new 81 4x4 (new to me) - Page 5

4x4YOTA · 06-20-2009, 11:16 PM

got my tires friday and I am anxious to get them mounted and on...also started cutting the brackets off my 4runner Ifs rear axle so I can weld on my spring perches. its hard to do with just a grinder w/cut off wheels... any tips or other tools that would help? try to hav pics up soon!

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4x4YOTA · 07-15-2009, 11:17 AM

truck is coming together nicely got my tires mounted and they are great took a 150 mile road trip and barley noticed them

4x4YOTA · 08-07-2009, 10:58 AM

finally gave in and now I have TG high steer, sky-manufacturing boomerang shackles, and 82 toy 4x4 rears...just waiting on my IFS steering box and I am ready to throw everything in... I cant wait!

Lumpy · 08-07-2009, 11:21 AM

Wow she has come a long way...nice work.

shaw_j · 08-07-2009, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4x4YOTA

82 toy 4x4 rears

Are you only planning on using one spring pack?

4x4YOTA · 08-07-2009, 09:42 PM

its a 82 4x4 rear pack with the 4th leaf from a 3" rancho pack... I have seen a truck with just plain stock rears so I figured adding the 3" rancho 4th leaf should put me about where I want it to be and then I can add or subtract as needed... and I do have another pack to add in if needed ...this is goning be a trial and error thing since I am new to it so I will learn as I go

4x4YOTA · 08-08-2009, 07:26 PM

new pics
TG high steer

my 82 4x4 rears

4x4YOTA · 09-01-2009, 11:30 PM

got my high steer and RUF and it is a world of difference glad I finally gave in and did it

belongs in the same scrap pile as IFS

4x4YOTA · 09-01-2009, 11:33 PM

next mod I would like to do is a locker... I would like to just weld up my 3rds but I am running V6 3rds... is it still possible to weld a 4 pinion? I have found a few threads here and on pirate but non really talking about specific areas to weld and reliablity! if I have to Ill just spool the front and lockrite the rear...

i_love_tacos · 09-02-2009, 11:04 PM

that looks good. im hoping to do that to my 1980 some day. what front shocks are you runnin? i got some rancho 4" lift ones recently and they're just a lil too long. thx.

ocdropzone · 09-02-2009, 11:20 PM

You can weld the spiders on a v-6...be prepared for worn tires. I would not recommend welding your front diff if you daily drive this thing during the winter and mind need 4wd on the street. Pulls where you don't want it to go...

4x4YOTA · 09-03-2009, 10:21 AM

as of now Im not running shocks... I waiting to get my bump stops in and a front driveshaft so I can flex it and take some measurements... but as of nof Im prolly going to run some superlift shocks for 7" lift there 15.5" colapsed 26" extended part#85301

4x4YOTA · 09-03-2009, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ocdropzone

You can weld the spiders on a v-6...be prepared for worn tires. I would not recommend welding your front diff if you daily drive this thing during the winter and mind need 4wd on the street. Pulls where you don't want it to go...

I have a friend thats welded F&R and no prob...

Im still between trying to weld my diffs, spools or just save for lockrites

4x4YOTA · 09-09-2009, 09:08 AM

ok so I have been looking around at pics of 1st gens and am really starting to like the idea of a flat bed... so I am thinking about building a flat bed and turning my bed into a trailer or maybe just selling it and building a simple flat deck for my truck ... what do you guys think?

seanmearse · 09-09-2009, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4x4YOTA

ok so I have been looking around at pics of 1st gens and am really starting to like the idea of a flat bed... so I am thinking about building a flat bed and turning my bed into a trailer or maybe just selling it and building a simple flat deck for my truck ... what do you guys think?

Do it!!! One day I hope for a flat bed. Mounting spots for everything, jack, tool box, spare tires, light mounting galore. I say do the flatbed.

4x4YOTA · 09-11-2009, 11:18 PM

looking at ideas for flatbeds and so far I like these whats your pick (not in any specific order)
1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

my favs are 2,5,&8

YoterUp · 09-12-2009, 12:09 AM

i like 5, 7 . and 8...

