This is my first (real) post on here so I figured I would give you guys a heads-up on what is to come, immeadiatly. I am a member of numerous other boards(pirate4x4.com, ttora.com, NCTTORA.com, NC4x4.com, IH8MUD.com). I have been building rigs for the past 9 years(I'm 24) and attempting to destroy everything I build for the same ammount of time. OK,OK, enough about me, time for the project talk.

1992 Model X-cab
Metallic Jade Green
3 check stripe
Drivetrain
Engine: 3.4L Tacoma V-6 (22-RE Factory)
Transmission: R151F '87 Turbo Truck (W-56 D Factory)
T-case: 23-spline Turbo T-case (21-spline factory)
T-case #2: 23-total spline 4.7:1 twin sticked
Heavy Duty Driveshafts: DOM .120
Front Axle: '95 FZJ-80 housing w/ high pinion e-locker (IFS)
Rear Axle: '95 FZJ-80 housing, e-locker Fullfloat disc brakes
Front Axle Shafts: Longfield FJ-80 Birfields, Polyperformance shafts
Rear Axle Shafts: Polyperformance(as soon as they release them)
Front Suspension: 3-link, Currie joints, HD link tubing, coil-overs
Rear Suspension: 3-link, Currie Joints, HD tubing, airshox, winch'd
Steering: AGR Hydrauilc assist
Tires: 42x15x16.5 TSL's
Wheels: H1 Double Beadlocks, recentered and 6-lug'd

Body
ARB Snorkel, Half-doors, Rear frame removed, Tube bed/frame, Tube bumper, Sliders, Cab guards, Winch(front and rear), Hood scoop, 4runner radiator support with composite headlights, Hella's

Interior
Mastercraft seats, 4-runner locking glove box, rhino-lined flooring, moulded in 4-runner double lid console, SR-5 steering wheel w/ cruise controls, full cage, plenty of switches, 4-point seat belts

Other doodads
Dual optimas, AGR steering pump, HD alternator, Flat belly, MC-08 R10 clocked dual case adapter, Off-road solutions kit for 3.4L swap, polyperformance link brackets, custom clocked crossmember, HD tierod and drag link

Axles when I went to pick them up

Half-doors(unpainted)



BIG HELLA'S

Polyperformance brackets



Currie Johnny Joints



H1's Before and After(waiting on centers now)



Rear Axle Before and After

[img]https://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e15/ROCKWELLEDTOYOTA/Picture003-1.jp

 

Progress: 4/12/06

Got the frame off the trailer and set up on blocks so I could cut off all the non-sense parts (i.e. EVERYTHING BUT THE MOTOR MOUNTS AND CAB MOUNTS)

New Frame (2wd 94 model x-cab)


clean and pretty straight(I have to fix the pass side frame horn)




After 30 min(I learned that cinder blocks don't make good jack stands)






About another hour and I should have all the crap off of it. I hope I can get around to it tomorrow.

 

When you say project you mean project.

Keep us up to date with pics, should be prety sweet when done.

 

*subscribes*

 

Sweet! Nice project! Subscribing......

 

I think this is " what don't fit, you'll make it fit " kinda build up.....

 

Progress Report: 4/13/06

I am getting ready to dump out some BIG $$$ for my suspension ends, I am hoping to start fabbing up my links and mounts next week

I finished cutting off all the non-sense items, here is the pile of scrap metal I have now...


I know "The pics look the same" but they aren't. Look closely, now all I got to do is break out the grinder I hate grinding












Next up: time for the grinder and start measuring!

Thanks for looking and subscribing...I hope I don't disappoint

 

I know what you mean about those damn cinderblocks man. Had a car collapse one time when my dad was under it. He didn't get hurt, but it scared the crap out of him (not sure if that is a literal statement or not). Good luck

Had to subscribe to this one

 

Good luck with the coil suspension, from what I've read, its a PITA

 

No biggie...just angles and dangles.....and ALOT OF FRIGGIN MONEY!

 

I didnt want to mess with it, did a rear leaf swap on my 95 runner, and it was night and day performance wise.

 

I'm ready for a challange.

 

Looking forward to seeing the links start.

 

Don't forget to POR-15 that entire frame!!!!!

 

gonna do it.

 

Don't mean to spoil the fun but....
Shouldn't this be in the Fab Shop area?

 

Progress: 4/16/06
Alright, here we are again. I am back after a weekend out of town. I purchased parts to build the upper half of my rear suspension last Thursday(I am hoping for them to arrive tomorrow or Tuesday). I also did some measuring, I found out that the coil spring pads are in a perfect position for my frame!

Tonight I moved away from the frame and onto the rear axle(I'm going to try to do all the grinding at one time).



I broke out the torch and started with the driverside upper link bracket. I won't be needing either upper link bracket on my rear suspension. I will have 1 tower in the center of the axle.
Before

After


I am going to have to pull the 3rd to finish cutting and cleaning here


After I finished cutting the upper link brackets off, I had my way with the shock mounts. The factory location is WAY to low for me...I would have destroyed shock after shock if I would have left them in this position.
Before



Final product(at least until I pull the 3rd)

 

Looking good so far. They must salt the &^#* out of the roads out there, my 92 doesnt have that much rust.

 

the frame is from a 2wd(year unknown(89-95)) the axles came from up in Kentucky(louisville to be exact)

 

Mmmmm, I see a Porsche.

Looking good man.