88yota

[88yotapickup]

i Have a 88 toyota pickup we started out with it stock weve only done a few things but were still not done. We added a header,flowmaster exhaust,a 4 inch lift, and rancho rs 9000 adjustable shocks.I recently just got my new rims and tires.You can see what it used to look like b4 i got my new tires.
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h232/yota88/61650836_190276668_0.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h232/yota88/61651624_190279235_0.jpg

[88yotapickup]

today i picked up the 85 pickup im using the straight axel from for the build on our 88 the motors only got 120 thousand miles on it so if ne one needs tell me

[88yotapickup]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h232/yota88/97466610_310547024_0.jpg
got my hangers done today

[TiredIronGRB]

Cool, take plenty of pictures.

[88yotapickup]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h232/yota88/97466773_310547595_0.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h232/yota88/97466690_310547305_0.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h232/yota88/97466528_310546753_0.jpg

[BillM]

Fixed it for ya

[88yotapickup]

thanx

[88yotapickup]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h232/yota88/127773391_414652554_0.jpg

my exo cage is started

[TiredIronGRB]

Looking good, have you done the SAS?

[88yotapickup]

no my christmas money is goin towards that i already have all the parts except steering stuff were doing 4 link my neighboor drakes gonna do it when he gets time he did my cage to

[redwings5]

nice when did you build the spare tire rach for the back.. and you need to get that straight axle done and get that beast on the trail...

[88yotapickup]

we havent put the spare tire mount on yet the space behind the cab and the old flatbed is for my new tool box were still tryin to figure out where to put the spare tire mount

[88yotapickup]

just ordered hysteer arms will post pics when they arrive

[Dino1967]

nice gonna be a great build

[88yotapickup]

got my tool box mounted today
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h232/yota88/IMG_0272.jpg

[TiredIronGRB]

Dude, that's things going to be too nice to wheel :grin:

[Dino1967]

very nice

[Gordon]

Lookin' good.

[88yotapickup]

it'll be ok to wheel im just waiting for the first good body damage i have some deep scratchs but no body damage yet im sure it'll come sometime

[HotRodYJ]

I saw you Friday night coming out of Starbuck's. I was in the black Durango beside you until you went left to head downtown. Good looking truck! 8)

[88yotapickup]

thanks

[Gordon]

Scratches & dents aren't "damage", they're "character". :wink:

[Want2Wheel]

Dude, I really dig that bed. It is looking sweet.

[Bluegill]

x2
:smokin:

[88yotapickup]

heres what my links will be made of
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h232/yota88/IMG_0288.jpg
they will be welded and cut in half and placed inside tubing to get the necessary lengths
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h232/yota88/IMG_0289.jpg

[Thumpszilla]

Build looks great so far man. I can't wait to see it finished.

[Jeep07]

what are those links from? Looks kinda like a link used on a bush hog deck with a tractor.

Are you doing a triangulated 4 link or using a trac bar?

project looks really good.

[88yotapickup]

yes there from tractor supply my neighboor drake used them on his bronco there really strong and wont break which is why we used them and it will be some type of y link its hard to explain ill have to get drake to tell me to explain it sometime

[BJack]

Top links aren't very strong. I would really think twice about using them.

[HotRodYJ]

Top links aren't very strong. I would really think twice about using them.

I have to agree 110% here. Very low quality on the heims joints on those links and they are not a standard fine thread so you cannot upgrade them to stronger ends. You don't want to skimp on suspenion or steering components, especially if you drive it on the street. A trail only rig, you might get away with trying them for a little while.

[Hokie_YJ]

In my few years of experience around the farm I've seen more than a few broken top-links. I'd try to stay away from them. The links you need can be found all over the internet. Check Ballistic Fabrication, he has a website, and he sells on e-bay too.

[Jeep07]

Here is what I bought for the X.

http://www.spydercustoms.com/catalog/images/Imga0065.jpg

Poison Spyder Customs had the best price I could find on em. $29/joint. I used another vendor for the rod ends and Jam nuts. I bought the steel from Gub-Ni.

http://www.spydercustoms.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=69

[HotRodYJ]

The best QA1 3/4 x5/8" joints...$22 each rated 40,500 lbs static

http://www.qscomponents.com/ChromolyRodEnds.html

They sell full kits also with weld in bungs, jams, misalignment spacers, and ends all together for the best prices I've seen.

[88yotapickup]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h232/yota88/DSCF0010.jpg
was thinking about cutting fenders like these in the front and working my bumper in with it just seeing what everyone thinks or if anyone else has ideas let me know im not set on an idea i just figure this will clear more room for flex and i wouldnt have to put as much lift and keep it lower

[Thumpszilla]

I like it.

