New member aurora,co

[lateralj]

Hello I just recently finished up my build, or rather got it to a drive-able point.

Never been wheeling, i just have a habbit of letting projects get carried away.

anyway heres pics of my build up hope to see you around :)



started out with an 85 toyota off craigslist.


Came with 38x15.5x15 tire, with 1.5" wheel spacers and longer shackles and a synthetic deck material bed that was attached with woodscrews to the frame. Other than that completely stock, gears, steering, engine, everything.




http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j285/oishisakana/build/start_zps298d9194.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j285/oishisakana/build/start2_zps7085fb8d.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j285/oishisakana/build/start3_zps5ee9b9fd.jpg


when i bought it, it ran rather poorly. Got it home, found a lot of vacum leaks and it only had ~70psi in each cylinder. Pulled off head turns out when previous owner rebuilt, used pistons for and 85+ 22r when it was and 84 22r block and head.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j285/oishisakana/build/engine_zps4c187707.jpg


rebuilt the top and bottom end of the motor with correct parts:
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j285/oishisakana/build/engine2_zps4e5b1d41.jpg


cab floor had some rot in all the usual places, cut it out and burnt in some new sheet metal
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j285/oishisakana/build/cab2_zps40308659.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j285/oishisakana/build/cab_zpsefa59de3.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j285/oishisakana/build/cab3_zps68a619a4.jpg


then truck bed linered the cab
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j285/oishisakana/build/cab6_zps6cddb3fb.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j285/oishisakana/build/cab7_zpsc511ce00.jpg


moved to the back, pulled the "bed" off found more rot and just all around mess.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j285/oishisakana/build/frame1_zps68ba8929.jpg

[lateralj]

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j285/oishisakana/build/frame2_zps8257af8c.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j285/oishisakana/build/frame3_zpsbe4e13d0.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j285/oishisakana/build/frame5_zpsd14a0117.jpg


from here got the axles out and rebuilt
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j285/oishisakana/build/frontaxle_zps5d1b5535.jpg


snagged some arb's with 5.29's off pirate
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j285/oishisakana/build/frontaxle6_zpsc820b649.jpg


picked up a wider IFS truck rear end from yoda jims, did ifs hubs up front to match width:
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j285/oishisakana/build/rearaxle_zpsd0d89dde.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j285/oishisakana/build/frontaxle2_zps275f2fea.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j285/oishisakana/build/frontaxle8_zpsbd21a5e3.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j285/oishisakana/build/frontaxle7_zps70915912.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j285/oishisakana/build/axlearmored_zps16199bd4.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j285/oishisakana/build/axlepaint_zps23bc3c89.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j285/oishisakana/build/rearaxle2_zpse25a9455.jpg

[lateralj]

30 spline longs and chromo hub gears:
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j285/oishisakana/build/30splinelongs_zps1f4adf5a.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j285/oishisakana/build/longhubgears_zps5563e029.jpg


rear disc setup:
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j285/oishisakana/build/rearaxle3_zps48f3fd50.jpg
t100 booster/master
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j285/oishisakana/build/brakes_zps5bf6a56d.jpg


springs went with chevy's in the rear and ruf up front with drop hanger.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j285/oishisakana/build/rearupfront2_zps1d8e260e.jpg


bought bender :) made sliders
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j285/oishisakana/truck%20sliders/DSC00220.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j285/oishisakana/truck%20sliders/DSC00221.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j285/oishisakana/truck%20sliders/DSC00227.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j285/oishisakana/truck%20sliders/DSC00233.jpg

[lateralj]

then made new bed
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j285/oishisakana/truck%20bed%20skeleton/DSC00266.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j285/oishisakana/truck%20bed%20skeleton/DSC00282.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j285/oishisakana/truck%20bed%20skeleton/DSC00276.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j285/oishisakana/truck%20bed%20skeleton/DSC00289.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j285/oishisakana/truck%20bed%20skeleton/DSC002592.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j285/oishisakana/truck%20bed%20skeleton/DSC002482.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j285/oishisakana/DSC002653.jpg
painted bed
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j285/oishisakana/DSC002782.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j285/oishisakana/DSC002762.jpg


moved to the front built a bumper also picked up some new fenders:
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j285/oishisakana/build/DSC00312_zpsfd3340b1.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j285/oishisakana/build/DSC00318_zpsb251afe6.jpg


picked up a ramsey 9500UT winch from co4x4.org
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j285/oishisakana/build/DSC00321_zps36933882.jpg

