71 Beams Hilux

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  1. BeamsHilux

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    Allo, I'm going to do my best to keep updating the process on my build, but here is my rn12 71 hilux.
    Here's a breakdown on what will be happening:
    3SGE Beams/6speed swap
    4 lug conversion
    Paralleled 4 link with a watts
    86 corolla gts front subframe
    ford 8.8 rear end, cut, narrowed, tig'd
    coiovers front and rear
    + minor things such as wire tuck, fuel tank relocation, etc.
    Here are some pictures from the beginning, to where im at now.
    a1.jpg a2.jpg 8.jpg IMG_3818.JPG IMG_3928.JPG
     
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    what a waste.
     
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    Probably right.. shoulda rebuilt the 8rc with sidedrafts and converted to 8lug with por15’d the whole truck including the cab
     
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    naw. roll-on tractor paint.
     
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    Looks good so far. Keep the thread updated as you have time
     
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    Looks good
     
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    Very cool - watching this
     
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    Updates
     
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    we finished it some time ago.

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    this is dope hope to see more of this
     
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    Is the corolla gts subframe a direct bolt in, or did it take some modification?
     
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    Where you get those smoothy rims in that filtered picture?
     
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    We need more of this build!
     
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    Forgot I made this post. The trucks been well broken in and has been taken to the track and performed phenomenal
     

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    Dash/track day
     

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    Siiick score on those wheels! Damn, I'm glad some one is still putting one of these through it's paces! The simple precision your truck embodies truly motivates us all. What power levels are you at? Does your truck understeer/oversteer?
     

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