209 TACOS - B/S and shenanigans

I've considered lining my truck. There are a few 1st Gens on this forum, that have done it, that turned out great.

 

You'd be suprised what you can do with no lift.

You'd also be suprised at how inexpensive a decent, modest, lift can be.

 

Oh I know I just have to take it slow and do things little by little . I have a 97 FJ 80 that I’m going to be selling shortly I have clean the egr passages and smog it and it will be up for sale .

 

Ah shit, I don’t need a third wheeler... but details?

 

So much for all that garage space.

 

It’s a 1997 FJ 80. It’s a darker blue grey color body is very straight runs great , it’s clean title, I’ve owned it 8-10 years , it’s currently registered. It’s 100% stock except it has black steel wheels on it . Clear coat is peeling . It has the power button and 2nd gear start button. It does not have factory lockers . In has leather interior, and the 3rd row seat is there as well . It has 260k + miles on it . Never modified or altered in any way .

I am selling it cause I don’t need it anymore, I bought my Tacoma and also have a 2020 tundra dc .

and since I’m not in a huge dash for cash situation I’m going put in up for sale starting at $10k but I’m open to any offer really just testing the waters I’m seeing them for sale from $8k-15k in basically the same condition as mine some worse some better .

 

I wish I could find an FJ rear axle with locker and discs

 

It’s not a locker but it is disc .

 

I’d like to find a stock rear diff for my 2nd gen so I can take my time building one for mine , I think I want to go with a Eaton Detroit, it’s a Torsen style so it doesn’t need air and is more street able year round .

 

2nd Gen would probably be pretty easy to find. @foxrcing07 could probably find you one on FB right now. lol... He's a magician at finding shit for sale.


I'd definitely want to go with the locked rear from an FJ. I guess I could go with an unlocked and do an ARB, but I don't really want air locked, and a Harrop locker would probably cost twice as much a salvaged (unlocked) FJ axle... and take a year and a half to get off the slow boat from Australia.

 

I know could easily find a stock rear third member for my truck , I’ve got to chill and stop spending money for a few months and biuld up my play money again .

 

Lmao! I know exactly what you're talking about.

We we're just talking about that at work the other day.

Some people spend money on drinking too much, gambling, collecting trains, smoaking crack...

My vise is a Tacoma.

 

I wish I only had one vice...
4Runner, whiskey, bikes, snowboards, soon to be tundra...

 

Oh really, what or should I say who influenced you to get a tundra...

 

Want something that I can take to the woods, on fire roads, in the snow, and on long road trips that's not a super built old 4Runner.
Also want something with a bed, and Tacoma is too close to the same size as a 4Runner, and it doesn't have a V8

2004-2006 Tundra, double cab, 4WD
Suspension, wheels and tires, maybe a rear bumper, and maybe a vagabond.
If I ever needed to, I could tow a 4Runner too.

I've seen a few super clean and well priced ones in LA area. Not much for pickings up here though.

 

Agreed one vise would be affordable!

 

me and wife have a new tundra , we love it . She drives it to work , my drive to work is longer . Didnt make sense to rack up commute miles on a new vehicle.

 

I have a stock front diff and rear axle sitting in my driveway, they belong to @Sharkfrog I can see what he wants for them if you’re interested

 

Like I said... dude is fucking magic.

 

Speaking of @Sharkfrog where has he been lately? Haven't seen him post much in like a year... same goes for @CalTacoma09