Toyota "race" truck

[ToyotaTom]

Hi my name is Tom and I like to wheel. I am making a big move from Florida to Washington. I will be continuing my build here. I have been wheeling the southeast for a while and recently got into racing. Looking forward to seeing what the PNW has to offer and doing some wheeling.

Truck specs-

86 Toyota 4Runner with a 86 truck cab
35" BFG KM2s
SAS
Detroit locker f/r
Hydro assist
Marlin ultimate dual t-cases
22re on propane
internal cage

When it was still somewhat a 4Runner.

Picking up the cab at the local pick-n-pull.

 

[Lucky Jeff]

Welcome! I think those may be the nicest boards I've ever seen on a flatbed :haha:

 

[KarlVP]

Welcome, there's lots of fun to be had up here.

 

[ToyotaTom]

Welcome! I think those may be the nicest boards I've ever seen on a flatbed :haha:

Thanks, I try to keep it clean. Has anyone ever been to a PNW Off Road Racing Series event? The park they race at is like an hour away from my soon to be house.
http://www.pnwoffroad.com

Nevermind I found the thread today.

 

[ToyotaTom]

Got a new PS pump and some spare parts from TG.

Swapped in a bigger fan.

Rear brake light, tail light and amber dust light in a nice box from RuffStuff.

Got some aluminum skins put on.

Broke one of these little guys.

 

[CHOP SHOP]

Time for Marlins Big Pin kit for those steering arms.


And stop buying those TG tie rod ends. They are worse quality than autozone/schucks crap.

Go to the dealer and buy OEM FJ80 tierod ends or go online and get Jap tripple 555 tierod ends.


Then you wont need spares anymore!

 

[ToyotaTom]

I haven't had any non driver induced issues with the TG tie rod ends. I bumped a rock going "fast" and broke the passenger TRE, steering arm pin and trunnion bearing. I am swapping in the trunnion bearing eliminator kit today. The Marlin 25mm pins won't fit in my arms, I have a set sitting on my bench right now that I can't use.

 

[pokey]

we have a very active racing community here. check out www.pnw4wda.org and watch the comp area. playdays as we call them start in may and go all summer long. classes for everyone.

also here. http://www.moonshinersjeepclub.com/

 

[CHOP SHOP]

I haven't had any non driver induced issues with the TG tie rod ends. I bumped a rock going "fast" and broke the passenger TRE, steering arm pin and trunnion bearing. I am swapping in the trunnion bearing eliminator kit today. The Marlin 25mm pins won't fit in my arms, I have a set sitting on my bench right now that I can't use.

IM not a fan of the trunion elim kit. You can defend those garbage rod ends if you want but they are junk. Wait til one hurts you going fast.


The pin kits are 25MM hence they are larger than norm and dont fit in any arms. You have a decent machinist bore out the pin holes with a poper press fit and your done. And still have good KOYO bearings.


What kinda bearing was on that pin that broke?

 

[ToyotaTom]

I am currently running koyo bearings. TG hooks me up with a discount on parts so I tend to be pretty bias.

Pokey- thanks for the links.

 

[CHOP SHOP]

Dont get me wrong, Im not a TG hater. I run lots of their stuff and lots of it works good.

But,,

Some of it is GARBAGE. Getting a deal on a poop sammich feels good, but it still tastes like poop in the end. :beer:

 

[jprcrpr94]

IM not a fan of the trunion elim kit. You can defend those garbage rod ends if you want but they are junk. Wait til one hurts you going fast.


The pin kits are 25MM hence they are larger than norm and dont fit in any arms. You have a decent machinist bore out the pin holes with a poper press fit and your done. And still have good KOYO bearings.


What kinda bearing was on that pin that broke?

Marlin currently sells Yukon trunnion bearings.

 

[jprcrpr94]

Dont get me wrong, Im not a TG hater. I run lots of their stuff and lots of it works good.

But,,

Some of it is GARBAGE. Getting a deal on a poop sammich feels good, but it still tastes like poop in the end. :beer:

I am a trail queer hater. **** their ****ty parts and ****ty business practices.

On another note we just had the tre discussion around the fire last weekend and yes, you are better off with parts store FJ80 tre's than with trail mart's cheap chinese junk.

