to clearance the gear path on the 4cyl axle housing... also does any one have a thread on cutting off the link mounts on a 4runner axle and welding on leaf spring perches? __________________ 81 Toyota 4x4: 22R, weber carb, long tube header w/custom exhaust, L45 4 speed, 4.56 V6 3rds, TG highsteer, RUF w/sky shackle, custom rear springs w/shackle, 2" BL, 32x11.50x15 BFG MTs on 15x7s(street), 37x13.50x15 DC FC2s on 15x8s(trail), ARB air compressor, KC lights, topper...

04-30-2009, 11:07 PM	#88 (permalink)
4x4YOTA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: colorado Posts: 812	another question from what Ive read my front axle measures 55.5" and my stock rear is 55" but my new V6 IFS rear axle is 58" will I need 1.25" wheel spacers or does the front need to be .5" wider with 1.5" spacers __________________ 81 Toyota 4x4: 22R, weber carb, long tube header w/custom exhaust, L45 4 speed, 4.56 V6 3rds, TG highsteer, RUF w/sky shackle, custom rear springs w/shackle, 2" BL, 32x11.50x15 BFG MTs on 15x7s(street), 37x13.50x15 DC FC2s on 15x8s(trail), ARB air compressor, KC lights, topper...

05-02-2009, 08:18 PM	#89 (permalink)
4x4YOTA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: colorado Posts: 812	got my V6 3rds was able to get the front installed but then the weather got bad so the rear will be done tomorrow front end apart (V6 4.56 left) (4cyl 3.90 right) __________________ 81 Toyota 4x4: 22R, weber carb, long tube header w/custom exhaust, L45 4 speed, 4.56 V6 3rds, TG highsteer, RUF w/sky shackle, custom rear springs w/shackle, 2" BL, 32x11.50x15 BFG MTs on 15x7s(street), 37x13.50x15 DC FC2s on 15x8s(trail), ARB air compressor, KC lights, topper...

05-02-2009, 08:20 PM	#90 (permalink)
4x4YOTA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: colorado Posts: 812	now I just need to swap the drive flange so I can hook up my driveshafts __________________ 81 Toyota 4x4: 22R, weber carb, long tube header w/custom exhaust, L45 4 speed, 4.56 V6 3rds, TG highsteer, RUF w/sky shackle, custom rear springs w/shackle, 2" BL, 32x11.50x15 BFG MTs on 15x7s(street), 37x13.50x15 DC FC2s on 15x8s(trail), ARB air compressor, KC lights, topper...

05-03-2009, 09:06 PM	#91 (permalink)
4x4YOTA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: colorado Posts: 812	got the rear done today __________________ 81 Toyota 4x4: 22R, weber carb, long tube header w/custom exhaust, L45 4 speed, 4.56 V6 3rds, TG highsteer, RUF w/sky shackle, custom rear springs w/shackle, 2" BL, 32x11.50x15 BFG MTs on 15x7s(street), 37x13.50x15 DC FC2s on 15x8s(trail), ARB air compressor, KC lights, topper...

05-04-2009, 07:44 PM	#92 (permalink)
scooper Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Columbus Georgia Posts: 282	I'm glad everything is coming together. I hope you cleaned the snot out of the thirds before you sealed them up, Im cringing looking at those gears and the dirt in the same picture. __________________ 1980 Toyota Hilux 4x4 pickup 22r/20r Hybrid engine Crawler Cam WEber 38 carb (Thanks Roger!) 32" Hankook Dynapro MT's Acura Integra bucket seats Future mods: 4.3 Vortec V6 700R4 Tranny with 4x4 shift kit 35" MT's R.U.F. swap with 63" chevy's Custom computer tune Magnaflow exhaust Much more to come...

05-05-2009, 02:17 AM	#93 (permalink)
4x4YOTA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: colorado Posts: 812	I docked them in parts cleaner and cleaned the seal area and I will change the fluid again in about 500 miles __________________ 81 Toyota 4x4: 22R, weber carb, long tube header w/custom exhaust, L45 4 speed, 4.56 V6 3rds, TG highsteer, RUF w/sky shackle, custom rear springs w/shackle, 2" BL, 32x11.50x15 BFG MTs on 15x7s(street), 37x13.50x15 DC FC2s on 15x8s(trail), ARB air compressor, KC lights, topper...

05-05-2009, 09:41 AM	#95 (permalink)
Cascade4Byer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cascade Mountains Posts: 37	ive been tryin to get my cousin to sell his jeep and get a yoter. congrats!

06-13-2009, 11:20 PM	#97 (permalink)
4x4YOTA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: colorado Posts: 812	so the wife and I bought a new SUV so I get the Jeep as my DD and I would like to build my 81 into a play toy... plan is to get 3" trail gear front leafs custom rear leafs high steer and longer shocks... __________________ 81 Toyota 4x4: 22R, weber carb, long tube header w/custom exhaust, L45 4 speed, 4.56 V6 3rds, TG highsteer, RUF w/sky shackle, custom rear springs w/shackle, 2" BL, 32x11.50x15 BFG MTs on 15x7s(street), 37x13.50x15 DC FC2s on 15x8s(trail), ARB air compressor, KC lights, topper...

06-13-2009, 11:24 PM	#98 (permalink)
4x4YOTA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: colorado Posts: 812	built my rear leafs the other day and am happy with the result the main leaf is 2" longer than stock and more arch installed the leaf pack along with my 3" longer than stock shackle and I gained about4-4.5" of lift total above stock... waiting to get new front leafs to see how I need to level the rear... right now I have a 3" longer than stock shackle and modified front springs for a total of about 3.5" of lift __________________ 81 Toyota 4x4: 22R, weber carb, long tube header w/custom exhaust, L45 4 speed, 4.56 V6 3rds, TG highsteer, RUF w/sky shackle, custom rear springs w/shackle, 2" BL, 32x11.50x15 BFG MTs on 15x7s(street), 37x13.50x15 DC FC2s on 15x8s(trail), ARB air compressor, KC lights, topper...

06-16-2009, 05:00 PM	#99 (permalink)
4x4YOTA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: colorado Posts: 812	ordered some new tires today got a great deal on some BFG MTs __________________ 81 Toyota 4x4: 22R, weber carb, long tube header w/custom exhaust, L45 4 speed, 4.56 V6 3rds, TG highsteer, RUF w/sky shackle, custom rear springs w/shackle, 2" BL, 32x11.50x15 BFG MTs on 15x7s(street), 37x13.50x15 DC FC2s on 15x8s(trail), ARB air compressor, KC lights, topper...

06-18-2009, 09:59 PM	#100 (permalink)
4x4YOTA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: colorado Posts: 812	tires are coming in early and I still havent picked rims yet I a looking for a set of 15x8 but not sure to get 3.75 or 4" backspacing... I will run 1.5" spacers up front and have a 4runner IFS V6 rear end but still need to weld on spring perches so not installed yet __________________ 81 Toyota 4x4: 22R, weber carb, long tube header w/custom exhaust, L45 4 speed, 4.56 V6 3rds, TG highsteer, RUF w/sky shackle, custom rear springs w/shackle, 2" BL, 32x11.50x15 BFG MTs on 15x7s(street), 37x13.50x15 DC FC2s on 15x8s(trail), ARB air compressor, KC lights, topper...

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