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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 05:53 AM
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Back to the future truck sfa or ifs?

Hey guys so there's a few old threads about the back to the future truck and people are saying they used an ifs pickup in BTTF 3 for some shots.
I've been watching all the movies and can't see any IFS pickup indications. Anyone have any proof or can someone tell me which shot they think has an IFS front end?

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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 07:10 AM
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Pretty sure Dannys truck was a 85 and a solid axle.

https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f5/b...76/index3.html

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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 07:16 AM
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Yeah me too. I know in that shot it was for sure
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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 07:20 AM
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Pretty sure Dannys truck was a 85 and a solid axle.

https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f5/b...76/index3.html

You mean Marty?
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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 08:25 AM
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You mean Marty?
Why Yes, yes I do. Haha.
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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 08:41 AM
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Dude, your truck is mint, i love it. Best i've seen yet. (lots are close but yours HAS IT )
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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 09:48 AM
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between that movie and my parents always driving Toyota's it made me want a pick up like he had..... but i ended up with a 91 4runner instead.
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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 10:38 AM
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if you plan on driving the truck for more everyday use. keep it IFS. if you do a SAS. it will be kinda hard to keep it low since the frames are different compared to SFA trucks. im sure once you do a SAS, you can build or use a leaf set up for a low build but i cant imaging it riding good at all with no travel lol. even looking at the picture above, you can see the front spring is negatively arched
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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 11:29 AM
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It would never look the same if it was SAS unless the front hanger was frenched into the frame, and then there would not be enough room for typical crossover steering which would be a downgrade to go to push-pull steering, I would keep it IFS as well.
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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 11:33 AM
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Keep it IFS.

All you need now is the "TOYOTA" decal across the top of the windshield.
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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 12:02 PM
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Anyone have any proof or can someone tell me which shot they think has an IFS front end?
I don't remember seeing an IFS front end. But I could almost swear that in one of the shots, I think it's when he first sees the truck in the garage, there's a "Turbo" badge/emblem on/in it somewhere. Which would make it an 86-87, and IFS. I don't own the movie though...so I can't prove/disprove that at this point. I could be mistaken too...I suppose.

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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by ToyoTech559
if you plan on driving the truck for more everyday use. keep it IFS. if you do a SAS. it will be kinda hard to keep it low since the frames are different compared to SFA trucks. im sure once you do a SAS, you can build or use a leaf set up for a low build but i cant imaging it riding good at all with no travel lol. even looking at the picture above, you can see the front spring is negatively arched
Ya id have to do a slight 2 inch lift for the steering. Something to think about.
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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 08:36 PM
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Dude, your truck is mint, i love it. Best i've seen yet. (lots are close but yours HAS IT )
Thanks. It's been a long road to get it there. And a lot of money.
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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by justin_4runner
between that movie and my parents always driving Toyota's it made me want a pick up like he had..... but i ended up with a 91 4runner instead.
Yeah man so many times I've thought about getting a 4runner.
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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 08:38 PM
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It would never look the same if it was SAS unless the front hanger was frenched into the frame, and then there would not be enough room for typical crossover steering which would be a downgrade to go to push-pull steering, I would keep it IFS as well.
Yeah I have mixed emotions. I might buy an 85 and do it all over again
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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by BeMiceElf
Keep it IFS.

All you need now is the "TOYOTA" decal across the top of the windshield.
Yeah. I ordered it 2 weeks ago. Just gotta pick it up!!!
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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by MudHippy
I don't remember seeing an IFS front end. But I could almost swear that in one of the shots, I think it's when he first sees the truck in the garage, there's a "Turbo" badge/emblem on/in it somewhere. Which would make it an 86-87, and IFS. I don't own the movie though...so I can't prove/disprove that at this point. I could be mistaken too...I suppose.
Yeah I've heard this too.

But after watching every scene in bluray I've yet to see any ifs components.
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Want to sell it? Post a classified ad.

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I think he's toying with the idea of selling it, doubt he would actually do it.
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Old Jun 11, 2012 | 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Jordanlawrence
Hey guys so there's a few old threads about the back to the future truck and people are saying they used an ifs pickup in BTTF 3 for some shots.
I've been watching all the movies and can't see any IFS pickup indications. Anyone have any proof or can someone tell me which shot they think has an IFS front end?

Here's my truck
i just watched a clip on youtube, you better make sure that you turn your steering wheel upside down lol
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