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Question for you Derek up North... I am about 15 minutes away from Lachute Qc. Which front shocks would you recommend and is there a particular place you would purchase them from? Right now I'm looking at these. Bilstein 24-184830 - 46mm Monotube Shock Absorber (4600 Series) 1985 / TOYOTA / PICKUP BASE Engine Size 2.4L L4 GAS Drivewheel Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheels Dual Rear Wheels CAD$118.10 N/A CAD$236.20 Thanks for sharing your knowledge!!

Maybe heating it up with a heatgun or something similar, exaggerating the bend while hot, then dunking it in cold water.....? MacGyverish style! 🙂

Yes ! I have the complete driveshaft, the rear axle of course, the front spindles, with the calipers and rotors, the front top Aframes. 7 rims and tires! 500usd. I'm stoked!!! 🙂

Hi! Well I'm headed down to North Carolina this morning to pick up all the parts for my front and rear axle upgrade. Including the master brake cylinder. I found a young guy who's father owns a large truck suspension shop in the area. They are willing to take on the job and estimate a good days work.... They were asking me if the driveshaft to differential connector is the same or should I take the driveshaft from North Carolina ? I know that can be easily cut and rewelded to the one I have now if needed...

Hi, I think somewhere in the statesville area but not 100% sure yet.

Yes! Agreed!

Ok, so i dont need to change the a arms? But should change the bushings for good measure! ? PADS all around definately! And yes the master cylinder! thank you GULF STREAM GREG! I'm thinking I might buy a go pro camera and make some videos of this! Lol! What an adventure! I am in Quebec, near Ottawa. I am going g to drive down to do this in a yard in North Carolina, with people I don't know! They have even offered to put me up while the job is getting done! I will definately be bringing some tools, a MIG welder, my coveralls....and my wallet! Hahaha I CANT FIND ANY PICTURES OF WHAT the Toyota upgrade kit looked lime and what it entailed....instructions.... that would be MIRACULOUS to find!!

HI!, I FOUND A one ton 88 with all except the engine I've arranged to have the rear axle assembly and all the front wheel assemblies removed and sent to the mechanics place who will be doing the work for/ with , me DO YOU know if I'm the parts will fit the present A frames? OR SHOUD I change those also, and would the 1 ton A frames fit my frame?

SOOOOO KNOWLEDGEABLE!! TY!

Thank you all for your input! Will definitely be getting to you all with this when the weather warms up a little!

Thank you so much Linda! I just don't think I could ever feel 100% safe with the 5 stud axle. would I hand over the keys to my son in law and watch him drive off on vacation with my daughter and grandchildren aboard and sleep soundly? NO! A FF AXLE IS findable for about 4 to 500 USD Add to that wheels, maybe another 2 or 300....not so bad... for A rig that will last a lifetime... The question arises.... what do I need to change on the front to have the same hole pattern? TY again!

Some people are saying single wheel with wider tires and appropriate load rating is better than dualies. With a 1/2 ton axle (5stud) or yes the 1 ton axle... My rig has been running dualies on the 5 stud for 34 years, 123,000 km.... I kinda feel this axle has proved its worth....of course fatigue.... What are the thoughts of the experts here?

Derek up north! Are you still moderator here and in Lachute? I'm from Harrington ! I just bought a 85 Escaperv21 foot with 123,000 miles It has the 5 lug axles... Some one told me he has the same vehicle and just switched out the dualies for a wider higher rated single rear tire He did this year's ago and is pleased with the smoother ride and no problems... What do you think on that? Seems like a single wheel 1 ton axle would be better than dualies And more available Do you know how to tell the 1/2 ton drw, from the 1 ton srw? Thank you!