[88yotapickup]

yeah and the tubing will keep the fender from cutting into my tire when flexing

[Thumpszilla]

I thoght about something like that myself later on. Right now though I am fighting with other decisions like lift choices and designs and whether or not I want new gears and such.

[88yotapickup]

yeah im waiting to do that after sas though to see where the tires flex up to

[Hilla-GO-Rilla]

Saw Brandon's Yota today down at Clarks Creek...That thing is coming along sweeet :smokin:
Your plans for the front axle and regearing will step it up. FSBS is the expert on the Yotas, you spoke with him yet?

[88yotapickup]

havent really talked to him about mods ill have to give him a shout sometime i think i might be pickin some doors up from him thursday or friday

[88yotapickup]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h232/yota88/IMG_0301.jpg
just got them ups miss sorted them so i got them late

[Thumpszilla]

NICE

[88yotapickup]

did some flex pics today to compare before straight axel and i think i need longer shocks so ill be getting 15 inch travel when i get straight axel but not bad for ifs and went to teds heres pics
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h232/yota88/IMG_0312.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h232/yota88/IMG_0317.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h232/yota88/IMG_0309.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h232/yota88/IMG_0319.jpg
sorry the last ones hard to see it make my truck look tiny!

[Landyota]

I like ! Where'd you order them ? Got to get a whole setup myself.

[88yotapickup]

Order what my shcoks?

[Landyota]

The high steer arms ..

[88yotapickup]

allpro its their new chromly ones

[88yotapickup]

picked up a hilift tonight and some recovery gear where should i mount it open to ideas
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h232/yota88/IMG_0334.jpg

[Gordon]

:smokin: On the recovery gear. I'd mount the hi-lift on the inside of one of the bed rails, running front to back.

Can't really see in the pics - what kinda recovery points do you have on the rig?

We're working on a "Safe Recovery" checklist, and will be having a short familiarization when we get together for a springtime M & G. (not the one this weekend). Glad to see you're adding some gear.

[88yotapickup]

i have d ring shackles in the rear and toyota stock hock on front

[redplastic2p3t]

id put the high lift behind the seat, with the rest of the recovery gear so it doesnt get weathered and rust

[88yotapickup]

i like the inside idea is there anyway to mount it on the cab behind the seats with some strong magnets and some type of mounting plate with out cutting holes in my cab sort of like this
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h232/yota88/hiliftidea.jpg
its not the best but i tried it may not be practical just let me know i wont care and the one picture shows hilift from side and the others from the front with some type of mounts :?

[NC_James]

I made a custom mount to my front bumper.

[Bluegill]

The magnet idea might work, but you'd need some strong ones, like subwoofer magnets in order to hold it securely. The drawback is that it would be a bit of a strain to get it out of the cab.

[Gordon]

I like the idea of either bolts or ratchet straps. I have used little "D" rings, bolted in place as attach points for straps or bungee cords in order to tie down.

[Bluegill]

In the past I've used an old 6x9 speaker magnet to hold my 9mm under the dash within quick reach when driving thru downtown south-side Atlanta (or anywhere else that wasn't very safe) :wink:

[88yotapickup]

where could i get magnets like that and should i also get another d-ring shackle thats not attached to my truck because the ones on the rear are tightened down so they wont come undone.

[Pitch]

I have the billet aluminum high-lift mounts I machined to fit that cage if you want them $30.00. P.M. me or call me. They will fit the cage tube or the bed tube.

[Hokie_YJ]

should i also get another d-ring shackle thats not attached to my truck because the ones on the rear are tightened down so they wont come undone.

I think it would be a good idea to have one or two loose incase you need to hook two straps together, or use a snatch block, etc.

I have two that stay on the front of the Jeep, and I have two more in the back with my recover gear.

[88yotapickup]

ok whats a good size 3/4

[TiredIronGRB]

I wouldn't use a D-ring to connect two straps, that's very dangerous, Just loop one through the other.

[88yotapickup]

no i meeant to hook to my other d ring since my straps dont have hooks like have one in my tool box

[Hokie_YJ]

I wouldn't use a D-ring to connect two straps, that's very dangerous, Just loop one through the other.

Oops! :shock: Ok, so completely disregard what I said. :lol:

[TiredIronGRB]

:grin:

[88yotapickup]

picked up my shock towers today from ford
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h232/yota88/IMG_0336.jpg

[88yotapickup]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h232/yota88/IMG_0337.jpg
got my one pair of springs apart tonight im getting my other pair tomorrow and taking them apart could i put them back together myself or should i go to a spring service

[Gordon]

You can do it. Just use new center bolts, if at all possible (just my opinion, here). I'd also clean 'em up with a wire brush at least where they pack together at the center bolt. I don't mean all the way out to the end of each leaf.

