Grant Perry Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 (edited) Hi all, So I bought an 85 Toyota motorhome (might have been a dolphin but not sure, the shell was replaced and I don't see any markings...) and we're almost done fixing up the inside. OF COURSE, it was only after I bought it that I learned about the rear axle recall (d'oh!) So now I've got a sweet ride we'd like to take out but we're afraid to do so with the axle it currently has. Looking around local junkyards in Alaska, I found a rear axle from a 1992 (yay!) but he doesn't have the rims for it (boo!) and I'm learning that finding those 14" 6 on 7.25 dually rims is quite difficult... Does anyone know where I can get a set of 5? I'd have to ship them here to Alaska, but I'm pretty invested already... Can my existing 14" tires be re-used? OR plan B is... I've been speaking to a local fabricator about putting in a different axle altogether. If you were in my position what would you do and why?? Much appreciation and thanks in advance for any advice you have ~~Grant in Alaska Edited August 8, 2020 by Grant Perry pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AprilOstara Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 On 8/7/2020 at 8:28 PM, Grant Perry said: Hi all, So I bought an 85 Toyota motorhome (might have been a dolphin but not sure, the shell was replaced and I don't see any markings...) and we're almost done fixing up the inside. OF COURSE, it was only after I bought it that I learned about the rear axle recall (d'oh!) So now I've got a sweet ride we'd like to take out but we're afraid to do so with the axle it currently has. Looking around local junkyards in Alaska, I found a rear axle from a 1992 (yay!) but he doesn't have the rims for it (boo!) and I'm learning that finding those 14" 6 on 7.25 dually rims is quite difficult... Does anyone know where I can get a set of 5? I'd have to ship them here to Alaska, but I'm pretty invested already... Can my existing 14" tires be re-used? OR plan B is... I've been speaking to a local fabricator about putting in a different axle altogether. If you were in my position what would you do and why?? Much appreciation and thanks in advance for any advice you have ~~Grant in Alaska That looks so nice!! Very similar to my plans. What did you do there on the back, the leaves? It looks awesome, great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AprilOstara Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Also what are those lights!! I love them!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 I don't think what you have is based on a Dolphin The only real clue that seems to remain are the stripes on the front fenders, which look original. They look familiar, but they aren't Dolphin. Here's a 1984 Dolphin:- 1983 and 1985 stripes were identical. Perhaps someone else will recognize yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Perry Posted August 11, 2020 Author Share Posted August 11, 2020 On 8/8/2020 at 5:34 PM, AprilOstara said: That looks so nice!! Very similar to my plans. What did you do there on the back, the leaves? It looks awesome, great job! It's wallpaper, I think it's a really nice touch my wife put in. And the lights are plain reading lights from Amazon but with 12v bulbs in em... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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