I have a 85 Toyota Truck: It currently has a fresh rebuilt 22R, .030 domed pistons, TRD cam, ported head, Downey Cermaic header and exhaust. I have a 3 " body lift, Rancho 5000 shocks, and I have 31" Dunlop Rovers on Rockcrawler rims. I have a Ramsey 8000# winch and two PIAA 9" lights on a Tube bumper upfront.
My question is I would like to build this truck into a more capable trail rig yet retain its drivability. Any advise on what components I should add, gearing ( I would like to go to 33" tires), What lockers to run (i'm thinking a Detroit in the rear and maybe an ARB up front...?), Suspension lift...? My goal is to make a Go-Anywhere rig. A vehicle that I can drive 1000 miles and then hit the trails. Oh and by-the-way I am new here so easy on the flaming.........and :flipoff2: ....I just coundn't wait to post my first one.

No not a SEAL;
I am a Navy dive instructor at Great Lakes;
I have contact with a few Team members
I have been told that I drink like one though!....:beer:

Originally posted by SEAL6
No not a SEAL;
I am a Navy dive instructor at Great Lakes;
I have contact with a few Team members
I have been told that I drink like one though!....:beer: 85 live axle use skyjacker 4'' front springs they flex and ride good.if possible make new shock mounts for longer shocks for more wheel travel.i use chevy 52''long rear 1/2 ton truck spring on back it lifts truck about 4'' and eliminates most of axle wrap,you must fab up a new spring hanger ,but the stock shackle hanger will work the chevy tie bolts are offset.you can play with shackle lenght i use around 5''hole to hole.33''tires needs 4;88 gears.to restore the performanc you will loose. if your realy serious put in a marline crawler dual lowe ranges this will make your toyloose a snell race. ;) ps theres also other springs that will work great i was just givin you some amo:smokin: