Recent content by Anota

Thats something im scratching my head about too. I was thinking either trying to swap a first gen tundra IFS or at least attempting a coilover conversion with first gen parts. Honestly an SAS seems more straight forward. Keep seeing lots of people hyping up the fj80 axles. For an update I just...

Just found it. Haven't see that thread but hugely resourceful. I appreciate it.

Agreed. Still no issues here. And im setting a pace with the build and budget. Its my daily so I can only fit day or weekend long projects at the moment. Im between the 4.88s and 5.29s but knowing id like a bigger tire in the future im leaning 5.29s. I have a matching parts truck with everything...

Finally got around to sorting my 4WD. When I was installing the new cross members from the kit I had to drop the front diff and I think I damaged the vacuum setup because 4wd never worked after I put everything back together. Ive always wanted manual hubs anyway for numerous reasons and I...

I just dropped the manifold and exhaust build on YouTube for anyone interested! Also picked up a donor truck (another '97 sr5) which Im going to pull the rear axle and front diff from to get 4.88s installed. Just picked up some Aisin locking hubs as well! super excited about that project. hope...

bkg - Same, no issues here. Haven't come into any situations where the lift has been problematic. It is a solid kit for the money and gives me time to feel out a taller lift without breaking the bank. Super adjustable lift as well... Im planning an SAS way down the line but until then this is...

Hey everyone... Id like to introduce myself and my truck. Excited to share this project here and excited to tap into the resources and expertise of the community on this one! My T has no name (working on that). Just rolled over 186,000 on my recent trip up to Vermont. Ultimately, I'm going...

Oh man that is nothing compared to most I bet. Our New England trucks mostly have completely flaky frames from rust. That thing looks like it could be mint after some sanding and respray. The placed I've experienced rust in the 3 I've had were the upper shock tower mounts in the front end and...

More progress on the truck -got the main camper body pretty much fully skinned. The pop top will hopefully get built this week and skinned!

Cabin setup

Hey guys so I've been on and off with this thread quite a bit but the truck build has been making progress. Heres an update of some of the bigger things happening right now! Scored this full width 3/16 plate jeep bumper for $100 and modded it to bolt to the existing mounting hardware. Its a...

Such a fan of this build. Put the same lift on my truck a few weeks ago and ran into all the same problems. Your building my dream truck man ill be following closely -Andrew

I bought mine at 240k for $2k. had to rebuild the starter and front end but in the grand scheme of things thats nothing. Just make sure to check regular frame rust spots like near body mounts.. But I'm at 280k now and the truck is as capable as most

Update photos- New shoes and all new front end. I've just been chasing rust and broken parts but now its finally time to get back to building a expo-worthy vehicle. Cap is stripped. A cab-over extension is underway with a full length pop up roof. All square aluminum so i can just add on to the...

Here's my old rig with some modern parts '98 T love Cap is stripped getting ready for a westfalia style pop-top roof