IFS in an 85? they didnt put IFS under their trucks til 93...?

 

Glad everyone is enjoying the short vacation I had at ToyotaFest. Next year Jennifer will definitely be in there.

My truck is a 87 and it's IFS. I believe the IFS began in the 86 models.

 

Little update:

The new mirrors I got from Crapple match up PERFECTLY! They need a little blasting but other then that, thats out of the way. Time to return the other ones and get some $$$ back.

 

I think it was 86 and up for ifs.

 

Mine is a 86 IFS but manufactured in 85.

 

In the United States toyota first introduced the 4wd truck in 1979. from 1979 - 1985 these trucks had a straight axle front suspension. toyota introduced IFS in 1986. This suspension setup remained the same until 1995. In 1995.5 toyota came out with the Tacoma. It's still IFS however it no longer used torsion bars.

Hope this clarifies some confusion for some of you guys

 

Now back to the topic


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Part 3

Part 3

Part 3

 

i wanna get so close to that... i know not the same but this is my best pic so far



i know quite a few differences but i wanted to do something unique and close to it... the second I added the rollbar the quicker it looked to make progress lol

before with super swampers 39.5



and then after with super swampers before i went down to 35



any ideas on what I should do for the sideview mirrors?? what would look good coverin how it is now

 

Me, personally I wanted to match the truck as much possible so this would be a personal preference.

BTW, your rig is bad ass!

 

Were did you get the mirrors, I would like to find some better ones for this rig? Also glad to see they put plastic in the interior now, respect people's property like it was yours in my moto. Man your build is taking huge amounts of time, can't wait to see the end results.

 

thx I thought it was badass with low miles plus mods for 2500, after all its an 89 . and believe it or not... that speedo can go quick lol... still debating on replacing with 35 or 37 in the end run though... still doing everything mechanicly to run better... althought some apperancve things helped lol

 

I got the mirrors from another yotatech member. There was a thread started not too long ago asking about these particular mirrors and a member just so happened to be selling his.

I can't wait for everything to be done, except the bill. It's going to be crazy!! I was extremely happy to return to the shop seeing that they put plastic in the cab and the parts in the bed. I was just excited to see work being done everything else escaped my mind.

I bought a nice camera for Christmas so i'll post up some high resolution shots with some awesome scenery once everything is done.

 

Get that whip out, this is all I could find for that.
Best way to get things done is stay on top of it, be firm, be nice but get things done, looking good.

 

I spoke to my guy earlier this morning and I might get some updated pics today.

I'm also stopping by there tomorrow morning to check things out as well.

 

I just noticed in those pics posted of the movie truck that it has different roll bars between the 1st movie and the 3rd movie and it doesn't have light covers in the 2nd movie only the 1st and 3rd... sorry for the jack ... awesome build always wanted to do this myself

 

Co_94_PU nailed it in post #129.

I decided to go with the double tube light stand since part 3 had the most exposure of the truck.



Passenger side just about done


Driver side stripped


Prepped for sanding


Still waiting for the back corner which has been on back-order for the longest time now



And .... My custom license plate have arrived. I have to pick those up

 

im just curious what that bill will look like lol

 

The bill will be almost equal as the money I put in it. Not including the price I paid for it.

Here is a list of the things I had done/bought for it:

Exhaust Pipe, Muffler, Tail pipe service
Distributor Rotor
Distributor Cap
Upper & Lower Shroud (Steering column)
Grille Assembly Replacement
Driver/Passenger Corner lights
Driver/Passenger Tail lights
Headlight Door Replacement Driver
Headlight Door Replacement Passenger
Driver/Passenger turn signal
Smitty Built Bumpers
Rug Dr. (cleaning)
Vinal Paint, Glue, Primer, sandpaper, interior light bulbs
Carpet
Welding (exhaust leak)
Master Rebuild Kit
Sand Blast (Bed)
Rhino Liner (bed)
Brakes, Distributor Service
Shifter bushings, seat, Gear Oil Service
Alternator
Battery
Exhaust Down Pipe
Exhaust Manifold
Welding Catalytic Pipe (re-align)
Water Pump, Timing Cover
Sand Blasting (Parts)
Axels
Fuel Filter
Coolant Temperature Sensor
Clutch Master Cylinder
Clutch Slave Cylinder
Fan Clutch
Ported Vacuum Switch
Clutch Kit
Oil Pressure Switch
Engine Bay Painting
Engine Rebuild
Torque wrench
Bolts
Nuts
Belt V Comp (driver)
Belt V (alternator)
more bolts/nuts
Shipping Injectors (witchhunter)
Rebuild Injectors
V Belt
Thermostat
Thermostat gasket
FIPG
Fly Wheel
Distributor Rotor
RotorCap
Packing D
O2 Sensor
Spark Plugs
Oil Filter
Gasket
O Ring
Antifreeze
Drain Plug
Tow Mirrors
Rollbar
Rims (4)
KC Lights Top
KC Lights Bottom
KC light holders
Nuts (wheels)

 

Woweeeee wowster will she ever get done, ding dang darn I think you need a bigger whip heehe

 

2500 for that truck with mods? killer deal, hard to believe though