Builds 1983 Toyota Hilux 4x4 Short Bed (3 Viewers)

[Will Van]

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Thanks! Just ordered!

Rockauto.com also sells AISIN stuff.

Unfortunately not for this application. I cancelled my order with RockAuto because they didn't have an Aisin MC.

 

[Will Van]

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Crap, I just realized the linked Aisin MC is for Pickups manufactured after 8/83. Mine was manufactured 10/82. I don't know if this will work. I probably need to cancel this order too.

 

[cruiserdan]

Yup. That is when the body style changed.

 

[Will Van]

Yup. That is when the body style changed.

Thanks. I was able to find an Aisin brake master cylinder on EBay for pre-8/83 trucks with 4WD. Hopefully this is the correct MC.

For the record, I try to support our forum vendors. I called multiple places and was not able to get much help.

 

[Will Van]

I think I'm going to purchase a small pop-up or teardrop camper. Something light and easy to tow. 1,500 lbs or so. Which means I need to tow it.

The truck currently has an e-trailer bolt on bumper. It has a spot to add a tow ball, but I'm not sure I trust it for towing.

https://www.etrailer.com/Bumper/Toyo...eID=1983743474

What are my rear bumper options if I need a receiver hitch? Marlin Crawler has a nice unit, but it appears you have to notch the rear valence. Is anyone familiar with other options? I have read any rear bumper for pickups up until 1995 will work. I'd prefer not to cut any bodywork.

 

[CreeperSleeper]

Looking at the bumper you have, it looks to be rated at twice what the trailer you want to tow is. To me, that is a safe enough margin of error. However, you could always add a dedicated hitch:

U-Haul: Trailer Hitches & Towing Accessories

 

[Will Van]

Today I finally got the bedliner applied. I have been trying to get this task done since I bought the truck. The initial Line-X installer was a nimrod, so I had to find someone else. Then the sandblast guy was out of the country. Then I had a wedding I needed to go to. Then the brake master cylinder failed. Everything finally came together today.

I think it turned out pretty well. On to the pics...

Final result.

Overall a huge improvement over the old crap. Very pleased. Going to let it cure for 24 hours before I put anything in it.

 

[Will Van]

Looking at the bumper you have, it looks to be rated at twice what the trailer you want to tow is. To me, that is a safe enough margin of error. However, you could always add a dedicated hitch:

U-Haul: Trailer Hitches & Towing Accessories

Yeah, I would like a combo hitch/bumper. Preferably with a 2" hitch. I think the trailer ball directly on the bumper is cheesy.

 

[CreeperSleeper]

Yeah, I would like a combo hitch/bumper. Preferably with a 2" hitch. I think the trailer ball directly on the bumper is cheesy.

I think it would need to be custom built. TrailGear also makes one, but I wouldn't tow with it.

 

[Will Van]

The Trail Gear rear bumper looks like you don't have to notch the rear valence. Not sure if this truck has a body lift though.

Why wouldn't you tow with the Trail Gear?

 

[CreeperSleeper]

A buddy of mine was towing a trailer that weighs a bit less than what you are thinking with the standard TG bumper and it bent. You could definitely add more bracing to strengthen it (which is what we did), but I still don't think it is ideal.

If I were you, I would just build a bumper (or have a local fab shop build one for you).

 

[Will Van]

A buddy of mine was towing a trailer that weighs a bit less than what you are thinking with the standard TG bumper and it bent. You could definitely add more bracing to strengthen it (which is what we did), but I still don't think it is ideal.

If I were you, I would just build a bumper (or have a local fab shop build one for you).

For now, I'm just going to keep the bumper that's on the truck.

I am also considering selling the truck. It's very nice, but I have too many toys right now. I need to finish my FJ40 and drive it. Plus, I want to do a 1HD-T diesel swap down the road. And a new camper. Just too many pokers in the fire.

 

[SteveH]

Very sharp build and cleanup on this truck.

I see these trucks ranging from 8-12K (maybe higher) on BaT. Any idea what you might ask? I'm trying to determine how far to take mine, $$-wise. Thanks - Steve

 

[Will Van]

Very sharp build and cleanup on this truck.

I see these trucks ranging from 8-12K (maybe higher) on BaT. Any idea what you might ask? I'm trying to determine how far to take mine, $$-wise. Thanks - Steve

That's hard to say. A lot of it depends on the condition of the truck, year, and options. I would probably ask $25k+ for mine, but it's original paint.

Here are a couple in that price range and condition. Both have been repainted though.

1983 Toyota 4x4 SR5 Pickup

1982 Toyota 4x4 Pickup

 

[Manhattan]

Wow... $20,000 for a truck with 182,000 miles, $19,000 for one with 158,000 miles. I'll bet ya don't see that with Jeep, Scout...

 

[Will Van]

Wow... $20,000 for a truck with 182,000 miles, $19,000 for one with 158,000 miles. I'll bet ya don't see that with Jeep, Scout...

Agreed. But for Toyota pickups, totally depends on lots of variables.

1979 - 1983 are the most desirable years in my opinion. Because it's the original design with 4x4. These trucks have solid axle too. Obviously 5 speed and 22R engine is better . And what most people want is the short bed because of the approach angle (plus, I think they look dimensionally better). Then color and condition. Lastly, most people prefer buckets over bench seating.

Obviously all of this is subjective. But I looked a long time to come across this particular truck with these particular features.

 

[SteveH]

PS/AC/short bed is the money truck. I have none of those features

I'll bet ya don't see that with Jeep, Scout...

You'll choke when you see those Scout 800s (pre-Scout II) vehicles are selling for. I think they are painfully ugly.

 

[Manhattan]

I've seen the prices of the Grand Wagoners and Scouts going up - GWs in the mid-20s, Scouts (even the Its) approaching $50k. But, the ones I've seen have low/lower miles.

 

[Will Van]

PS/AC/short bed is the money truck. I have none of those features

Agreed! I forgot about power steering and A/C.

 

[Manhattan]

So you sayin I should add power steering and AC and think of it as saving money! I love it.