[lateralj]

beadlocks from DIYBEADLOCKS.com
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j285/oishisakana/good.jpg
and finally painted the whole frame with por15 and picked up a 3/8 synth line from master pull:
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j285/oishisakana/build/DSC00615_zps1b31bc72.jpg




and how she sits today:
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j285/oishisakana/build/DSC00619_zps2ff28178.jpg


http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j285/oishisakana/DSC00622_zps422e023d.jpg


still need to do a few things, spare tire carrier, plumb some auxilary air lines for tools/tires, need to do something about gas tank, relocating it caused it to hang to low. also build a cage.


about 50 other misc crap but i feel shes close enough now to share thanks for looking, comments crits welcome, hope to see you around :)

[Rick]

Welcome!!!! WOW, cant post "This Thread is worthless without pictures" nice job on your truck.

[ExplorerTom]

^^That's what I was thinking.

Very nice build.

I like the artsy splined coupler pic.

[ExplorerTom]

In that last pic- can it drive out of the garage? Looks really close. Maybe it's just the camera angle.

[Chris]

Welcome to Front Range Brandon, very nice build & intro!

[Jim]

Yowza - that's a lot of work done!

I get a kick out of the "Danger / Welding" sign!

So, it's running? Any tasks to wrap-up before hitting a trail or will you be toss'n about some trail run in the "planning" forum later today?

[otisdog]

In that last pic- can it drive out of the garage? Looks really close. Maybe it's just the camera angle.

Let the air out of the tires!

Welcome - I live in Saudi-Aurora also.
Jim

[scout man]

welcome! Nice looking build! I have to get me one of those Danger - welding stickers for my rig!

[ColoJeeper]

Welcome....very cool build and pics!

[lateralj]

In that last pic- can it drive out of the garage? Looks really close. Maybe it's just the camera angle.


Yea just barley makes it out of the garage. It wont make it if you leave the hood up and try to back out into the drive way *whoops*


Yowza - that's a lot of work done!

I get a kick out of the "Danger / Welding" sign!

So, it's running? Any tasks to wrap-up before hitting a trail or will you be toss'n about some trail run in the "planning" forum later today?

Quite a laundry list of things i want to do:
spare tire mount
incab cage
steering stabilizer or hydro assist
tire balance*balancing beadlocks is a pita*
also still breaking in the motor.

but would not mind hitting a trail some time soon :smokin:

[Rick]

but would not mind hitting a trail some time soonAnniversary run!!!!!

[Cr33p3r]

I have to get me one of those Danger - welding stickers for my rig!



Xs2on that one Steve and Welcome Brandon I like your truck build really cool!

[scout man]

dont worry sean, just ordered a few off Amazon - ill have an extra if you want one!

[Fordguy77]

That is one hell of an introduction! Very nice rig and progress. I've been eyeing that very same bender! How do you like it?

[lateralj]

That is one hell of an introduction! Very nice rig and progress. I've been eyeing that very same bender! How do you like it?
Its awesome.
https://www.roguefab.com/reviews.php

[Jackie]

Welcome! Great intro. Check our "planned trail runs" thread and get yourself signed up to join.

[Fordguy77]

Yeah I've been checking out there site on it for a month or 2 now. If I was working I'd jump right on it. Does it bend at a fairly good pace with the compressor running? Also is it easy to set the pipes up for multiple bends? Sorry for the million questions, you just have nice stuff lol

[lateralj]

lol i actually don't have a shop compressor just in the truck, so all the bends were done by hand pumping :(*really not that bad*

Setting up for multiple bends is easy, just need to ensure you stay on the plane of bend, which a cheap level from harbor freight can do.

if you have any specific questions id reach out to rogueFab, they were great to work with, and happily answered many of my seemingly stupid questions.

plus for me it was a huge bonus that it was a weld it yourself kit, makes it more fun.

