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I would like to know where you can get one so I can do it on my 80 Toyota Huntsman. Name of brand, part number, etc. Thanks and Happy Holidays. Matt

I replaced both of mine which were dry rotted. I bought a different brand on ebay for $100 or a little more for the pair. I have the guys phone # if you want to replace yours. Let me know. Matt

The problem is with your oil rings. They were not sufficient enough from the manufacturer. Hence you get oil consumption from burn off. I bought a set of 4 pistons and rings off of ebay. I removed the head, removed the pistons and rods keeping the rods in the order in which they go back in, put the new pistons and rings on the rods, and re-installed them. The oil rings are thicker on the newer pistons and now I drove 1000 miles since then and no oil burnoff. This was a factory defect. You may want to get new crank bearings because of the mileage on your motor. You also have to hone the block before putting the new pistons and rings in your motor. WARNING: Do not buy original Toyota piston and ring sets. Get the aftermarket ones. You'd only be putting back defective piston and rings if they were original Toyota pistons. Hope you get it straightened out. Matt

20 R motors had a bad oil ring setup on the pistons. The original pistons and rings were a bad design and defective from the factory. A better replacement piston and ring set was installed in mine last month and now I don't burn anymore oil. Blow-bye your pistons burns off and hence you consume oil. As far as oil in the radiator, it may have accumulated there over time. A blown head gasket would show white on a spark plug just as oil will show up as well. So start there. Any pressure in your cooling system is a good indication of blown head gasket, like bubbles in your radiator. I recommend you look at the internals of the motor as I did. My Huntsman only has 27K original miles and it burned a quart every 300 miles before I changed the pistons and rings.

Tape measure please...You need to take measurements. Chances are you can do it but there maybe some mods required like drive shaft (long or short), cut-out for tranny shifter, and maybe that's it. I wanted to change over to a 5 speed on my 20R engine with a 4 speed. I have seen the 5 speed trannys online and the bolt patterns look similar on the trannys, but I never did hook up with someone who actually did one. Maybe we can chat about this more. Thanks for the post. Matt tumolt@hotmail.com P.S. Fuel economy on my Huntsman with original 26K miles is around 20mpg. The 5 speed might give me more mpgs but I have no feedback on this yet.

You cannot get a replacement fuel sending unit from Toyota. I failed twice to get an aftermarket one to work even with a new fuel guage from autometer. I found the wiring at the juction below the passenger seat was not getting a good connection to the tank sending unit and replace all the wiring. But still no fuel guage. So now I write the mileage down from my odometer on my gas receipt and since I get near 20mpg with a 13 gallon tank, I keep track of the miles and fill up when I need to. You can spend 300 dollars or more and still not get the guage to work or save the money for gas and keep track of your miles like I do. Just a thought.

I have a 1980 Toyota Huntsman with only 23,500 original miles. I completely restored it inside and out. I get 18 to 19 mpg on the highway doing 55 mph and get 12 to 15 in town. I also have a 1989 Toyota U-Haul box truck trailer with a 3500 lb. axle and dually wheels which came off the motorhome after I converted to a one ton full floater rear end. I tow at 45 mph and get around 15 mpg. I have a 20r 4 speed and I am very happy with the performance and gas mileage. I went to a Weber carb rather than rebuild the old Aiwa carb. I believe a new carb performs better than rebuilt on any vehicle. I use to have a Toyota Conquest with 39,000 miles. It had a 22 re with automatic overdive. Fuel consumption was not as good even with a header and K & N air filter. I think the best was 15-17 mpg on average. I love the body style on the Huntsman. No cab over bunk to bang your head on and no oven. But all the appliances, 3 way fridge, roof A/C, heater, stove, sink, hot water heater, toilet and shower. I added a closet and customized the interior to my liking using real wood, no press board crap. I have cabinets, pleanty of accessable storage with sliding doors, lots of lighting, and fans. The cab has A/C, AM/FM CD which I will change out and go to Satelite radio,and a back up camera which runs full time on a 8" monitor. A 3500 watt generator and I have all the convenience you would ever need. I also change over to a new 4' long gas hose which I can use with my BBQ and cook outdoors. No awning but I have a screened room which takes about 20 minutes to set up. Next a 6 month cross country trip starting in two weeks. See you.

