I wouldn’t touch the rings. Compression numbers over 120 are pretty solid on these old 2F’s. Slap a Toyota head gasket on it and get the head checked out rebuilt if needed and call it good.
Transmission you can get a used 4 speed for cheap. And if you wanted to put money into a transmission...
I have one that is coming out in a couple months for a LS swap. New head gasket was done less than a year ago. Drive it from WA to CO and then to CA this August.
Let me know if you want to drive it before it comes out.
Dave
Diego/Chris
Worth going. If you can it makes it fun to group camp together.
Take as many classes as you are interested in. The popular ones fill up fast and the trial rides go quickly.
Technical course you want to be early on or it gets full (read backed up).
Have fun for me.
Dave
Brake booster benefit is going from the single to dual diaphragm.
60 series had single diaphragm, 44610-60530
80’s had dual diaphragm. 44610-60620
City Racer makes a nice dual diaphragm replacement unit for 60 series.
Most people keep the MC and Booster matched to the vehicle they are...
This is a good resource for info Toyota brake boosters. Toyota 4x4 Brake Master Cylinder and Brake Booster Specs - https://www.roundforge.com/articles/toyota-4x4-brake-master-cylinder-and-brake-booster-specs/
Best to dig around the tires / axles.
Lower tire pressure and wait until temps drop and mud freezes or dries completely.
Much less math and dynamics involved.
Doug at Wellsorted does a might fine swap. If you are looking for a shop close by to do the work he would be the one I would reach out to. GenV motors are no joke with a 8/10 speed behind them.
Putting a modern drive train into a 35+ year old truck. Is no small task but possible for many with...