Drew02a 1987 Hilux Dilux Build

drew02a

drew02a

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AlienXtx said:
Well I ask because just looking at the frame on mine, if you go up that far you might be hitting frame when you flex because it dips down lower then the axel pocket built in the frame that far up.
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How far do you think you could move it? Doesn't the bump stop strike plate hang down a few inches? might mean a few more inches you could move it forward without issues.
 
AlienXtx

AlienXtx

Nignog
Yeah the one bumpstop I have in the rear hangs down pretty far. I'll take a picture of the frame tomorrow, I think you can see it in the pic i posted of the flatbed being gone.
 
fsbrain03

fsbrain03

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drew02a said:
Did you see the one I posted that's here in San Antonio. It's in pretty good shape and there's a build thread on IH8mud so you can see all the fab work. It looks pretty solid and already has some really nice mods. Just a little out of my price range, and I think I want to do all my mods myself.
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Yeah. Too Much, and too much done to it. I kinda want a project truck as well. Probably try to get something cheaper, and put more money into it, to build the monster living in my head.
 
AlienXtx

AlienXtx

Nignog
fsbrain03 said:
Yeah. Too Much, and too much done to it. I kinda want a project truck as well. Probably try to get something cheaper, and put more money into it, to build the monster living in my head.
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I know what you mean, I got a kickass truck in my head, but getting it to come to life takes $$$$ and time.
 
SamSter0077

SamSter0077

Frack me..
drew02a said:
My reg cab has a 110" wheelbase
Yours is 103"
The one I want ('86-89 Xtra cab) is 121.5"

I really like the 110" wheel base and might try to shorten the one on the new truck.
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I love that Short Wheel base, easy on turns and no highcenter! 105.3" on the 3rd gen 4runner.
 
AlienXtx

AlienXtx

Nignog
I found 4 of these in a stack of old parts at the shop, I'm going to use these for stop/blinkers for now so I can pass inspection.

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AlienXtx

AlienXtx

Nignog
AlienXtx

AlienXtx

Nignog
did you follow the link? he has pictures of it finishe with the tire mount and everthing. This is what i wanna do for mine.

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AlienXtx

AlienXtx

Nignog
im thinking fuel cell up against the cab in the center with cooler tiedowns on the sides
 
Silverback

Silverback

Lima Gulf Bravo Foxtrot Juliet Bravo
You can fit a Ford F-150 fuel tank under the bed and its justa bout flush with the bottom of the frame. I pan to do it to mine and then build a skid for it. Cheaper than a fuel cell and takes up less room. Of course you cut your frame so there might be an issue, but you might want to look into it.
 
Silverback

Silverback

Lima Gulf Bravo Foxtrot Juliet Bravo
Yeah I was going to go that route.. I just sprayed it with bedliner.
 
AlienXtx

AlienXtx

Nignog
drew02a said:
I really like the idea of a fuel cell, but if you could fit it down between the frame rails it would be best.
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I plan on mounting it center and no lower then the frame and close to the cab so he'll keep weight centered

drew02a said:
Here's what you need for the interior. I think It's what I'm gonna do. I love vinyl floors.

http://www.auto-interior.com/toyota8.htm#regular
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damn thing has carpet in it right now, I'll prob go the Sean route and do the bedliner, rustolium has some at Lowes for $12 a can, might use it on frame too.
 
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Anathollo

Anathollo

Armorall is my choice of lube
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Highlux delux for the win! Yes!!!
 
AlienXtx

AlienXtx

Nignog
AlienXtx

AlienXtx

Nignog
drew02a said:
How far do you think you could move it? Doesn't the bump stop strike plate hang down a few inches? might mean a few more inches you could move it forward without issues.
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Here is a pic Drew, you have maybe 4-5" after the bump stop before the frame starts dropping.
 
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