[Tom]

Welcome/

[Fordguy77]

lol i actually don't have a shop compressor just in the truck, so all the bends were done by hand pumping :(*really not that bad*

Setting up for multiple bends is easy, just need to ensure you stay on the plane of bend, which a cheap level from harbor freight can do.

if you have any specific questions id reach out to rogueFab, they were great to work with, and happily answered many of my seemingly stupid questions.

plus for me it was a huge bonus that it was a weld it yourself kit, makes it more fun.
Thanks for the input, sounds like I might actually have to bite the bullet and finally buy one.

[xaza]

Welcome to the group! Nice rig, nothing like a good hard night of work :D So when you say never been wheeling...in that rig or ever?

[lateralj]

ever lol!

[Rick]

ever lol!Come join us on China Wall, its a trail that can be as hard or ez as you want, plus we are all there to help you.

[scout man]

I thought that was the one you had been talking about Chris. I have my eye on it too.

[Jim]

Re: ever...

So, a question: Are you totally new to trails? Have you ridden with others? I wondering, as it seems you have a wonderfully capable truck, that you modified, do you have any / what trail background do you have? It it one of those "this deal was too good to pass up (good base vehicle) and then I got the itch and spent some time on web forums learning"??

[lateralj]

totally new to trails on 4 wheels :)
China run is the anniversary run? unfortunately i signed up for a weekend class all March so ill miss that one.

Thanks all for the warm welcomes and kind words look forward to wheeling together.

[Jackie]

ever lol!

You've come to the right place. China Wall will be a great first off-road experience. The guys here will spot you and make sure you try the lines you and your rig are comfortable with. You'll love it. Bypasses are an option, but I see you taking on the obstacles in that rig of yours! Either way is fine. Good food and company too!

[CS79bronco]

Welcome to Fr. You've done a great job on your rig.

[Brad]

Welcome! Love the intro and pics! :thumb:

[dr350jja]

Welcome, nice rig!

[Rob]

Welcome aboard, Brandon. Nice work on the rig.

[Hypoid]

Awesome intro, thanks for the pics!

BTW, welcome aboard! :D

[AnyHeep]

Your rig looks awesome! Welcome to FR

[glacierpaul]

WOW!! Sweet intro, rig and fab skills!!:thumb: Way to get it done:wrench: Welcome Brandon! We (forum) will help you get as accomplished in 4 wheelin':)

[KnuckleHead]

Welcome aboard, thats got to be the best intro I have ever seen on here.

[The StRanger]

Cant believe I havent popped in yet
I hang my head in shame....sadness
And... welcome to the dark side.. We have cookies..
What part of Aurora ?

[lateralj]

I live about parker and yale.

On the truck, i was able to make quite a few front end adjustments and have eliminated all the death wobble :D now to try to figure out how to balance f'in beadlocks. I think i might have actually put to much airsoft bbs in the tires.

Oil pump replaced no longer leaking, ill try to snap some pics of the old seal, i dunno what happened by something chewed it up something serious. Also planning in my head how im gonna bend the in cab cage and mount the spare :)

[Chris]

What part of Aurora ?

There are a bunch of us in Aurora, I'm by Alameda & Chambers.

[Jim]

0.02 re airsoft BB's - BTDT couldn't wait to pull them out and go static balance.

In both my auto (honda) tires and BFG 35" tires I tried DynaBeads (have'm for sale if anyone's interested), airsoft BB's, RV antifreeze.

While the dynabeads worked OK in the car (even though DynaBeads stated to not use them in automotive / small tires they just weren't as good as static lead weights. Rolling along on I-25 it was about a 10 second cycle - smooth as glass for 10 seconds then the vibration would increase, then decrease (cycle in/out) over 10 seconds. It got old.

In the Jeep, they would not balance no matter how much or little I had. If too much, I could not travel over 70MPH as it would go so far out of balance it was like the rear axle was about to depart the vehicle.

I so wanted dynamic balance to work, as it's a great concept, but I tried and it just didn't work out.

0.02

[The StRanger]

There are a bunch of us in Aurora, I'm by Alameda & Chambers.

Im off Smoky & Buckley.

[pictaker]

Welcome to the Front Range!

[lateralj]

moved to a build thread so i dont have to keep updating this one:\
http://www.frontrange4x4.com/forums/showthread.php?18426-85-toyota-build&p=221912#post221912

again thanks for the welcomes look forward to wheeling with you all :)

[Java]

Welcome!! :thumb: Nice build pics!

[tonkatoy]

nice buld vary impresed :thumb: