Lookin good!

 

Whats with the rear shock setup?

 

thanks ..



you havent been reading and following along !!!


they are "kicker shocks" , because of the spring blocks , they will control spring wrap .

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I hate to be the one to break the news, but shocks, don't controll anything. Shocks are made for dapening whether used in a standard configuration, or mounted sideways like a stabelizer. IMO You wasted your money. You could have bought a antiwrap bar to do the job correctly for what ya spent on that setup.

 

your exactly right .. it will dampen/control the spring wrap .. it wont be "harsh" like a traction bar .. personally , I like that better.

I ran them for 12 years on my old rig , and they worked just fine .. so I know I didnt "waste" any money . but hey , everyone has an opinion , and there all welcome .

 

I get massive amounts of spring wrap which im trying to fix. Ive been thinking of AAL to cure it but i want to see if this idea works. Anyways keep up the good work and maybe ill see this Trekker one day

 

Take off the shocks boots!

 

Nope .. to bad so sad , I like em !

 

I cant read everything.. I see now, good idea!

 

I know it's a long post .. but seriously ..
read it ... and share your opinions !!! I'm interested !!!


little bit of a "lull" now .. as i'm going to be stripping a 2000 runner for the dash components and also the original 83 Trekker for the Body ..




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Said it before, say it again .... great work!

 

Anti-wrap half leaf is the best means of control, short of fabricating a torque rod (which would be the absolute best). Half a leaf (fairly stiff), top of pack, extending from the u-bolt plate forward almost to the front spring hanger, held at the front by a spring clamp available from any NAPA etc.

 

so not much to add today .. but a bit ..

dropped the engine back in place , and started on the transmission .. and clutch .

blasted the fork to check for cracks and such .. , and then zinc'd





on this swap , you will need to use the 3.0L throwout bearing ..


greased the fork , and inner bearing surface , and installed .


installed the pilot bearing ..





the 3.4L clutch installed ..
with these kits you get a "goofy" plastic alignment tool .. but I like to use my own .. an original input shaft .





and finally the tranny back in place ..




also mounted the starter ..
on the bottom mount of the 3.0L belhousing .. it is threaded .. so is the starter .. you I had to drill the threads on the starter so the bolt would go threw

very simple




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re & re'd the ATM wire harness , for the MTM harness ..
also installed the front shaft .. had to remove the transfer flange because it has 10mm GRD11 studs , and stock 83 is 8mm .. so same as the rear shaft , I had to drill .

also mounted the front of the exhaust again , to get ready to build the rear ehaust pipes , and muffler ..

also fully mounted the fuel tank , and installed senders , and pump for good ..

I think thats it ..

 

i posted here a few times before with my 83 22r with a new head that idles great sounds nice but!!!!!!!!

it shoots gas out the carb and runs like crap...it wont even move!

but purrs and starts up great!(cold start)


WTF

ive been through wires plugs roter cap and parts every timing adjustment ik can think of...OMG drivin me nuts

again help that works gets free beer..
thanks

 

sounds like timing to me .. but dude ..
you need to start your own "NEW POST"

 

thought i'd post some progress pics ..

as of today Aug 9th 2008











just working on the "plumbing" getting the fuel lines bent up .. , almost done .

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Dam, another reason I love this site, the BUILDS! Looks like your doing an amazing job, I especially love all the rust-proofing, as I know what salt does to metal. I envy all your skill and care in your work, this is gonna be one awesome Toyota.

 

thank you for your kind words .. It's been lots of work so far ...

going to go slow for a while now , as I have to tear down the original Trekker for the body ..

 

wow, i love all the work your doing. I have the 22re out of my 94 pickup and im going to paint the chassis and rebuild the motor. Im debating whether to use the por15 or the rustoleum. That por15 stuff isnt cheap, how much paint did you use to paint the chassis? Also, have any experience with the rustoleum?
Love the build, i cant wait to see it finished =]