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Post by bigbrowndog on Apr 21, 2020 19:14:21 GMT -5
I happened to be needing a new ranch truck, so I was on Craigslist looking to see what might be in my area. When I came upon a suitable vehicle....Toyota 84, with the old solid front axle, and 22r 4 cyl., the owner had converted it to a rock crawler with a spool In The rear end and 5.56 gears, and the bed was removed and replaced with a flatbed. They happened to be wanting a fair price but also interested in trades. One of the trades they were Interested in was an AR, either 10 or 15. I happened to have a LaRue that was just sitting in the back of the safe unused for the last 10-14 years, back from when I shot for team LaRue. A value was set and agreed to and cash was paid to offset the difference. The barter system is alive and well in today’s society.
Trapr
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axman
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Post by axman on Apr 21, 2020 20:00:16 GMT -5
My first truck, a 1984 bought it for $3900.00 in 1989, 93,000 miles
Solid axle, leafs front and rear. Bullet proof.
Me, my dad and little brother went to gun shows and to the hunting camp all the time in any weather.
If they made them today I’d buy 2 of them.
Never let me down, just fell apart around me.
If I lived in Ohio instead I’ve WV I’d still have it.
If I could only go back to those trips again.
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awp101
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Post by awp101 on Apr 21, 2020 20:46:20 GMT -5
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Post by bula on Apr 22, 2020 7:56:34 GMT -5
A vote for the Toyota 4x4 trucks. Had a '79 and a '83. The '79 got a TRD header, single stage 2 barrel carb swapped for a 2 stage, bigger 2 barrel, KN air filter, etc. Underneath, Downey offroad lift kit, add-a-leaf spring and racing shocks. A few extra lights, and being young then, extra 6x9" speakers and a 80 watt boost. Oh, CB radio. The '83 just got some extra lighting. Sigh, miss them. I've been joking with the nephews about finding a lift kit and some mudders for the Subaru Forester that now gets me around.
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Post by whitworth on Apr 22, 2020 8:10:07 GMT -5
While this may be unrelated, I did disaster relief work overseas for years. We had Land Rovers, Nissans, Toyotas and a smattering if other vehicles. Under the conditions (war usually), where parts are scarce and maintenance is spotty, we found that there was nothing tougher and more reliable than Toyotas. Can’t go wrong with the Toyota, Trapr.
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Post by Robster on Apr 22, 2020 8:21:37 GMT -5
I rebuilt the engine in my daughters Honda CR80 dirt bike about 6 years ago. She ended up with a bigger bike so I advertised this one on Craigslist. Got a call from a guy wanting to know if I was interested in a trade. I said no, but what did you have in mind. Long story short, I got a scoped Remington Model 700 BDL in 30-06, a hard case, a box of ammo and cash in trade for the dirt bike.
I was a happy camper as I was looking for one and it is a match to my Remington 700 in 22-250.
Speaking of Toyota, I had a guy working for me that wanted to sell his Toyota. I was selling my Sportcraft 250 off shore Salmon fishing boat. He got the boat and a lot of gear, I got the 2003 Toyota Tacoma and cash for the boat. 165,000 miles and it's still running strong. It is the most basic 2.4 liter 2WD pickup you can find but gets pretty good gas mileage
I love trading!!
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Post by Joe S. on Apr 22, 2020 21:54:42 GMT -5
I love the old Yotas. While I’ve never owned one, I’ve ised their axles on rock crawlers we have built. Tough as nails.
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Post by cddogfan1 on Apr 23, 2020 8:31:04 GMT -5
If you need any advise or old parts for your yota let me know. I have been messing with the solid axles Toyota for years. Probably fixed and traded, then traded, and bought 7-8 of them. My current truck is a 1981 long bed on 35 inch mud tires with lockers front and rear. The gearing on yours is more than likely 4.88 or 5.29. 5.56 is not a Toyota gear ratio. There are a few companies make 5.71 gear sets but I would stay away from those. They are weak. The solid axle Toyotas have been a rabbit hole for me, much like single actions.
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Post by Ken O'Neill on Apr 23, 2020 17:57:54 GMT -5
Reading this, I'm reminded of Steve McQueen's truck that was outfitted for camping and such use. I seem to remember it was offered for auction a couple years ago. Anybody remember it? He wanted ex-wife Ali McGraw to have it. I don't have pictures.
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Post by mar on Apr 23, 2020 18:34:52 GMT -5
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Post by Ken O'Neill on Apr 24, 2020 5:55:55 GMT -5
THANKS !!
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Post by princeout on Apr 24, 2020 8:21:27 GMT -5
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Post by gpsman on Apr 25, 2020 13:38:17 GMT -5
A vote for the Toyota 4x4 trucks. Had a '79 and a '83. The '79 got a TRD header, single stage 2 barrel carb swapped for a 2 stage, bigger 2 barrel, KN air filter, etc. Underneath, Downey offroad lift kit, add-a-leaf spring and racing shocks. A few extra lights, and being young then, extra 6x9" speakers and a 80 watt boost. Oh, CB radio. The '83 just got some extra lighting. Sigh, miss them. I've been joking with the nephews about finding a lift kit and some mudders for the Subaru Forester that now gets me around. My son works for a shop that specializes in Subaru rally cars. They could do that for you! |
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Post by bula on Apr 25, 2020 21:16:36 GMT -5
PM me a link to the shop please. Curious..
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