georgiayota's 1982 Pickup Build-Up Thread

georgiayota · 11-05-2008, 07:39 PM

First off I bought the truck in November 2007, and now it being November 2008 I have decided to do a build up thread.

Here's what I started with.

When I bought the truck it had 35 dunlops on it, plastic tool box, dog box made out of road signs, a red door and hood, and didn't run. I pulled the truck to my buddys house because it didn't run and let his dad tinker around for about 10 minutes and he had it going. We tried driving it, but it didn't move, there was no rear drive shaft so I got a set of hubs off a parts truck and then we found out that the clutch was no good. So I went to the store and bought a clutch kit for $80 and went back to install it. When we went to take the old trans out it wouldn't budge, we bent a come-a-long trying to get it out. Ended up being that the pilot bearing was sezied on the shaft and we had to pull it through the intire clutch. After that I was riding, I might have been riding in front wheel drive because I had no driveshaft for the back, but i was riding. Then I just gave the engine a little tune up.

A while later I found a set of used 33x14 boggers so I bought them. Heres a picture after I tested them out.

That was the last time that I have really driven the truck. With that experience I managed to blow a head gasket so I had to fix that and while I was at it I replaced some parts.

Timing chain
Water pump
Fan Clutch
Head Gasket
Head shaved
Intake Gasket
Exhaust Gasket
Valve cover Gasket

After all that work it runs better than ever. Now currently the truck sits lonely in my garage waiting for me to install wheel bearings and paint the truck.

So far I have spent:
$600 for the truck
$80 for a clutch
$50 for a tune up
$250 for all the parts from the head job
$300 for the boggers
$180 for front axle rebuild and wheel bearings
$260 for Weber 34/34
$90 for radio and speakers
$25 for new mirrors
$50 for new front fenders
$90 for sunroof
free flowmaster
free civic seats

My plans:

Paint job (underway)
Flatbed
Under coat the frame
Weld the rear
Power steering swap
Custom console

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SpecialScottie · 11-05-2008, 07:43 PM

That is one clean 82...well before the mud

toyospearo · 11-05-2008, 07:45 PM

Oh my!
That is the very truck I am looking for. Treat it with care and love for it is a work of art!
Keep posting pics on the upgrades.
I wish I had that thing.

georgiayota · 11-05-2008, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpecialScottie

That is one clean 82...well before the mud

believe me there is alot of bondo under that paint, I'm trying to get it all out now. And that was the good side.

SpecialScottie · 11-05-2008, 08:43 PM

You got any clean pictures of it with the 33s?

georgiayota · 11-06-2008, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpecialScottie

You got any clean pictures of it with the 33s?

I don't have any good ones but here's one

4x4YOTA · 11-06-2008, 08:20 AM

what add-a-leaf are you running and are you running one up front ?

rdlsz24 · 11-06-2008, 08:28 AM

Sweet first gen. Would you believe I've never seen one in person, and I've only seen a handful of 2nd gens like mine around here? Road salt is evil

Rob

83 · 11-06-2008, 09:15 AM

Really nice truck!

I hear you Rob. I grew up in Upstate NY, and the only trucks like yours have a flatbed on them, and there aren't even many of those left. I never saw a 1st gen till I moved out west. Now that I have mine, I've started noticing that there are probably 5 others in town.

georgiayota · 11-11-2008, 06:26 PM

Just updated my plans, will get some pics up soon. My front knuckle rebuild kit is scheduled to be here tommorow, and still trying to sand down the truck for paint.

georgiayota · 11-12-2008, 07:57 PM

The goodies from Marlin came in today. Probably wont be till the week of thanksgiving when im outta school till i get a chance to really work on the truck.

Scooby098 · 11-12-2008, 08:42 PM

yah keep us posted on how that install goes im due to do mine soon lol probly when I buy a new drag link from marlin ill be getting that kit..

georgiayota · 12-01-2008, 08:40 PM

Alright I finally got some work done on my truck between school and work. I tore down the front knuckels to rebuild them, found out why the wheel was about to fall off. The bearings in the knuckels were shot, and I mean shot; they were completly shredded. I am going to order some new stock replacement birfs tonight, mine had a little slack in them. Is that okay or should I get new ones?

fyreandwater · 12-01-2008, 08:58 PM

I just did a knuckle rebuild myself. My birfs had a little slack but I decided not to replace them. I think there supposed to have some slack. Not a bad idea to replace them if you have the $$ and then you have the old ones for spares.

