Project 4Lux

[Jayston]

This is more a post oriented to get some thoughts in order and list out what I have to see what people can think up that I haven't.

Here is what I want, totally baseline;
Pre 83' Hilux cab/fenders.
UTE bed (roll bar integrated)
OR
4runner
OR
Zuki with a 8-12 inch stretch
with
Lockers F/R
Benz OM617 (Installed with this kit http://www.4x4labs.com/products/diesel-conversions/om617w56/ )
35x10.5 (dead set on this size for some reason!)
Winch

Here is what I have;
84 Hilux, 22r(with custom TBI)(100% FULL rebuild ~20k ago, crawler gears, lockers f/r, 5.29 diffs, 37x14.50 toyos, hysteer, big brakes, longfields, blah, blah, blah.
83 cab/bed, rough shape
3.4 5vze out of T100, 5spd, tcase
Misc. axles, tcases, leaf springs
lots of tubing and a tubing bender

Here is what I'm lacking;

Drive. Need something to light the fire under my rear.

[Jayston]

Thinking the 5.29s might be a tad low for the diesel and 35s, but we shall see.

I have a frame setup for everything,  might as well start pulling it apart I guess...

[Kole]

So your wanting to keep the frame off of the current rock truck and mount up a body from the above list? and swap in a diesel? If I read that right then Hilux for sure.

P.S. 5.29 and skinny 35's and a diesel does sound low. You'd be cranking some major RPM's trying to run 45mph.

[Jayston]

It's not going to be made for speed, but a simple if it [insert bad situation here] itll be no big deal.

[Jayston]

But,  yes,  I plan to use the Crawler frame. Have to cut the rear frame and redo the last 2ft. Thinking of maybe extending the wheelbase about 8 inches and setting and extra cab on there to have the room behind the seat, which will be sorely missed.

[Jayston]

Found some umph today. Also pulled the skids to see what's leaking. It's gear oil and everywhere so I need to get it sprayed off. Not looking forward to putting those skids back on by myself. Shame I work tomorrow.

[Jayston]

Really want to get away from computers but this 3.4l is looking cheap and powerful. Maybe run the computer in the roof?

[Jayston]

I just can't make up my mind... Was driving around nowhere for work today and passed a few 1st gen 4runners. Choices, choices...

[Nigel Caffiene]

Oh decisions, decisions. I totally sympathise with you. Just don't get to stressed out by it. 

[Jayston]

Progressing bit by bit

[Kole]

Dang, those are some big tires... Have you decided on the engine?

[Jayston]

Going to experiment with some waterproofing ideas and if successful keep the 3.4

[Jayston]

Trying to trade off the toyos for some 35s.

[Jayston]

I... uhh...  lowered it.

[Kole]

Ok I didn't want to say anything before but those shackle angles look MUCH healthier. How'd you manage that? Move the front hanger back or remove a leaf or two?