"The Darkside Project" (TDP)

Subject: "The Darkside Project" (TDP) Tue Jan 08, 2008 9:56 pm

Well Boys and Girls there has been much talk the last year or so of me building a new rig. I had many ideas and I almost bought a couple different rigs. I looked at a couple of YJ's and a CJ as well but in the end I found a deal that was hard to walk away. So here it is.

http://picasaweb.google.com/eyerks/Toyota

Its a 1984 Regular cab solid front axle pickup.

This weekend Ryan and myself pulled to cover off of TDP. I bought the truck back in September. When I bought it was running but not if a very strong shape and looked to had been sitting under a tree up in PA for the last 3-4 years. So after washing the truck and looking over it to see what needed to be done we went to the parts store with list #1 of many trips to come in the future for parts for TDP. The plan for Sunday was to just give the truck some simple TLC.

What was done:

Changed the valve cover seal
Changed the oil and filter
Changed the oil in front and rear diffs
Changed the T-case oil
Changed the Transmission oil
Checked the timing chain
Changed the belt
Toped of the coolant
Changed the fan clutch
Changed the radiator cap
Checked all the lights and gauges
Drove and let the truck sit running
General over view the the truck

After all was said and done the truck runs great. Everything runs great and works perfect with the exception of the E-brake and the rot spots on the frame. So hopefully The Darkside Project will see Phase 1 complete soon.

Phase 1

-Clean Truck
-Perform simple maintance to insure condition of truck
-install power steering
-install 63" 1/2 ton chevy springs in the rear with combo of stock rear leaf to lift rear to match front
-Flip Axle U-bolts
-Install power steering
-install IFS steering box and high steer arms
-33" tires or better
-weld the rear

Items on the maybe list that might wait for phase 2 are

-Propane injection
-Aussie locker in the front
-Longfield Axles
-Cage
-Winch

I figure everyone is laying out there plans for the winter so I thought I would do so as well and use this as a record to keep track of my plans and lists of what I have done and need to do.

http://filebox.vt.edu/users/arebrahi/Publicly%20accessable%20files/Toyota%20buildup/2-11-07f%20002.jpg
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=301056&stc=1&d=1177636079

Just to give you guys ideas of what I plan do make this look like.
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Subject: Re: "The Darkside Project" (TDP) Tue Jan 08, 2008 11:12 pm

Nice rig, lot's of potential... good buy,
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Subject: Re: "The Darkside Project" (TDP) Wed Jan 09, 2008 10:49 am

Looks like a great plan. let me know if you need an extra set of hands. If you are really looking into propane then let me know. I still have the propane kit for the 4.0 that I'm not likely going to use. I bought it from gotpropane.com. You could call them and find out what is needed to make it work for your motor and save a bunch of $ buying the kit from me. I know a lot of the parts are identical but it may need a different part to fit the carb or replace the carb. the one that fits the 4.0 fits on top of the carb. If nothing else I have a 40# propane tank here already filled and ready to run.
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Subject: Re: "The Darkside Project" (TDP) Wed Jan 09, 2008 1:06 pm

hmmm propain i'm definitly intersted in watching this get done. When you get ready for the cage let me know I should be buying a good tube bender here in the next few weeks.
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Subject: Re: "The Darkside Project" (TDP) Wed Jan 09, 2008 1:06 pm

Hell I can use the tank you have for my fork lift at work. But yeah I will bring my book of toyota stuff on saturday and we can figure something out.
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2008 ADA run - Trail Master (all questions welcome)

94YJ locker/spool, lifted 37" MTR's lots of cool stuff (Trail rig)
00WJ open/open, lifted 31" MTR's (curbcrawler)
84 Toyota Pickup open/welded, 33's solid front axle and rusted frame
07 FORD E350 SD (TOW VAN)

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Subject: Re: "The Darkside Project" (TDP) Wed Jan 09, 2008 2:09 pm

Subject: Re: "The Darkside Project" (TDP) Wed Jan 09, 2008 3:05 pm

we should also have a tube bending party when you get to that.
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Subject: Re: "The Darkside Project" (TDP) Wed Jan 09, 2008 6:02 pm

Thats cool the shop has a big parking lot. I could break out the grill and make a event of it. Only thing is you boys need to come to VA.
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2008 ADA run - Trail Master (all questions welcome)

94YJ locker/spool, lifted 37" MTR's lots of cool stuff (Trail rig)
00WJ open/open, lifted 31" MTR's (curbcrawler)
84 Toyota Pickup open/welded, 33's solid front axle and rusted frame
07 FORD E350 SD (TOW VAN)

KARNAGE MOTORSPORTS INC.[b]

Subject: Re: "The Darkside Project" (TDP) Wed Jan 09, 2008 6:25 pm

he with the tube bender should not have to travel lol!

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accepting reservations now for the "palace of love"

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Subject: Re: "The Darkside Project" (TDP) Wed Jan 09, 2008 6:30 pm

thats fine we can put this show on the road. I can crash at your place and live it up with the fire pit and the boys in the front yard drinkin beer.

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2008 ADA run - Trail Master (all questions welcome)

94YJ locker/spool, lifted 37" MTR's lots of cool stuff (Trail rig)
00WJ open/open, lifted 31" MTR's (curbcrawler)
84 Toyota Pickup open/welded, 33's solid front axle and rusted frame
07 FORD E350 SD (TOW VAN)

KARNAGE MOTORSPORTS INC.[b]

Subject: Re: "The Darkside Project" (TDP) Sun Jan 20, 2008 6:37 pm

Well this weekend I didn't get any work done on the TDP but I did score some sweet deals on much needed parts.

-Seats out of a 87 4-runner with all the hardware 50 bucks
-Full power steering out of a 86 4-runner with a carb mbn

(everything should blot on) Thats the power steering pump, hoses, reservoir and all bolts for 50 bucks
-IFS steering gear box for my high steer setup 30 bucks
-Set of fenders off a 88 4-runner for 25 bucks

Total for the day 150 bucks
Total invested in the rig 805 bucks

Next on the list is the High steer knuckles and hardware. Along with the propane setup which I think I scored yet another sweet deal. Stay tuned for pictures on the weeks to come as I know have parts to work with.
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2008 ADA run - Trail Master (all questions welcome)

94YJ locker/spool, lifted 37" MTR's lots of cool stuff (Trail rig)
00WJ open/open, lifted 31" MTR's (curbcrawler)
84 Toyota Pickup open/welded, 33's solid front axle and rusted frame
07 FORD E350 SD (TOW VAN)

KARNAGE MOTORSPORTS INC.[b]

Subject: Re: "The Darkside Project" (TDP) Mon Jan 28, 2008 10:17 am

Great sounding project man. Let me know when you work on it I can bring the little man by and atleast watch. Let me know where you are getting your toy parts Im always on the lookout for a set of axles.
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Subject: Re: "The Darkside Project" (TDP) Mon Jan 28, 2008 2:03 pm

Will do I'm working on it at my shop with Ryan. I will check with some guys I know and see if they have a axle.
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2008 ADA run - Trail Master (all questions welcome)

94YJ locker/spool, lifted 37" MTR's lots of cool stuff (Trail rig)
00WJ open/open, lifted 31" MTR's (curbcrawler)
84 Toyota Pickup open/welded, 33's solid front axle and rusted frame
07 FORD E350 SD (TOW VAN)

KARNAGE MOTORSPORTS INC.[b]

Subject: Re: "The Darkside Project" (TDP) Mon Jan 28, 2008 2:05 pm

I think I just read about some toy axles for sale on teh RC forum.