georgiayota · 12-01-2008, 09:11 PM

When I turn it back and fourth it makes a popping noise, is this okay? I made a video but youtube is don't right now.

fyreandwater · 12-01-2008, 09:20 PM

Sounds like you need new ones. How many miles on the truck? Do you know if it's been wheeled hard?

georgiayota · 12-01-2008, 09:23 PM

215,000 on it and when I bought the truck it didn't have a rear driveshaft so I drove it about a 1000 miles with just the front axle with 35s and then 33 boggers for less than 100 miles

georgiayota · 12-01-2008, 11:22 PM

heck with it, I went ahead and ordered them. better safe than sorry

fyreandwater · 12-04-2008, 06:10 PM

Good call. Are you running 4:88 or 5:29 gears?

yota8083 · 12-04-2008, 06:37 PM

I am also curious about the milling you did on your head. Did that affect your chain and tensioner any? What I mean is, did the lowering of the head leave he chain a little loose so it rattles a little? I have always heard milling these heads is a no no because of the oil fed tensioner but I would like to try on my 20R to bump up the compression if it works ok. Thanks for the info.

Thomas

yotaboy82 · 12-04-2008, 07:04 PM

when you mill a head, you always put back what you milled away with a gasket spacer, so really the head never really changes position

yota8083 · 12-05-2008, 08:24 AM

oh ok. Thanks for the help. And to the op thats a good lookin truck. Good luck with all the work.

Thomas

georgiayota · 12-08-2008, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fyreandwater

Good call. Are you running 4:88 or 5:29 gears?

well I think that they are stock and on this truck there isn't any telling what has been done to it. I have found some crazy things

georgiayota · 12-08-2008, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yotaboy82

when you mill a head, you always put back what you milled away with a gasket spacer, so really the head never really changes position

when I shaved the head I replaced the timing chain and it was tight, I almost strained my nads out getting it on.

georgiayota · 12-08-2008, 09:01 AM

This is what happens when you buy your truck from some rednecks. Okay I finally have a day off with no school and I decided to tear apart my front end. I did the passenger side about a week ago, went pretty smooth, but the driver side is a different story, I ran into a fun little problem. So my question for yall is how in the heck can I get my spindle nut off if it has been welded into place?

11-05-2008, 07:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
SpecialScottie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sun Valley, CA Posts: 547	That is one clean 82...well before the mud __________________ 02 KLX300 Dual Sported (Daily Driver) 87 Turbo 4runner STOCK 85 4runner: Automatic marlin5.29 elocker rear end. Rola roof rack. 33" BFG KM2's Build Thread 87 4runner (parts) 95 4runner 2wd auto(sold)

11-05-2008, 07:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
toyospearo Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: way way nor cal Posts: 1,577	Oh my! That is the very truck I am looking for. Treat it with care and love for it is a work of art! Keep posting pics on the upgrades. I wish I had that thing. __________________ 94 Ext. cab 22re Aussied, 4.88's, SAS,ed, FLATBED, Old Man Emu rear leafs w/TG 5.5" shackles, TG sliders, LC Header, Marlin super HD clutch, 32's- Swamper TSL's- RC rims, Badland Bumper, lifted, lighted, LED'ed, Warned, alternatored (LC High ouput), Hammed, gusseted, trussed, etc, etc... My build thread http://www.yotatech.com/f152/great-w...ck-sas-164531/ My Flatbed build thread http://www.yotatech.com/f88/toyospea...-build-191787/

11-05-2008, 08:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
SpecialScottie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sun Valley, CA Posts: 547	You got any clean pictures of it with the 33s? __________________ 02 KLX300 Dual Sported (Daily Driver) 87 Turbo 4runner STOCK 85 4runner: Automatic marlin5.29 elocker rear end. Rola roof rack. 33" BFG KM2's Build Thread 87 4runner (parts) 95 4runner 2wd auto(sold)

11-06-2008, 08:20 AM	#7 (permalink)
4x4YOTA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: colorado Posts: 811	what add-a-leaf are you running and are you running one up front ? __________________ 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...

