Noob with a truck

Discussion in '1984-1988 Build-Up/Project Threads' started by satal95, May 12, 2009.

  1. satal95

    satal95 Newbie

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    Well bought her off a guy on craigs and she is actually my first truck lol. I've owned a lot of cars but never a truck

    Some info on her
    84 Sr5 with 22re efi motor
    previous owner spray painted her

    plans
    rims
    paint job
    slight lift or drop still deciding?

    Well enough talk here are the pics
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    the beast
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    production date
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    satal95, May 12, 2009
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  3. Megaglow_Z

    Megaglow_Z Addict

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    Hey man!
    Welcome! Nice looking project you have there!

    Pics are always welcome....and ill vote DROP HER!

    lol
     
    Megaglow_Z, May 12, 2009
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  4. brianthehawaiian

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    welcome!!!. definitely drop her, mini's dont look as good when they're raised
     
    brianthehawaiian, May 12, 2009
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  5. IronNam

    IronNam Grand Toyotaholic

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    Drop it


    If you wanna raise it

    I seriously expect you to have the cash to get a LSD or rear locker, a full lift kit for the IFS, extra long with extra travel front suspension arms, 38" tires on 12" wide off road wheels, a fully flared out Baja Fender setup, full length coilovers, and a whole bunch of other stuff.


    And if you can't really get there, lets go low :D much cheaper hehe

    And welcome to the forum, and I wasn't trying to run you over with this post. :D
     
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  6. smctoy

    smctoy Toyotaholic

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    welcome...nice project!
     
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  7. Toyo Trucker

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    That picture of the motor should state " THE CUB" and not "THE BEAST":ROFL:

    My vote is to lift it. :waytogo:
     
    Toyo Trucker, May 13, 2009
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  8. nvrenufedge

    nvrenufedge Grand Toyotaholic

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    Nice lookin truck.

    I vote drop her. I always say 2wd's need to be dropped, 4wd's need to be lifted.
     
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  9. Sound.Vision.Soul

    Sound.Vision.Soul Toyotaholic

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    My theory too!

    Bring it closer to the ground man! These mini trucks have a unique stance to them when they sit as low as a car. And i love it!!!
     
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  10. satal95

    satal95 Newbie

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    Yeah that's what i thought too but i'm just surprised it came with the 22re because all i could find in 84's were 22r.

    Right now i am leaning towards dropping her but just doing my homework first
     
    satal95, May 13, 2009
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  11. StupidSheet

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    Welcome to the site! I agree with everyone else, drop her!
     
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  12. IronNam

    IronNam Grand Toyotaholic

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    Yeah, apparently the guys i hang out with think 2wd's with open diffs and 26" tires should be lifted... dumb****s...



    But yeah, 2WD needs to be dropped unless you can afford an all out Baja Conversion =]
     
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  13. lownloud

    lownloud Toyotaholic

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    Gotta go with the lo man, just my opnion, goodluck with the project and well cya in the forums . . .
     
    lownloud, May 13, 2009
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  14. PapaBear1013

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    Welcome to the site! That engine bay looks pretty clean for an '84! I'd say drop her...seriously! I think yotas look WAAAAAY better dropped! Besides its a lot cheaper too! :waytogo:
     
    PapaBear1013, May 14, 2009
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