Straight axle yota WTB
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I'm looking for an old toy to make a crawler and something else to drive while my big truck's down. I don't know the differences between the old trucks. Are there any specific years that are better suspension wise and more reliable. Also what engine options would i have? I have an extra set of 5.29's for an 8" will they fit in old toyotas?
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I'ld take a clean stocker, but i've seen some nicely done ones for a good price. I'm looking to spend under 3K initially, whether a stocker and then buy wheels, tires, and a lift, or one already lifted with a few mods. Pretty much a cheap reliable truck that I don't have to be worried about getting stranded in (the engine I mean).
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Here's one that's got a pretty good start:
http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=20154.0
If you "shop" arond a bit you can get ALOT more for your money then if you were to build something up. Last month I started looking for a truck(toyota of course lol) that has got a good head start that I could play with harder(things changedthough, my $Runner isn't my DD any more). There's lots out there it just depends on what you want. Shop the Pirate board or Marlin's or a few or any of the "harder" boards and there is normally one deal on there.
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http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=20154.0
If you "shop" arond a bit you can get ALOT more for your money then if you were to build something up. Last month I started looking for a truck(toyota of course lol) that has got a good head start that I could play with harder(things changedthough, my $Runner isn't my DD any more). There's lots out there it just depends on what you want. Shop the Pirate board or Marlin's or a few or any of the "harder" boards and there is normally one deal on there.
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Pre 1985 trucks are all 22R or 20R
Some 1985's have 22RE's. IMO the "ultimate" '85 is the SR5 extended cab 22RE - few and far between tho...
good luck finding a clean one!
I ended up buying an '87 because of the relative rarity of the EFI solid axle trucks. I looked for 6 months state wide and only came across a few BPOS, and a couple 85's that were priced in the $6500.00 to $8500.00 range. Nuthin in the mid range...
Some 1985's have 22RE's. IMO the "ultimate" '85 is the SR5 extended cab 22RE - few and far between tho...
good luck finding a clean one!
I ended up buying an '87 because of the relative rarity of the EFI solid axle trucks. I looked for 6 months state wide and only came across a few BPOS, and a couple 85's that were priced in the $6500.00 to $8500.00 range. Nuthin in the mid range...
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Originally Posted by crawler#976
Pre 1985 trucks are all 22R or 20R
Some 1985's have 22RE's. IMO the "ultimate" '85 is the SR5 extended cab 22RE - few and far between tho...
good luck finding a clean one!
I ended up buying an '87 because of the relative rarity of the EFI solid axle trucks. I looked for 6 months state wide and only came across a few BPOS, and a couple 85's that were priced in the $6500.00 to $8500.00 range. Nuthin in the mid range...
Some 1985's have 22RE's. IMO the "ultimate" '85 is the SR5 extended cab 22RE - few and far between tho...
good luck finding a clean one!
I ended up buying an '87 because of the relative rarity of the EFI solid axle trucks. I looked for 6 months state wide and only came across a few BPOS, and a couple 85's that were priced in the $6500.00 to $8500.00 range. Nuthin in the mid range...
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Originally Posted by crawler#976
other than the autotranny.... :cry: :cry:
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So what's the last straight axle then? Also what side diffs do the 80's have? Are they smaller than an 8"? I've found a pretty clean 83 with a blown motor. I was thinking of doing that and getting a nice new engine. I have found some nice clean mildy done crawlers pretty cheap too.
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Found one for you! but you gotta hurry:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/85-TO...QQcmdZViewItem
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/85-TO...QQcmdZViewItem
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Thanks, I emailed him and if it falls through i may just pick it up, and to think I was probably within 5 miles of it yesterday. If I miss that one though that is about what I looking for so if you see any more in the area let me know. What do you think of these?
http://www.geocities.com/badluckz/ $1500 obo
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=435850 $750
http://www.geocities.com/badluckz/ $1500 obo
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=435850 $750
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Check out my 85, let me know if you are interested.
http://photobucket.com/albums/a30/Sonofmayhem/truck/
http://photobucket.com/albums/a30/Sonofmayhem/truck/
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