If the housing is the same center section and you check the measurements end to end on both axles then it will work. I did a complete swap with my Toyota Huntsmant with a 1989 Toyota U-Haul truck. I didn't swap out the front end out. It was too much. Gear ratios are about or much the same. I have a 4 cylinder 4speed tranny in my Huntsman and the U-haul had an automatic with a V-6. You can spin the wheel of the tire with a mark one rotation and count the number of turns on each yoke on the center section of the axles you want to swap out.

I bought a U-haul 1989 Toyota moving truck with a blown motor for $600. I used the 6 lug full floating axle from this to replace my 5 lug axle which was known to blow out because the bearing could not handle the load. I still have 5 lug front rims but I can haul another 3500 lbs. behind my motorhome. I just can't go over 45 mph when towing weight since the front of truck is light footed and anything over 45 is dangerous. I would not go to a beefed up axle and reconfigure the old one if I could go to a full floater even if I didn't tow a trailer. Just my thoughts.

O2 sensor will kill your mpg as well as cause a miss in the timing. I would replace the O2 sensor. I had a 22re fuel injected motor and used the stock filter and went to the K & N filter. There wasn't a noticable difference. So I would not waste any money on using K & N air filters or change to a header. 100K miles is nothing on these Toyota truck motors. The Japs made good motors and trannys. I would change oil and tranny fluid regularly. 3--4K on oil, and 20-25K on tranny fluid. Use NGK spark plugs which seem to be good too!

I use regular passenger car tires. You won't have a problem with either. Mine had Lee tires brand new and still had the nipples on them. The were 9 yrs old and no cracks or checking. I bought firestone passenger tires for spares and put 4 new on the dually rear. The other 4 Lee tires I used on a 3500 lb. trailer I built to tow behind my 4 cyl. 4 speed Huntsman. Matt

Check for fluid leaks in hoses, water pump, etc. A radiator can get clogged. Put your hand in front of the radiator and feel if there is uneven temperature across the front of the radiator with you hand. Get the radiator flushed if it is clogged or replace it if you cannot get it to flow. If one side is cooler than the other then you may need to replace it. It maybe your fan clutch which cools the motor as well. A bad fan clutch can cause overheating. Also check your oil to see if it is clear. If it is milky you may have a warped head or bad head gasket. Get the radiator flushed if it is clogged or replace it if you cannot get it to flow. You may have a bad heater or heater hose. Check the carpet on the passenger side for wetness. Whatever you have to do, do it or you'll end up with a bigger problem with a bad engine. Good luck, Matt

You must be joking. They make all these parts and more for cars and trucks. I bought my airbags on ebay. Replacement shocks are everywhere. Stop wasting peoples time and get a life.

I've owned a 1986 Toyota Conquest and now have a 1980 Toyota Huntsman which has a bath, kitchen, sink, stove, and refrigerator. I gutted the interior and remodeled it to my liking. I basically made it much nicer and replaced the rear end with a 1989 Toyota U-haul truck 1 ton full floating rear and added a trailer hitch. The unit has new airbags in addition to shocks which are original. Total documented original miles as of today, 19,692 and when I purchased it the mileage was around 16,000. It has no cab over and is all fiberglass except for the Toyota pickup body front end. The motor is a 20R and I have a 4 speed stick. I get between 15 to 18 mpg and around 12 mpg pulling a trailer which is as big as the motorhome and is rated up to 3500 lbs. I think your mileage should be better since you have a much lighter unit. As far as shocks, I would use a replacement shock, either Monroe or KYB. Air shocks may work well but it seems you don't have a lot of weight to the rear end and may not give you any added benefit. Just a thought. If you replace the plugs, rotor and cap and new plug wires it might help with the fuel issue. Check for any signs of leaks in the gas line (rubber, carb, etc.) You might want to fool with the carb adjustment (air/fuel mixture) and asside from that smell the exhaust for any gas odor. Good luck with your new toy. Matt

