So, I started a swap this morning on 1986 Ext Cab
Figured I would give you guys a real-time swap timeline.
Here is a list of what this rig is and what its getting. 1986 xtra cab. 22R, 5spd. 4" IFS Eliminator kit 4" Rear kit Still waiting on the guy to decide what he wants in the axles. Likely 5.29s, and ARBs. Addicted Offroad winch bumper It will be getting a flatbed as well before it leaves. So, I started disassembling everything this morning. Once everything was un-bolted, its time to cut. Started at 10:35am, and by 10:55am the entire IFS chunk was on the ground. Its 11:55am right now and James is grinding the frame down to get everything prepped for the install. http://www.toyotaholics.com/support/...1231091134.jpg http://www.toyotaholics.com/support/...1231091133.jpg |
One side done
http://www.toyotaholics.com/support/...10523_IFS2.jpg |
poping the popcorn and got the pop....
Can't wait for an update... |
Just got back from lunch. Should have the other side done in a few.
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James grinding
http://www.toyotaholics.com/support/...23508_IFS1.jpg Xtra Cab truck http://www.toyotaholics.com/support/...23529_IFS3.jpg Not the frame tubes. PO must have welded on some sliders right where the frame tubes need to be cut into the frame. I'll be modding the body mount to get access to cut this stuff out. http://www.toyotaholics.com/support/...23552_IFS4.jpg |
Sure hope you guys got a heater in there cause it sure is cold here.
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Originally Posted by yodathespian87
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Sure hope you guys got a heater in there cause it sure is cold here.
I'm starting to center and get the front spring hanger ready as we speak. |
Who cares about the SAS!
Me likey your jack stands. :hillbill: :guitar: |
Spring hanger tacked in place.
http://www.toyotaholics.com/support/...54633_IFS5.jpg Springs hung. Frame tubes welded in. http://www.toyotaholics.com/support/...54649_IFS6.jpg Throwing axle under it now to check angle. |
No progress today? Very impressed by the speed and how easy you make it look. Cant wait to see it complete>
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How much longer does it take you to do 3 link front and 4 link rear? (Just an Example)
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Originally Posted by yodathespian87
(Post 51327766)
How much longer does it take you to do 3 link front and 4 link rear? (Just an Example)
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Originally Posted by 4runnerRandy
(Post 51327571)
No progress today? Very impressed by the speed and how easy you make it look. Cant wait to see it complete>
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Okay, I haven't touched the truck since last week. However, today I got the axle stripped to bare metal and started welding on the truss and spring pad.
The gears and install kits showed up today, and the new Zip Lockers will show up tomorrow. So, I won't get much done until the 3rds are built since its counter productive to have to install all this stuff under the rig. Here is a pick of the trussed axle though. https://www.yotatech.com/attachments...0114001332.jpg |
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Scotty, When you install the rear shackle mounts do you change it to match your hanger adjustment or do you use 2" & 3" recommendations per the instructions? Thanks
Originally Posted by ScottyC
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...The rear install is another one that needs updating. The install instructions tell you to move the leaf spring hanger at the frame forward 6" on the early 84-88 trucks and 84-89 4runner. However, from my experience, its wrong. I mount that hanger forward 7" on the 5" rear kits, and 6-1/2" forward on the 4" kits. I do this because as the rear tire compresses and moves back under compression, it will contact rear of the wheel well before its fully stuffed. However, with the new location, it will allow for a 35" tire to complete stuff into the rear wheel well with no rubbing and no trimming required. 37s do require trimming on the 4runners, but the pickups seem to be okay.
******Here is my disclosure on this********* Do NOT take these measurments as gospel. Even after doing as many of these kits as I have, I don't just burn a hanger on without checking angles. I still tack weld everything and check my angles prior to final welding. So, the "measure twice, cut once" rule of thumb still applies. But, if you follow the measurements I just gave, then you should be able to immediately finish weld the stuff without moving anything. ... |
Originally Posted by runner88
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Scotty, When you install the rear shackle mounts do you change it to match your hanger adjustment or do you use 2" & 3" recommendations per the instructions? Thanks However, I move the front hanger forward 6-3/4" to 7" instead of the recommended 6". This allows a 35" tire to fully stuff into the rear wheel well without trimming at all(or very minor at the most). |
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Originally Posted by ScottyC
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On 4runners I go a full 3". On pickups its usually between 2-2.5"
However, I move the front hanger forward 6-3/4" to 7" instead of the recommended 6". This allows a 35" tire to fully stuff into the rear wheel well without trimming at all(or very minor at the most). |
6-3/4"
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