Builds 1983 Toyota Hilux 4x4 Short Bed (4 Viewers)
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I like the idea of demoting that one wheel to spare duty.
Few more thoughts on the wheel weights:
- Ask the tire guy he already reoriented that tire, e.g. remove, rotate and remount the tire - like 180 degrees and rebalance the wheel. If the tire and the wheel are each out of balance (all are to some degree) and oriented to "maximize" that out-of-balanceness (sure, that's a word)... you end up with a really out of balance wheel/tire... Ideally, they're working to cancel each other out.
- Ask the guys to put some of the weights on the back side of the wheel. They'll say "They're most effective on the outside" And, they're right. But, I'd rather have a lot on back and few on the front. ALL of the weights, on my steel wheels with 33s on my 100, are on the back - and it's worked for two sets of BFGs over 120,000 mlles
- Ask them about adhesive weights - if they'd remove some of the clip-ons and use some adhesive weights.
But yeah... that truck is lookin sexy!
Few more thoughts on the wheel weights:
- Ask the tire guy he already reoriented that tire, e.g. remove, rotate and remount the tire - like 180 degrees and rebalance the wheel. If the tire and the wheel are each out of balance (all are to some degree) and oriented to "maximize" that out-of-balanceness (sure, that's a word)... you end up with a really out of balance wheel/tire... Ideally, they're working to cancel each other out.
- Ask the guys to put some of the weights on the back side of the wheel. They'll say "They're most effective on the outside" And, they're right. But, I'd rather have a lot on back and few on the front. ALL of the weights, on my steel wheels with 33s on my 100, are on the back - and it's worked for two sets of BFGs over 120,000 mlles
- Ask them about adhesive weights - if they'd remove some of the clip-ons and use some adhesive weights.
But yeah... that truck is lookin sexy!
It's probably long gone by now. I also put an Arkay turbocharger on it. It was pretty quick for what it was. There is a good climb out of Salt Lake City on Interstate 80 called Parley's Canyon. The truck would pull that camper 60 miles an hour up the hill. I passed all the other campers with it.
60 miles per, up Parley's.. What's that like?It's probably long gone by now. I also put an Arkay turbocharger on it. It was pretty quick for what it was. There is a good climb out of Salt Lake City on Interstate 80 called Parley's Canyon. The truck would pull that camper 60 miles an hour up the hill. I passed all the other campers with it.
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Will Van
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It's probably long gone by now. I also put an Arkay turbocharger on it. It was pretty quick for what it was. There is a good climb out of Salt Lake City on Interstate 80 called Parley's Canyon. The truck would pull that camper 60 miles an hour up the hill. I passed all the other campers with it.
I'm familiar with Parley's Canyon. We have a house in Big Cottonwood. But we typically take Guardsman's Pass in the summer. I wonder if the Truck would make it? I'd probably have to re-jet the carb (after driving it from Texas!).
My goal for the 1977 FJ40 is 1HD-T swap and drive it to SLC. Turbo diesel would be perfect for the mountains!
joseywales
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That looks like a quick blast and prime should kill it. On the topic of liner, I’d just stick with the black as it matches all the other accent pieces. I’d also not wrap the bed rails. You don’t want to see that stuff. If you want to protect the bed rails, some 1 1/2” aluminum angle could be cut to fit and attached with double sided foam tape. You could coat the angle with black as well if you didn’t want to see the silver.
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That thing is beautiful. The graphics look fantastic.
Will Van
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Thanks a lot! I’m really pleased with how the graphics turned out. I chose not to install the tailgate graphics because they didn’t quite overlap the OEM painted “Toyota”. And I was afraid they by removing the old “4 Wheel Drive” graphic, I might screw up the original paint.
John in Utah
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The top of the bedrail and outside hooks of mine are bed lined. It’s good quality and I really like the look, only issue is closing the tailgate is more of “press fit”. However the bumpers are also lined to match, not sure how it would look with the tan. This isnt the best picture but you get the idea.
The truck does about 45 up parelys empty, whatever that’s worth
The truck does about 45 up parelys empty, whatever that’s worth
joseywales
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Looking awesome! Did you apply the graphics yourself? They look perfect!
I love how the graphics accentuate the fender flare - makes them look bigger... better
Waving people to go around heading up Parley's is one of my favorite pastimes.The top of the bedrail and outside hooks of mine are bed lined. It’s good quality and I really like the look, only issue is closing the tailgate is more of “press fit”. However the bumpers are also lined to match, not sure how it would look with the tan. This isnt the best picture but you get the idea. View attachment 2144756
The truck does about 45 up parelys empty, whatever that’s worth
Will Van
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Unfortunately the brake master cylinder started leaking over the weekend. Any suggestions on where to source a replacement MC?
Also, should I go ahead and peak at the front pads while I'm doing brake work? Parking brake doesn't work either, but probably just needs to be adjusted.
Also, should I go ahead and peak at the front pads while I'm doing brake work? Parking brake doesn't work either, but probably just needs to be adjusted.
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