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[s3mag]

For someone like Nalu living in Kauai HI, throwing good aftermarket/replacement parts at your ride is a bit more challenging than most of us have to experience. Remote access + a low population + a high cost of living requires creativity & finesse. Yeah – there’s definitely a lot of siiiiiiick Tacomas roaming the Hawaiian Islands, and lifted small-body trucks are 100% a lifestyle out there. But getting parts shipped around inter-island is kind of a pain in the ass, plus it’s another added expense. So if you want to build something truly hauss out there, you HAVE to get that much more passionate about it. At the same time, you’ve gotta learn to stay patient, flexible, and open-minded. And – it helps to have some trained mechanical/fab/paint skills. Well between Nalu & his brother Golden, they’ got the skillsets covered… they literally have their college degrees in this stuff. And it doesn’t hurt that back in the 80’s, Toyota was building trucks that could outlast the end of days lol.

High mileage ain’t the killer in Hawaii, but the elements are. That salt-air wears on ‘em hard. But Toyota struck on something so right with these 80’s/90’s pickups. Simplicity + durability… that’s the formula. These trucks can handle anything you throw at ‘em. Plus – they were built so practically, that anyone with basic tools and a fridge full of Heine could learn the entire machine in a weekend. Seeing these island-built trucks re-calibrates us to the fact that: If you slow your pace-of-life down just a little damn bit, you really don’t need all the modern beef that a new truck boasts… to get through the mud & sand in life. You don’t need it. There is comfort in simplicity.                                               

Ok so let’s get to the build…

In 1984, Toyota Pickups were carbureted with a straight axles front & rear. In ’85, they went to fuel injection (still straight axle). And for ’86-on, they made the switch to independent front suspension. And while Independent Front Suspension (IFS) makes for better handling at higher speeds on paved roads… it’s not as capable or flexy off-road. So 1984 & 1985 are kind of the sought-after years to have if you can find one. And a lot of people with later models will just swap to a solid front axle if they get serious.

Nalu’s truck is an ’85, but it’s got the 81-84 Toyota 22R carbureted engine with an earlier 20R head for higher compression (since it’s got a smaller chamber) & hot cam.

Nalu’s got Trail Creeper dual transfer cases with 2.28/4.70 reduction. So sick! The two transfer cases give you a ton of low range for churning, climbing, & crawling. Basically – you get a 2wd-hi, 2wd-lo, 4wd-hi, 4wd-lo, and 4wd-lo-lo. We were rolling 5th gear at 6mph! Plus in the cab, you’ve got 3 shifters!  

  The FRONT axle has been rebuilt & trussed. And the REAR axle is from a later model 89-94 V6 Taco/4Runner. (Note: people will often call the 86-on trucks “IFS trucks” simply because they had Independent Front Suspension. But that can get a little confusing… because you might hear someone say “they put an IFS axle on the rear of their 85”. You’re scratching your head, thinking they put independent front suspension on the BACK of the truck?!?? But it has nothing to do with the actual “independent front suspension”. What it means is: The ISF trucks had a WIDER rear end, so they took that wider rear end, and put it on their older-body truck. Now you’re even more confused huh?)

Nalu upgraded front hubs from a later-model IFS truck, which allowed him to run the later-model, larger brake system.

  For the FRONT suspension Nalu did the 3-pack ‘Rears Up Front’ leaf springs from an 89-94 pickup. Which is pretty much just as it sounds… where you take the leaf springs out of the rear of an 89-94 (IFS)… and stick them in the front of your ’85. Nalu mixed those OEM leafs with some All-Pro leafs, for a 7-pack total. In the REAR, he’s using Trail Gear 5in leafs, with the 3rd-to-bottom leaf pulled out. On top of that, he’s got a 2-inch body lift with a custom-made steering shaft extension… and a u-bolt flip-kit all around for that extra ground clearance (and to keep the u-bolt threads away from rocks).

  Nalu & Golden triangle’d the positioning of the rear shocks… so that they move inline with the rear axle as it flares over obstacles. And they made the front & rear bumpers. Pretty neat!

The truck has happily taken everything Nalu’s thrown at it – just as Toyota intended. It’s been laid on its side, drug through the mud, wrung-out in the Pacific… and pulled many-a rental Jeeps outta Polihale. It also gets him to work everyday… 40 minutes each way… ironically at Nissan. 40 minutes on Kauai is a big-ass commute! But I guess not toooo crazy now… they’re only rolling about 35mph.

