BUDGET Toyota Solid Axle Swap Build!

[@DirtGarage]

Keep in mind all the prices I talk about in this video are CAD, not USD. I mentioned the truck was $1800, that's $1364 USD at time of writing. And total of $2500 to get it to where it currently sits, that's $1895 USD!

[@dylansnyder7757]

That's crazy! I paid $2000 usd for a stock rusty 1993 single cab. But it had a 22re which was a plus until it blew a headgasket.

[@Forgivemeimsorry]

Just bought a 1994 regular cab. Hope this channel takes off, great to see people working on these trucks with a budget!

[@DirtGarage]

Awesome! They are a fantastic platform to build off of. Thank you!

[@jessematherly5617]

Hope you still have it.

[@shanepowell5115]

GREAT TO SEE SOMEONE BUILDING RIDES THAT DOESN'T COST 100GRAND I'M SUBSCRIBED NOW!!!

[@DirtGarage]

Thanks for subbing! Glad I can provide the content your looking for!

[@ryanleblanc6817]

Agreed. I’m tired of seeing channels moding new $80K trucks. Even if I won the lottery, I’d still enjoy building older relatively cheap vehicles. I’d do a lot of engine swaps in older trucks. For instance I’d like to put a 2JZ-GTE Supra motor in a 1st generation Tacoma. Put a RB26DETT Skyline engine in a old Nissan Pickup. Oh and of course I’d want a Mitsubishi Mighty Max pickup with a 4B11T Evo engine. I’d also do some diesel conversions. Like a a Duramax in an old square body Chevy. Diesel swap some midsize trucks with maybe a TDI. You get the picture. They can keep their Ferraris and Lamborghinis. I’d stick to cheaper more interesting builds. The most expensive new vehicle I’d want would be the big G-Wagon AMG G63 squared that comes with portal axles. Lotus Elise. Hell maybe even a Audi R8. Actually I would want a new Porsche 911 Turbo. That’s the most super car I’d go.

[@thewang666]

Man I need some friends like yours. Blessing to have that kind of knowledge around you.

[@bob_frazier]

This is perfect content for us regular people.

[@towny72]

Hands down my favorite 4WD build related channel. Real projects on real budgets.

[@SOLDADITO76]

My solid axle build actually stared a 1k. I bought and 84’ truck and just built on the 84’ chassis. Now looks like a short wheel base 94’ extended cab. Did have to lift the body some, so all together 6” lift all together. If I was to add everything together from start to finish with lockers, gears, EFI, cab and bed, interior, wiring, and my own paint job. I would say I’m at less than 5k, when I build some bumpers and put in some trail goodies then I’ll be past that mark for sure.

[@3.0colorado21]

Love it. I need to solid axle my 4runner already. I keep getting quoted like $6-8k for a solid axle swap. I even hit up some KZbinrs like FabRats with no luck. I would do it myself but I keep having surgery after surgery. I had spine surgery in 2019, a rod put in my foot last month and shoulder surgery next week. The toyota build is on hold for my human body rebuild lol

[@tonyrizzi4632]

Never realized how many fellow British Columbians there was on KZbin till i started looking up information for my Toyota build. Great video man cant wait to watch the rest.

[@nateendersby6603]

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[@Dragonb0rn1]

I fucking love the video presentation and dramatic camera angles. Awesome job, man!

[@DirtGarage]

Thank you very much! Appreciate the kind words 😁

[@russman109]

Its hilarious how much I love this channel. These old trucks are just way too damn cool!

[@DirtGarage]

I'm glad you find it funny how much you like it.. Haha, these old rigs are my favorite.

[@joshdane5657]

Everybody loves these trucks I paid 5k for a 89 v6 extracab but it's all original and stock except for wheels and tires. I'm kinda sick I had to pay that much but it was worth it to me. I plan on 3.4 swapping it after the 3slow kicks the bucket!

[@enriquecastellon6524]

Wanting to start wheeling toyotas and having you as a friend.... yeah.🤘🏽

[@DirtGarage]

Good person to know to get into the hobby I guess 😂

[@sergiochavez1673]

pretty cool stuff, i'm not really into 4x4 trucks. i really love prerunner builds, however i just bought a little 4x4 project truck so seeing all the stuff you can do is awesome!

[@DirtGarage]

Careful... I was the same way, the 4x4 stuff gets addicting FAST.

