My '85 sr5

[WANTSUM411]

Been lookin for a while now for a First Gen Solid Axle & here is what I found.
For $1000 I got a Bad Mtr SR5 that needed some Love ....This is Gonna be my Huntin/Fishin/Creepin thru the Bushes Ride . I will do all the work myself except for the Mtr Build,I have a Former Toyota MNGR over the Repair shop to do a full Engine Rebuild [pull ,Rebuild & Reinstall] for $1450.
I have $650 in ...Bedliner I Sprayed on sides,New ,Clutch Kit,Plugs,Wires,O2,Dist Cap, Rotor,Coil,Tail Lt Lenses,Marker Lts, & a Windshield.
Sunroof was busted up BAD with a Piece of Lexan Self Tapping csrews Holding in & Leaking.I cut the lexan Dwn & used it back in the Frame.
HOPE U LIKE IT !

 

[Whitey13]

Holy déjà vu!

 

[92-SR5]

Welcome!

 

[Surf89]

Nice

 

[mpleitez]

Nice!

Looks like it's getting the TLC it needed.

 

[WANTSUM411]

I got the Windshield set & the Lexan Sunroof in ....it works! I will post up some Pics tonight .
She will be dropped off for the Mtr Rebuild Tomorrow. It's almost like Christmas ....Funny ....to be Excited over my Lil Turd !

 

[WANTSUM411]

Finally got the mtr tore dwn....3 Spun Rod Bearings,1 Bad Rod & the Crank is Junk.Let's move on....The Lexan Modified Sunroof is Workin ! & so is everything but my Brake Lts & Turn Signals ? Any Ideas Guys ?
Can't Wait to drive her & make sure the Running Gear is OK ! As it sits I will have $3k in it with all the fresh Parts I listed & a Fresh Mtr ,What do ya Think?

 

[WANTSUM411]

OH YE .....Iwas wanting to do a 2" lift with Square tubing under the Leafs with some Longer U Bolts.....is this gonna be ok? U know my Steering Ect. ?

 

[ajohnson]

Dont use lift blocks in the front. IMO, just trim the fenders for bigger meats. Does is already have lift shackles? Great looking rig!

 

[WANTSUM411]

All appears Stock ,no blocks or anything just the Leafs over the Axles. I do not want A lot of lift ,just tryin to be Cheap haha...lookin for what is BEST without Issues ,if I need to step up then I will. Was hopin to not have to mess with Steering issues Ect. Thanks for the Help !

 

[Quatre Coureur]

Keep up the good work! How big a tire u lookin to run? I'm runnin' 33/10.50s with no lift. Did the pinch-weld mod, zero rubbing.

 

[WANTSUM411]

Not wanting a lot more tire as I will be driving to the Deer woods,Fishin, Cabin ect. 2 hrs 1 way.Do not want to change Gears or anything ,could probably live with it stock but that's no fun,just want a LIL extra Lift.If there is not a Good Cheap/Inexpensive Way then I will wait & use one of the Lift kits for 3" lift like Rough Country or Something.
Just Tryin keep it a Budget Build on the Cheap......I already have a Wife....2 Boys...3Dogs...1 Cat.....a Boat....a '72 SS Camaro LS1 M6.....this is gonna be my I don't care if it's Dirty , Scratched ,Fishin ,Huntin, Muddin Decent Gas Mileage Rig .

 

[Quatre Coureur]

Like I said, u don't need a lift, especially if ur staying under 33" tires. A small 1.25 inch shackle lift from MarlinCrawler is under $80 shipped. The pinch-weld mod is free! Don't get much cheaper'n that... Save ur money n spend it on a SpartanLocker since this'll be ur huntin' truck.

 

[WANTSUM411]

Shackle Kit is for front & rear ?

 

[Quatre Coureur]

No. $80 bucks per end. So $160 total approximately.

 

[WANTSUM411]

Cool Thanks .....just what I wanted. How Far can I go up without Steering Issues or Having to change Parts ? 1.5" or 2.5" as these are there 2 kits.

 

[Quatre Coureur]

I believe u can go up to 3" before steering geometry becomes an issue. Not 100% sure. On the shackle lifts u get half the lift stated. If it says 2.5" they mean the shackle bolt centerlines are 2.5" farther apart than stock which is 3.5". So the bolt holes will be 6" apart.

 

[WANTSUM411]

What all Make[ 6 lug Chevy??] Wheels will fit My 6 Lug '85 4 Runner ?

 

[brifri01]

6lug chevy wheels only fit if the center hub hole is big like the toy wheels. The older ones I think will fit, and aftermarket wheels always have a big center hole.