JustJosh

Thank you Linda. You're amazing.

Hi Everyone, I finally found a mechanic that is willing to take a look at my new-to-me 86 Escaper (four cylinder, manual). Below is the list of things I want to take care of before going on a cross country journey (next summer maybe). Anything critical that I'm missing? All suggestions are welcome. I'm going to purchase the leaf springs, tires, and air bag kit ahead of time, so hopefully my items are correct. I know I need bushing for the leaf springs, does it matter which kind? I'm just going with Energy Suspension (https://www.desertrat.com/series-202626-energy-suspension-leaf-spring-bushing-set.html#!year%3D1986||make%3DTOYOTA||model%3DPICKUP||sq%3Dbushing). The Desert Rat website is suggesting u-bolts as well, so I'm assuming I should get those too? Anyway, things I’m having done (oil change already done): 1. Leaf Springs- Old Man EMU (OME) CS010R leaf springs. 2. Air bags- AIR LIFT 57113 3. Shocks 4. Front and Rear Brakes 5. Tires 185R14 102/100R D 6. Spark Plugs/Wires 7. Belt and Hose check. 8. Fuel and air filters Things I’m giving the mechanic a heads up about, anything else? 1. Toyotamotorhome.org 2. Rear axle nuts are left-hand thread Thank you everyone!

We just bought a custom spare tire cover for Hunkajunk.

Thank you! Now at least I know what to look for. I was taken a little bit by surprise when a couple of new RV dealers I called didn't work on chassis and didn't know anyone who did.

Just fishing for a mechanic to do brakes and suspension including leaf springs. I'm working through a list of local places, but the traditional places I know of won't touch it.

Pictures look great. I'm new to website, and not nearly as handy as many people here, but it's really awesome seeing what everyone is capable of.

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It's going to be interesting and fun, but stressful too. The drive home was great, but then I read a thread where someone couldn't get a mechanic to replace leaf springs because it was too rusted...now I'm anxious about that. My two biggest repairs are probably are going to be suspension and new waste water tanks.

Thank you. We ended up buying. It's going to need suspension work and new brakes but the appliances were all functional. We also took a long test drive, and it drove really solid. I've got a busy few days ahead, but I'll eventually post photos and some scans of original documents which are pretty cool.

Hello everyone, I'm thinking of buying a 1986 Escaper. Manual transmission, six lug axle on back, 70,000ish miles, 22 RE engine, worn but still okay interior and exterior, tires need replaced. Any idea what these are typically priced at? I've been searching around and have seen anything from $5000 to $10,000, but hardly any of the advertisements are recent. Also, other than the axel issue (not a problem here), anything I should pay particular attention to when I test drive? Thank you for any help you can provide.