Soooooooo I And I’m the proud owner of a 1983 Trekker that is in need of restoration.

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Apr 15, 2018 | 06:29 AM

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1983 Trekker that is in need of restoration.

Couple things I’d like to figure out fairly soon is what suspension upgrades I should go with and what power plant I will be swapping in. It’s in need of a new frame so I’m doing a body off restoration. Everything but the rockers for the body panels is good.

I apparently have a line on a parts truck that will give me a good frame and interior, it’s still buried in the snow up north . This one is complete except for seats and fabric.

if somebody had a list of available engines that bolt up to the five speed transmission from the first GEN that would be very helpful. I would like to keep the original running gear.

I would also like to figure out is if there is a simple McPherson strut solution for a lift. Something similar to rancho quick lift. Let me know what you guys think

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Apr 15, 2018 | 06:44 AM

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I should really take a minute to introduce myself. My first vehicle was an 80 Toyota 4 x 4 truck. It was a family vehicle bought new.

Ended up selling it during college. Since then I’ve restored about six different Toyotas. Couple runners, couple three trucks and fj60.

....that being said I’m just an amateur mechanic and haven’t done very many modifications during those restorations. Any help you guys are able to offer is going to be very appreciated!! Thanks

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Apr 15, 2018 | 06:53 AM

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engines:
20r
22r
22RE (but you need to make sure you get the computer and wiring etc

suspension: no macpherson strut kit
you can:
A) do new leaf springs
B) convert to a link suspension with coil overs or air shocks

Apr 15, 2018 | 07:08 AM

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Ok cool. Is there a way I could possibly marry up the 4.7 L V-8 to the stock transmission and running gear. I’d like to roll 33’s and have lots of power to spare

Apr 15, 2018 | 07:46 AM

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Ok cool. Is there a way I could possibly marry up the 4.7 L V-8 to the stock transmission and running gear. I’d like to roll 33’s and have lots of power to spare

pretty sure you would not be able to do the V-8, who knows there may be adapters. That being said the stock L50/52 isn't the strongests transmission out there
maybe fire up