11-06-2008, 08:28 AM	#8 (permalink)
rdlsz24 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pecatonica, IL Posts: 1,483	Sweet first gen. Would you believe I've never seen one in person, and I've only seen a handful of 2nd gens like mine around here? Road salt is evil Rob __________________ 1988 Xtra Cab Pickup ('94 22RE; 4x4; 5spd) Rancho lift w/ 33x12.5x15 tires & 5.29s

11-06-2008, 09:15 AM	#9 (permalink)
83 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Montana Posts: 1,691	Really nice truck! I hear you Rob. I grew up in Upstate NY, and the only trucks like yours have a flatbed on them, and there aren't even many of those left. I never saw a 1st gen till I moved out west. Now that I have mine, I've started noticing that there are probably 5 others in town. __________________ Zach '83 Shortbed 4x4 L52HD Rebuilt & Mostly Stock

11-11-2008, 06:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
georgiayota Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Outside of Statesboro, Ga Posts: 373	Just updated my plans, will get some pics up soon. My front knuckle rebuild kit is scheduled to be here tommorow, and still trying to sand down the truck for paint. __________________ So much to do, yet so little money. under construction: 82 Pickup still getting goodies build up thread: http://www.yotatech.com/f114/my-82-b...thread-158522/ parents commuter: 07 Camry, K&N, tinted windows, 135,XXX miles My other toys: 2008 Kawasaki KFX 450r, pro circuit exhaust, tusk black nerfs, tag black front bumper 2004 Suzuki Eiger 4x4, custom snorkels, 27 mudlites, warn 2500, uni filter

11-12-2008, 07:57 PM	#11 (permalink)
georgiayota Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Outside of Statesboro, Ga Posts: 373	The goodies from Marlin came in today. Probably wont be till the week of thanksgiving when im outta school till i get a chance to really work on the truck. Attached Thumbnails __________________ So much to do, yet so little money. under construction: 82 Pickup still getting goodies build up thread: http://www.yotatech.com/f114/my-82-b...thread-158522/ parents commuter: 07 Camry, K&N, tinted windows, 135,XXX miles My other toys: 2008 Kawasaki KFX 450r, pro circuit exhaust, tusk black nerfs, tag black front bumper 2004 Suzuki Eiger 4x4, custom snorkels, 27 mudlites, warn 2500, uni filter Last edited by georgiayota; 12-08-2008 at 09:11 AM.

11-12-2008, 08:42 PM	#12 (permalink)
Scooby098 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Roseburg , OR Posts: 293	yah keep us posted on how that install goes im due to do mine soon lol probly when I buy a new drag link from marlin ill be getting that kit.. __________________ 83 Toyota pickup 20 R engine 4 inch lift 36 in superswampers.

12-01-2008, 08:40 PM	#13 (permalink)
georgiayota Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Outside of Statesboro, Ga Posts: 373	Alright I finally got some work done on my truck between school and work. I tore down the front knuckels to rebuild them, found out why the wheel was about to fall off. The bearings in the knuckels were shot, and I mean shot; they were completly shredded. I am going to order some new stock replacement birfs tonight, mine had a little slack in them. Is that okay or should I get new ones? __________________ So much to do, yet so little money. under construction: 82 Pickup still getting goodies build up thread: http://www.yotatech.com/f114/my-82-b...thread-158522/ parents commuter: 07 Camry, K&N, tinted windows, 135,XXX miles My other toys: 2008 Kawasaki KFX 450r, pro circuit exhaust, tusk black nerfs, tag black front bumper 2004 Suzuki Eiger 4x4, custom snorkels, 27 mudlites, warn 2500, uni filter

12-01-2008, 08:58 PM	#14 (permalink)
fyreandwater Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Durango, CO Posts: 119	I just did a knuckle rebuild myself. My birfs had a little slack but I decided not to replace them. I think there supposed to have some slack. Not a bad idea to replace them if you have the $$ and then you have the old ones for spares. __________________ 1983 Toyota SR5 Short Bed 4x4 3" suspension lift, 1.5" body lift 33x12.50 Firestone Destination M/T's Front and Rear Aussie Lockers 4.88 dif gears 4.70 Crawler tcase gear Stock 22R Hedman Header Custom Bumpers, Warn Winch

12-01-2008, 09:11 PM	#15 (permalink)
georgiayota Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Outside of Statesboro, Ga Posts: 373	When I turn it back and fourth it makes a popping noise, is this okay? I made a video but youtube is don't right now. __________________ So much to do, yet so little money. under construction: 82 Pickup still getting goodies build up thread: http://www.yotatech.com/f114/my-82-b...thread-158522/ parents commuter: 07 Camry, K&N, tinted windows, 135,XXX miles My other toys: 2008 Kawasaki KFX 450r, pro circuit exhaust, tusk black nerfs, tag black front bumper 2004 Suzuki Eiger 4x4, custom snorkels, 27 mudlites, warn 2500, uni filter

12-01-2008, 09:20 PM	#16 (permalink)
fyreandwater Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Durango, CO Posts: 119	Sounds like you need new ones. How many miles on the truck? Do you know if it's been wheeled hard? __________________ 1983 Toyota SR5 Short Bed 4x4 3" suspension lift, 1.5" body lift 33x12.50 Firestone Destination M/T's Front and Rear Aussie Lockers 4.88 dif gears 4.70 Crawler tcase gear Stock 22R Hedman Header Custom Bumpers, Warn Winch

12-01-2008, 09:23 PM	#17 (permalink)
georgiayota Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Outside of Statesboro, Ga Posts: 373	215,000 on it and when I bought the truck it didn't have a rear driveshaft so I drove it about a 1000 miles with just the front axle with 35s and then 33 boggers for less than 100 miles __________________ So much to do, yet so little money. under construction: 82 Pickup still getting goodies build up thread: http://www.yotatech.com/f114/my-82-b...thread-158522/ parents commuter: 07 Camry, K&N, tinted windows, 135,XXX miles My other toys: 2008 Kawasaki KFX 450r, pro circuit exhaust, tusk black nerfs, tag black front bumper 2004 Suzuki Eiger 4x4, custom snorkels, 27 mudlites, warn 2500, uni filter

12-01-2008, 11:22 PM	#18 (permalink)
georgiayota Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Outside of Statesboro, Ga Posts: 373	heck with it, I went ahead and ordered them. better safe than sorry __________________ So much to do, yet so little money. under construction: 82 Pickup still getting goodies build up thread: http://www.yotatech.com/f114/my-82-b...thread-158522/ parents commuter: 07 Camry, K&N, tinted windows, 135,XXX miles My other toys: 2008 Kawasaki KFX 450r, pro circuit exhaust, tusk black nerfs, tag black front bumper 2004 Suzuki Eiger 4x4, custom snorkels, 27 mudlites, warn 2500, uni filter

12-04-2008, 06:10 PM	#19 (permalink)
fyreandwater Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Durango, CO Posts: 119	Good call. Are you running 4:88 or 5:29 gears? __________________ 1983 Toyota SR5 Short Bed 4x4 3" suspension lift, 1.5" body lift 33x12.50 Firestone Destination M/T's Front and Rear Aussie Lockers 4.88 dif gears 4.70 Crawler tcase gear Stock 22R Hedman Header Custom Bumpers, Warn Winch

12-04-2008, 06:37 PM	#20 (permalink)
yota8083 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 114	I am also curious about the milling you did on your head. Did that affect your chain and tensioner any? What I mean is, did the lowering of the head leave he chain a little loose so it rattles a little? I have always heard milling these heads is a no no because of the oil fed tensioner but I would like to try on my 20R to bump up the compression if it works ok. Thanks for the info. Thomas

12-04-2008, 07:04 PM	#21 (permalink)
yotaboy82 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Manitoba Canada Posts: 259	when you mill a head, you always put back what you milled away with a gasket spacer, so really the head never really changes position __________________ 1982 Toyota 4x4 22r Weber 34/34 complete frame off resto still needs paint 3'' lift 33" mickey tompson baja claws

12-05-2008, 08:24 AM	#22 (permalink)
yota8083 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 114	oh ok. Thanks for the help. And to the op thats a good lookin truck. Good luck with all the work. Thomas

12-08-2008, 09:01 AM	#25 (permalink)
georgiayota Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Outside of Statesboro, Ga Posts: 373	This is what happens when you buy your truck from some rednecks. Okay I finally have a day off with no school and I decided to tear apart my front end. I did the passenger side about a week ago, went pretty smooth, but the driver side is a different story, I ran into a fun little problem. So my question for yall is how in the heck can I get my spindle nut off if it has been welded into place? __________________ So much to do, yet so little money. under construction: 82 Pickup still getting goodies build up thread: http://www.yotatech.com/f114/my-82-b...thread-158522/ parents commuter: 07 Camry, K&N, tinted windows, 135,XXX miles My other toys: 2008 Kawasaki KFX 450r, pro circuit exhaust, tusk black nerfs, tag black front bumper 2004 Suzuki Eiger 4x4, custom snorkels, 27 mudlites, warn 2500, uni filter

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