[@ryanleblanc6817]

Do you like 4Runners? What 4x4 did you just buy?

[@alexandervanwyk7669]

Thank you so much for sharing. Love these robust old toyotas

[@DirtGarage]

Thank you for watching!

[@toddsteven1013]

Just picked up a 95 t100 dx and can't wait to do some upgrades

[@DirtGarage]

Awesome! Good luck with build. Does the 95 have a 3.4?

[@ronswanson5551]

Love the build! Great to see you coming along with the videos man, keep it up!

[@DirtGarage]

Thank you! I will keep it up for sure 👍

[@hv4285]

Love the budget bill and the budget garage 🤙

[@dc5723]

Awesome build! Nice to see another 93 Yota.

[@stephenreadmond6558]

Loved your video. I've got a 93 Runner survivor. If I ever ding it up I'll make it into a rock crawler. Great inspiration. I'm a subscriber now.

[@DirtGarage]

Wicked! Thank you, mine was in decent shape to start. But then I started offroading alot and it just takes off..

[@mrjebadia2582]

I got a 90 4Runner Looking to do the SAS soon. Great channel. Gonna be watching 👍

[@xanderlander8989]

You sir, have earned my sub. That's excellent work

[@DirtGarage]

Thank you!

[@gernblanstien4968]

WOW... I guess my 95 4x4 with 125kmiles with a 22re for $650 was a steal... I had to wash it , batt / belt / front pads & now it scoots down the hwy.... Oh, it needs front shocks baaaad, LOL... It rides like UNCLE BUCK'S car...

[@thesickhorseranch]

I wouldn't be telling people I paid $1800 for that. You got absolutely fleeced.

[@DirtGarage]

Eh, overall its still a good deal. With the Toyota market around here, hard to find anything, even super rotten for under 2K. We were also talking CAD, so just over $1300USD

[@thesickhorseranch]

@@DirtGarage I see, I didn't realize you meant CAD. I also failed to consider the straight axle driving the price up, at least it would here in Oregon. People get all googly eyed over that straight axle and the dollars start flying. lol I was thinking IFS and you can nab one of those in fantastic condition for $1000 USD any day of the week.

[@DirtGarage]

@@thesickhorseranch Our market is very different I guess. Solid axles for sure make them more expensive! But I talked about the market here in the video. Clean 3rd Gens go for 4-10k Easy.

[@evanperry3699]

Theyre like 5k with ifs and mostly rust here in Kentucky.

[@joshdane5657]

@@DirtGarage I paid 5,000 usd for a clean 3rd gen extracab 3slow 5speed. I was sick I had to pay that much till I started driving it now I love it! Lol I'm going to throw a 3.4 in it after I get all the parts because the 3.0 is the only thing I don't like about it! And the extended cab I kinda wanted a regular cab but I can live with that extra room!

[@griffintnink6993]

Good find!! Its amazing what a little know how and effort will do, great video. Enjoying that style of content 🤘

[@DirtGarage]

Right? Thanks for watching!

[@derrickthomas8911]

Just FYI, those "Sketchy Shims on the front axel are to help align the axel to the correct angle to prevent wandering while driving... if you get any that I would toss them back in.

[@DirtGarage]

If that's the case why does nobody else have them on their FRONT axle.. Fix your pinion with shorter or longer shackles, not sketch city shims.

[@sammycookie8]

Derrick Thomas this is incorrect. As those shims are used to adjust caster. But negative caster is the exact opposite of what you want.

[@markschwegler1100]

Always check the trunnion bearing preload..the bigger the tire more preload...it's usually a major contributor to death wobble! Great vid btw....long live the hilux!!!

[@keithlea6804]

I never buy rusty rigs or rigs that someone has built. Buy stock clean and build it yourself. You will be time and money ahead. 👍

[@DirtGarage]

Yeah it's alot nicer to start with a clean rig and build up. But we saved ALOT of money doing it this way.

[@micahwest5347]

You are a solid friend.

[@shansen610]

Wicked! Turned out good, just started the SAS on my 94 here in cranny, hopefully be done shortly!

[@DirtGarage]

Wicked! Need anything DM me on Instagram, or when your ready to do a shakedown!

[@DirtGarage]

Of if you need a SAS rig to look at. I would highly recommend the way I did my truck. I don't know if you have seen my updated SAS videos.

