I finally joined the club! My New to Me '83
09-07-2010, 03:59 PM
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I finally joined the club! My New to Me '83
Hi. I finally got me a 83 4x4. Drove it from GA to WI. Runs like a champ. All stock motor and tranny, just rebuilt. I started with 87 octane but with 93 octane I can drive up hill like 62mphs on the freeway. 3' lift, 4.56 3rds, 4.70 worm gear, 32s.
09-07-2010, 04:03 PM
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Ok. I am loving the truck. A lot of eye attention on the drive up and around the Wisconsin area.
I read somewhere that this 5 speed tranny has a weak point. Should I be worry about it?
Should I worry about the axle (I read they where strong)?
I just want to keep the motor stock, maybe cams. I would like to convert to a 22rte with the turbo 5 speed if I ever swap motor.
I read somewhere that this 5 speed tranny has a weak point. Should I be worry about it?
Should I worry about the axle (I read they where strong)?
I just want to keep the motor stock, maybe cams. I would like to convert to a 22rte with the turbo 5 speed if I ever swap motor.
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09-07-2010, 04:06 PM
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L series transmission is not the strongest but fine for DD and light wheeling.
If you convert to an R series trans they are 5" or so longer and you will need to move the crossmember back and shorten front driveshaft and lengthen the front.
Axles are fine, the 84-85 front axle is actually stronger than the 81-83 front axle by virtue of the longer truss
If you convert to an R series trans they are 5" or so longer and you will need to move the crossmember back and shorten front driveshaft and lengthen the front.
Axles are fine, the 84-85 front axle is actually stronger than the 81-83 front axle by virtue of the longer truss
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09-07-2010, 04:29 PM
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I was thinking about taking it out mudding/wheeling but I don't know anywhere here. I don't plan on doing anything much yet. Just basic things. The bed has a bubble rust here and there underneath the paint. I want to make those my priorities. Sand off some surface rust and paint them underneath.
I am not going to go with a bigger lift or bigger tires. I can barely fit the garage due to height. It's a Pro Com 3" right now. Heard they are ok. I want to go with a full marlin 3" lift.
It's already 4.56 with 32s. From reading I don't want to regear to 33s. I think the turbo motor might be ok as 33s with a 3" lift might still fit the garage.
Side note here. Would the stock tranny and axle hold fine with just the 22rte motor swap? If I am in 4x4 can I still do 60mph (is there like a 45mph limit or something)?
I am not going to go with a bigger lift or bigger tires. I can barely fit the garage due to height. It's a Pro Com 3" right now. Heard they are ok. I want to go with a full marlin 3" lift.
It's already 4.56 with 32s. From reading I don't want to regear to 33s. I think the turbo motor might be ok as 33s with a 3" lift might still fit the garage.
Side note here. Would the stock tranny and axle hold fine with just the 22rte motor swap? If I am in 4x4 can I still do 60mph (is there like a 45mph limit or something)?
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09-07-2010, 05:11 PM
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I was thinking about taking it out mudding/wheeling but I don't know anywhere here. I don't plan on doing anything much yet. Just basic things. The bed has a bubble rust here and there underneath the paint. I want to make those my priorities. Sand off some surface rust and paint them underneath.
I am not going to go with a bigger lift or bigger tires. I can barely fit the garage due to height. It's a Pro Com 3" right now. Heard they are ok. I want to go with a full marlin 3" lift.
It's already 4.56 with 32s. From reading I don't want to regear to 33s. I think the turbo motor might be ok as 33s with a 3" lift might still fit the garage.
Side note here. Would the stock tranny and axle hold fine with just the 22rte motor swap? If I am in 4x4 can I still do 60mph (is there like a 45mph limit or something)?
I am not going to go with a bigger lift or bigger tires. I can barely fit the garage due to height. It's a Pro Com 3" right now. Heard they are ok. I want to go with a full marlin 3" lift.
It's already 4.56 with 32s. From reading I don't want to regear to 33s. I think the turbo motor might be ok as 33s with a 3" lift might still fit the garage.
Side note here. Would the stock tranny and axle hold fine with just the 22rte motor swap? If I am in 4x4 can I still do 60mph (is there like a 45mph limit or something)?
09-07-2010, 10:44 PM
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Nice truck. I just got my first 83. I come from a toyota Fam so I'm proud to be part of TOYTECH! congrats on the truck
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09-08-2010, 05:11 AM
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I paid 5500. I think it was a little high but I am happy with it. For 4-5 grand here, there was a lot of rusted toyota trucks. So I decide since I have to drive south anyways, get a 1st gen. Miles is at 212k.
I really don't see why 91/93 octane would hurt.
I'm a little worry when winter comes I have to adjust the carb and this is the 1st time I've own a carb. I figure it can't be that hard.
I really don't see why 91/93 octane would hurt.
I'm a little worry when winter comes I have to adjust the carb and this is the 1st time I've own a carb. I figure it can't be that hard.