  Nalu’s Pickup made its way into the family through his brother, Golden, who had been living in Idaho. When Golden came back home, he brought the Pickup with him. Shortly after, Nalu and Golden traded trucks. With a Pro Comp lift, body work, and primer already on the truck, Nalu wanted to throw more mods at it… but had to do so through a number of unorthodox ways. Using other manufacturer’s parts, like Chevy, replacing front suspension parts with rear suspension parts, or fabricating pieces in house, like the custom tube front stinger… these are all solutions and adaptations to the world Nalu lives in. He works with what’s he’s got. As far as he may be, I feel we we can all relate to that in some way.

  Just like Toyota intended it, the ‘85 Toyota has taken everything Nalu’s thrown at it, and more. Nalu casually mentioned the time he flipped it on its side, trained it through a mud pit, and effortlessly crawls over rocks that would crush your daily beater. As you’re reading this, it’s still his daily that takes him to and from work 40 minutes each way. Nalu’s kept it alive for another 6 years and 350,000 miles… and counting. If you askl me, that’s about as Toyota as it gets.

1985 Toyota Pickup Reg Cab Longbed

ENGINE

81-84 22r block

20r head for higher compression (since smaller chamber) – w/ 22r valves and rocker assembly

Dual valve springs and titanium retainers

LCE stage-2 high lift cam

Custom Notched high dome pistons

ARP head studs

OEM Toyota head gasket

Cannon side draft intake manifold

Dual 40mm Mikuni carbs with custom throttle cable bracket & EFI throttle cable

Adjustable cam gear tuned to camshaft card

Bomb Proof motor mounts

LCE headers

Wongie Fab 2.5” piping (Wongie Fab is Nalu’s brother, Golden)

Flowmaster 40 series muffler

LCE flex fan

Marlin crawler 1600 ft/lb clutch kit

LCE spark plug wire kit

GM ignition module mod

LCE breather kit

Optima red top battery

LCE low pressure fuel pump/regulator and gauge

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DRIVETRAIN

W56 transmission topshift

Trail Creeper dual transfer cases 2.28/4.70 reduction

Triple drilled flanges

Bomb Proof dual trans mounts

Trail Gear crossmember

Wongie Fab long spline front driveshaft

Single piece rear driveshaft with Double Cardan cv

IFS (89-94) rear end with v6 third member

Marlin Crawler ‘full face’ diff cover

4.88 gears in rear with Detroit locker

4.88 gears in front with Lincoln locker

Rebuilt front axle

-w/ backing plate eliminator

-Toyota upper truss

-half face diff cover

-shock truss

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SUSPENSION / STEERING / BRAKES

Tacoma front brake swap

IFS (86-94) hubs

IFS steering box with mounting kit

Trail Gear high steer kit with FJ80 tie rod ends & drop pitman arm

Marlin Crawler high steer arms

Bilstein 5125 shocks all around – 14in front/12in rear (‘triangled’ for articulation).

Wongie Fab front shock hoops

U-bolt flip kit all around

4crawler custom 2in body lift with a custom steering shaft extension

3-pack ‘Rears Up Front’ leaf springs from 89-94 pickup, mixed with All-Pro leafs (7-pack total)

Trail Gear 5in rear leaf springs with 3rd-to-bottom leaf pulled

8in BudBuilt shackles all around

Trail Gear creeper joint shackle mount

Wongie Fab stacked front hanger

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INTERIOR / EXTERIOR

Wongie Fab front & rear pipe bumpers

Soft Topper rear camper

84-88 wide mirrors

H4 headlights with diamond cut housing

Side marker mod

90’s style single-piece rear window

1.5” Spider Trax spacers all around

SR5 bucket seats with wet Okoles

POR15 complete cab and engine bay

Grant wood-finished steering wheel

Dash mat

LCE triple gauge cluster/iEquus gauges with LED bulbs

Alpine deck/amp

Kicker 6×9” and 4” speakers

8in Image Dynamics in bazooka tube

Pb5 Dodge electric blue

All A/C components installed

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WHEELS / TIRES

37×13.00×15 Super Swamper boggers on 15×10 steel wheels

35×12.5×15 BFG km2’s on 15×10 Alcoas

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FUTURE MODS

Warn 8k winch

VIAIR on-board air kit

7/8” heim joint tie rod ends with 3/4” less drop pitman arm bead-locked steel wheels with 40” Maxxis Trepadors

