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93 [22R-E] 4x4 Toyota Pickup Build

Discussion in 'Other Builds' started by BuzzardsGottaEat, Nov 5, 2012.

  1. Nov 5, 2012 at 11:15 AM
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    BuzzardsGottaEat

    BuzzardsGottaEat [OP] Well-Known Member

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    New Update on 12-14-14: 100,707 miles as of this photo
    [​IMG]DSCF3262.jpg by ChazLylePhoto, on Flickr

    Here is how my Pickup sits as of 4-28-13:
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    Well I finally decided to keep track of my progress and start a build thread.
    Long story short I was looking for an old pickup or cheap first gen for a project pickup, came across a 93 in Colorado in great shape, little/no rust, and LOW miles (81,700 original when I bought it). I called the guy to finalize details about the truck, get pictures, ask questions and decided to commit. Found out after it was delivered to me that there were over 30 internet inquiries on it and about 7 or 8 people had already come in saying they'd buy it as soon as they had the money, I just happened to spring the dough first :D


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    I'll try to be as detailed as possible for anyone doing some research.

    Particulars:
    -1993 Toyota Pickup, Base, 2.4L 22R-E, 4x4, 5 speed MT, 85,xxx miles

    Wheels/Tires:
    -16x8 Konig Countersteer Offroad 4.5" BS [18lbs]
    -P265/75R16 Hankook Dynapro ATM RF10 114T [40lbs]

    Suspension:
    -OME shocks [N98/N94]
    -OME Steering Stabiliser [SD33]
    -ZUK = 100# Black Magic front Jeep coil between the bumpstops

    Performance:
    -LCE Performance: Tune Up kit (spark plugs/wires etc)
    -LCE Performance: Pro Air Intake kit
    -LCE Performance: Street Header kit
    -LCE Performance: Catalytic converter
    -LCE Performance: Pro Flow Exhaust (2.25" diameter, MagnaFlow muffler)
    -Vibrant Ultra Quiet Resonator [2.25"x14"]

    Misc:
    -Kenwood HU and (2) 4" speakers
    -Air Conditioning (got this installed FREE because the salesman lied to me :D)
    -Siliblade 17" wipers (x2)
    -Mobil 1 Full Synthetic Engine, and Tranny fluids
    -WeatherTech: Floor mats, vent visors, license plate frames
    -UV Carbon Tint: 35% sides
    -Front Mud flap delete
    -Antenna delete
    -Tailgate dust seals (done)
    -Weld on Sliders (done)
    -D2S Projector Retrofit
    -Full Size Matching Spare

    TO DO LIST:
    To Do Soon:
    -Vacuum Gauge (sitting in living room)
    -Jungle Fender Flares (next?)
    -Tachometer ?
    -Electric radiator fan
    -M1 Synthetic Differential Fluid
    -Seat pad/Lumbar support
    -20% windshield banner
    -LEDs in backup lights
    -Bed liner
    -Sleep platform/storage compartments (started mock up)

    To Do Later:
    -LCE Performance Intake Performance Package (Big bore intake manifold and throttle body, and fuel injectors)
    -Mass Airflow conversion kit from late model Tacoma
    -Pro Cylinder Head
    -Pro EFI Camshaft
    -Marlin Short Shifter
    -Custom Front Bumper
    -LightForce 140 Lance fogs (Amber lens)
    -Custom Rear Bumper (swingout)
    -Custom Leaf Pack
    -Gas Jug Holders (on swingout?)
    -CO2 system
    -2nd Battery, outlets in bed


    These are some of the pictures I got from the dealer a state away while i was negotiating. It had stock wheels/tires (28") and I had them put on the 31s off another Toyota Pickup they were scrapping because it was too rusty.
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    You can see the rear wasn't horrible, just sagging a little.
    Interior was almost like new, door panels are coming off I guess
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    I had it delivered and replaced a few things right off: lower balljoints, front pinion seal, front main seal, and idler arm.
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    Was a wee bit dirty under the hood but not bad at all
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    Size comparison with the 2012 :D turn radius is lovely!
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    South Dakota!
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    And South Dakota Parking haha he actually was loading his groceries as I pulled away with my brother and didn't look to happy as his truck rolled forward while I pulled back. May have pushed on it too much :cool:
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    No Cut ZUK Springs [100# rated rather than the usual 125# that most use]
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    Installed those between the rear bumpstops along with OME shocks and steering stabiliser:
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    More South Dakota Parking, something in the water me thinks. . .
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    Wheels were shipped quickly and packaged really well, great customer service
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    Tint 35% on sides (I don't get why people go lower than 35 on the sides and 20 anywhere else personally :rolleyes:)
    From the inside:
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    From the outside: You can see the WeatherTech Vent Visors also
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    Having the 17" blades vs the 15" from before is great and I am very pleased with my first set of Siliblades, spendy but a great product thus far
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    AND new wheels and tires are on, perfect fit and the lighter weight makes a huge difference when your pushing 119hp with a 22re
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    Working on my retrofit now but my lenses cracked in the oven :mad:
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    Well, there are a ton of pictures, not much of a build as I don't ever take pictures as I'm installing things but it will continue to come along.