[@shansen610]

Thanks man! Yeah I’ll let you know, I think I have everything I need. I’ll check out your vid on it

[@DirtGarage]

@@shansen610 Awesome, the reconfigured SAS is a 3 part series. First Video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4PXdYWoia1joq8 Second: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZLcnnyEmtCpfKc Third: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bISTmqWJeaqKfqM&t

[@cmac956]

good job guys ,truck looks very good now.

[@DirtGarage]

Thanks 👍

[@Jursaw]

A guy at my job has a 99 4runner with the TG sas and a bunch of other good parts on it. Trail only rig turn key and is only asking $3,800. Wish i had the money cause I would of bought it

[@DirtGarage]

The previous owner had this as a trail only rig, and trailed it everywhere! We fixed everything, and it drives great down the road.

[@55Rumble]

Great save! Doing the right things for the end goal... Good job...

[@DirtGarage]

Thanks!

[@alfredovalle7471]

Like every video that u have on this channel one of my favorites always is something good to learn and watch🤝🤝

[@DirtGarage]

Totally missed this comment! Thank you very much!!

[@houstonmontoya2607]

Dude you’re a kick ass I wish I could come up there and go wheeling with you guys but I got a bucket build myself it’s coming along very well though I love your videos You guys know how to have fun

[@DirtGarage]

Thank you! Good luck on your build. And we do try to have fun haha

[@asianboi08]

I have a 90-91 Toyota pickup that’s still super clean and it’s been sitting for a few years now. I’m going to get back on this project and swap a 3.4 into it and also I’m looking at the trail gear ifs eliminator kit. What solid axles should I be looking for to do this swap?

[@garrett591]

I know I’m responding 11 months later but i have a 3400 motor, where are you located?

[@dannschroeder694]

I discovered your channel today,and sub'd.I was involved with Toys from the early 80's until about 2008(wife).I 've owned a,'79,'80,'81,brand new '83 SR5,'85 4runner(beast),'87 4runner(2nd place),'88 FJ62(tractor),'87 Xtra cab,'89 4runner.Maybe more?Half of them were bitchin trail rigs and all were registered.I watched your video of the '85 with holes in the block.I did the exact same thing to my '85 4runner!

[@DirtGarage]

Wow! Sounds like you had alot of awesome toys!

[@FabRats]

how do you like the solid axle? we are building an 05 crawler with Chevy axle and leafs and ford spindles lol

[@biglegsman8414]

I'm ready to see some more on this beast! Love the Yota trucks, some bigger meaty tires pls 😁

[@DirtGarage]

There will definitely be more coming up on it. Stay tuned 😁

[@evanperry3699]

Damn, I’ve never seen a sweet lifting stump on my snap on truck!!!!

[@16driver16]

Alignment has alot to do with death wobble as well as worn out part

[@DirtGarage]

In this case it was caused by the worn out tie rods! But 100% alignment can cause death wobble.

[@d-railfpv9315]

Nice work guys!!

[@DirtGarage]

Thank you!

[@jacksonlifsey7291]

Any plans to cut that ghetto spring hanger and front shock towers off? I'd go with a sky's front hanger and ford super duty shocks towers. Don't forget to push the steering box forward and plate the frame.

[@DirtGarage]

The hanger is actually really solid, so no that's there to stay. The shock towers on the other hand are going away for sure! Right now the steering box mods are not required, no binding or anything, check out my series on "lowering my solid axle swap" we moved the box on my truck after moving the hanger high into frame.

[@DirtGarage]

Find the video I'm referencing here kzbin.info/www/bejne/bISTmqWJeaqKfqM

[@kyhillbillys10]

Looks good man. What kinda gearing does it has?

[@DirtGarage]

It actually came with 4.88s and a spool in rear! I totally forgot to mention that. Thank you!

[@kyhillbillys10]

@@DirtGarage that was definitely a score. Can't wait to see more videos of it

[@DirtGarage]

@@kyhillbillys10 Right? Thank you, I am excited to have more vehicles to make content on, and not have to pay for it.. Hahaha

[@johnathanfarquhar1981]

Always disconnect the battery when welding.

[@TheDakotaThurmond]

I body swapped my 88 2wd on to an 84 4wd. Trying to finish up all the little stuff now. Any “fan” group/pages?

