New to the forum from East Bernard - Alex & The dirt squirrel

the_white_shadow

Well-Known Member
Just posting up to make my formal introduction.

I met several members this past weekebd at hiddenfalls and had a blast besides the fact that I kept breaking down. But thats besides the point.

I live in East Bernard and work in Houston.

I drive a 1982 Toyota Hilux with the following mods:

One genuine 1982 Toyota Longbed Pickup SR5 Package bobbed 16'', Round headlight Conversion

Engine: 1993 4.3L Vortec CPI on switches, snorkled inside the cab, rear mounted radiator & fuel cell in bed w/ Walbro pickups, FJ80 Master Cylinder

Trans: Th350 w/ Downey Adapter, Lokar shifter, rear mounted trans cooler

T-case: Marlin 4.7s, single case, flat Bud-Built crossmember

Axles: Fully rebuilt '82 front with all new seals, bearings, 4:37s, spool, 2'' wheel spacers, land cruiser vented discs, V6 calipers, IFS Hubs, 30-spline Longfields w/ chromo hub gears, Lexus ARP wheel studs.

Stock '87 4-runner IFS rear w/ 4:37's and welded, Davez rear disc brackets, residual & proportioning valves, all SA toyota disc swap, 2" spacers.

Steering: Marlin arms, Full Hydro w/ Surplus Center Single ended 6" ram, eaton orbital, semi truck reservoir

Tires: 37x13.50x17 Mickey Thompson Baja Claw Comps
Rims: 17x8 Cragar Soft 8's w/ 4.5'' backspacing

Suspension: Front: Stock '82 RUF doubled and cut down with a second set from another '82. 13'' Monroe cheap shocks
Rear: Stock 2005 toyota rear leafs (2+overload) 57'' long, 15'' Poly Performance BBCS, Ballistic Mounts

Front Hanger: Sky's with boomerang shackles

Rear Hanger: Sky's chevy hangers and shackles

A little before and current pics:
Before: how I bought it, minus the bed.
82_Toyota_Donor_Truck.jpg


From this past weekend:
DSCN1796.jpg


I look forward to meeting more of you and if you ever need anything, just ask and i will try to help

--Alex
 
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SamSter0077

Frack me..
Just posting up to make my formal introduction.

I met several members this past weekebd at hiddenfalls and had a blast besides the fact that I kept breaking down. But thats besides the point.

I live in East Bernard and work in Houston.

I drive a 1982 Toyota Hilux with the following mods:

One genuine 1982 Toyota Longbed Pickup SR5 Package bobbed 16'', Round headlight Conversion

Engine: 1993 4.3L Vortec CPI on switches, snorkled inside the cab, rear mounted radiator & fuel cell in bed w/ Walbro pickups, FJ80 Master Cylinder

Trans: Th350 w/ Downey Adapter, Lokar shifter, rear mounted trans cooler

T-case: Marlin 4.7s, single case, flat Bud-Built crossmember

Axles: Fully rebuilt '82 front with all new seals, bearings, 4:37s, spool, 2'' wheel spacers, land cruiser vented discs, V6 calipers, IFS Hubs, 30-spline Longfields w/ chromo hub gears, Lexus ARP wheel studs.

Stock '87 4-runner IFS rear w/ 4:37's and welded, Davez rear disc brackets, residual & proportioning valves, all SA toyota disc swap, 2" spacers.

Steering: Marlin arms, Full Hydro w/ Surplus Center Single ended 6" ram, eaton orbital, semi truck reservoir

Tires: 37x13.50x17 Mickey Thompson Baja Claw Comps
Rims: 17x8 Cragar Soft 8's w/ 4.5'' backspacing

Suspension: Front: Stock '82 RUF doubled and cut down with a second set from another '82. 13'' Monroe cheap shocks
Rear: Stock 2005 toyota rear leafs (2+overload) 57'' long, 15'' Poly Performance BBCS, Ballistic Mounts

Front Hanger: Sky's with boomerang shackles

Rear Hanger: Sky's chevy hangers and shackles

A little before and current pics:
Before: how I bought it, minus the bed.
82_Toyota_Donor_Truck.jpg


From this past weekend:
DSCN1796.jpg


I look forward to meeting more of you and if you ever need anything, just ask and i will try to help

--Alex

You rig crawled over eveything in it's way.. but seemed to have a hard time with the level trail. Stressful, I know! welcome to TOR, look forward to wheeling with you again.
 

TacoXpo

HOAX DENIER
Nice ride!!!
 

Anathollo

Armorall is my choice of lube
Staff member
Nice! Welcome to the forum! I love the wooden door panels on the inside. Classy! Hope you get that squealing sound figured out.
 

AlienXtx

Nignog
Cool truck, welcome to TOR!
 

tex

That's Mr Asshole to you
Welcome to TOR. It was good to meet you last weekend.
Get your rig fixed so you can get it back out on the trail.
 
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