This is the engine you want.
Time to step up or get off the plate.
https://forum.ih8mud.com/diesel-jdm-parts/669915-1hd-t-powertrain-swap.html#post8169275
Really? You'd prefer a 1HD-T over a 1HD-FT?
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Really? You'd prefer a 1HD-T over a 1HD-FT?
Yes. Mainly because you take the electronics out of the picture.
We had over 50 hrs of man labor time in a 1HD-FT conversion in an 80. It's not as easy as people make it out to be.
The 1HD-T (basically a 1HZ with turbo) is a very, very simple engine and significantly easier to use as a conversion engine.
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About ready to rebuild the front axle, I got the knuckle/wheel bearing kit, mini truck knuckles, and I was going to replace the rotors with the LC vented discs. Does anyone know what dual piston calipers will work with this setup, I have read in some threads 4Runner or V6 mini truck,any first hand knowledge?
I need to order another lonfield too.
Can the 80 elocker be installed without an actuator? I still need one of those too and have not justified shelling out over $ 600 for a new part that I think is badly designed.
Also anyone have the knuckle shim alignment tool and pull scale that I can borrow?
I need to order another lonfield too.
Can the 80 elocker be installed without an actuator? I still need one of those too and have not justified shelling out over $ 600 for a new part that I think is badly designed.
Also anyone have the knuckle shim alignment tool and pull scale that I can borrow?
Use IFS calipers. I seem to recall 1990-1995 mini-truck are the same. Some of the 4Runners are different, but I have no experience with them.
alia176
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I got Marlin crawler pull scale you can borrow. Or, just buy a walmart fish scale, that works too!
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V6 IFS calipers. Bolt right on, other than some trimming of the backing plate, and potentially some grinding of the caliper to clear the wheel.
Work great, last long time. Not all the 4 cylinder IFS trucks got the bigger caliper, but the V6 trucks did.
Dan
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Thanks, thats what I will order then. Still need to borrow/ rent a knuckle alignment tool, I would be happy to leave a deposit.
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Before and after the blast cab
DanS HJ-45
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No deposit needed.
I've got my knuckle centering SST in Colorado right now, but I'll send it back down south in about a week...
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Very good point. That was the thing we forgot when we put those on yours... And had to raid my stash of used parts so that you could drive home.
Dan
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Thanks! No huge urgency I still have to procure the brake components and finish blasting and painting the knuckles and hubs.
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Build looks good man, its gonna be pretty solid, I can't wait to get mine running again to do the same thing, I've wanted to do the front disc upgrade for a while, I am more than likely going to do the same thing you are! Get your bellhousing drilled and tapped? I forgot to say, I can send you measurements if you need them, but I am sure you can just use the brackets...
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Okay I finally shelled out the $$ for the locker actuator, also picked up a set of long-fields. This front end is going to be pretty well built! Just about done blasting and painting too. I just need new rotors and the SST from DanS and it is assembly time.
alia176
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This probably wouldn't have interested you but the guys in the 80 section found out a way to engage the e-locker using an air cylinder. Pretty neat trick I thought: https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/708474-elocker-air-conversion-thread.html
Since OBA is nice to have for wheeling, this is a nice addition and very simple too.
Since OBA is nice to have for wheeling, this is a nice addition and very simple too.
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I did consider that option
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Wiring
I need some advice on what to get to wire and control my elockers. I am using two FZJ80 lockers front and rear in an FJ40 (with a full float rear axle). I was thinking of using an FZJ80 setup, but from the research I did the front High pinion diff has a different connector. I think the tacoma uses the same std pinon setup as the FZJ80, so maybe two Tacoma Harness and ECU. I have seen some people use 12 Volt Guy's or inchworm setup with success, I am bit to go that direction though because they do not use relay to cut off power with feedback control, and relay on the actuator protection features. I have also seen people build there own, and I know I could do that, but I doubt it would have toyota reliability, I can already see a solder joint failing when I am stuck in the mud.
I need some advice on what to get to wire and control my elockers. I am using two FZJ80 lockers front and rear in an FJ40 (with a full float rear axle). I was thinking of using an FZJ80 setup, but from the research I did the front High pinion diff has a different connector. I think the tacoma uses the same std pinon setup as the FZJ80, so maybe two Tacoma Harness and ECU. I have seen some people use 12 Volt Guy's or inchworm setup with success, I am bit to go that direction though because they do not use relay to cut off power with feedback control, and relay on the actuator protection features. I have also seen people build there own, and I know I could do that, but I doubt it would have toyota reliability, I can already see a solder joint failing when I am stuck in the mud.
I used the FZJ80 harness that goes from the locker to the frame. As I recall, the harness was long enough to reach from my front locker to the dash. From there I used a DPDT switch ... no relays, resistors, or any of that fancy stuff. I don't think there is any reason to over analyze this.
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That is essentially what 12 Volt guy does. It seems too easy, and makes me wonder why toyota didn't do it like that from the factory? If I am a bit cautious its because i just unloaded $700 on an actuator, and dont won't to ever buy one (or two in my case) again.
You are only running one 80 locker, so I assume you used the segment if the 80 harness fir the rear std pinion locker?
