Desertdude -1997 80 series build up

[Desertdude]

No where but up - but I would guess you would also run into other issues - like having to run wheel spacers to get some stability on the road

Believe it or not I saw a 6" slee lift in DV and it did not look much higher than mine with a 4" - if any

Good luck on the vibes - ( didn't Spike or Tools have a stock shaft?)

 

[BajaTaco]

'Dude & 'Girl, I have been watching this thread. That ride has been thoroughly PIMPED! I am INTO it! Great shots by Echo and the bridge shot (that was probably shot by the 'Girl?) is way cool.

Nice job! Can't wait to see it in person.

:bowdown:

 

[clarkrw3]

I have a stock shaft but it's not for sale..it's my spare. You are welcome to test with it, however. I do live in Goodyear so pretty far from you.

 

[Desertdude]

Thanks Chris - Yes Desertgirl shot that one coming to the bridge up in DV - What a trail that was...

Hope to see you in person soon :campfire:

We will resume working on the 80 after next week and will complete the list below

What's left to do:

Uniden PRO510XL cb radio and antenna
Custom drawer system
Water tank/pump/12v water heater/shower system
install shower controls/water faucet
in cab winch controls
upgrade second battery cables from #4 to #2 cables
install Slee front control arms and stock front shaft (test)
install 4 new OEM rubber brake lines to calipers
Possibly rebuild or install refurbished calipers (want best brakes)
change all fluids in drivetrain
re-torgue all bolts to spec
OZ 166L subtank-sender-gauge
gauge pod ( from an acura custom fit) with fuel and voltage
install technitop awning

'Dude & 'Girl, I have been watching this thread. That ride has been thoroughly PIMPED! I am INTO it! Great shots by Echo and the bridge shot (that was probably shot by the 'Girl?) is way cool.

Nice job! Can't wait to see it in person.

:bowdown:

 

[BajaTaco]

What's left to do:

... Water tank/pump/12v water heater/shower system
install shower controls/water faucet

Forgive me if you already gave the details, but what are you planning to use for this? The same heater as you have on the Taco? How about the controls & faucet?

 

[Desertdude]

I have not yet revealed the details here - but have spoken with many folks on the trail about it. Thanks for this great question.

having messed around with a few types of shower set ups - I am going with the same poly tank as in the Tacoma - 21 gallon 8' X 16" X 40" - along with the Surflo 2.8 GPM pump - the water heater will be either an Isotemp or the Hubbell Like Scott mounted in his Tacoma - along with an inverter for 12-120 operation -

The tank and pump will be mounted where the second row seats were and be covered at the same level as the drawer system ( creating a flat level surface in the cargo area) I will leave a flip up access panel at the pump for maintenance.

I plan on running the water lines out to the front of the 80 and mounting a cold water faucet for filling water bottles on the ARB - along with H/C shower controls.

Filling will be from the passenger side of the 80 using a marine filler cap.

Damn thats a lot of work for a shower :bowdown:

 

[BajaTaco]

Sounds like it will work nicely. If you go with the Isotemp, will there be a mixing valve at the controls to help with temp. tuning for the water output at the shower? Or will it be a scenario where you need to keep the water flowing to avoid scalding? Also, I am curious about your choice for the water spigot at the front bumper. What is your reasoning for choosing this location over perhaps the side or back of the vehicle?

 

[Scott Brady]

I am looking forward to the shower build

You may want to consider only running the water to the sides or rear, as the long lengths of hose required to plumb to the front might invite a failure. You also want the water very convenient to the cooking area.

Cool stuff!

 

[Desertdude]

I will have a H/C shower faucet at the terminating end for mixing the temp

There are not too many places to install water faucets on the 80 - we always seem to shower near the front of the truck - passenger side for the ladder to the tent - rear for cooking and fridge access ( and the technitop awning for rain/shade)
The front is the logical spot ( barring the need to run longer water lines) I can run the lines quite hidden along the frame - the ARB can be drilled and molested with ease -

I will use a filtered water dispenser ( sinilar) for cold water and filling the water bottles and for tea

and marine H/C faucets for the shower hook up

nuttin in stone yet

 

[BajaTaco]

Cool. One argument for having the shower in the front, is that it's no big deal to get water spray all over the front of the truck, whereas you will likely want to keep the cooking/cargo access/shade awning areas nice and dry. This is assuming you are in a camp where a privy is not neccessary and you can go au' natural. Hmmm... now that I think about it, it might be cool to plumb the water spigot to the back for the kitchen area, and keep the shower in the front. More tubing I know, but may well be worth it.

 

[Desertdude]

it might be cool to plumb the water spigot to the back for the kitchen area, and keep the shower in the front. More tubing I know, but may well be worth it.

this maybe a fine option - not too many places to mount one without a few obstacles - I could mount it on the swing-away - but will have to allow for the movement - once I get the water and sub-tank installed I will have a place where the gas/water cans are now - our man Scott had a brilliant idea of using that space for a stove/bbq - it could also be a rear sink area - great thoughts to ponder!

PS I am of the school to keep it separated so keeping the back dry is a good thought

 

[Life_in_4Lo]

Pasquale,
Just another brainstorm but what about just behind one of the sliders? I actually don't know anything about the interface or how it works :smilies27 Maybe similar to the 2 quick discos on your Taco front bumper?

mount the shower head in the side pop-out panel? reach thru same slider the water connections are

 

[Desertdude]

Dang James - it's not everyday I get a professional mock up :luxhello:

I have seriously considered the drivers side rear panel near the gas tank filler for the shower set up - there is room behind the panel and i could route the hoses there - I will revisit this spot before plowing ahead -

The main concern about showering is it gets the ground all wet - so I am still thinking the front might be the way to go - I will know once I set the tank and pump and see how it all will route - these things have a way of finding their own spaces...

It is great for me to hear and see many ideas and possible solutions

Thanks guys! :beer:

 

[BajaTaco]

Nice artwork!

 

[Scott Brady]

Now that is cool! What program did you use to render those drawings?