[@DirtGarage]

I don't really have any fan pages, but I do have a facebook and instagram pages you can follow.

[@jbragg4331]

Love the content 🤘 keep making videos!

[@DirtGarage]

Will do, thank you!

[@808_dummeh]

hey man i know i’m a few years late but any idea where i can look for solid axle swaps or any kits that i could start on with my 91 toyota pickup ?

[@analog56x]

awesome video man! glad to see another toyota resurrected from rags to riches :) that did not take long at all to do haha! i remember talking with you about buying this truck haha! gotta get the mazda done and meet up with you guys! who knows, you might have an army to go wheelin with by the time im done my build haha!

[@DirtGarage]

It's crazy through this channel I've got quite the army from all over to go wheeling with nowadays!

[@LiewYFoh]

That's amazing...

[@AmeerKhan-e5w]

Hey bro i have a left hand drive hilux and i am only getting right hand drive solid axle steering set up. Is dere any way i can make the right steering set up work on my left hand drive

[@abenavente]

What year Toyota springs did you replace the s10 springs with?

[@ThomasJoeSanNicolas]

Carsey works it only when need it

[@69Polie69]

Time to weld the front diff

[@DirtGarage]

I've got a elocker lined up for it 👍

[@chriswickett3295]

I know that mountain range I swear your in the cranbrook area lol I'm over in sparwood working on a sas durango maybe we can talk

[@DirtGarage]

Yup! We are indeed in Cranbrook.

[@chriswickett3295]

@@DirtGarage we need to link up

[@skiko101]

Awesome

[@anthonyreddy2834]

Shims are fine just weld them in!🤷‍♂️

[@joshuagrant5108]

What kind of front axle is in that? I really wanna sas mine but I've never done it any pointers you could give me I have a 87 Toyota 4runner

[@DirtGarage]

Front axle from a 83 Toyota Pickup.

[@sethlover1211]

your price does not include labor value. what would it cost with labor included if you had to guess?

[@DirtGarage]

We did the work ourselves. No labor here.

[@sethlover1211]

@@DirtGarage yes, but if you were to charge to do it, what kind of cost would it be? meaning, what is the value of your labor?

[@dmatter827]

Fix the death wabble?

[@DirtGarage]

Yup! New tie rods and leaf bushings did the trick 😁

[@NubishPrime]

Where's Cory? That lanky dude should show up sooner

[@DirtGarage]

He was a little camera shy at first.

[@adrianbarbat6865]

Do you have hiluxs in America?

[@DirtGarage]

I'm in Canada. And they are called Toyota Pickups here, just like USA.

[@MrZabicki]

Whats the song at 6.24 to 7.07

[@DirtGarage]

Stand Tall Think Clear, by Moon

[@MrZabicki]

@@DirtGarage Thank you love watching your videos

[@taylorjkinggg]

Costed

[@lovetoninita]

1800 cheap

[@DirtGarage]

Yup, for an already solid axle rig that's not bad!

[@gurjindersingh199]

There is a lot of overpriced junk when it comes to Toyotas

[@DirtGarage]

True, lots of solid rigs in the mix too though.

[@ej2civicb736]

I heard canadastan is full of trailer parks I gues that was a true statement I'm guessing they don't have the stigma that they do in the states I have lived in a couple and loved it but females would find out I rented a trailer not even in a park and was like are your neighbors trash like wtf lady's

[@DirtGarage]

I would not say we are full of trailer parks.. Buddy did live in one at this point. but most people are not in trailer parks

[@motoXcR]

cost...costed isnt even a real word...and least you didnt say basically every 3 seconds...or you "higherd" the new box....

[@roscoesgarage732]

costed is a real word but it's not being used properly here... however I watched another video from a Canadian who said "costed" about a zillion times, so I think it might be a Canadian thing

[@Max-ik9qb]

funny how every redneck that comes along and throws a solid axle under the front of these trucks pats himself on the back and thinks they're doing the world a favor. Sure....billions of dollars in research and development, state of the art testing facilities, countless hours invested by professional JAPANESE engineers at Toyota but somehow they got it all wrong and billybob is here to fix it! 😂😂😂

[@DirtGarage]

Doing the world a favor? Nah, we do it for us. Toyota did not design these to be rock crawlers, we are turning them into rock crawlers. Pretty simple