New thread started my build with an Ls swap and then had life changes so direction on truck got changed around and then went on the burner for awhile and now finally getting back to it the way she say about a year ago then decided to change everything an had to move at the same time
So this is the way it was going to the new place figure fresh start

 

And durning the move decided that I was just gonna swap cabs and body to ones that didn't need so much work won't let me upload those pics of new body but picked up new cab bed motor trans

Then started on the z only ended up needing 1/2 inch

Finished it all up but didn't get pic of it finished
Then replaced the crossmember

Trans mount uses the factory bushing
After all that it was time to put the engine and drive line in and then was time for a rearend and I figured what I was gonna run but finding one was another issue searched for two weeks until I finally found one

Full float Toyota 1 ton axle came out of an 87 Toyota motor home

 

And now to the back half fist time taking on such a big task but I figured the best way would be to mock everything up with wood and then transfer it all to my metal and go from there now at this point once I started using the metal everything is welded just enough to test it all I wanted to do a full body motor on trans in rear in and frame mockup before I welded everything in solid

 

So the mock up begain


Was not perfect by any means but figured it would get what I needed to done

Once I was happy started building with the metal still wasn't sure if I was happy with the part after the axle or if I was gonna leave it alone

Finished the first new section up and kept on rocking it out

 

New rails built and on

And now this is where I decided to change the back portion of the frame

Decided the fuel cell would fit and look better this way
So decided I was gonna run a watts link and a parelle setup

Used a factory watts link off a 04 pt cruiser turned out better then I thought

Still had to mount the bags decided to go with 2500 all the way around

Set it up to where a re7 would fit and also a 2600 bag incase I ever need a spare in an emergency
Now on to the tube work I was wanting to put on the rear also got the cab on to make sure I was going to clear everything and out of everything the only thing I had to do was move passenger shock half inch forward

 

For your safety and for the trucks sake.....you should be adding gussets across all of your butt welded joints.....keep it up its look in good!

 

Plan on it once it's all mocked up and I know it all fits right

 

How it stated out just very basic at first but still needed more also started to add the shocks

 

Are you going to put a gusset under the top link so it doesnt bend with the bag on top of it?

 

Yes once it's all said and done I will right now along with all the gussets for the frame I'm just trying to make sure it all works without any issues first

 

Started getting tanks and fuel cell mounted next

 

Thats crazy lookin! keep up the good work. Havent seen a yota dually bagged...

 

I'm way further then the pics right now I'm trying to get the motor and trans to fit at this point I'm just uploading the build as I get time with all the pictures I've taken

 

So after I got the tanks and fuel cell in went back to working on tube work and rear bumper

Was gonna run the 22re so had planned on full exhaust out the rear but that all changed down the road

Went ahead and remounted shocks and started just adding till I was happy and had a little more structure to it




And here's the finished back half was finally happy with it

 

And now was on to tracking down the front Dually setup managed to snag up another complete setup rear axle wheels and the front hubs and rotors for the 6x7.25 plenty of clearance upfront now And I don't know if I ever posted the front setup so here's how it's setup

 

And now on to the hole part about changing the exhaust and 22re so now this ended up happening

So finally found a decent setup at a reasonable price so hopped on it

The new heart 84 diesel 2.2 Perkins runs damn good and strong so drove 1500 miles to get it time to get it in the truck

 

So tore the cab back off and tore the front suspension out to get the motor setup
Fit like a glove used the factor mounts on frame and the mounts that came on motor only a few issues fitting needed to notch oil pan for steering to clear but wouldn't need much

 

Started on the oil pan

Wasn't turning out to bad for being hand bent and a hammer using minimum tools

Done and cut down welded both inside and out then sealed the inside turned out pretty good got plenty of steering now should be good to get the rest going now

 

Again looking very very good.....

 

Still feel like I got years of work doing it all myself do just about everything in house