Believe it or not that is more aluminum welding then I have done in the last 18 years. I really had fun making it too. You know how not all projects are.That's some good looking work
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Believe it or not that is more aluminum welding then I have done in the last 18 years. I really had fun making it too. You know how not all projects are.That's some good looking work
Any reason you didn't use a 80 series cruiser axle then the amount of work involved?
Any reason you didn't use a 80 series cruiser axle then the amount of work involved?
@corax I think I remember you mentioning running a GX rear driveshaft? Is that a double cardan, or will you be switching to one?
The 80 series is offset to the passenger side and the driveshaft would never clear the stock gas tank. I also looked into doing a hybrid 80 series center with 8" axle tubes, but it seemed like a lot of work with limited aftermarket support when F9 parts are so easy to find.
Great work. This is an engine option I've always thought would be great in a lot of applications. I am curious why you chose a JDM 1UZ vs a USDM 1UZ. Maybe I haven't dug in Lextreme enough? Is removing EGR that big a deal?
Plans to keep ac? Have you worked out the hoses?Subbed. Really good information in this thread. Thank you @corax for putting together the information you've gathered. I'm just beginning the process of swapping a 1uz into my son's 1985 pickup.
Untitled by Adam Tolman, on Flickr
22RE is out.
Untitled by Adam Tolman, on Flickr
LS400 1UZ will be going in with a A340F from a 2003 4Runner. (LS400 A340E is still connected to the motor in the photo)
Untitled by Adam Tolman, on Flickr
Yes I plan to keep the AC, have not worked out the hoses yet, but will likely have some custom lines made.Plans to keep ac? Have you worked out the hoses?
Subbed. Really good information in this thread. Thank you @corax for putting together the information you've gathered. I'm just beginning the process of swapping a 1uz into my son's 1985 pickup.
Untitled by Adam Tolman, on Flickr
Mind if I ask why you're changing fans/radiators/shrouds? Were you having heat issues?