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Re: A solution to my slipyoke and lack-of-power problems
« Reply #15 on: August 20, 2005, 08:55:39 PM »
I've gathered some parts, done a LITTLE work, and snapped some pics:

Pile of stuff from the dash:


No more dash:



These pics are with my old ass 33's. It'll be able to fit upwards of a 38" tire with the body lift without any problem:









Gonna be a bit taller than I thought (unless the engine/drivetrain squats the suspension down quite a bit, which it might). Going to have to throw stockers on and let the air out when I go to pull it out of the garage ;D
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Re: A solution to my slipyoke and lack-of-power problems
« Reply #16 on: August 21, 2005, 01:54:15 AM »
Looks like this will be a fun learned alot experience.   Should be an awsome ride once it makes it out of the garage.   Getting the combo dependable in the Kick might take some doing Round peg square hole thing...  But once it is right,  Look Out!!! 

I've seen Kick frames begin to distort with mild wheeling in stock combinations.  Might look to add support & plate at the engine and tranny mounts.   Maybe additional crossmembers too.

That thing's gonna be a monster.  :o :o :o
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Re: A solution to my slipyoke and lack-of-power problems
« Reply #17 on: August 21, 2005, 06:27:45 AM »
Before I placed the engine in it, I lifted one side of the axle with the floor jack to get the tires on the front axle, and with the IFS crossmember removed, the frame flexed like you would not believe ;D

Plans are to have 1/4" plating on the inside of the framerails where the engine mounts/cradle mount to distribute weight and stiffen that portion of the frame, have a removable cradle/crossmember under the bellhousing and have the transmission crossmember for a total of 3 crossmembers in about 40" space ;D. There will also be more frame extension/stiffening done in the rear, as well as a new front bumper and a cage that ties in with the frame (possibly going to the front corners to aid in stiffening). Should be pretty sturdy when I get done :)
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Re: A solution to my slipyoke and lack-of-power problems
« Reply #18 on: January 09, 2006, 11:44:11 AM »
well im  putting a 5.7 in my tracker. couple problems so far. one. steering. im still on the stock front axle and rear, will change them at a later date, but my steering shaft now hits my motor mounts. did you have any steering problems or just get a toyota ifs box? two.and were can i get a detailed wiring diagram. the chilton one is not any help. i got a painless wiring harness but i still need to terminate the ends at the right spot.
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