AbleThought

Hi Fred, I do have a 6 wire voltage regulator, I have gone through 3 new ones in the past two weeks and am still getting high voltage at the batteries. also 3 different alternators. I cant figure out the problem. I think a good place to start is to test the voltage regulator to see if i keep getting duds or if there is something else wrong. would you potentially know what each lead specifically does? a schematic? or a way i can test the thing and see if its functioning properly? At this point im just throwing parts in here and cant pinpoint the problem. Im getting 17+ volts at batteries.

does anyone have an 83 2wd 22-r that would be willing to take a picture of their alternator plug for me? green plug. this is my third alternator and third voltage regulator and something is still wrong! voltage regulator smoking. just need to see the F N E plug and verify this is what its supposed to be. Lt blue to N green to F black to E

I was afraid of that. Thanks Linda. Have you heard of people recommending not buying the alt from a parts store but instead a rebrushed alt from toyota? Im curious why people seem to be adamant about that ?

Hey all, hope all is well. My 83 toyo sunrader batteries aren't charging. Ive replaced the alternator, voltage regulator, checked the fuse box ( don't seem to have a charge fuse), the duel battery relay. I also checked the fusable link at the driving battery +post, which is fine and i cleaned up all the grounds I can find… what else is there?!? I am getting just battery voltage 12.5v at alternator posts. What else can I try? both batteries are not charging at all. 22-r motor… carbie Thanks!

Bigger breaks do sound nice! Ok so i think the best plan is to hunt for 3 wheels. I will remember you have two but i do need that third because you are right, it is silly to do this work and not have any spares. Wherever i find wheels is probably a good place to investigate other parts. Hey it might be tough but i found a 1 ton back end and 4 of these only 5 years ago so not impossible. Where about you are in the world? shipping these bad boys probably isnt cheap.

Got it yes i was talking about the wheels. I saw the ones you mentioned that where on an 83 4 runner. Just wasnt sure how many different 6 lug wheels came out then.

oh cool thanks Linda. Looks much easier than swapping parts.. its been so long since i did my rear conversion i forget so much. the fronts I am looking for are 14x6 -6 lug right? I know 83 was a switch over year … is it only 82 and 83 that fit? .. just trying to think of how to approach a phone convo with the salvage yard and not mess up what im looking for.

Hey all, looking to swap my front 5 lug wheels to match my 6 lug 1 ton rear wheels on an 83 Toyo Sunrader. What do I need to salvage? What should I be aware of? Any surprises that might come up? Looking for any advice before I begin the hunt for these parts. as always thanks! Able

same kit as the one i was looking at. they just dont put the years. im going to try it.

i see airlift seemed to be encouraging me to try them so sounds like it will probably work.

what was the install like... did you get this kit? https://www.sdtrucksprings.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=7242

yeah i should ask about the warrenty being null if i tweak.

60 day return if i have a problem they said too.

remember the model number? how log have you had them on there?

i called airlift. they said they have one that fits 86-91 toyo mini motorhomes... mines an 83... 1 ton i have i believe was on a 92 Duely pickup... any thoughts on a model number airlift that might work?

lifetime warrenty sounds pretty good to me! thanks. I wonder if anyone has the origonal specs for factory wheel height on an 83 sunrader 18ft? how would i find that out?

Hi all looking at airbags for the back of the 83 sunrader 18ft 2WD. these firestone ride rites ( $321 ) ...(https://www.sdtrucksprings.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=4594&gclid=Cj0KCQjwm6HaBRCbARIsAFDNK-gbt7dyHSDALB8cUgyDP9XBjnlvp4bwM00FuT_l4q0HL8ykJiMl_cMaAjEAEALw_wcB ... have been popping up often in my forum browsing and searches but thought id hear from you guys before pulling the trigger.. any thoughts? suggestions?

thats really smart i may do the same

so true. i cracked my passangerside one.

okey thanks for the help as always. did you buy a couple fenders off some kids from portland by chance? i met them in phoenix and the forum came up. they mentions they sold there fenders to linda from the forum. small world.

ahh i see. what do you think of lindas solenoid setup? alternator on top lug?

yes to my setup? or yes to new breakers between alt / solenoid and start battery / solenoid? i got it running now. voltage looks good. both batterys charging and wipers run just fine. just curious about adding the new breakers.

got it. did you put any breakers between alternator and solenoid or start battery and solenoid? i am realizing your truck has(had) a different setup then mine. on my truck the alternator is already seperate from the start battery. alternator ran to isolator. start battery ran to isolator as well. so if i just meet them on the solenoid its exactly what your saying to do. no need for extra wire.

didnt the white wire come from your start battery? not your alternator? currently with the origonal isolator i have post 1 start battery post 2 alternator post 3 coach if i swap that isolator out for the solenoid i would just move the alternator and start battery line to side post( left post in my picture ) and move coach line to other post on isolator. then tap egnition and ground on top. isnt that right? the white in your pic is start batt the red on same post is alternator and other red is coach.

i see i see thats right. ok. i have not deleted emisions yet so ill give wipers a try and see if it works.