 

[CHOP SHOP]

Marlin currently sells Yukon trunnion bearings.

I did a pin kit on Keatons buggy earlier this year and it came with KOYOs.

I didnt even know they made yukon brand bearings? If so , more than likely import junk.

 

[jprcrpr94]

I did a pin kit on Keatons buggy earlier this year and it came with KOYOs.

I didnt even know they made yukon brand bearings? If so , more than likely import junk.

I just ordered two front axle service kits and they both came with Koyo wheel bearings and Yukon trunnion bearings.

 

[CHOP SHOP]

I just ordered two front axle service kits and they both came with Koyo wheel bearings and Yukon trunnion bearings.

So do you know if the 25mm kits are or just the stock replacements?

KOYO trunnions can always be found at the dealer, but the 25mm was kinda a marlin exclusive.

 

[jprcrpr94]

So do you know if the 25mm kits are or just the stock replacements?

KOYO trunnions can always be found at the dealer, but the 25mm was kinda a marlin exclusive.

Not sure about the 25mm kits

 

[ToyotaTom]

I have a set of 17mm pins that are made for the Marlin arms. The would not fit in the six shooter arms without the arms being reamed out.

 

[WHITE TRASH1]

The 25mm setup is a direct fit for the original Marlin 6 stud billet arms. The trail garbage cast 6 stud arms use the stock size pin so they have to be machined to fit. The 25mm bearings are a special deal. I want to say they are a different bearing with a steeper ramp angle that Marlin has special made but it's been so long that detail could be wrong.

 

[ToyotaTom]

Here is the side by side of the MC bearings.
And this is from the MC forum regarding the 25mm pins.
"Sorry I've missed this one apparently. We have put 25mm pins into the 6 stud arms both TGs and 4X4 Labs. If you purchase the pin kit and send us the arms, we'll bore the arms for you at no charge. Just pay shipping both ways."

 

[POR]

Marlin currently sells Yukon trunnion bearings.

I'm pretty sure currently Marlin sells nothing

 

[POR]

I am a trail queer hater. **** their ****ty parts and ****ty business practices.

On another note we just had the tre discussion around the fire last weekend and yes, you are better off with parts store FJ80 tre's than with trail mart's cheap chinese junk.

So we need examples of their ****ty parts screwing you..... no more axles for life means ****ty business practice??

 

[jprcrpr94]

So we need examples of their ****ty parts screwing you..... no more axles for life means ****ty business practice??

I've had quite a few of their parts fail. Like almost every one I've used. Not to mention they do everything they can to get out of warrantying something of theirs that breaks. I'm not even including the fact that they rebranded their own ****ty dirty 30s as Longfields and don't honor the warranty that they promised to honor. I will spend my money and support businesses who actually care about making quality parts not just a dollar.

 

[jprcrpr94]

I'm pretty sure currently Marlin sells nothing

What?

 

[joeyf]

i got 25mm KLM bearings with my hellfire knuckles. they seem to be just as good of a quality as the koyo's if you are looking for another option.

 

[POR]

I've had quite a few of their parts fail. Like almost every one I've used. Not to mention they do everything they can to get out of warrantying something of theirs that breaks. I'm not even including the fact that they rebranded their own ****ty dirty 30s as Longfields and don't honor the warranty that they promised to honor. I will spend my money and support businesses who actually care about making quality parts not just a dollar.

Like what fails?? What have you bought that didn't work and you had to send back ??

 

[POR]

What?

Nothing is available

 

[ToyotaTom]

Random pics to get back on track.

 

[ToyotaTom]

I finally got around to modifying a floor jack for off-road use. This will make tire changes a lot faster than with the hi-lift.

Put a hood together and also add a passenger grab handle. I went ahead and swapped in some new rod bearings yesterday, seamed to get rid of some of my engine knock.

Made this little 3/8-in Drive Breaker Bar and extension holder, I need to swap out that hose clamp for one you can loosen by hand.

And my spare is moved to free up some storage space below.

 

[ToyotaTom]

I just finished up the trip from Crestview FL to Renton Wa!!! Three trailer tires a blizzard in Colorado and a lot of gas later we made it.