Steve's '94 Toyota x-cab mild build

[sixstringsteve]

I'll be working on it all night if anyone wants to swing by and hang out.

 

[TJDukit]

I'll be working on it all night if anyone wants to swing by and hang out.

Is it gonna be a slumber party?

 

[sixstringsteve]

Is it gonna be a slumber party?

You've been gone too long, you need to see your wife again.

 

[TJDukit]

You've been gone too long, you need to see your wife again.

You sir ar correct. Soon, very soon.

 

[Chevycrew]

I thought the 3rd gen 4cyl trucks still had the little booster/master?

 

[sixstringsteve]

well I read it on the interweb, so it must be true

I really don't know though. I guess I'll just try it how it is, then see if it's ok. I have heard that the 2wd 4cyl trucks (89 and up) had the dual diaphragm. I don't know why the 2wd would have it and not the 4wd. Any idea of how to check if I have the big or little parts? I know the 4 cyl calipers on the 3rd gens re only about 1% smaller than v6 calipers.

 

[lewis]

You should have the dual diaphragm booster (I have never seen one that wasn't dual on those) but you won't have the big the master cylinder. They only came on the one ton t100. If your running the tundra brakes, your master cylinder will work fine but the t100 will bring

 

[sixstringsteve]

I got a ton done today. Thank you for your help Mike (AWZ)!


I needed to drill the two long stud holes. In the past I've relied on the gasket to get me close, but it wasn't quite right when I did it based off the gasket. So I opted for a new method.

I used a LONG 1/4" drill bit. Since it was a bit smaller than the hole in the third, I decided to make up the space with some good old electrical tape. That way, it'd sit snug in the third, and give me a nice straight hole in the middle of the housing.

It worked perfectly. I can't imagine a better way to do it, even with a mill or a drill press.

 

[sixstringsteve]

after I tapped the new holes, I put the studs in.

Since I shaved the drain plug, I decided to jb weld some magnets in there to catch any stray metal shavings.

It's crazy how the metal in the JB weld gets drawn to one side of the magnet and pushed away from the other.

Test fit of the third before I goop it all up.

It fit perfectly, and I bolted it in.

 

[sixstringsteve]

THen I hung the housing. It's a little trickier with a HP third since most of the weight is up high.

 

[sixstringsteve]

When I was hanging the axle, I noticed the leaf springs coming in contact with the bolt that holds on the locker actuator cover (I think that's what it is). The springs are getting hung up on the bolt. I'm thinking of just replacing it with a button-head style bolt, but I'm curious what others have done. I've never heard of this problem before.

any ideas? Rick, does yours do this?

 

[Chevycrew]

It worked perfectly. I can't imagine a better way to do it, even with a mill or a drill press.

Imagine a sleeve on your drill bit, inside 1/4", outside matching your hole in the third.

 

[Max Power]

Looks nice. Should work nice too.

 

[sixstringsteve]

thanks. With duals and a HP up front, i should have a great front driveshaft angle. Now if I could only figure out the best solution to clear that bolt...

 

[iamsparticus]

just use a low profile bolt like you said steve or move your perch but that sounds like alot of work

 

[sixstringsteve]

Rick had a good suggestion: shave the bolt down and add a slot for a flathead screwdriver.

I don't want to move the perch, then my axle wouldn't be centered on the frame. THanks for the suggestions.

 

[sixstringsteve]

I shaved it and it worked out just right.

Front axle hung for the last time hopefully.

 

[iamsparticus]

okay okay now put some tires on this thing and roll it out

 

[Max Power]

Those six shooter knuckles always get my attention. I will have to get some when my steering ram rips off a steering arm. Great progress. What finish spray paint do you use?

 

[sixstringsteve]

I'm using the cheap rustoleum painter's touch flat black. I like it. It's not the most durable paint, but it covers extremely well, it dries fast, and it looks good. The secret is to lay a good coat of self-etching primer first, then do multiple coats of black.