J.yota

Bare with me if I make any newb mistakes in my first post.

Terrys87

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Looks like you have done a great job bringing it back to life. Welcome to Yotatech. Your pictures are showing.

J.yota

Thanks, that's actually how the truck looked when I picked it up. Its a different color now, and has been totally restored inside and out. I'm just trying to figure out how to properly post pics, so you can see how far its come!

Gizler00

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Very Nice Truck! I love the Ex-cabs!

J.yota

Thanks, I couldn't complain too much as it was an 84, and fairly decent for being almost 32 years old. I finally got the picture uploading thing down, so when I get home tonight I'll have it shown as it currently sits.

Terrys87

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I use Photobucket. Looking forward to your pics.

J.yota

The first thing I started with was a complete rebuild of the front axle. Its was in dire need of a rehab.

J.yota

A quick shot of everything installed up front.

J.yota

I recommend the Trutrac in the rear if you daily your Toyota.

Gizler00

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Seriously great work!!

I love how the paint came out. And love the fact that you did it the right way!! Tore everything down.

I really need to tear out my windshield and get a new seal and do some more painting.

84 yota dude

Looks killer! Great work indeed!

Still have the 22r in there?

rustED

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Very nice work, I really like how the paint came out as well, and the decals really set it off! How do you like the KO2's so far?

J.yota

Thanks! I always think color changes look bad if the truck hasn't been fully converted. Nothing looks worse than opening a door, and having the jam a totally different color... I think this paint scheme could look really nice on a 4runner!

J.yota

The K02's are great, they're suppose to have a 20% stronger side wall than original BFG which is nice too. They are more aggressive for sure, but I don't hear any road noise from them and they seem to handle great on the HWY at 70+ mph.

J.yota

Yup, still have the 22r. I'll post some pics up of what I had done to the motor. Turns the 33's really well with 4.10's, easily holds 5th cruising down the HWY. I need to go dual cases soon, as my 4low is not very low anymore with the 33's ! I will be ordering the complete dual case setup from Trail Gear asap, and show the install soon.

ToyoToler

Wow, I'm really impressed, you've done an awesome job on the truck! I'm really happy to see that you did everything the right way without taking any shortcuts.

I also really like the paint color and the expedition look of your rig, I'm going for the same look with mine. I was actually really surprised that I liked the paint color so much. I think it's because most of the rigs I've seen painted similar colors have been backyard roller jobs, so I don't really have a positive association with it. But you did a great job with yours and have something to really be proud of.

J.yota

Thanks man, yeah when you use quality paint products it makes a big difference in the overall finish.

ToyoToler

Yeah, for sure. Mine is in the process of being painted right now, should be done in about a week. I also have an OME lift and plan on going with 33x10.5r15 KO2's. Any reason you decided not to regear?

Also who did your bed liner? That looks like a pretty good job as far as I can tell. I am planning on bed lining mine but haven't decided between DIY or professional.

Gizler00

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From the looks of your pictures it doesn't look like you would need a Drop drag link for your truck with the OME springs. But.....I have my old one if you want it. I would just send it to you for nothing.

It needs cleaned up but works.

Just a thought. I did a build for a friend and used 2" NWOR springs and used a similar drop steering link.

Let me know if you would be interested and I can send you some pics.

J.yota

Well, I've had tons of Toyota's on 33's before, and I've never had power issues with 4.10 gears. If your 22r is healthy, and with some very basic power adders "weber/headers/2.25 exhaust", you should be able to turn em no problem. I just drove 400 miles round trip on I-5 up to Seattle then back to Portland, and I held 5th on the HWY. the whole time. The only negative I feel is 4LOW is not as low anymore, but I have a dual case being put together right now to address my 4Low concerns.


The bed liner was done by a local body shop, they called it a "raptor liner". Its nice and thick, and I haven't been able to scratch it yet. It ran $400 to have it professionally sprayed to give you an idea.