    I'm installing the header and cat back later this week, finishing my retrofit and looking for a CD Player here next. The rest is on my TO DO list, stay tuned :D
     
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  2. Nov 5, 2012 at 11:23 AM
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    BuzzardsGottaEat

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    I'm open to any suggestions as well. One thing I'm thinking is I'm pretty sure when I'm done with the exhaust and intake manifold/throttle body it will be way too loud for me. Resonator?

    Check out the To Do list and see if you think of any suggestions :thumbsup:

    Any tips on lumbar support for the bench? I am 80% disabled and have a horrible back.
     
  3. Nov 5, 2012 at 11:25 AM
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    jonny

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    subb'd
     
  4. Nov 5, 2012 at 11:36 AM
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    cgs2k2

    cgs2k2 old man

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    no way...

    truck looks awesome btw. love those wheels.
     
  5. Nov 5, 2012 at 11:50 AM
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    BuzzardsGottaEat

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    That's the norm at the Aberdeen SD mall^ haha there's YouTube videos of how ridiculous the parking is inthe Winter
     
  6. Nov 5, 2012 at 11:55 AM
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    dayNnite4

    dayNnite4 We can't stop here, this is bat country.

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    nice build man!! looks awesome
     
  7. Nov 5, 2012 at 12:02 PM
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    TRD lift, TRD SEMA wheels, TRD skid plate, TRD Pro fog lights, TRD Heritage Grill, OEM bed cover, LT275/70/17 Falken Wildpeak AT3Ws, OEM bed lights, OEM all weather floor mats, OEM door skid plates, OEM mud guards, OEM bed mat, Black lug nuts
    Looking good! Your truck is one of my favorites on the site. I hope to find one like it some day.
     
  8. Nov 5, 2012 at 12:08 PM
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    BuzzardsGottaEat

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    Thank you guys, keep your eyes out man, when they do pop up they disappear again quick!
     
  9. Nov 8, 2012 at 11:04 AM
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    All parts are in, NEED A RESONATOR to say the least, maybe a little bigger muffler. More annoying than I anticipated haha but the difference is in throttle response is more than butt dyno noticeable and getting up those hills in 5th is significantly easier. less downshifting around too to make it up certain hills too, here are some pics, more to come :D

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    drives great, not horribly loud but definitely more annoying than I personally like.
     
  10. Nov 8, 2012 at 12:06 PM
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    chadderkdawg

    chadderkdawg Don't ask questions you don't want the answer to..

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    Any reason you left the cat in place? I probably would have just scrapped that thing out. Is that an 18 inch magnaflow?
     
  11. Nov 8, 2012 at 12:20 PM
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    Its a new cat, 12.5x2.25 from LCE so MF
     
  12. Nov 8, 2012 at 12:22 PM
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    chadderkdawg Don't ask questions you don't want the answer to..

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    I plan on using an 18 in MF on mine, they typically have a much throatier and quiet note. You may consider upgrading, or putting a small glass pack somewhere in your current setup.
     
  13. Nov 8, 2012 at 12:25 PM
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    My bad I took your statement about the cat and question about the muffler as just talking about the cat. I'm going to try a resonator probably then get the same muffler I had on my old truck if that doesn't help. Either way its only going to get louder as I open up the throttle body and intake manifold a bit
     
  14. Nov 9, 2012 at 8:02 PM
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    Nice find! Love 22RE early 90's rigs... clean and simple lines
     
  15. Nov 10, 2012 at 6:25 PM
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    Back when trucks still had edges instead of curves haha




    Vibrant Ultra Quiet Resonator should be here Monday-ish. There's not a lot of room between the pipe and the frame but I hope to mount it after the header and before the cat. Will post up if I am satisfied with the result asap.
     
  16. Nov 14, 2012 at 1:58 PM
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    Vibrant Ultra Quiet Resonator is in
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    Had to kind of hack job it all to make it fit haha the cat was where the resonator is. Had to swap them positions because the resonator wouldn't fit up by the t'bar
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    Mucho quieter, still a bit of cackle from the super powerful engine but it was like that even before the header and everything.

    More to come after the holidays :D someone has to buy me something so it'll probably be me!
     
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    Not bad for a 20 year old Pickup. Got another 3-400,000 in it I hope :)

    Headed for a few hundred mile road trip for the holidays tomorrow. Looking forward to see how the new set up handles the usual hills on the highway, what the gas mileage is looking like now, and how the new lightweight wheels and tires contribute. The resonator really help but I'll roger up on any highway drone or anything. I'm very happy with it as is. May do some sound deadening at most if it's too much. That is all for now. To sleep with me, early start tomorrow.
     
  18. Nov 14, 2012 at 9:46 PM
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    84,000....impressive
    beautiful ride.
     
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    Thank you kind sir! :thumbsup:
     
  20. Nov 15, 2012 at 6:19 AM
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    Heading east or west? Or north?? GBR!
     

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