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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 03:45 PM
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also could use the front fenerflare that attached to the front bumper if the paint is good on it!! its just a small peice 3 inches long.

steering wheel is on the RIGHT side...
i love this truck... i might intercool it but its runs great now!
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 04:18 PM
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DId yours come with the adjustable suspension? or turbo timer? or Recaro interior?
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 04:20 PM
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yes adjustable suspension yes turbo timer no recaro
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 04:42 PM
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That thing is in amazing condition.
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 04:48 PM
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thank you.. im going to get it oil sprayed and keep it as nice as i can.. no offroading .. its such a unique truck ..
and drives like a new truck so quit the engine and so strong and tight the drive train.
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 05:12 PM
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That is one nice Toyota. What is the engine code for your Surf?

Did they ever make a LHD diesel? Since the MC is on the left side, anyone how hard would it be to swap into a US truck/runner?

With the cost of the 3.4 swap I wonder if/when that time comes if searching out a diesel is an option.
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 05:19 PM
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this is a 2lte engine.. if you upgrade the head like mine.. they are a decent engine..
yes they came in lhd ..but mine is from japan..
you can buy these engines from importers as well at the 2.8 l diesel or the 3.0
www.toyotadieselmadness.com
also i think the master cylinder is the same .. i know all the brakes are
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by bigt
...steering wheel is on the RIGHT side...
i love this truck... i might intercool it but its runs great now!
right is wrong!!!!
intercooling a diesel won't hurt anything... the more air the better.
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Old Sep 1, 2008 | 01:07 PM
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yeah the guy i bought it from has lots of into printed out and one of them is ussing a subaru or some other top mont intercooler.. that and block of etg.. get a pyrometer..lots of mods!!

also the cbrsport17 could you find me a fog light cage or cover.. they are fet lights.

and after a few days i love driving on the right!! and am totally used to it now!
this truck is a blast! and everyone wants to know about it
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Old Sep 1, 2008 | 01:32 PM
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wow dude nice find man, I just spent 3 nights at niagra falls i should have stopped by to see this sweet surf! Looks badass dude, you gota get a pic of all your yotas together now lol
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Old Sep 1, 2008 | 01:38 PM
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yeah man i live like 10 minutes from the falls .. and theres a really nice parkway for driving!

yeah im moving my old 2 around the side and am gonna fix them up.. when i do that this week ill get a picture...

unfortunatly i no longer think the 1987 pickup i have half paid for i can bring home.. i was a trail rig really cheap but its sold and all there.. but i really cant have another toyota
i might still grab the top of the engine to run a propane setup on my trail rig..

also need a car dolly for the trail now
and ill say it again this truck was cleaner than 96-00 4runner i went and looked at.. thats why it was worth a litte more money.. its pretty much a brand new truck to me.. i am getting all the paint fixed and krown oil sprayed..

i drove 100 km and my needle still hasnt moved just above half lol..

gas milage is gonna be good i can already tell

finding a truck that someone took care of and really enjoyed was key..i will continue to respect this truck and keep it the cleanest one around

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Old Sep 1, 2008 | 07:59 PM
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man thats sweet i was going to ask you about how hard it is to drie on the right and not the left lol but you answered that already i see i really want on like that you know a nice ride like 98's silver and black clean with the right hand drive and turboed lol just for driving araound here in the summer ya know
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Old Sep 1, 2008 | 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by bigt

OMG!! You got one!

I hate Canadians!!!


(Actually, I'm just jealous....as you know. I just hate America...lol)

Note: This is only in reference to our choices in the automotive world. So, keep yer flame throwers at bay.
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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 07:49 AM
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Went to the junkyards for you bigt, but the one good bodied surf that was a 6j7 color, had the exact to pieces you wanted damaged as well, so i will keep looking, wasnt a total waste of a trip tho, i found two rust free doors for my truck....
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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 07:55 AM
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Also BigT, how is it driving a RHD truck on the right side of the road? I plan on bringing my truck with me to turkey and was just curious on how it will be. Thanks, Brian
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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 09:20 AM
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i actually loke driving it more!!!
left hand turns people said would suck but i like the fact that i can see the traffic on the right and the left im high enough in the truck that i can see fine left...

everywhere i go people ask me about my truck
i ordered a oil filter from the dealership at 30 bucks apperntly its also used in a yota forklift.. and am gonna switch to amsoil..

i love the gas milage and how clean of a truck i purchased... it has the upgraded head but i still watch the temp gauge,,
even though all over the internet people tell you that this engine sucks blah blah blah.. its perfect for me.. it will tow my 4runner 20kms alot better than my tired 22re. and the daily drive is a pleasure.
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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 09:34 AM
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super cool rig!

whats that little mirror on the fender for?
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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 09:37 AM
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parking mirrior is is helpful to see the line in the road to see if im over too far.. or also on the hiway to see if anyone is ont he left side when switching lanes!!
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Old Oct 2, 2008 | 11:05 PM
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i hate you canadians, and also the other states in california, you guys don't know how lucky you guys are.
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Old Oct 3, 2008 | 12:45 AM
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Oh and if you're interested in making a turbo-timer for the yoter, let me know. I'll dig up the schematics I used to make the cheap eggtimer style turbo-timer for my dodge (it'll work for the yoter too. runs off the ignition).
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