1984 Trukcel!

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señor.tercel4wd
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Re: 1984 Trukcel!

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NWMO wrote: Mon Oct 28, 2019 9:39 pm Iggzmon,

I swapped to Moog 81043 springs in front and stayed with stock struts, love it. I run the Pathfinder springs on the rear and have approximately 2” lift or so over stock.

Chris

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=12919&p=108019&hilit=81043#p108019
NWNO was the 2" lift all around or just in the rear? I'm looking for a front spring replacements that don't change the CV angle too much. One of my springs has a weird sag from a fender bender.
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Re: 1984 Trukcel!

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The 81043 added up front as well, I didn’t want any rake to speak of.



viewtopic.php?f=2&t=12627&p=97771&hilit=Struts#p97771

Chris
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Re: 1984 Trukcel!

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Bit of an update and an album of random Trukcel images: https://photos.app.goo.gl/TrJntkK8V5Dzdnus5
The inner control arm bushings were absolutely destroyed!! :shock:


A list of parts I have ordered thus far:

2x KYB 363037 cartridges
2x KYB SB103 bump stop and bellows
2x Moog lower ball joint
2x Moog K9642 strut mount
2x Moog 81043 springs (Thank you for the help Chris!)
4x Timken wheel bearings
2x National front wheel seal kit
SuperPro bushings: spf1062k, spf1064k, and spf0979-21k

Next on the to-do list is Petros awesome brake upgrade and finding some interior panels!
Quite eager to do learn about the powertrain and although I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing the FSM and the tips on this site have me feelin' confident 8)
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Re: 1984 Trukcel!

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Nice work, keep it up!

Chris
Psalm 37:4 "Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart"

In remembrance of my friend ARCHINSTL:

T4WD augury?
"Oh, do not ask, 'What is it?' Let us go and make our visit."
T.S. Eliot - "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock"

"Now and then we had a hope that, if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be pirates."
Mark Twain
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Re: 1984 Trukcel!

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That's a good list of parts!

I've got panels from an 83 SR5 with the blue plaid interior if you're interested.
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1983 DLX Tercel Wagon 4WD ("Charlie"/Daily Driver)
1987 SR5 Tercel Wagon 4WD ("Sprocket"/Off-road-Camping)
1985 SR5 Tercel Wagon 4WD ("Lucky"/Project)
1983 SR5 Tercel Wagon 4WD ("Cadaver"/Parts Car)
1985 Ford F250 6.9IDI ("Franklin"/Hauler)
1987 SR5 Tercel Wagon 4WD ("Ravensburger"/in a million pieces)
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Re: 1984 Trukcel!

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Thanks for sharing all those photos. How do you find the neoprene outer sway bar bushings? Where did you buy them?
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Re: 1984 Trukcel!

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Abletobecain wrote: Tue Nov 05, 2019 8:43 amI've got panels from an 83 SR5 with the blue plaid interior if you're interested.
Yoo!!! That would be righteous!
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Re: 1984 Trukcel!

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PM sent.
1977 BMW R100S 1WD ("Brunhilda"/Summer Fun)
1983 DLX Tercel Wagon 4WD ("Charlie"/Daily Driver)
1987 SR5 Tercel Wagon 4WD ("Sprocket"/Off-road-Camping)
1985 SR5 Tercel Wagon 4WD ("Lucky"/Project)
1983 SR5 Tercel Wagon 4WD ("Cadaver"/Parts Car)
1985 Ford F250 6.9IDI ("Franklin"/Hauler)
1987 SR5 Tercel Wagon 4WD ("Ravensburger"/in a million pieces)
2006 BMW 530XI Wagon ("Inga"/Roadtripper)
1969 Mercury Montego MX Convertible ("Big Ed"/My Dad's Old Car)
1983 SR5 Tercel Wagon 4WD ("Al"/for sale soon)
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Re: 1984 Trukcel!

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Iggzmon wrote: Mon Nov 04, 2019 12:20 am Bit of an update and an album of random Trukcel images: https://photos.app.goo.gl/TrJntkK8V5Dzdnus5
The inner control arm bushings were absolutely destroyed!! :shock:


A list of parts I have ordered thus far:

2x KYB 363037 cartridges
2x KYB SB103 bump stop and bellows
2x Moog lower ball joint
2x Moog K9642 strut mount
2x Moog 81043 springs (Thank you for the help Chris!)
4x Timken wheel bearings
2x National front wheel seal kit
SuperPro bushings: spf1062k, spf1064k, and spf0979-21k

Next on the to-do list is Petros awesome brake upgrade and finding some interior panels!
Quite eager to do learn about the powertrain and although I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing the FSM and the tips on this site have me feelin' confident 8)
Literally just ordered most of these parts as well lol... Where did you order the SuperPro Bushings? Also,do you have an IG account for the Truckcel? :geek:
'83 Tercel SR5 Wagon Overland Build Thread >>> viewtopic.php?f=6&t=14880
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Re: 1984 Trukcel!

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señor.tercel4wd wrote: Tue Nov 05, 2019 12:22 pmLiterally just ordered most of these parts as well lol... Where did you order the SuperPro Bushings? Also,do you have an IG account for the Truckcel? :geek:
Rad! That makes me think I'm on the right track.
I don't have an IG for the TrukCel yet but as soon as I get her rolling again I'll make it happen hah!

I found all of the fancy bushings here: https://www.suspension.com/products/toyota_tercel_1984
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Re: 1984 Trukcel!

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Iggzmon wrote: Tue Nov 05, 2019 1:19 pm Rad! That makes me think I'm on the right track.
I don't have an IG for the TrukCel yet but as soon as I get her rolling again I'll make it happen hah!

I found all of the fancy bushings here: https://www.suspension.com/products/toyota_tercel_1984
Glory, glory, hallelujah! Hello bushings!
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Re: 1984 Trukcel!

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Just bought this sweet parts car for $20 !!

https://www.copart.com/lot/52435179
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Re: 1984 Trukcel!

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Iggzmon wrote: Thu Nov 07, 2019 3:15 pm Just bought this sweet parts car for $20 !!

https://www.copart.com/lot/52435179
That almost looks too good for a parts car! keep it on the road! I think it would clean up really well
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Re: 1984 Trukcel!

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that looks like a fixer, body and interior are decent. be a shame to part out a Tercel4wd SR5 with a good body, even if it needs a new engine and trans.

likely it needs a major mechanical repair and some idiot mechanic told the owner it is not worth fixing. Meaning he did not want try it. likely he is younger than the car.

I have seen them show up in wrecking yards in perfect shape, it just needed a head gasket replacement. I can do that is 4 hours and less than $40 worth of parts.

Cleaned up and fixed, it is worth perhaps $3500. well worth fixing! Keep it on the road!
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Re: 1984 Trukcel!

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Iggzmon wrote: Thu Nov 07, 2019 3:15 pm Just bought this sweet parts car for $20 !!

https://www.copart.com/lot/52435179

Let me know if you end up parting it out. I need a few things... Since you're in California I can drive up to you for the larger parts.
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