So I finally got my 85 runner runnin'!!Found a donor truck to pull the engine and many, many other components from(Thanks BigJim)! Swapped motors, suspension, comp harness, front D-shaft, Axles...etc...etc...etc...
Here she is "stock"


And here she is now...


The back looks saggy, but it sits perfectly level, its just parked on a slope...
All togetherI have less than 3k into this project, and that includes gas to Cali to pick-up the donor, and Breakfast at Dennys in Needles!!!!!

Doug

 

So I took it off road finally and I am impressed! 4wheels GREAT!! Heres a couple more pics ...




This is my first SFA 4x4 and compared to my IFS tacoma this thing really flexes

 

And heres a couple more...







Sorry I have no idea why that picture came out so large...I did it the same way I did the others...

 

VERY NICE!!

Looking good! Take care of her, & she'll take care of you.

 

Thanks!! yeah I believe it, she's got a certain personality that I already like!!!

 

Looks nice! I really need to get mine lifted now that she's got her new engine in.

 

looks good what kind of lift and how much?

 

nice truck! and for under 3k thats awsome!

 

you get brians stamp of approval :pat:

nice rig

 

Well, I dont know!!!It came off the donor truck I bought. I was told it was a 4 " lift, but I ended up with about 5.5" of lift out of it, not sure what brand though. I would guess Rancho or Skyjacker or something along those lines. Front is new springs and shackles and rear is 4" block, shackles, and AAL( hopefully soon to be new springs only!!)

As for how much...i bought the other truck for 1500, got the motor, tranny, T-case , axles, lift kit, K&N filter, Battery, Custom front D shaft, rear D shaft,SR5 cluster, 4 extra tires and wheels( 33 on 15X8), fuel pump, computer, wiring harness, heavy duty battery cables...etc...etc...etc...and paid 800 for the runner with a blown motor. Now except for the motor I have a spare of everything!!! and looks like I am selling the Chassis and cab soon if my friend can ever make up his mind!!

Anyway, all things considered I think the math works out in my favor!!

Doug

Doug

 

thats sweet i wish i had extras for all the stuff on my truck. all i got was a spare front axle and some lights and steering colum and stuff

 

yeah, this is my first "trail rig" and I could not be happier...not at all...well maybe if I worked at a meat packing plant in Nebraska!!!