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[sixstringsteve]

So what's so bad about the 86-89 other than no solid axle?
What's so good about the the 90-95 that makes is a viable option even though it doesn't have the solid axle?

Oops, I meant to say you can't beat a '79-95 pickup.

Nothing's bad about the 86-89, they just don't have the solid axle, and the solid axle costs more to swap in (but it's worth it).

Any toyota from '79-95 is going to be a great option. There were 3 body styles:

'79-'83 - 1st gen
'84-'87 - 2nd gen
'88-95 - 3rd gen (the extended cabs have seat belts in the back to seat 4-5 people total)
'96 and up - tacoma

The 3rd gens are a bit pricier cuz they're newer, and a lot of people think they're Tacomas (which they're not). So they think, hey, I can get a 1990 tacoma for half the price of a '96. They're both pickups, but there are a lot of differences between the two.

The pre '96s are cheaper to build because of how the transfer case is set up. The automatics are spendy if you're trying to get lower t-case gears, but sparticus swears by his auto and will tell you it's the only way to go. I much prefer the manuals myself, and I always recommend getting a manual transmission in a '79-95 toyota.

Anything for sale now?

Nope, I'm done losing money on rigs That's kinda the running joke with me though. I seem to sell something every few months. but this rig is a keeper.

I recommend finding a toyota that's already built with a solid axle up front. Make sure you drive one first though, because a lot of bigger guys don't like toyotas since the floor sits so high.

 

[iamsparticus]

Oops, I meant to say you can't beat a '79-95 pickup.

Nothing's bad about the 86-89, they just don't have the solid axle, and the solid axle costs more to swap in (but it's worth it).

Any toyota from '79-95 is going to be a great option. There were 3 body styles:

'79-'83 - 1st gen
'84-'87 - 2nd gen
'88-95 - 3rd gen (the extended cabs have seat belts in the back to seat 4-5 people total)
'96 and up - tacoma

The 3rd gens are a bit pricier cuz they're newer, and a lot of people think they're Tacomas (which they're not). So they thing, hey, I can get a 1990 tacoma for half the price of a '96. They're both pickups, but there are a lot of differences between the two.

The 're '96s are cheaper to build because of how the transfer case is set up. The automatics are spendy if you're trying to get lower t-case gears, but sparticus swears by his auto and will tell you it's the only way to go. I much prefer the manuals myself.







Nope, I'm done losing money on rigs That's kinda the running joke with me though. I seem to sell something every few months. but this rig is a keeper.

I recommend finding a toyota that's already built with a solid axle up front. Make sure you drive one first though, because a lot of bigger guys don't like toyotas since the floor sits so high.

alot of good info from steve here and yes i swear by my auto and i think it would be better to get a auto if you dont plan on gearing down. There is lots of toyotas on KSL.com right now go test drive a few and see what you think.

 

[TurboMinivan]

I seem to sell something every few months. but this rig is a keeper.

Haven't you said that before?

 

[sixstringsteve]

Haven't you said that before?

yup, about 6 times in the past 3 years