Hello Everyone,

This is my first truck and my first build. I'm currently a student at Cal Poly so my time is mostly taken up by that. This build is gonna be slow since I'm broke, but I'm excited to start and can't wait to work on it. Comments and suggestions are encouraged.

Here's some info on the truck and my plans.

Truck:
84 std cab
5 speed
Stock

Plans

Front:
RUF/ Drop hanger
High Steer
Power Steering
Locker
5.29s
Diff Armor/ Gusset
U bolt flip
Shocks/ Towers
Longfields

Rear:
Ifs axle
5.29s
Locker(welded)
Chevy Springs
Box frame
Diff Armor
U bolt flip
Shocks/ Tower

Other:
Dual Cases
Bob bed
Partial Exo
Armor
Bucket Seats
Herculiner interior
CB
20R/22R hybrid (maybe)
35s or 37s
Half Doors
w56

This is how it looked when I got it




This build is gonna be slow since I'm broke, but I'm excited to start and can't wait to work on it. Comments and suggestions are encouraged. Thanks

 

Was able to work on it this past summer and that's where most of the progress came.

First changes were frame and interior.

Before



After





Sandblasted and painted frame





Also started on some half doors

 

Then started tearing apart my front end











And redid my rear hangers

 

Along the way I bought some 36's and decided to re-gear. Went with 5.29s and set them up myself.

Pattern (crappy pics)





Installed IFS box





Made a shock mount



And got some new doors



This was basically the end of the progress for summer. Just got back for winter break and am starting back up. So far I've been able to rebuild my front axle.



5th stud



That's it so far, but I plan to get it driving again before I leave.

 

how much you want for the grille guard?

 

Smittybilt bumper is gone.

 

damn....i can't find them anywhere online

 

I don't think they sell them anymore for toyotas. I sold mine locally, check craigslist or posted in the wanted section maybe.

 

Thats lookin awesome

 

Thanks!

 

Bit of an update.

Sittin' on it's own shoes

 

Bit of an update





Made this panels a while back. Basically just a replacement of the stock ones. Used boat interior material to cover them, so they're water proof.



Sky parking brake, works great so far.



Has a question on the brake lines. Do most of you guys leave the connection between the hard line and soft line in the stock location or move it? Seems like it may max out on droop, but I haven't had a chance to flex it yet.





Any comments or suggestions are wanted/welcomed.