Got an Install Date! 5" up, up & away!!! My '85's Buildup
04-26-2007, 06:38 PM
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TG sells these for $179 - I am getting mine for $150, then $150 for the labor. Remember, I have 20"+ of articulation to consider, not to mention the front axle being moved forward 1.5" - this isn't going to be a simple lengthening. They also are going to be grinding som of the CV joint for clearance too! I will get some pictures of it up when I get it.
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04-26-2007, 06:59 PM
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Food for though: Al they are going to do is weld your driveshaft to the upper portion of the lower splined shaft. Having mine lengthened would just be adding material to that section of the stock ds. I have a buddy with a heavily modified 84 pickup on 35's(similar to what you have) and he recommended the extended ds. Plus it will save you ~150 so you can buy your gears...
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04-26-2007, 08:26 PM
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Thanks Volcom - again, without your pictures from your thread our work wouldn't have been so smooth. I was hoping to get more pictures, however there were many times I needed to work and not play photographer. 
I haven't gotten the gears or lockers yet. I have to work some extra OT to get that taken care of. I will see what I can find. I may do the 33's first yet I am not 100% if I will just go to the 35's. I really want em, I just don't know what the $$ will look like in the near future. I have a bonus coming up in July, if I can get geared before then I will jump to the 35's. For the time being I am going to be keeping an eye on Craigslist for some local 33's or 35's. I just don't want to choke my 22RE without the gearing.
How do ya like those fiberglass fenders Volcom?
John
I haven't gotten the gears or lockers yet. I have to work some extra OT to get that taken care of. I will see what I can find. I may do the 33's first yet I am not 100% if I will just go to the 35's. I really want em, I just don't know what the $$ will look like in the near future. I have a bonus coming up in July, if I can get geared before then I will jump to the 35's. For the time being I am going to be keeping an eye on Craigslist for some local 33's or 35's. I just don't want to choke my 22RE without the gearing.
How do ya like those fiberglass fenders Volcom?
John
Your fiberglass fenders are huge! I like them but with the small tires, they look out of place for now.
04-26-2007, 08:33 PM
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Food for though: Al they are going to do is weld your driveshaft to the upper portion of the lower splined shaft. Having mine lengthened would just be adding material to that section of the stock ds. I have a buddy with a heavily modified 84 pickup on 35's(similar to what you have) and he recommended the extended ds. Plus it will save you ~150 so you can buy your gears...
Hayes
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04-26-2007, 08:34 PM
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I will be posting up some pictures when the 33" goes on!
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04-27-2007, 06:54 AM
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Lookin good! nice build. stay away from Genunie gears. Watch those high steer arm studs/nuts. Paint looks good but as it wears the nuts will loosen up. Maybe you already sanded the paint where the cone washers touch the arms. As for the driveshaft I prefer using 1/4" wall tractor PTO shaft.
Great job.
Great job.
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04-27-2007, 08:39 AM
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Lookin good! nice build. stay away from Genunie gears. Watch those high steer arm studs/nuts. Paint looks good but as it wears the nuts will loosen up. Maybe you already sanded the paint where the cone washers touch the arms. As for the driveshaft I prefer using 1/4" wall tractor PTO shaft.
Great job.
Great job.
Thanks for the Kudos on the rig! I am like a kid in a candy store again and Thankfully the wife is letting me spend the necessary $$$ to get some things finished up! I also have a great job where I have gotten some great OT and some deductible reimbursements (this money has bought me my tires and the front driveshaft!) It was a unexdpected extra $1000 and I wasn't complaining it showed up at the perfect time!
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04-29-2007, 09:07 AM
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Updated: New Parts!!!
Here are some new acquisitions from my favorite place, CRAIGSLIST! I got the following, prices listed as well.
DETROIT HARD LOCKER, Toyota 4CYL model. $200
I don't know if I will be putting this in before I do gears or what. I know the benefits of having one, though I will have to determine the cost to put it in and then gears, so I will be paying labor twice.
DETROIT HARD LOCKER, Toyota 4CYL model. $200
I don't know if I will be putting this in before I do gears or what. I know the benefits of having one, though I will have to determine the cost to put it in and then gears, so I will be paying labor twice.
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04-29-2007, 09:35 AM
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Update: Part Deux
These are the new 'SHOES' for the truck. I found them seperate of one another. I paid $550 for the tires (they have 3000 miles on them and came with warranties. The rims I bought from another guy, they were $100:
I will get the tires and rims mounted Monday 4/30/07. They will be on the truck that afternoon. Then, Tuesday 4/31/07 I will be having the truck aligned. Look for pictures upcoming with the tires and rims on!!!
John
I will get the tires and rims mounted Monday 4/30/07. They will be on the truck that afternoon. Then, Tuesday 4/31/07 I will be having the truck aligned. Look for pictures upcoming with the tires and rims on!!!
John
04-29-2007, 09:55 AM
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04-29-2007, 09:59 AM
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Thanks Insane! I couldn't have done it without your help getting the parts! Keep an eye peeled for constant updates! The final stage will be the Lemon / Solar Yellow paint with Flat Black Accents.
John
04-29-2007, 02:04 PM
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Just Bought An E-locker For $200!!!!!!!!!
HOLY LOCKERS BATMAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
I just found another 'OMG I CAN'T PASS IT UP' FOR SALE! AS OF TODAY, I AM DONE BUYING STUFF!!! SHEEEEESH!!!!!!!
Here is my newest addition, I picked it up for $200.
I just found another 'OMG I CAN'T PASS IT UP' FOR SALE! AS OF TODAY, I AM DONE BUYING STUFF!!! SHEEEEESH!!!!!!!
Here is my newest addition, I picked it up for $200.
04-29-2007, 03:35 PM
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It's a factory Toyota Electronic Locker out of a late '90s Toyota. They are the type that had the dash mounted 'RR DIFF LOCK' button. I believe the gears are a 4.10. That is what I would guess as I counted the rotation on the pinion and ring gear, not to mention the donor vehicle was a 5 Speed.
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04-30-2007, 07:57 AM
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Sweet deal on those lockers. I'm assuming you picked up the Detroit from Brian...good guy and those detroits are known to last a long time.
You will have to modify your axle housing to accomodate the E-locker diff.
You will have to modify your axle housing to accomodate the E-locker diff.
04-30-2007, 08:17 AM
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The Elocker does need to have the housing worked, however I think it's worh it!
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05-01-2007, 10:25 AM
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I Got them 33's on!!
Here is the rims and tires on the 4 Runner. They are much more tucked than the 325/60 R15's! I like the rims on it, make it look like a 'Trophy Truck' - I just have left to get the driveline picked up and installed. I will post up those pictures when I have it. It will be the end of this week when I get it. The lockers took up the $$ I ws planning on spending for the front driveshaft!
John
John
