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New member from Arkansas
ricky@3rdshift
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Yup that is right even the guys in arkansas build minitrucks. My name is Ricky. I have a small custom buisness called 3rd Shift Kustoms. We do bag installs, custom laser cutting, fabrication etc...
Enough about me, and on to the truck.
I have an 86 yota single cab with a 22r 4 speed. It has been my daily driver for the last 2 years. Due to recently selling my project a 74 Courier,I have decided to start working on my yota.
My main starting point is making repairs. I am starting with the Engine, and suspension. A basic rebuild of the 22r with a new clutch, and possibly a few new upgrades while its out. Then on to the suspension. Basics 1st such a ball joints tie rods etc.... Then on to the fun stuff from there. Body work, wheels/tires, interior etc...
If anyone has any suggestions on cheep mods or things I can do to the motor while its out aka tips and tricks let meknow I plan on starting the build in the next couple weeks.
Thanks
Ricky
Enough about me, and on to the truck.
I have an 86 yota single cab with a 22r 4 speed. It has been my daily driver for the last 2 years. Due to recently selling my project a 74 Courier,I have decided to start working on my yota.
My main starting point is making repairs. I am starting with the Engine, and suspension. A basic rebuild of the 22r with a new clutch, and possibly a few new upgrades while its out. Then on to the suspension. Basics 1st such a ball joints tie rods etc.... Then on to the fun stuff from there. Body work, wheels/tires, interior etc...
If anyone has any suggestions on cheep mods or things I can do to the motor while its out aka tips and tricks let meknow I plan on starting the build in the next couple weeks.
Thanks
Ricky
twisted minis
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While you got the motor out, get a cam and a header. I got a Doug Thorley header, and an EngnBldr cam. They know what they're doing when it comes to Yotas. I'd also recommend their rebuilt kits. I used one. Best price, very nice quality.
guilty by design
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Hey man your not too far from me. I too play with the frikkin lazer beams.
phatboislim
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welcome to the 4gear life
lotoy86
+1y
hell yea i got an 86 to
baha
+1y
welcome to the site man, I remember you from RPS
ricky@3rdshift
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Yea I am still there. I do a lot of ranger work still. I just sold the courier to a guy in VA, and will be working on the toy now it looks like.
oldsklminitrk
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Welcome aboard this crazy ship called yota scene...hopefully we dont scare ya but hopefully we corrupt ya
ricky@3rdshift
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I am pretty damn corupt already. hell I been into minitruckin 18 years now.
Hell I remember an 84 Mazda being new and popular back in the day.
Some more details you may not know or want to know. I have had a 97 Ranger featured in May 2002 Minitruckin under the name Grounded Concept, I am partners in 3rdshiftkustoms.com, I like to cut and weld for fun. My wife hates me b/c I am beautiful!!!!
Hell I remember an 84 Mazda being new and popular back in the day.
Some more details you may not know or want to know. I have had a 97 Ranger featured in May 2002 Minitruckin under the name Grounded Concept, I am partners in 3rdshiftkustoms.com, I like to cut and weld for fun. My wife hates me b/c I am beautiful!!!!
twisted minis
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You've been a minitrucker as long as I've been alive.