Brought home new 85 SR5 extra cab 4x4

85toyman · 10-12-2009, 07:10 PM

Well I am new here to Yota Tech. I have owned 6 Toyota 4x4's in the past. I just sold my 08 Tacoma double cab 4x4 and am so happy to be back in an straight axle truck again. I found this one with mostly stock stuff on it. The paint is new but home shot and not that great, but hey its going to be a play toy for wheeling not shinning. Anyway I have the fallowing plans.

3.5 inch leaf springs
shocks
cross over steering
in cab roll cage ( rolled my 3rd toyota and walked away but totaled my baby

trussed axle
gears
locker? limited slip?
winch
and a host of other things I want.

Any how happy to meet everybody and look forward to reading everybody elses posts as it gives me inspiration to wrench on mine.

cant seem to post pics now I will get them up soon!!!

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phildelfino · 10-12-2009, 08:03 PM

Welcome back.

85yota4x4 · 10-12-2009, 08:13 PM

welcome back to being in a real toyota again

ocdropzone · 10-12-2009, 08:25 PM

welcome to YT.

I was in kind of the same boat as you, a long time Toyota owner, had an '05 Tacoma TRD OR DC, needed something bigger for family..picked up an '81 for a trail rig...though I miss the Taco.

What part of the Valley are you? Salem'ish? there is a local group you might have heard of : http://kanyon-crawlers.com/ haven't wheeled with them yet but plan to once I get my transmission replaced.

For pictures, try a free service like photobucket.com. than copy and paste the [IMG] code into you posts.

85toyman · 10-13-2009, 11:50 PM

Thanks everybody. Yes I live about 15 min. west of salem. I have heard of Canyon Crawlers. Actually knew someone that used to, maybe still wheels with them. Sean Ganoid is his name. He owns a red 89 sas'ed truck. Seems to be good group of guys. I want to get the lift and tires before I go and wheel with them though, they usually go to places like Browns Camp in the Tillamook state forest and I know that I will need some mods before I try to tackle it. Look forward to wheelin with you all hopefully soon.

10-12-2009, 08:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
phildelfino Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 554	Welcome back. __________________ 1988 4 Runner w/225,XXX miles, 3.slow V6. A/T. 4.10s?-(G292 code) and power everything else that still works, except someone broke off my electric antenna. 1.25" BL. Used Marlin Crawler Rear Bumper, 33 x 12.50 x 15 on Steel Chromies w 3.5" BS. Has new shocks, leafs. Soon; Trail Gear Sliders, ZUK brackets & coils, rear shock brackets & flip kit, Wish List; Rear lockrite, 529's, sliders (got them for $100.oo, new in box), 5 speed swap http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3171939

10-12-2009, 08:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
85yota4x4 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: lompoc Posts: 123	welcome back to being in a real toyota again __________________ 1985 toyota 4x4 sr5 22re ext. cab 3" lift, procomp shocks. 30" bfg muds.

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ocdropzone Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: PDX, OR Posts: 4,720	welcome to YT. I was in kind of the same boat as you, a long time Toyota owner, had an '05 Tacoma TRD OR DC, needed something bigger for family..picked up an '81 for a trail rig...though I miss the Taco. What part of the Valley are you? Salem'ish? there is a local group you might have heard of : http://kanyon-crawlers.com/ haven't wheeled with them yet but plan to once I get my transmission replaced. For pictures, try a free service like photobucket.com. than copy and paste the [IMG] code into you posts. __________________ ~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

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10-13-2009, 11:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
85toyman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Centeral Willamette Valley Oregon Posts: 21	Thanks everybody. Yes I live about 15 min. west of salem. I have heard of Canyon Crawlers. Actually knew someone that used to, maybe still wheels with them. Sean Ganoid is his name. He owns a red 89 sas'ed truck. Seems to be good group of guys. I want to get the lift and tires before I go and wheel with them though, they usually go to places like Browns Camp in the Tillamook state forest and I know that I will need some mods before I try to tackle it. Look forward to wheelin with you all hopefully soon.