So, I've been considering selling my crawler. I just don't have time to take it out much and I hate for it to just sit in the garage. So, I'm just putting it out there to see if there is any interest. I have seen some trucks going for very cheap lately but I don't think any are as functional as this one.
Specs:
1980 Toyota Pickup, originally a long bed
Bobbed bed
Bucket seats
22RE swap (87 4Runner, all wiring, ECU, and related components)
5 speed
Dual cases (2.28 in both)
Long spline front drive shaft
Tacoma rear drive shaft
RUF spring conversion, Bud built "banana" shackles
Tacoma leafs in rear (53"), relocated front hanger, longer rear shackle
Hi steer kit with IFS box and frame reinforcement bracket (80 series ends)
Welded rear diff
Aussie Locker front
Complete front axle rebuild with new bearings, seals, and gaskets
Dirty 30 Chromoly birfs inners and outers
New rear brakes
Modified Trail Gear sliders (welded)
Pro-Comp 17x9" wheels with 2.5" BS, 37x12.50x17 BFG KM2s
Rattle can paint job
Ammo can center console
*4xInnovations Roll Cage
And probably lots of other things I can't think of right now. Best thing is to check the build thread located here: https://forum.ih8mud.com/79-95-toyo...longbed-pickup-build-epically-slow-style.html
It would cost well in excess of $10,000 to build this truck like it sits. I don't know how much I have in it. I doubt it's quite that much since I bartered and sold old parts when I swapped them off. Regardless, I'm sure it's way more than $6,000.
This is a turn-key, ready to go crawler. You can put it on a trailer today and go hit the trails. It is extremely capable. I've heard the phrase, "If I built one, I would do it exactly like this!" more times than I can count.
This truck is not a daily driver in my opinion. The tires are not balanced and there is no steering stabilizer. With a little work it could be I guess.
There is some body damage on the left front fender and the left side of the bed (pictured) from the last time I took it out. The front drive shaft took a hit as well so it may need to be re-tubed.
Pictures:
I would consider trade for a locked 80 of comparable value, stock or otherwise, mileage doesn't really matter.
Specs:
1980 Toyota Pickup, originally a long bed
Bobbed bed
Bucket seats
22RE swap (87 4Runner, all wiring, ECU, and related components)
5 speed
Dual cases (2.28 in both)
Long spline front drive shaft
Tacoma rear drive shaft
RUF spring conversion, Bud built "banana" shackles
Tacoma leafs in rear (53"), relocated front hanger, longer rear shackle
Hi steer kit with IFS box and frame reinforcement bracket (80 series ends)
Welded rear diff
Aussie Locker front
Complete front axle rebuild with new bearings, seals, and gaskets
Dirty 30 Chromoly birfs inners and outers
New rear brakes
Modified Trail Gear sliders (welded)
Pro-Comp 17x9" wheels with 2.5" BS, 37x12.50x17 BFG KM2s
Rattle can paint job
Ammo can center console
*4xInnovations Roll Cage
And probably lots of other things I can't think of right now. Best thing is to check the build thread located here: https://forum.ih8mud.com/79-95-toyo...longbed-pickup-build-epically-slow-style.html
It would cost well in excess of $10,000 to build this truck like it sits. I don't know how much I have in it. I doubt it's quite that much since I bartered and sold old parts when I swapped them off. Regardless, I'm sure it's way more than $6,000.
This is a turn-key, ready to go crawler. You can put it on a trailer today and go hit the trails. It is extremely capable. I've heard the phrase, "If I built one, I would do it exactly like this!" more times than I can count.
This truck is not a daily driver in my opinion. The tires are not balanced and there is no steering stabilizer. With a little work it could be I guess.
There is some body damage on the left front fender and the left side of the bed (pictured) from the last time I took it out. The front drive shaft took a hit as well so it may need to be re-tubed.
Pictures:
I would consider trade for a locked 80 of comparable value, stock or otherwise, mileage doesn't really matter.
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