4x4YOTA · 09-13-2009, 11:38 PM

ok so lately besides the flat bed I have also been looking into a rear locker... I do drive this truck on the street but not everyday I take it up the mountain every now and then and like to crawl alot... looking into a lockrite locker for cheap and simple install but if I am gonna go out on a locker I would just spool the rear (rather not)... I have V6 4.56 3rds... then later I would like to install an ARB locker locker in the front... any input would be appreciated...

Lumpy · 09-14-2009, 07:07 AM

That would be the approach I would take...I plan on doing the same although it's not in the near future. I'm hoping that Aussie will have a locker for me by the time I go to do this I have 4.88's if not I'll be running a Lockrite and then later on have a selectable in the front either an ARB or an E-locker.

4x4YOTA · 09-14-2009, 08:41 AM

cool glad Im not the only one... I want the ARB cuz I already have the ARB compressor and air line so that was an easy choice... to many ppl keep trying to convince me to just weld it front and rear but I like to drive the the trail I dont really have a trailer and tow rig

83 · 09-14-2009, 08:50 AM

9 is NICE. Love how they used the fender flares, those would match a first gen perfectly. I wouldn't go with a flat bed without some kind of rail, so the completely flat ones would be out for me. I think a combination of a couple of them would be best. I love the overhead rack idea like 8, but put some low side rails on it.

Lumpy · 09-14-2009, 08:52 AM

I would not weld it...if you weld the rear then your on street performance is shot and you'll chew up tires real quick like. Even with a lunchbox locker tires will go a bit quicker. If you weld the front you will not be able to turn very well at all even on the trails. Turning on the street just wont happen. You probable run with 1 hub locked while you were on the trails and if you going to do that why bother welding it??? I have seen the difference a rear locker will make and that is my next purchase (hopefully spring time).

Lumpy · 09-14-2009, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 83

9 is NICE. Love how they used the fender flares, those would match a first gen perfectly. I wouldn't go with a flat bed without some kind of rail, so the completely flat ones would be out for me. I think a combination of a couple of them would be best. I love the overhead rack idea like 8, but put some low side rails on it.

Good choice, I think if you morph 8 & 9 and use the wood like 4 to keep it lite. That would be the way to go.

4x4YOTA · 09-14-2009, 08:07 PM

if I were to combine a few I would have to say 1,2,&8...

but first is getting use to my new welder so Im gonna practice on my exhaust then will prolly pull my bed off here in the next couple weeks maybe start the flat bed, would also like to try and make a front bumper maybe some sliders depending on how good I get

4x4YOTA · 09-14-2009, 08:12 PM

how about some pics of basic bumper designs?

I was thinking of just using ether 2x3 or 2x4 square tubing and just add in a 2" reciever

07-15-2009, 11:17 AM	#102 (permalink)
4x4YOTA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: colorado Posts: 812	truck is coming together nicely got my tires mounted and they are great took a 150 mile road trip and barley noticed them __________________ 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...

08-07-2009, 10:58 AM	#103 (permalink)
4x4YOTA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: colorado Posts: 812	finally gave in and now I have TG high steer, sky-manufacturing boomerang shackles, and 82 toy 4x4 rears...just waiting on my IFS steering box and I am ready to throw everything in... I cant wait! __________________ 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...

08-07-2009, 09:42 PM	#106 (permalink)
4x4YOTA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: colorado Posts: 812	its a 82 4x4 rear pack with the 4th leaf from a 3" rancho pack... I have seen a truck with just plain stock rears so I figured adding the 3" rancho 4th leaf should put me about where I want it to be and then I can add or subtract as needed... and I do have another pack to add in if needed ...this is goning be a trial and error thing since I am new to it so I will learn as I go __________________ 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...

08-08-2009, 07:26 PM	#107 (permalink)
4x4YOTA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: colorado Posts: 812	new pics TG high steer my 82 4x4 rears __________________ 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...

09-01-2009, 11:30 PM	#108 (permalink)
4x4YOTA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: colorado Posts: 812	got my high steer and RUF and it is a world of difference glad I finally gave in and did it belongs in the same scrap pile as IFS __________________ 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...

09-01-2009, 11:33 PM	#109 (permalink)
4x4YOTA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: colorado Posts: 812	next mod I would like to do is a locker... I would like to just weld up my 3rds but I am running V6 3rds... is it still possible to weld a 4 pinion? I have found a few threads here and on pirate but non really talking about specific areas to weld and reliablity! if I have to Ill just spool the front and lockrite the rear... __________________ 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...

