I have no idea what ayll do to yall's trucks, and what I should do to mine. the only vehicles Ive modded and helped modded were V-8 Mustangs

So far I think my yota is stock (I think it may have a lift, I dunno) and Id like to do a few things to it. I love to go mudding in it so more aggressive tires are already on the list.

What should I do?

Can you tell me if this thing is lifted at all?http://www.mustangmods.com/data/16/toyota7.jpg

 

Sure looks lifted to me.

Welcome aboard! The mods we recommend depend on your plans for the truck. What do you have in mind for the future?

 

oh yeah, forgot to mention that.

Umm..I really like mudding...so maybe a rebuild on the 22R and tranny? I dont know what else, Im totally knew to the 4x4 world. this is my 3rd truck though, but first 4x4

 

Yeah I agree with Christian that looks pretty lifted.

I think an auto locker would be a good investment

 

Since you are new to 4x4, go wheel some more before moding. It's too early.

hong

 

Maybe clean the engine bay
http://www.mustangmods.com/data/16/toyota2.jpg

Looks lifted in
http://www.mustangmods.com/data/16/toyota4.jpg
http://www.mustangmods.com/data/16/toyota11.jpg

 

I'd say take it wheeling more often.

Wait until you say "I wish I had...", and then buy it.

 

I think this thing has 3.90's in the axles, does anyone makes 4.30's for it?

 

Yep - and all sorts of other options too.

www.randysringandpinion.com

www.drivetraindirect.com

www.marlincrawler.com

plus many many more...

 

I would say a good first upgrade would be bigger more agressive tires. That would work for any kind of wheeling you would do wether it be mud or rocks.

 

Yeah, I'm looking at some tires right now

 

What axle do I have in the rear? 7.5? or 8.0?

 

ya get some good mud tires....then take it out as it is....make sure you really like it....not many people like fast sport cars and offroad rigs, well let me rephrase that, not many people have enough money to do the sports car thing and the offroad rig thing....so make sure you liking being offroad in the mud stuff and see what you need to accomplish what your trying to do....ex more lift, winch, etc etc

 

That '81 has lots of potential! Looks pretty straight.
I like 33" tires and 4.88 gears. That would look great and have decent power. Hi-clearance crossmember, such as a 'Budbuilt' http://www.budbuilt.com/new/index.html
A rear locker of some type (ARB, electric, etc). Badland Bumpers, sliders
http://www.badlandbumpers.com/
Tune engine, fresh paint......wait a minute....what's your budget?!?!?
Ha!
Welcome to YT! Those factory SA trucks are sweet! Take care of it & have fun!

Here's my '84 with 33" tires:



Jim

 

if you just want to play in the dirt, do a 3inch body lift, get some 33inch mud tires, and a rear full spool (or automatic locker if you still want to drive it on the street)


3in body and the locker should run under $350
tires can cost however much you want to spend


do that and she'll go through mud no problem, you dont need gears unless you want to drive it everyday in traffic.

 

1st order of business, ditch that antenna. then get some meats, then start monstering the drivetrain.

 

whats wrong with the antenna? lol

 

you have a 8" front and rear, and it looks like by the arch of the front springs that it has around a 3" lift

 

what is going to be the primary use of this truck, DD or Trail rig?
if its a trail rig, i would ditch the swaybar and torque rod(its not that bad without one) that will allow a lot more flex, and go with 33x12.50's for tires, heck with a little "bodywork" and 2" BL you could fit 36x12.50's under there

 

bob the bed or get that tubular bed that all pro offroad sells.