Complete Sr5 center console & headliner

Marlin Crawler short-shifter

Custom rock sliders (almost complete)

3rz turbo engine swap

Chromoly 30-spline birfields & front axles

ARB front locker high pinion diff

Trail Gear twin sticks

Chevy 63” rear spring swap with double shackle

Front & Rear custom anti axle wrap bars

  Text by Jesuel Rivera & Wooley     Photos by Billy Grace

Haukulamai – 1985 Toyota Pickup Reg Cab Longbed For someone like Nalu living in Kauai HI, throwing good aftermarket/replacement parts at your ride is a bit more challenging than most of us have to experience.

[trendingfact]

Automotive Skid Plate Market: Worldwide Industry Analysis and New Market Opportunities Explored

A skid plate is an erosion-resistant substance attached to the bottom of a vehicle to thwart damage to the base when it comes in contact with the ground. Skid plates are primarily used on off-road vehicles as well as low ground clearance vehicles to avoid damage to the base of the vehicle. Often fake skid plates are added to vehicles to give them an off-road look.

The lifespan of a vehicle increases if a skid plate is used. This increase in longevity of vehicles is likely to be a key growth factor for the global automotive skid plate market. Since skid plates safeguard the underneath of the vehicles, its use is likely to minimize the issues related to serious damage to vehicle parts. Moreover, the skid plates offer safety to fuel tanks, transfer cases, oil pans, trans pans, differentials, steering boxes, and control arms, thereby providing safety and increasing the longevity of the vehicles.

The number of holes in vent systems can be reduced with one of the significant innovations in skid plates where the skid plates are produced using only one piece of metal as a replacement for many small pieces. These factors eventually protect the engine from overheating by reducing the quantity of debris and mud going into the engine. Skid plates improve the aerodynamics of the engine as well. As the demand for skid plates rises, innovations in the field will also gain momentum, thereby boosting the demand further. These factors are expected to drive the overall market for automotive skid plates in the coming years.

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The global automotive skid plate market can be segmented on the basis of vehicle type and geography. By vehicle type, the global automotive skid plate market can be divided into SUVs, pickup trucks, adventure motorcycles, ATVs, and others. In 2016, the SUVs vehicle segment held the maximum share of the global automotive skid plate market. The overall automotive industry is observing a consumer shift toward the SUV category of vehicles from sedans or premium hatchbacks. Skid plates are a vital part of SUVs as these vehicles are primarily used for off-road activities. Moreover, availability as well as demand for SUVs is on the rise with easy financing options. Factors including safeguarding of critical components of a vehicle and a rise in the longevity of vehicles are likely to encourage the growth of this industry segment during the forecast period.

In terms of geography, the global automotive skid plate market can be segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. North America held the maximum market share of the global automotive skid plate market in 2016. Factors such as rising preference for off-road vehicles, increase in tourism, off-road races, and adventure enthusiasts are the major reasons for the dominant position of the market. Moreover, rise in the prevalence of adventure motorcycles are likely to be one of the key growth factors for the growth of the automotive skid plate market in this region.

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Owing to the presence of a considerable number of aftermarket players, this market is highly fragmented and as all the players compete to gain substantial revenue shares, the market is fairly competitive. One of the key market players Setina Manufacturing Company offers VAS or value-added services to its customers through partnerships with other vendors and maintaining standards. Setina Manufacturing Company uses high-tech computerized CNC or Computer Numerical Control machinery that increases the overall speed of the manufacturing process.

Some of the key players operating in the global automotive skid plate market are All-Pro, Setina Manufacturing Company, Offroad, RCI Metalworks, PELFREYBILT, Relentless Off-Road Fabrication, and BudBuilt.

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2021 Automotive Skid Plate Market to Grow at CAGR of 17.06%:Radiant Insights, Inc

About Automotive Skid Plate

A skid plate is an abrasion-resistant material attached to the bottom of a vehicle to avoid damage to the underside when the connection is made with the ground. Skid plates can be used on off-road vehicles and lowered vehicles to prevent harm to the underside.

Radiant Insights analysts forecast the global automotive skid plate market to grow at a CAGR of 17.06% during the period 2017-2021.

