1984 Toyota Pickup 2RZ Swap Notes (1 Viewer)

[gnob]

imo these are the best arms.
Keyed Steering Arms - Normal - https://frontrangeoffroadfab.com/keyed-steering-arms-normal/


as far as the tps, i recommend having an obd2 scanner that can show data. (recommend having one for any 96+ engine)
you can check voltage sweep with a multimeter as well.

 

[Mudder]

Here’s some photos of my high steer setup. Installed in an 84 with an OME lift. Used a flat pitman arm to help with clearance. I also pushed the box almost as far forward as I could without cutting the core support.

 

[Sarrus25]

I'm in the hi-steer camp. The push pull (drag-link) can be rebuilt and it should help to tighten up the steering.

I have a new drag link and ensured all moving joints are tight. My slop comes from a worn out steering box unfortunately.

 

[Sarrus25]

imo these are the best arms.
Keyed Steering Arms - Normal - https://frontrangeoffroadfab.com/keyed-steering-arms-normal/


as far as the tps, i recommend having an obd2 scanner that can show data. (recommend having one for any 96+ engine)
you can check voltage sweep with a multimeter as well.

Nice! Are those the steering arms you're running? Did you modify your knuckles yourself?

I have a Bluetooth OBD2 scanner hooked up ('96 2RZ in my truck) already that I can access via my Android device. Do you know what type of sensor data I'd be looking for in order to see TPS readings?

 

[Sarrus25]

Here’s some photos of my high steer setup. Installed in an 84 with an OME lift. Used a flat pitman arm to help with clearance. I also pushed the box almost as far forward as I could without cutting the core support.

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This looks great, man! Do you have the HD front OME springs? I went with standard and they seem to have much less arch than yours (attaching a photo).

 

[Mudder]

This looks great, man! Do you have the HD front OME springs? I went with standard and they seem to have much less arch than yours (attaching a photo).

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They are the HD springs. They’re about 9 years old now but don’t have a lot of miles on them. I’ll have to check to see if they’re flatter with the engine back in the truck and if they are I’ll grab some new photos of the steering setup.

 

[gnob]

Nice! Are those the steering arms you're running? Did you modify your knuckles yourself?

I have a Bluetooth OBD2 scanner hooked up ('96 2RZ in my truck) already that I can access via my Android device. Do you know what type of sensor data I'd be looking for in order to see TPS readings?

yes i use these on my 89. i machined them on a friends mill.
your scanner should be fine. you want to make sure the tps voltage has a clean even sweep. meaning it isn't falling off anywhere or skipping. voltage value should be roughly .5V - 4.5V.

here's a vid i did installing the ifs box with 2" dobinson lift.

 

[gnob]

This looks great, man! Do you have the HD front OME springs? I went with standard and they seem to have much less arch than yours (attaching a photo).

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do you have a modded ds steering arm? Just noticed you draglink is technically upside down.

 

[Sarrus25]

do you have a modded ds steering arm? Just noticed you draglink is technically upside down.

Attaching photos. Does this look stock or modded?

I don't have a baseline, this is the only factory solid front axle Toyota I've owned. A lot has been touched on this truck before I bought it.

 

[pappy]

Drag link is not stock.

 

[Mudder]

It almost looks like an Ironman adjustable one.

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Here’s some other photos of my leaf springs. This is with the engine installed. I did forget that I had homemade shackles on the fronts. I believe they’re an inch longer.

 

[Sarrus25]

Drag link is not stock.

Correct, I changed the drag link as the truck had a worn aftermarket link installed. I was actually wondering if my steering arm was stock or not.

 

[Sarrus25]

It almost looks like an Ironman adjustable one.

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Here’s some other photos of my leaf springs. This is with the engine installed. I did forget that I had homemade shackles on the fronts. I believe they’re an inch longer.

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Looks good! Which pitman arm / links / steering arms did you go with?

 

[Mudder]

Looks good! Which pitman arm / links / steering arms did you go with?

I bought a trail gear kit back in 2018 on Black Friday it had their flat pitman arm in it. If I did it again I’d probably get the Sky’s kit for better quality parts. I used the Low Range Offroad frame plates for reinforcing the frame.

 

[gnob]

Attaching photos. Does this look stock or modded?

I don't have a baseline, this is the only factory solid front axle Toyota I've owned. A lot has been touched on this truck before I bought it.

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not stock.

example of stock.

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