Can you email me a picture of your sunrader. I have to order a right door glass for someone who's Sunrader has 4 round headlights and he told me he needs a glass for an 80 Toyota Sunrader. But his picture shows a different body style than mine. tumolt@hotmail.com Thanks, Matt

I know you all are interested in finding out more about me rehabilitation of my 1980 Toyota Huntsman. You already know that I am a finatic about safety. I did the rear and changed it to a 1 ton full floater. With only 17,200 miles on this baby I plan on using it as much as possible. So with my talents and use of space from my former decorator background, I preceeded to do things that would make it more comfy and nice. Today I received my seats from Michigan. These recline and mine did not. So now I have a little more room to get in and out of the cab. I also installed a center console from a Dodge Concord which works great. I will be posting pictures and will make myself and my ideas available to those who want it. I appreciate the input and ideas other members post. It is a small thing to share ideas and to help others. Thanks, Matt

I received my seats today and I am happy to report that all is well. The seller, Rich Carl has listed the interior of his '83 and from what I see about the seats, the rest has to look pretty darn good. I found out that he dropped his cell phone and was in the process of getting a new one. He did send the seats via Greyhound which is a lot cheaper than any other way to ship. You save as much as 60% over traditional carriers like freight forwarders. They have size and weight restrictions so check with Greyhound before you pack and ship the items you want to sell. Thanks Rich for a wonderful and nearly perfect transaction. Matt

After contacting a seller on Toyota Motorhomes I purchased 2 Toyota Sunrader seats and paid via paypal on 5-12-2010. I called the seller twice since then and emailed him asking when he would be shipping the seats out. No reply. Thanks, Matt

I have a 1980 Toyota Huntsman with a 4 speed tranny. I found that I could swap it for a newer 5 speed and with the pictures I was provided, the 5 speed appears to be the same in every way except for the extra gear. I assume adding the extra gear will give me better mileage and the motor won't have to work as hard on flat terrain. Let me know what you think. Better yet, let me know if you've done it. Thanks, Matt

My 1980 Huntsman was upgraded to a full floating 6 lug differential with Airlift Airbags. I added a trailer hitch and my trailer has electric brakes. Anyone have a Electric Trailer Brake Controller installed on their Toy? It seems to me that many manufacturers do not specify any for my unit. I assume any unit can be adapted for my unit. Would appreciate some feedback. I have no problem towing 2K here in Florida. Thanks, Matt

I was told from my RV parts store that a local glass company they referred me to might know where to get the replacement rubber seal to fit my Huntsman. If you are doing this yourself you have to remove the window from the motorhome and remove the glass. Replace the rubber and re-assemble the window and reinstall it with (I use) 35 year silicone caulk which you can buy at lowe's or home depot. I also did a search on google for replacement window rubber seals and there were places I could call and order from. Matt

I replaced my old Goodyear with new Airlift Dominator airbags. The bags can hold up to 100PSI. My Huntsman has 25 on one side and 35 on the other. (weight distribution) I added a hitch so I can bring all my camping equipment. If I have to add air I know I have pleanty of play and I like the idea of being able to level off on uneven ground. Hope this helps but if you need more info you can contact the manufacturer.

You have to cut off the leaf spring pads and re-weld them. Best way to do it is to weld them in place after assembly according to my tech who changed out my huntsman 5 lug to a full floating 6 lug out of a 1989 Toyota U-haul box truck. I didn't have the tools so I paid a pro to do it for me. I also added airbags and if you want you can email me for info. They help greatly and I added a tow package which allows me to bring all the things I cannot store inside the tiny motorhome. tumolt@hotmail.com