---

Register Log In 4x4Wire TrailTalk Forums Early Toyota Trucks Finally finished up my '85 PU project Forums User List Calendar Active Threads Search Forum Help

Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread Finally finished up my '85 PU project #640686 08/25/05 08:47 PM Anonymous Unregistered Well I've been working on my '85 for a while now and finally have it together enough to wheel again. here is what's been done waggy fronts, hi-steer, powersteer,IFS hub swap w/bigger brakes, electric fan, replace trans and clutch, chevy spring swap, IFS rear axle swap w/ rear disks, V6 1" master cyl and booster, make and install sliders, make rear bumper, and add long travel shocks. here's a link to some pict's Yota build doesn't look like much, but darn if it didn't take forever...........Karl Re: Finally finished up my '85 PU project #640687 08/25/05 09:52 PM Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 2,661 Tampa, FL J J94_4runner Roll Me Over Looks good man. Your pics just reminded me I need to put mud flaps on my rear to prevent getting pulled over. 94runner: Dana 44 SAS, 35's, Lockers, gears, winch, rock rails, bumpers, 3"BL, drivetrain lift, Budbuilt cross member, centerforce clutch and MORE! ***FOR SALE*** $8,500 -1985 Supra (STOCK!) FOR SALE $4,000 www.celicasupra.com Re: Finally finished up my '85 PU project [Re: J94_4runner] #640688 08/26/05 08:38 AM Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 143 Terrace, BC S salvo Wheeler Looks good... Are those rear shock uper mouns restricting flex? Re: Finally finished up my '85 PU project #640689 08/26/05 01:21 PM Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 215 Orange Park, FL Runningman Wheeler Beautiful rig, great job <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> 85 Toyota 4runner with some stuff... [color:"blue"]Trail Pics[/color] Re: Finally finished up my '85 PU project #640690 08/26/05 02:17 PM Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 823 Auburn, GA Brown Rock Warrior I like what you've done, Karl! Especially the 4 wheel discs-- sweet! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> Now let's see some pics of it all crossed up on a nasty trail. How's your health been, btw? I haven't been on here in a while, and was kinda wondering when I saw your post. Jeremy SOLD:[color:"666666"]1988 Toyota 4x4 | 22RE | W56 | EB 270 cam [/color] Re: Finally finished up my '85 PU project [Re: Brown] #640691 08/26/05 05:01 PM Anonymous Unregistered Quote I like what you've done, Karl! Especially the 4 wheel discs-- sweet! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> Now let's see some pics of it all crossed up on a nasty trail. How's your health been, btw? I haven't been on here in a while, and was kinda wondering when I saw your post. Hopefully this weekend I'll have some wheelin Picts. as far as health goes, they(docs)say that I'm in remission. but I still need to go in for frequent tests(every 6 months) other than that I'm almost back to Normal(if I ever was Normal,haha)..............Karl Re: Finally finished up my '85 PU project #640692 08/26/05 07:03 PM Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 823 Auburn, GA Brown Rock Warrior Awesome. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Normal? Huh? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cyclops.gif" alt="" /> Jeremy SOLD:[color:"666666"]1988 Toyota 4x4 | 22RE | W56 | EB 270 cam [/color] Re: Finally finished up my '85 PU project [Re: Brown] #640693 08/27/05 05:37 AM Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 84 B.C., Canada Jiingwon Getting the Wheeling Fever Looks great! How hard was it to do the disc brake conversion in the rear? -Darren '84 Xtra Cab Sold <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> '96 Tacoma in progress <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> God forgives...rocks don't. Re: Finally finished up my '85 PU project #640694 08/27/05 09:17 PM Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 255 Washington O Omega Supreme Mudrunner What year cruiser brakes did you use? aslo what size tires are yoy runnin? looks good. Re: Finally finished up my '85 PU project [Re: Jiingwon] #640695 08/29/05 01:02 PM Anonymous Unregistered The front's are FJ60 vented disks and the rear disks are stock '85 front disks. the rear conversion wasn't real hard, but took some fab. write up in the works. I'm running 35" BFG MT's.........Karl Last edited by nmeinc; 08/29/05 01:04 PM. Moderated by  4Crawler, 4x4Wire, kewlynx  Hop To Mitsubishi Forums ------  Mitsubishi 4x4 and SUV Tech  Mitsubishi Diesels  Mitsubishi ArchiveToyota Forums ------  Early Toyota Trucks  Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser &...  T100 & Tundra Forum  Tacoma Forum  Toyota Tech ArchiveJeep Forums ------  Jeep Talk  Jeep TechIsuzu Forums ------  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Talk  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Tech  Isuzu DieselsKia Forums ------  Kia Talk  Kia Sportage & Sorento TechOff Topic Chat ------  4x4 Gallery  Off-Topic Chat  Recreational Access & Land ...  Politics4xForums ------  Outdoor Gear  General 4x4 Discussion  Tools and Fabrication  General Communications  Amateur Radio  GPS and MapsParts Bin ------  Private Party - Garage Sale  Private Party - Items wanted  Vendors, Hot Deals, Group Buys4x4Wire Back Yard ------  Suzuki Forum  AZ Crawler Crew  Cal-Nev Crew  General Ford 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Dodge 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Chevy 4x4 & SUV ForumFeedback & Testing ------  Problems, Questions, Suggestions4x4Wire Staff ------  Forum Moderators  Problem Threads Print Thread Switch to Threaded Mode 5 Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Bad 1 Terrible View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts

Default Style 4x4-lt-blue 4x4-new Forum Rules · Mark All Read Contact Us · 4x4Wire TrailTalk

OutdoorWire, 4x4Wire, JeepWire, TrailTalk, MUIRNet-News, and 4x4Voice are all trademarks and publications of OutdoorWire, Inc. and MUIRNet Consulting.
Copyright (c) 1999-2019 OutdoorWire, Inc and MUIRNet Consulting - All Rights Reserved, no part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without express written permission
You may link freely to this site, but no further use is allowed without the express written permission of the owner of this material.
All corporate trademarks are the property of their respective owners.