bryy's 1985 pickup build,
01-28-2013, 09:14 AM
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bryy's 1985 pickup build,
Well Its about time I started one of these instead of just leaching off other people, I need to make my own contributions also.
1985 Toyota Pickup ext cab Sr5 all the bells and whistles. (sunroof, power antenna, and power windows(removed for manual cause switches took a crap))
Picked it up bone stock from the next city up from me and drove it home.
First time out Redington pass, local trail to Tucson, AZ.
Buddys Tacoma
Quickly figured out the previous owner was crazy and who ever rebuild the engine did a poor job. After throwing a pile of parts at it to get reliable and solid again, I took it out and broke a rear leaf spring.
So... I did what anyone would do
Trail gear 4"kit all around.
TG make a good kit but Two major problems I ran into was front shackle angle being to low of a degree so I had to move the front axle forward and Those neck beaker bump stops they included had to go so I put some nice daystars on there.The front springs are also a little softer then I would of liked. but what can ya do.
Then was time to do some pinch weld work, To keep those 35's away from my fire wall.
Having some fun in redington
Finally got the rock sliders on
Well Hopfully this is a good start to my build thread, I still have tons of pictures and stuff to put up that I have already done So I will try and do that soon
1985 Toyota Pickup ext cab Sr5 all the bells and whistles. (sunroof, power antenna, and power windows(removed for manual cause switches took a crap))
Picked it up bone stock from the next city up from me and drove it home.
First time out Redington pass, local trail to Tucson, AZ.
Buddys Tacoma
Quickly figured out the previous owner was crazy and who ever rebuild the engine did a poor job. After throwing a pile of parts at it to get reliable and solid again, I took it out and broke a rear leaf spring.
So... I did what anyone would do
Trail gear 4"kit all around.
TG make a good kit but Two major problems I ran into was front shackle angle being to low of a degree so I had to move the front axle forward and Those neck beaker bump stops they included had to go so I put some nice daystars on there.The front springs are also a little softer then I would of liked. but what can ya do.
Then was time to do some pinch weld work, To keep those 35's away from my fire wall.
Having some fun in redington
Finally got the rock sliders on
Well Hopfully this is a good start to my build thread, I still have tons of pictures and stuff to put up that I have already done So I will try and do that soon
01-28-2013, 09:40 AM
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Stickers of vendors that have helped me out with part or service
summer came and so did half doors( with a cup holder)
more during the lift
night wheeling
now is coming the dual cases ( I have 23 spline 4.7 marlins under my bed with davez tripple sticks)
summer came and so did half doors( with a cup holder)
more during the lift
night wheeling
now is coming the dual cases ( I have 23 spline 4.7 marlins under my bed with davez tripple sticks)
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07-25-2013, 09:20 AM
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WOW 5 months without a post, I havent done a TON of work but have defiantly made some changes and am gearing up for a major transformation soon.
Unrelated to my truck but I finally had to build a welding cart for my favorite tool to use on the yota.
Unrelated to my truck but I finally had to build a welding cart for my favorite tool to use on the yota.
07-25-2013, 09:24 AM
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Next Although the build has been slow I have been spending my fair share of time out in the trails surrounding Tucson, AZ With friends
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07-25-2013, 09:45 AM
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finally going to ditch those warn hubs for some aisins that I bought used and am refurbishing.
Also grabbed a couple things I thought were cool at the junkyard.
Also grabbed a couple things I thought were cool at the junkyard.
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08-01-2013, 10:39 AM
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Awesome truck! Those hubs look really good. Did you paint them?
08-02-2013, 07:34 AM
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how long have you had those km2's? im curious how long they'll last out there in az. mileage wise too.
btw, wonderful idea with the hubs. it's like you've been reading my mind with your posts! "so i did what anyone would do..." lulz
btw, wonderful idea with the hubs. it's like you've been reading my mind with your posts! "so i did what anyone would do..." lulz
08-03-2013, 08:20 AM
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Cool. Just curious, how did you paint the fine detail of the white letters free and lock? Also are they powder coated?
