enigmaoperator
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Nice work!!
JDM LN107 Hilux build thread
- Thread starter Ray_G
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enigmaoperator
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Where / How did you mount your ARB compressor? I saw the switch on your center console but didnt see the compressor under the hood
Ray_G
Explorer
Air compressor switch was a pre-wire setup for eventual compressor either in the bed or maybe under it. No real room under the hood. I want to get to OBA but have been swamped so the truck just gets used as is.
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Ray_G
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Minor updates. Some refinement to the rear setup:
Added in the track for less warping in the sun and eventual add on.
After about six months of running the turbo as-is, with no major issues, I did decide to start doing a few mods on the fringes for longevity.
Turbo blanket
Along with some reflecting wrapping on the intake to mitigate heat there.
Neither produced dramatic results, though EGTs did seem to go down slightly on the long hill pulls.
Big project coming up is a baby air to water intercooler.
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Added in the track for less warping in the sun and eventual add on.
After about six months of running the turbo as-is, with no major issues, I did decide to start doing a few mods on the fringes for longevity.
Turbo blanket
Along with some reflecting wrapping on the intake to mitigate heat there.
Neither produced dramatic results, though EGTs did seem to go down slightly on the long hill pulls.
Big project coming up is a baby air to water intercooler.
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ln107yank
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Small update.
Truck stock oil pressure gauge never worked. During turbo install and subsequent alternator fun it became apparent the sensor was unplugged. Specifically the wire had been cut.
After a lot of fun finding a Toyota 1/8 28 BSPT threaded tee and such, along with a 45 adapter for the tee to provide sufficient offset, and then getting everything tight and sealed despite the aforementioned lack of clearance but FINALLY:
And now...the idiot gauge works.
May eventually explore aftermarket temp gauge and such but for now this is at least more info than the day before.
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Looks good! Have the same kit from HD Auto and hit the snag with the oil pressure tee, can you share where you sourced the tee? Everything is NPT that I have found!
Ray_G
Explorer
Ah, from what I remember we didn’t run into issues because I sourced the combo gauge from AUS too:
ln107yank
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Was referring to the tee you used to connect both the oil pressure sender and turbo oil line into the block, the one in front of the vacuum pump oil line.
Ray_G
Explorer
My bad-was early and I wasn’t really firing. Good call out, here’s the link:
Oil Pressure T- Toyota Oil Pressure Sending Unit T Fitting 28 BSP
Oil Pressure T- Toyota Oil Pressure Sending Unit T Fitting 28 BSP
www.yotashop.com
ln107yank
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My bad-was early and I wasn’t really firing. Good call out, here’s the link:
Oil Pressure T- Toyota Oil Pressure Sending Unit T Fitting 28 BSP
Oil Pressure T- Toyota Oil Pressure Sending Unit T Fitting 28 BSP
Ah I order from these guys a lot, should have known haha. Thanks braddah!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ray_G
Explorer
With that lead off, some minor updates are actually likely in order.
Installed the GMRS (Midland MXT575) and went with the rugged antenna up front, b/c, well, b/c. (Midland MXAT03)
Put some Maxtrax in the back. Debated mounting them, decided to just go pure functional and put them in a Blue Ridge Overland Gear bag we’ve had and then in under the bed cover setup.
Been spending a lot of time out working, playing with friends.
Installed the GMRS (Midland MXT575) and went with the rugged antenna up front, b/c, well, b/c. (Midland MXAT03)
Put some Maxtrax in the back. Debated mounting them, decided to just go pure functional and put them in a Blue Ridge Overland Gear bag we’ve had and then in under the bed cover setup.
Been spending a lot of time out working, playing with friends.
8746_ryukyu
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Shipped the truck off Oki in May of ‘22 via the slow boat (thank you Jones act) but the price was right. Truck went from Okinawa to mainland Japan, to Korea, to LA, then to Hawaii but it eventually arrived.
JDM car scene in Hawaii is strong these days, mostly centered around Kei trucks/vans that are far cheaper than new or even many used cars in Hawaii, and perfect for the island life. Having met one of the importers who can assist with registration I handed over the keys and two days later she was titled/tagged/taxed/inspected. Which was weeks faster than our Tacoma went through coming from WV.
Being in the US opened up far easier parts options, even with the premium that comes from shipping stuff to Hawaii. First up was giving it a proper lift. I went through Rocky Road for the tried and true OME setup.
Shocks went on easy. That was the last of the easy in this part of the journey.
The remainder of the front was the usual struggle IFS Toyota pickup owners have with 25+ year old bolts on the torsion bars. I was prepared with fresh hardware. I was not, however, prepared to get one out after a lot of torque being applied and eventual breakage of the bolt to determine that…I had been sent LC bars.
FML. Those aren’t going to fit. Credit to Rocky Road, they made it right-the timeline for new OME bars was awhile so we went a different direction.
The rear suspension took on a life of its own mostly due to the cheap shackle extension setup.
As is the way with such things, to the question of how many tools did you use? All of them.
Including heat. It cannot stick if its liquid…
Ultimately the springs went in the back, and the ride is much better.
Which was good b/c by then bumper, winch, and sliders were on the agenda.
HI,
I came across your post while searching, and I really enjoyed it. I was surprised to see that some of the photos you shared looked like familiar scenery from Okinawa — it seems you spent some time there. I also drive a Hilux from a similar era, so who knows, maybe we even passed each other on the road back then.
I have a question about the rear bumper on your truck. Do you happen to know which manufacturer it is from? The shape looks very cool, and I’d love to try to find one like it for myself.