Build DUKE - 1993 HDJ80 / 1HD-T / 5-Speed / 3x Locked / LHD *A slow DIY build / resto*

[TomH]

HUGE LIFE UPDATE!

Finally have a garage I can work in. 8 foot door and all. The cruiser fits beautifully. Anyone have some sweet Toyota memorabilia i can put on the walls?

This guy has a few Toyota flags/banners.

Toyota TEQ Heritage JDM Nabori Flag

Nice single sided Toyota TEQ japanese nabori flag, great for garage, man cave, car show etc. Pick up in Yelm area for 30, ships for 40. 69x23 inches Deals on multiples, shipping covers up to 4...

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[bryce0225]

You should replace your wheel studs with longer ones ASAP. You don't have full engagement with these. This is not safe.

I am using extended thread lug nuts. Plenty of engagement but i can see how it doesn't look it.

 

[bryce0225]

What a great thread update. Those Falken tires are great just got a set myself a few months ago. Great traction especially given how quiet they are. And Japanese toi!

On the wheel studs, I bought some ARPs and they fit great. No problems gong on 6 years.

The garage is great man. Really like that your have shop tables and a vice! Congrats!

Appreciate it!

 

[bryce0225]

Tackled a rear axle refresh. Focused on the outers and the housing as the diff oil pointed at a healthy 3rd member.
- New OEM Parking Brake Cable and hardware
- New OEM Parking Brake internal (Shoes, springs, pins, etc)
- New OEM Rear Rotors
- New OEM Rear Calipers
- New OEM Rear axle-to-caliper soft brake lines w/new banjo bolts and washers
- New OEM Rear axle seals
- New Koyo Rear wheel bearings and races
- Sanded, cleaned, and repainted the housing
- New 30mm Whiteline rear sway bar.

Ill continue moving forward on the vehicle (literally) and tackle rear control arms next.

 

[Montana Cruiser]

Tackled a rear axle refresh. Focused on the outers and the housing as the diff oil pointed at a healthy 3rd member.
- New OEM Parking Brake Cable and hardware
- New OEM Parking Brake internal (Shoes, springs, pins, etc)
- New OEM Rear Rotors
- New OEM Rear Calipers
- New OEM Rear axle-to-caliper soft brake lines w/new banjo bolts and washers
- New OEM Rear axle seals
- New Koyo Rear wheel bearings and races
- Sanded, cleaned, and repainted the housing
- New 30mm Whiteline rear sway bar.

Ill continue moving forward on the vehicle (literally) and tackle rear control arms next.

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Looks really spiffy! What did you use for sanding and paint, looks really OEM

 

[bryce0225]

Looks really spiffy! What did you use for sanding and paint, looks really OEM

Been loving Rustoleum Rust reformer a s primer and Seymour SEM MRO flat Black as the top coat. Looks very OEM ot me. Not too glossy but not a normal 'flat' finish.

 

[hisandhers80s]

Been loving Rustoleum Rust reformer a s primer and Seymour SEM MRO flat Black as the top coat. Looks very OEM ot me. Not too glossy but not a normal 'flat' finish.

Are you just using a flap disc for the sanding and paint removal?

 

[SteelHunterFJ80]

What do you think of the whiteline sway bar? I felt it helped rear end handling by a noticeable amount. Of course my sway bar links were worn out a bit so that couldn't have helped

 

[bryce0225]

Are you just using a flap disc for the sanding and paint removal?

Using a lot of stripper disks on a small die grinder. Works great to get down to bare metal.

 

[bryce0225]

What do you think of the whiteline sway bar? I felt it helped rear end handling by a noticeable amount. Of course my sway bar links were worn out a bit so that couldn't have helped

On road, huge noticeable difference so far. Truck feels much more planted.

 

[Pz10420]

I am real interested to see what you think after you do the front hd swaybar as well. I've been debating upgrading that as well.

 

[bryce0225]

Did some work on the front doors in pursuit of faster windows. cleaned and greased the regulators and put new motors in. No change haha. Yes, i hae changes all rubbers and runs. Might have to bite the bullet on the Powertrain Integration Window Rocket.
I also installed new OEM vapor barriers with some Butyl tape. Good as new.

I broke up the door card frustration with throwing on some decals from Trailteq. Why are decals the best dollar for enjoyment mod?

 

[4lomoneypit]

10/10 recommend the Window Rocket. Very nice piece of kit without permanent modification. On a cold morning my windows are still slow (but they used to not work at all), and in normal temps they're as fast as my 05 4Runner!

Also that refresh on the rear end looks great! Nice work as always.

 

[duece71]

Got some decals from Trail TEQ as well. Thanks for posting that company.

 

[SteelHunterFJ80]

I am real interested to see what you think after you do the front hd swaybar as well. I've been debating upgrading that as well.

I did the front as well and it made a big difference. Really happy with the upgrade. For bang for the buck it was one of the best I've done to date.