New truck/ first upgrades??
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New truck/ first upgrades??
so my 87 4runner was stolen and i rebounded from that and bought a 86 pickup
Fresh 22RE
33" BFG's
5spd
K&N air filter
stock gears
it is a daily driver/ weekend mudder/ most people say do gears and i agree i just wanna make sure.
truck is powerless and pretty slow but it gets it on in the mud.
Fresh 22RE
33" BFG's
5spd
K&N air filter
stock gears
it is a daily driver/ weekend mudder/ most people say do gears and i agree i just wanna make sure.
truck is powerless and pretty slow but it gets it on in the mud.
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having 33s and stock gears, regearing would be a good idea, and while your regearing you might want to think of getting a locker put in while your in there, no extra labor charges while your already in there.
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I vote to do 4.88's and a rear lockright for $1020...
For 5sp 22RE and 33's you definitely want 4.88's not 5.29's unless you see yourself going to 35's sometime soon. Adding a locker to the back will make the truck a monster. Definitely worth the cash. I can go further now in 2wd than I could before in 4wd. When I put it in lo4 it's unbelieveable.
How on earth could you recommend duals if you don't know what kind of wheeling he does?
Or was that in another thread or something?
For 5sp 22RE and 33's you definitely want 4.88's not 5.29's unless you see yourself going to 35's sometime soon. Adding a locker to the back will make the truck a monster. Definitely worth the cash. I can go further now in 2wd than I could before in 4wd. When I put it in lo4 it's unbelieveable.
How on earth could you recommend duals if you don't know what kind of wheeling he does?
Or was that in another thread or something?
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I vote to do 4.88's and a rear lockright for $1020...
For 5sp 22RE and 33's you definitely want 4.88's not 5.29's unless you see yourself going to 35's sometime soon. Adding a locker to the back will make the truck a monster. Definitely worth the cash. I can go further now in 2wd than I could before in 4wd. When I put it in lo4 it's unbelieveable.
How on earth could you recommend duals if you don't know what kind of wheeling he does?
Or was that in another thread or something?
For 5sp 22RE and 33's you definitely want 4.88's not 5.29's unless you see yourself going to 35's sometime soon. Adding a locker to the back will make the truck a monster. Definitely worth the cash. I can go further now in 2wd than I could before in 4wd. When I put it in lo4 it's unbelieveable.
How on earth could you recommend duals if you don't know what kind of wheeling he does?
Or was that in another thread or something?
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Belts/hoses (If they are not in good shape)
Repack front wheel bearings
Heavy duty idler arm
Replace brakes
Check tie rod ends
Any basic maintenance the truck milage dictates.
Some of the stuff may be ok, but if not they can all add up and nickle and dime you...
Repack front wheel bearings
Heavy duty idler arm
Replace brakes
Check tie rod ends
Any basic maintenance the truck milage dictates.
Some of the stuff may be ok, but if not they can all add up and nickle and dime you...
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change ALL fluids (oil, tranny, coolant, diffs, brake, power steering, EVERYTHING) unless you have detailed maintenance records of when it was done
cap/rotor/plugs/wires (NGK or Denso - NOT BOSCH)
extend diff breathers
Now to the fun stuff for a daily driver/weekend mudder:
snorkel
skids
gears/locker(s)
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For mud you could probably get away with an LSD just as easily as a locker because both tires usually have the same conditions. A locker will still lock both wheels tighter though so if you think you could put up with it, the truck will perform better offroad. If it's only snowing occaisionally there I'd probably still go with the locker in the back and just be careful when it snows out which you should be doing anyway.
If you're running thick mud you should consider locking the front too. With 4 good offroad tires turning all the time the truck will amaze you everytime you take it in the mud. Locking the back is a great place to start.
If you're running thick mud you should consider locking the front too. With 4 good offroad tires turning all the time the truck will amaze you everytime you take it in the mud. Locking the back is a great place to start.
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took my truck seriously offroading for the first time on sunday and was AMAZED with how well it did, only got stuck once and was up to my waist almost in mud hookin up the tow rope.
so for now:
MAJOR tune up-$100
Rancho shocks all the way around-free/warranty from previous owner.
Rancho steering stabilizer-$50 with new brackets
electric fan with on/off switch-$70
heavy duty clutch-$240(centerforce dual friction)
then through my work i can get 5.29's and lockers front and rear for a little under $1000
so for now:
MAJOR tune up-$100
Rancho shocks all the way around-free/warranty from previous owner.
Rancho steering stabilizer-$50 with new brackets
electric fan with on/off switch-$70
heavy duty clutch-$240(centerforce dual friction)
then through my work i can get 5.29's and lockers front and rear for a little under $1000