Figured some of you folks might enjoy this. I'll try and keep the thread updated as the owner does.
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This is how the truck came in, shipped from OR, 1993 244k miles. Triple locked, completely stock aside from the ARB bumper. The truck needed a lot of maintenance as well, pretty much had all the standard leaks and things needing replacement. We also replaced a lot of things 'since we were there'. To be honest with you the customer will never push this truck anywhere near its limits but it's what he wanted and he had the cash.
When we started to tear it apart he decided to have the whole thing repainted, a new carpet, sound deadening, tons of electrical accessories, so that added a lot of extra work, the interior was completely stripped.
Compression numbers were acceptable on the engine so he decided to stick with it for now but will likely do a Cummins swap in the future, which is smart since we are adding about 2,000lbs of weight to this thing. Dual NorthStar batteries, Krieger 1500w inverter, Delta front and rear bumpers, 12,000lb Warn winch, Bowfin roof rack, four person RTT, Slee sliders, Long Range 35 gal fuel tank and 42 gal aux tank
Basically everything on the engine was resealed except for the headgasket. Axles completely gone through, Icon shocks, Dobinsons, Wits End and Delta components make up the suspension. Most other parts were replaced with OE Toyota pieces.
Step one: Drain coolant.
All coolant hoses gone through
New steering and trans cooler lines
Off to the paint shop
Breaking down the front axle
3.5" Heavy springs
35" tars, wheels were powdercoated.
Switch Pro to control all the lighting and ARB compressor.
Replacement main fuel tank, 35 gal.
Aux tank, 42gal.
Got some refreshments from the customer
First time out of the shop in months
This upcoming week I'll post more pics as we get closer to the finish line.
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This is how the truck came in, shipped from OR, 1993 244k miles. Triple locked, completely stock aside from the ARB bumper. The truck needed a lot of maintenance as well, pretty much had all the standard leaks and things needing replacement. We also replaced a lot of things 'since we were there'. To be honest with you the customer will never push this truck anywhere near its limits but it's what he wanted and he had the cash.
When we started to tear it apart he decided to have the whole thing repainted, a new carpet, sound deadening, tons of electrical accessories, so that added a lot of extra work, the interior was completely stripped.
Compression numbers were acceptable on the engine so he decided to stick with it for now but will likely do a Cummins swap in the future, which is smart since we are adding about 2,000lbs of weight to this thing. Dual NorthStar batteries, Krieger 1500w inverter, Delta front and rear bumpers, 12,000lb Warn winch, Bowfin roof rack, four person RTT, Slee sliders, Long Range 35 gal fuel tank and 42 gal aux tank
Basically everything on the engine was resealed except for the headgasket. Axles completely gone through, Icon shocks, Dobinsons, Wits End and Delta components make up the suspension. Most other parts were replaced with OE Toyota pieces.
Step one: Drain coolant.
All coolant hoses gone through
New steering and trans cooler lines
Off to the paint shop
Breaking down the front axle
3.5" Heavy springs
35" tars, wheels were powdercoated.
Switch Pro to control all the lighting and ARB compressor.
Replacement main fuel tank, 35 gal.
Aux tank, 42gal.
Got some refreshments from the customer
First time out of the shop in months
This upcoming week I'll post more pics as we get closer to the finish line.
