Steve's '94 Toyota x-cab mild build

[Addiction]

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.

 

[sixstringsteve]

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.

 

[sixstringsteve]

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.

 

[TJDukit]

This makes me happy Steve. I wish I didn't have the gun show on Saturday, gotta make some money though.

 

[01XJ]

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.

If i can find someone to watch the kids for a couple hrs why the wife is at work i will swing by and help out for a bit

 

[sixstringsteve]

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)

 

[01XJ]

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)

If the kids were older i would bring them and let them play but they are 13mo and 3yrs old

 

[sixstringsteve]

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

Style 2

Style 3

Style 4

Style 5: crooked TG bumper that will be straightened.

I don't know why TG didn't improve on Marlin's design by moving that bottom piece inboard instead of outboard.

 

[sixstringsteve]

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...

 

[Corban_White]

Style 2.

 

[chans]

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.

 

[Chevycrew]

Leave the bumper as the last thing to do before moab. Then if no time throw on the TG. If you have time, I'd go with style 3.

 

[Cascadia]

I vote style 2!

 

[sixstringsteve]

Leave the bumper as the last thing to do before moab. Then if no time throw on the TG. If you have time, I'd go with style 3.

Good call.

 

[sixstringsteve]

you can always weld the new tube after Moab but cut the hoop off before.

that's true.

 

[sixstringsteve]

#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:

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

 

[sixstringsteve]

this is style 1:

 

[864runner]

I like #1 the best. I agree with SAMI to wait till the very last thing. I'm eating dinner and then I'll be on my way down there.

 

[Coco]

2,3,4 or keep the TG

 

[sixstringsteve]

2,3,4 or keep the TG

if you think #1 is ugly, then I should probably go with #1