Steve's '94 Toyota x-cab mild build

[sixstringsteve]

this is going to take a miracle to get done by the 9th. I don't even have my truck yet

I'm going to have to pull out all the stops and pull some strings to get this thing done in time. I'm afraid I"ll have everything I need but one brake line, or a driveshaft, wheels, or something like that.

I'll begin the front axle rebuild/truss tonight. Hopefully my sixshooters get in today.

 

[nrspence]

YOU CAN DO IT STEVE!

 

[SAMI]

 

[sixstringsteve]

thanks guys. It's slowly coming together. I swear I've spent more time hunting and ordering parts than I will actually building the thing.

 

[pELYgroso]

I have a 4.10 3rd you can have...it's been sitting outside though so it may need some grease and a rebuild though!

 

[sixstringsteve]

I just need something to get me through HITR. That'll probably work. Thanks Tyler.

 

[sixstringsteve]

Looks like I may have some clearance issues with the bench seat and the duals. I'm posting this thread so I can remember where to find it when I get stuck.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=516518

 

[Chevycrew]

Yeah i the 93 I spend all my time on, we had to swap to buckets to clear the shifters.

Check that thread for some pictures.

 

[sixstringsteve]

darn, I was hoping I could keep the bench seat.

 

[sixstringsteve]

I've heard something about a triple-shifter with linkages and stuff, but I've never seen any pictures or anything. Anyone know anything about that? Apparently you can control both cases from the front case.

 

[TJDukit]

Just clearance the bench seat and call it good it will be just like notching a frame.

 

[sixstringsteve]

yeah, except I can't weld fabric

 

[zukijames]

I bet your
Wife can

 

[sixstringsteve]

actually, she probably could. She's always wanted to get into upholstery...

I am having the toughest time finding 17x8 soft 8s in a 3.5" BS. Looks like I may have to get a custom order for some, but I don't think I have time for a custom order.

 

[TJDukit]

Cragers website doesn't even show a soft 8 with 3.5" BS. The lowest they go is 4.5" BS on a 17x8 wheel

 

[sixstringsteve]

well, they'll go as extreme as a 2", but it's all custom-made, and that's 3-4 weeks out.

 

[sixstringsteve]

I got some info on the triple-shifter. I think that'd be the ticket.

http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=690898&page=6

Here's cool video about one:
[YOUTUBE-HD]q5rVPkbxSIk[/YOUTUBE-HD]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5rVPkbxSIk&feature=player_embedded

Supposedly low range is going to start making them, but who knows about a time frame.

I'm really starting to worry about getting this done in time...

 

[TJDukit]

Stupid government computer...I can't see the video.

 

[sixstringsteve]

I added the link.

 

[pELYgroso]

doesn't TG make the shifter kit? I could be wrong, but I think I've seen a rig w/ the TG triple stick setup...