This will be an ongoing thread. I don't want to call it a build because I have a 10 second 700hp lightning and a 66 f100 under going a restomod.
This is more of a running rally of mods and maintenance.
Yesterday 11/20/2021 I purchased a 1991 HDJ81 VX limited.
It was imported 12/2020 with 184,833 km's.
She has a 4.2L 1hd-t and a442f. Originally painted Blue slate metallic, it was painted black while in Japan. It has the k295 axle code. So LSD read and open front.
It was imported with a small lift and 285/75/16 tires on some after market wheels.
It sits at 198,500 km's now.
Other mods include Ironman drop brackets for caster correction, rancho shocks and that's all I can find.
Mechanically It needs a timing belt and the inner axle seals are leaking.
My near future plans are:
Change all fluids. The previous owner gave me a box of Toyota oil filters, so that's helpful.
Timing belt, tensioner and spring.
Rebuild front knuckles. Not sure I'll do wheel bearings due to low mileage. I'll evaluate them when it's apart. I plan to add 97 front brakes while I'm doing this.
Service both drive shafts. Lube the slip yokes and u joints.
Give it a good detail
Install a functional stereo and speakers.
Tires: debating on 305s or 315s
Window motors
Plans for mods:
Custom front and rear bumper. My friend is a fabricator.
Front locker
Roof rack
Wheels
3" exhaust
Tint
Things I plan to fix that aren't mechanical
Fender flare trim
Window trim
Center console lid(recondition or replace)
OEM steering wheel
Refinish wiper arms
Build a recovery kit to go in it
Beyond that I just want to drive it and enjoy it.
Here are a few random shots of the rig and some neat things i found.
This is more of a running rally of mods and maintenance.
Yesterday 11/20/2021 I purchased a 1991 HDJ81 VX limited.
It was imported 12/2020 with 184,833 km's.
She has a 4.2L 1hd-t and a442f. Originally painted Blue slate metallic, it was painted black while in Japan. It has the k295 axle code. So LSD read and open front.
It was imported with a small lift and 285/75/16 tires on some after market wheels.
It sits at 198,500 km's now.
Other mods include Ironman drop brackets for caster correction, rancho shocks and that's all I can find.
Mechanically It needs a timing belt and the inner axle seals are leaking.
My near future plans are:
Change all fluids. The previous owner gave me a box of Toyota oil filters, so that's helpful.
Timing belt, tensioner and spring.
Rebuild front knuckles. Not sure I'll do wheel bearings due to low mileage. I'll evaluate them when it's apart. I plan to add 97 front brakes while I'm doing this.
Service both drive shafts. Lube the slip yokes and u joints.
Give it a good detail
Install a functional stereo and speakers.
Tires: debating on 305s or 315s
Window motors
Plans for mods:
Custom front and rear bumper. My friend is a fabricator.
Front locker
Roof rack
Wheels
3" exhaust
Tint
Things I plan to fix that aren't mechanical
Fender flare trim
Window trim
Center console lid(recondition or replace)
OEM steering wheel
Refinish wiper arms
Build a recovery kit to go in it
Beyond that I just want to drive it and enjoy it.
Here are a few random shots of the rig and some neat things i found.