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87 yota truggy-(UPDATE!!) front dovetail!

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#1 · (Edited)
I have started this build a long time ago, and it is taking way too long to finish. I am aiming to have it completely finished before the end of January.
Here is what I'm running.

1987 Toyota Pickup
22R from an 84, running 'pane, headman header, deleted ALL emissions and computers.
W56 trans from an 84
Marlin Crawler doubler 2.28 gears in both
84 front axle, 4.10's, lock right, Dirty 30's, Hi Steer, trussed and blingin.
87 rear axle, welded spiders, 4.10's.
cut frame 6" behind cab
All Pro rear springs for a 98 taco(going up front)
Trail-Gear t-case crossmember.
35" BFG KM2's
15" Trail Ready Beadlocks
T Max 9000 winch
85:1 crawl ratio
I also recieved some 5 points for christmas so now we will roll safely.

Here's the front axle ready to go in.


Header

Safety First!!!

Prior to blowing up the first engine. yota 1.1.

'pane is the only way to burn!


I am going to upload a TON more pics. Enjoy...
 
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#58 ·
with the kids, my job and my wife working odd hours i can get a couple of hours to work on it during the weekend. im hoping to have it done by memorial day.
 
#68 ·
got one coilover mounted. when i was notching the other side tubes the arbor for the notcher broke.
so now i have to wait til they send me another one.







 
#71 ·
got the notcher fixed and finished the rear. got the propane tank mounted. i need to get softer springs, charge the shocks, plumb the brakes, and finish making the driveshaft. will be ready to wheel soon!










 
#74 ·
im going to when i build the high lift mount. prolly not a full x but a cross brace. the way i have it designed it is very strong. when it does roll, at what ever point it rolls it will be hittong an opposing force like a car occupant cab. i am going to "x" the roof bar though. i still have alot of gusseting and bracing to do.
 
#75 ·
installed the front shackles. mounted the coil over reservoirs, removed the springs. set it down at ride height. going to pick up the new springs next week. brake lines are on order. got the drive shaft made and installed. I just need to do some grinding and then spraying her down with bed liner.



that's how the shock will look at ride height.

 
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