DLux and Gomer build a Yota

[Erik d_lux]

This is mostly going to be my buddy Gomers build but I will be helping him a lot of the way. He is doing it the smart way and trying to buy things once and but the right parts. He is like most of us though and does not have a huge bank account, so we we will building this in stages.

Plan for now:
Linked built 60 front
Full hydro steering
Linked 14 bolt rear
Keep stock motor/trans
Lots of cutting/tube
He is trying to decide on gearing for the axles/doubler or whatever. This will come later when all of the above is done.

Plan later on:
5.3L
TH400
Atlas/205/Stak whatever

If anybody needs 85' SR5 parts I know where you can get a ton :greg: Also he has a rear Dana70 that needs to get out of the shop.

This may take awhile as its not my first priority and he has a full time job. Here are the axles and donor truck. More to come later.

 

[I Lean]

Doing things once is certainly a cheaper way of building, in the long run. I like the plans, it's going to turn out mean!

I'm actually in need of a stock Toyota birfield to send to Bobby Long as a core for his "warranty policy". Is he willing to part out the front axle?

 

[ricsrx]

PM sent

 

[choptopbII]

looking to see more, I wish i wold have went 1 tons/linked from the start.

 

[Erik d_lux]

Doing things once is certainly a cheaper way of building, in the long run. I like the plans, it's going to turn out mean!

I'm actually in need of a stock Toyota birfield to send to Bobby Long as a core for his "warranty policy". Is he willing to part out the front axle?

PM sent

Give Gomer a call or text. We stripped this puppy today and have TONS of stock misc parts.
801.201.7609

And yes, ask for "Gomer":greg:

 

[Erik d_lux]

Got lots done today. Real work can begin soon.

 

[Chevycrew]

Whats the specs on the 70 he wants to get rid of?




I really like the plan of attack too!

 

[Erik d_lux]

4:10's, no brakes, no yoke (1410 avail), no wheel studs

Missing a lot but I am sure he would pretty much give it away just to rid himself of it. Hubs/ring pinion and carrier would be worth a tiny bit.

 

[Erik d_lux]

We finally got all the parts needed.

Last week we spent some time making welding the diff covers up and making the hydro steering mount. There will still be a ram "bumper" that goes in front of this to protect the ram.

 

[bryson]

...There will still be a ram "bumper" that goes in front of this to protect the ram.

Is it going to resemble an airfoil?

Looks good man. I still really, really want to come by and check things out.

 

[Erik d_lux]

Is it going to resemble an airfoil?

Looks good man. I still really, really want to come by and check things out.

The days of the airfoil are long gone. Thanks for the reminder.

Name the time to come over and lets do it. Maybe some BBQ too?

 

[bryson]

The days of the airfoil are long gone. Thanks for the reminder.

Name the time to come over and lets do it. Maybe some BBQ too?

You had me at BBQ.

 

[rockreligious]

cool looking fab, keep it up.

 

[Bart]

Nice looking build.

 

[sixb]

I hope you didn't pay much for that toyota cause you sure aint using much of it. Oh and cool project for sure.

 

[Erik d_lux]

Little more work done. We got it to sit really low. 14" from ground to frame right now but the axle needs to come up 2" so, about 16" from frame to ground at full stuff.

Here is a comparison from his to mine. My frame is just below 20" with over 5 inches of compression so, you its not a biggie either but, his is LOW. To tell the truth I am a bit jealous of this build. I wish mine was fresh and done correct. It will just be motivation for me to finally start a buggy when this is done.

Starting to move along a little bit. At this rate we should be done before Bryson OOOF! Sorry, that was for the air foil comment.

 

[Erik d_lux]

Also got the front linked up (need to finish some things). Parallel 3 link with panhard.

 

[Erik d_lux]

Last but not least.....

Gracie says "Dude, its effing hot!"

 

[big cherokee]

sweet build eric cant wait to wheel with you guys again.


i might be interested in some of the yota parts, going to be building my buddies yota here soon just a simple build leafs all around and so forth nothing close to this scale.

 

[Erik d_lux]

Cool. Let me know if you need Gomers number. He is dragging his feet on selling parts and he will defiantly need money soon.