Steve's '94 Toyota x-cab mild build

Steve,

That was fun last night. For the not so mechanically inclined it was very informative. I am glad to see your spirits are high for Moab. As for tonight my boy has a double header, but should be done around 8pm. If you need help tonight getting the tranny back in give me a call.

As for the bed of the truck, I like it with out also. Who needs side walls when they make bungee cords.
 
Eric is coming at 9 to help me finish the clutch install, then I'll need a hand around 9:30-9:45 to get the tranny and t-cases back in. If you could show up around 9:45 that would be awesome. We'll probably only need you for about 15-20 min. Once we get the drivetrain back in, it'll be able to drive under its own power and I can get it back in the garage.
 
There's a lot I need to get done on Saturday. I could use some help if anyone is looking for something to do on Saturday.

Here's what I need to do:

- extend/box in rear frame
- extend rear shackle mounts
- trim bed for high-clearance
- build rear bumper
- install bed and camper shell

- install front bump stops
- adjust front steering stops
- install rear shocks


and if there's time:
- install sliders
- wire lockers
- install seats/seatbelt
- trim fenders/front bumper
- install wheel spacers
- install mudflaps
- wire up a license plate light
- install rear diff guard
- add a leaf to the front springs

and I need to remember to:
- fill t-cases
- make sure PS fluid isn't filled too high and it's bled


It's looking like a tuesday night maiden voyage out at snakes. Anyone who wants to join us is welcome to come.
 
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sweet, thanks. I have a trampoline if the kids want to come over.

Oh, and I have a press now, so I can help you with your bushings (just not this weekend obviously)
 
I'm trying to decide which bumper style I want to run. Honestly, it'd be cheaper to keep the TG and run with it, but it's going to give me the least departure angle.

I should be a graphic designer with my killer photoshop skills. Styles 1-4 will be with 2" square tube. It won't match my round tube sliders, but that doesn't matter too much to me.


style 1

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Style 2

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Style 3

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Style 4

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Style 5: crooked TG bumper that will be straightened.

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I don't know why TG didn't improve on Marlin's design by moving that bottom piece inboard instead of outboard.
 
I dig style 4 the best, but style 5 will save me about 4 horus, but I think I'll get hung up a ton more. Decisions decisions...
 
I would keep the Trail Gear and straighten it out and then cut off that hoop that cuts down you departure angle and weld a new piece of tube accross, under the tailgate. Should save you a bunch of time and you can always weld the new tube after Moab but cut the hoop off before.
 
#2 looks cool in paint, but I think it'd look lame in person. I love the suggestions, keep 'em coming.

Style 4 would be like this, but square tube since I don't have a bender:

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I like how the top sticks out instead of the bottom. I don't know what TG was thinking.
 
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