84' Toyota buggy build

sabatoa1

Active Member

Location

Tooele, UT

• Oct 11, 2012

• #1

I have wanted a buggy for a long time now, and I came across this 4runner for a great deal. This is going to be a very low cost buggy build. I was very happy when I jumped in and it started right up.

Buggy:
Tube chassis
Locked front& rear
High steer
Hydro assist
Duals 2.28 both
Wheel spacers
U-bolt flip front& rear
Brake lines
Harnesses front& rear
Removable soft top
37" Creepy Crawlers
Custom Beadlocks
Hub gears
Got Propane Kit
Steering wheel disconnect
50" LED Light Bar



Future Mods:
Winch
Rear disc brakes
Rear DL disconnect
4 link rear
3 link front

 

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zukijames

Well-Known Member

Location

not moab anymore

• Oct 11, 2012

• #2

so what are the plans for it

 

sabatoa1

Active Member

Location

Tooele, UT

• Oct 11, 2012

• #3

I started to take off most of the bolt on parts first!!!

 

Last edited: Feb 1, 2013

sabatoa1

Active Member

Location

Tooele, UT

• Oct 11, 2012

• #4

I found a truck frame with a chassis on it for a good price.

 

Last edited: Feb 1, 2013

sabatoa1

Active Member

Location

Tooele, UT

• Oct 11, 2012

• #5

I started to chop up the 4runner to fit chassis.

 

Last edited: Feb 1, 2013

sabatoa1

Active Member

Location

Tooele, UT

• Oct 11, 2012

• #6

then I fit the back half of the chassis on the frame.

 

Last edited: Feb 1, 2013

sabatoa1

Active Member

Location

Tooele, UT

• Oct 11, 2012

• #7

I deleted all the wiring that runs on the out side of fenders, smashed up all my seems and welded up all the holes, and cut out rockers for boat side.

 

Last edited: Feb 1, 2013

sabatoa1

Active Member

Location

Tooele, UT

• Oct 11, 2012

• #8

I am starting to fit cab part of cage to chassis, and build boat side to frame.

 

Last edited: Feb 1, 2013

iamsparticus

Take your Rig to the Edge

Location

Ogden,Ut

• Oct 11, 2012

• #9

looks like a good start. What are you going to do with the drivetrain and axles?

 

Cascadia

Undecided

Location

Orem, Utah

• Oct 11, 2012

• #10

That looked like a pretty sweet runner. I like the colors. Sweet project.

 

sabatoa1

Active Member

Location

Tooele, UT

• Oct 11, 2012

• #11

I am going to stay with toyota axles until I can do 60's and 4 link. I am wanting to do a vortec 4.3 with an auto trans and dual toyota cases, but I think I am going to run the 22r on propane for now. I am looking into getting a got propane kit right now but I think I am going to wait until I can come up with some money.

 

jinxspot

~ Bush Eater's Offroad ~

Location

Salt Lake Utah

• Oct 11, 2012

• #12

looks good

Nice progress bro, give me a shout if ya ever need a spare hand!!!

 

sabatoa1

Active Member

Location

Tooele, UT

• Oct 21, 2012

• #13

I went crazy today been working on the buggy for about 8 hrs. Here are some new pic's of what I have done. I still need to put on high steer, ifs box, got propane kit, and finish the front and panels.

 

Last edited: Feb 1, 2013

sabatoa1

Active Member

Location

Tooele, UT

• Oct 21, 2012

• #14

I still need some parts to finish by this weekend. If anybody has high steer and a rear seat and belts let me know.

 

airmanwilliams

Well-Known Member

Location

Provo, Utah

• Oct 21, 2012

• #15

hmm are you the one that text me about my sidekick seat going in for a 3rd row in the 4runner? great start! cant wait to have the time and space to do this someday myself with a vehicle.

 

iamsparticus

Take your Rig to the Edge

Location

Ogden,Ut

• Oct 21, 2012

• #16

looks like good progress almost a mod F-toy in a way, i got to ask though why go with a 4.3 chevy motor? They are very low rev engines and though they do make great torq down low seems like there is better canidates for a engine swap for what you want to do

 

sabatoa1

Active Member

Location

Tooele, UT

• Oct 21, 2012

• #17

I have been thinking, and I think I am just going to stay with the 22r on propane.

 

iamsparticus

Take your Rig to the Edge

Location

Ogden,Ut

• Oct 21, 2012

• #18

sabatoa1 said:

I have been thinking, and I think I am just going to stay with the 22r on propane.

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Not a bad option, you could also convert it to fuel injection or build a mega squirt stand alone system for it, they are good motors. If you do, down the road, decide to do a swap id suggest some thing that revs out a bit more, like most toyota V6's. Light weight is power and too much power just breaks parts more, so you just have to find the right balance. You've lost some weight already which is could with gearing and your 22r it could be a great combo. i have built a very similar buggy out of my 91 4runner, chopped everyting and put a cage in. man il tell you what when i shed all that heavy body my very powerless 4runner became a tire smoker, keeping it light weight is way more benefical than adding horsepower in my opinion

 

Last edited: Oct 21, 2012

sabatoa1

Active Member

Location

Tooele, UT

• Oct 22, 2012

• #19

I have been looking in to the propane conversion just because it will be the quickest and cheapest and right now that is what I need. I am still looking for a back seat if anyone has one and high steer.

 

sabatoa1

Active Member

Location

Tooele, UT

• Oct 24, 2012

• #20

I cut out my rear panel on a waterjet today looks like it is going to work perfect. I also sanded and painted the rest of the body.

 

Last edited: Feb 4, 2013