[88yotapickup]

ok i was also thinking about painting them like i did my chevies and where can i get new center pins

[pplblazerdude]

Paint them and the there is some stuff you can put between them that helps stop them from squeaking and also makes them flex better. Dont member what it is called though

[Gordon]

Check the parts stores, or Spring Service. I wouldn't say that you have to change them, I just prefer to use new bolts, especially if there's some rust on the threads. If you can't find new ones easily, just wire brush real good with a power operated wire brush, not just a tooth brush type.

Paint's fine, too. I was mainly commenting on cleaning the rust and scale.

You may just want to cruise down to Spring Service and chat with them, or call them.

[88yotapickup]

well adding 2 leafs i think the center pins would be to short

[Jeep07]

ok i was also thinking about painting them like i did my chevies and where can i get new center pins

I made new pins from some grade 8 bolts just rounded off the bold head to fit the hole on the axle bracket and used a cutting disc to put a groove in the back so I could put a flat head screw driver in it to tighten the nut down. You might be able to do the same.

[88yotapickup]

someone said to use some allen head bolts

[Want2Wheel]

I like that idea better. Let me know if you need some bolts. I may be able to come up with some.

[88yotapickup]

ok i forget what size i need by any chance would you know

[Want2Wheel]

I am not sure. I can get several sizes so let me know what you need.

[88yotapickup]

ok thanks

[88yotapickup]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h232/yota88/IMG_0349.jpg
made progress on leaf springs todat got them cut and put together well almost i got some grade 8 allen head bolts but the nuts i got the thread completely was gone when i tightened them to the allen head bolts is this casue they were different kind?

[Hokie_YJ]

Are you saying the threads are stripped out of the nut? It was probably a diferent thread. Just because bolts are the same dia. doesn't mean they are alike. There are fine thread, and coarse thread bolts.

[88yotapickup]

yeah they just were gone after a few twists but then also the allen heads threads were fine i didnt know if the stripped casue they werent grade 8 and were weaker

[Hokie_YJ]

Grade shouldn't have anything to do with it. They were either different threads, or you got them crossthreaded.

[88yotapickup]

ok well i guess im getting new bolts

[BJack]

Why don't you just go to Spring Service and ask them for some new center pins? They usually give them to me but I'm sure even if they charge you it wouldn't be much.

[HotRodYJ]

Same here. I just stop by Advance or Autozone on my way home and pick up new center bolts if I need them. Couple bucks at the most right off the shelf. I've never had a need to make my own.

[88yotapickup]

well i went back and got new grade 8 nuts and they worked so im good now thanks guys

[Bluegill]

You may have gotten SAE bolts and metric nuts the first time (or vice versa). Those don't like each other :wink:

[88yotapickup]

got some parts in today the fj80 rod ends and drop pitman arm
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h232/yota88/IMG_0350.jpg

[88yotapickup]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h232/yota88/IMG_0353.jpg
got hi lift mounted today

[Want2Wheel]

That thing is looking better every time you put a picture on here.

[88yotapickup]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h232/yota88/IMG_0403.jpg
8 inch spline driveshaft kit

[Dino1967]

cool wished i was that far but im not that far behind :wink:

[88yotapickup]

yeah only knuckle rebuild kit with bearings and im done everything else is on its way :twisted:

[88yotapickup]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h232/yota88/IMG_0405_2.jpg
got my shackles in for rears up front from sky manufaturing

[88yotapickup]

well today i blew out my ifs so no wheeling for me until SAS

[BillM]

Hate to hear that. Hopefully you can get your SAS done soon.

[Dino1967]

that means sas time

[88yotapickup]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h232/yota88/152911730_502911041_0.jpg
got all my parts together to rebuild my new axel and started draining it today

[HARDBODY630]

When you plan on the SAS? What axel you going with?

Im sure youv found this website but just to make sure

www.trail-gear.com has some pretty sweet yota stuff

[88yotapickup]

toyota 8 inch i already have a truss and diff armor on it its ready to go under after the service stuff

[HARDBODY630]

ah nice. locked?

[88yotapickup]

not yet im getting my rear one first

[88yotapickup]

i got the 90 bed put on today and we ware herculining it thursday i will post pics soon

[NC_James]

Can't wait too see how the bed looks on the yota. 8)

[88yotapickup]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h232/yota88/IMG_0489.jpg

[pplblazerdude]

looks sharp man.

[Want2Wheel]

New Truck!

[88yotapickup]

ill put some pics of my new shock mounts on in a little

[SamuraiGuyTN]

Bob the tail :!: :!:


what did you do with the old bed?

[NC_James]

My bed looks good on that truck.