hey guys, new to the forum, glad to see there's a bunch of guys here. i just got an 81 dolphin-500 series. 36000 miles (apparently) 22r motor with a 20r head? and the 5 lug axle, which is definitely something i have to replace.
a few questions which i'd appreciate some help!
1. which year/model toyota full floater axle is the easiest to replace the original? i read the 84-86, but also 87-88... is the 81 dolphin an actual 81 toyota chassis too? i've read of other models on some of these posts with different years of chassis and bodies
i got a guy who said he'd do it, he sold it to me. also i am in the hunt for that axle, i am located in central new jersey, so give a hollar if you have any or know a local one in the tri-state area.
2. i am going to be using this as a touring vehicle for my band. we are a three piece, and may bring a fourth man too, (i'll probably gut some of the big stuff out of the rv, we need to maximize space and weight)
would it be too much to attempt to tow a mini trailer for drum cases, a few amps even? (No marshall stacks or anything, probably around o250 pounds of gear including everything) i've read all over any towing on the 4 cylinder is not a good idea, but nothing about really small trailers.