Covered in this report

The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global automotive skid plate market for 2017-2021. To calculate the market size, the report considers the skid plate fitment in the OEM and aftermarket.

The market is divided into the following segments based on geography:

Americas

APAC

EMEA

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Radiant Insights report, Global Automotive Skid Plate Market 2017-2021, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market landscape and its growth prospects over the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

Key vendors

All-Pro

Offroad

Setina Manufacturing Company

RCI Metalworks

Relentless Off-road Fabrication

Other prominent vendors

BudBuilt

PELFREYBILT

Market driver

Rise in the sales of SUVs leading to the demand for skid plates

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Market challenge

Concerns over skid plates moving from a functional component to just a style gimmick

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Market trend

Innovation in manufacturing technologies

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What are the key market trends?

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What are the challenges to market growth?

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#Repost @ridet4r with @repostapp ・・・ ⛸⛷🏂🏔🗻🔥🔥🌨🌨☃️❄️. . . ▪️Rear bumper: @SS_offroad modular rear ▪️Front bumper: @Shrockworks Winch bumper ▪️Skids: @RCIoffroad Aluminum ▪️Suspension: @ivdsuspension Stage 6 + @timbren_industries Active Offroad Bumpstops ▪️Lighting: @Rigidindustries E 40", E2 28", SRQ2 amber, SRM2 rear, Ignite x4 ▪️Sliders: @budbuilt bump out full tread plating ▪️Recovery: @warnindustries M8000s + @factor55llc Flatlink E, Hawse 1.5, Hitchlink + @arb4x4usa Air Locker ▪️Roof: Eezi-Awn 2.2m rack, Eezi-Awn Swift Awning, Eezi-Awn SS camp table med. ▪️Wheels: @VTXWheels Outlaw 17x8.5" -10 + BFG K02 285/70-17 . . . 🌎 Portland, OR. . .

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Arizona Line #lifestyleoverland #4runner #toyota #letsgoplaces #overlandbound #overland #southernstylespeed #gobirack #stealthcustomseries #bfgoodrichtires #budbuilt #arizona

[lifestyleoverland]

❄️🌨️ Baby, it's cold outside... Let's head to the desert. 🌵☀️ #deathvalleynationalpark #aireddown #bfgoodrich #stealthcustomseries #budbuilt #4runner #overlandbound #overland #overlanding #california #desertcamping (at Death Valley National Park)

[lifestyleoverland]

Who is ready for Christmas?! #christmastree #christmas2017 #hohoho #arizona #prescottnationalforest #lifestyleoverland #stealthcustomseries #southernstyleoffroad #bfgoodrich #gobirack #budbuilt (at Bradshaw Mountains)

[lifestyleoverland]

Desert Season is Here #desertlife #desertcamping #overland #overlanding #4runner #toyota #southernstyleoffroad #gobirack #bfgoodrich #stealthcustomseries #budbuilt #deathvalley #lifestyleoverland (at Death Valley National Park)

[lifestyleoverland]

I've been a big advocate for using stock skids as long as possible. They're lightweight, come with the vehicle (free-ish), and are good for the occasional bump... However, it might be time for an upgrade in the protection department after my last "OVERLAND!" moment. What armor do you run on your rig and why? #skidplate #whenthingsgobump #budbuilt #cbifab #rcimetalworks #shrockworks #pelfreybilt #c4fabrication #southernstyleoffroad #4runner #toyota #lifestyleoverland (at Turtleback Trailers)

[lifestyleoverland]

42° F Apache National Forest 2014 Toyota 4Runner 2017 Turtleback Getaway Trailer Darche Waga Waga Rooftop Tent "I love my job..." #darche #turtlebacktrailers #oztent #bfgoodrich #arizona #4runner #toyota #southernstyleoffroad #budbuilt #stealthcustomseries #gobirack

[lifestyleoverland]

Look at these beauties! Perfect texture too! Expo Prep continues... #budbuiltsliders #budbuilt #sliders #inyatibedliners #lifestyleoverland #turtlebacktrailers #rigmods @inyati_bedliners

[lifestyleoverland]

The Bud Built sliders are finally getting some proper treatment. Sand-blasted and powder-coated with zinc primer now on their way to @inyati_bedliners for some incredibly tough bedliner coating. No more rusty, rustoleum spattered steel! #budbuilt #inyatibedliner #4runner #phoenix #lifestyleoverland #rigmods #overland (at Turtleback Trailers)