09-02-2009, 11:04 PM	#110 (permalink)
i_love_tacos Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tuba City, AZ Posts: 322	that looks good. im hoping to do that to my 1980 some day. what front shocks are you runnin? i got some rancho 4" lift ones recently and they're just a lil too long. thx. __________________ 98 V6 toyota taco. Tundra coils. 1 inch daystar spacer. rancho shocks front. daystar shackles. 2.5 inch downey rear leafs. bilstien 5125 shocks rear. K&N FIPK 2. jardine cat back exhaust. stubbs sliders. TJM front bumper. 33" bfg all terrains

09-02-2009, 11:20 PM	#111 (permalink)
ocdropzone Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: PDX, OR Posts: 4,720	You can weld the spiders on a v-6...be prepared for worn tires. I would not recommend welding your front diff if you daily drive this thing during the winter and mind need 4wd on the street. Pulls where you don't want it to go... __________________ ~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

09-03-2009, 10:21 AM	#112 (permalink)
4x4YOTA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: colorado Posts: 812	as of now Im not running shocks... I waiting to get my bump stops in and a front driveshaft so I can flex it and take some measurements... but as of nof Im prolly going to run some superlift shocks for 7" lift there 15.5" colapsed 26" extended part#85301 __________________ 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...

09-09-2009, 09:08 AM	#114 (permalink)
4x4YOTA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: colorado Posts: 812	ok so I have been looking around at pics of 1st gens and am really starting to like the idea of a flat bed... so I am thinking about building a flat bed and turning my bed into a trailer or maybe just selling it and building a simple flat deck for my truck ... what do you guys think? __________________ 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...

09-11-2009, 11:18 PM	#116 (permalink)
4x4YOTA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: colorado Posts: 812	looking at ideas for flatbeds and so far I like these whats your pick (not in any specific order) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 my favs are 2,5,&8 __________________ 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; 09-12-2009 at 10:25 AM.

09-12-2009, 12:09 AM	#117 (permalink)
YoterUp Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: florida. Posts: 324	i like 5, 7 . and 8... __________________ GET DRUNK GET LOUD PARTY HARD PASS OUT WHOOOO..... FORD SUCKS GO YOTA... 90 SR5 complete rebuild http://www.yotatech.com/f116/90-sr5-...g-pics-156287/

09-13-2009, 11:38 PM	#118 (permalink)
4x4YOTA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: colorado Posts: 812	ok so lately besides the flat bed I have also been looking into a rear locker... I do drive this truck on the street but not everyday I take it up the mountain every now and then and like to crawl alot... looking into a lockrite locker for cheap and simple install but if I am gonna go out on a locker I would just spool the rear (rather not)... I have V6 4.56 3rds... then later I would like to install an ARB locker locker in the front... any input would be appreciated... __________________ 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...

09-14-2009, 08:41 AM	#120 (permalink)
4x4YOTA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: colorado Posts: 812	cool glad Im not the only one... I want the ARB cuz I already have the ARB compressor and air line so that was an easy choice... to many ppl keep trying to convince me to just weld it front and rear but I like to drive the the trail I dont really have a trailer and tow rig __________________ 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...

09-14-2009, 08:50 AM	#121 (permalink)
83 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Montana Posts: 1,694	9 is NICE. Love how they used the fender flares, those would match a first gen perfectly. I wouldn't go with a flat bed without some kind of rail, so the completely flat ones would be out for me. I think a combination of a couple of them would be best. I love the overhead rack idea like 8, but put some low side rails on it. __________________ Zach '83 Shortbed 4x4 L52HD Rebuilt & Mostly Stock

09-14-2009, 08:07 PM	#124 (permalink)
4x4YOTA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: colorado Posts: 812	if I were to combine a few I would have to say 1,2,&8... but first is getting use to my new welder so Im gonna practice on my exhaust then will prolly pull my bed off here in the next couple weeks maybe start the flat bed, would also like to try and make a front bumper maybe some sliders depending on how good I get __________________ 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; 09-14-2009 at 08:10 PM.

09-14-2009, 08:12 PM	#125 (permalink)
4x4YOTA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: colorado Posts: 812	how about some pics of basic bumper designs? I was thinking of just using ether 2x3 or 2x4 square tubing and just add in a 2" reciever __________________ 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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