Shops
- American Fabrication and Powder Coating – 4940 Gilmore Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308, (661) 861-8495
- American Gear – 835 Capitolio Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, (805) 782-9559
- Marlin Crawler – 1543 N Maple Ave, Fresno, CA 93703, (559) 252-7295
- Superior Collision Repair – 6734 Charity Ave #7, Bakersfield, CA 93308, (661) 395-0591
- TLC Performance – 889 Layne Drive, Lancaster, OH 43130, (740) 862-2604
- Yota1 – 2641 Patterson Rd, Riverbank, CA 95367, (209) 869-6821
Information
- Drivetrain
- Differential Decoder (LCE Engineering): http://old.lcengineering.com/LCTechPages/TECHGEARJANUARY.html
- Gear Ratio Compare (Grimmjeeper): http://www.grimmjeeper.com/gears.html
- Transfer Case Identification (Marlin Crawler): https://www.marlincrawler.com/tech/transfercase/transfer-case-bible
- Transmission Gear Ratios (Marlin Crawler): https://www.marlincrawler.com/tech/transmission/transmission-gear-ratio-chart
- Nuts and Bolts
- Overland Metric: https://www.overlandmetric.com/pages/toyota-hardware-database
- Toyota Bolt Nomenclature and Torque Specifications: https://bocsi.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Toyota-Standard-Bolt-Torque-Specifications.pdf
- Introduction to Nut and Bolt Sizes (Huyett): https://www.huyett.com/blog/nuts-and-bolts-sizes
- Fastener Mechanical Properties (Fuller): https://fullerfasteners.com/tech/mechanical-properties/
- Hydrogen Embrittlement (IBECA Technologies): https://www.boltcouncil.org/files/HydrogenEmbrittlementInSteelFasteners-Brahimi.pdf
- Paint Color: Toyota Truck Paint Colors and Brochures (1979-1983) – ImportArchive
- Surface Area Calculator (Caswell): https://caswellplating.com/surface.html
- Tire Size Calculator: https://tire-calc.com/
- VIN Decoder (Marlin Crawler): http://www.4crawler.com/4×4/ToyVIN.shtml
- Wheel Measurements (Summit):
- Width: https://help.summitracing.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4950
- Back spacing: https://help.summitracing.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4628
- Offset: https://help.summitracing.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4952/related/1
- Back spacing to Offset Conversion Chart: https://help.summitracing.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4643/related/1
Parts
- Part Finders
- car-parts.com
- Easy to search parts catalog: Yoshiparts
- Axles
- 8mm Hub Stud Kit (Marlin Crawler): https://www.marlincrawler.com/axle/front-axle-parts/front-hardware/hardware-front-hilux/8mm-hub-stud-kit
- Differential Gaskets (Yukon Gear thru Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0078UA1K4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
- Low Profile Drain Plug (Marlin Crawler): https://www.marlincrawler.com/axle/rear-axle-parts/low-profile-magnetic-drain-plug-steel-gasket
- Free Wheel Hub Assembly (Marlin Crawler): https://www.marlincrawler.com/axle/front-axle-parts/front-hardware/hardware-front-hilux/free-wheel-hub-assembly
- Front Axle Service Kit (Marlin Crawler): https://www.marlincrawler.com/axle/front-axle-parts/front-service-parts/service-front-hilux/front-axle-service-kit
- Knuckle Wipers (Trail Gear): https://trail-gear.com/axles/trail-safe-seals/knuckle-ball-wiper-seal/trail-safe-knuckle-ball-wiper-seals.html
- Rear Axle Service Kit (Marlin Crawler): https://www.marlincrawler.com/axle/rear-axle-parts/rear-axle-service-kit-1979-99
- Spindle Bushing (Marlin Crawler): https://www.marlincrawler.com/axle/front-axle-parts/front-service-parts/service-front-hilux/spindle-brass-axle-bushing
- Spindle Bolts https (Marlin Crawler): //www.marlincrawler.com/axle/front-axle-parts/front-hardware/hardware-front-hilux/spindle-bolt
- Spindle Bolts Lock Washer (Marlin Crawler): https://www.marlincrawler.com/axle/front-axle-parts/front-hardware/hardware-front-hilux/spindle-bolt-lock-washer
- Body
- 5″ Tailgate Decal (James Dean Creations): https://www.jamesdeancreations.com/1979-80.htm
- Brakes
- Vented Rotors and V6 Calipers (Marlin Crawler): https://www.marlincrawler.com/brake/brake-combos/brake-caliper-and-rotor-combo
- Toyota Hardware Part Number Database (Overland Metric):
- VIN Plate Restoration
Tools
- Axles
- Knuckle Race Driver (Trail Tailor): https://trail-tailor.com/store/p110/Bearing_Cup_-_Race_Installer.html
- Knuckle Alignment Tool (Marlin Crawler): https://www.marlincrawACler.com/hardware-tools/tools/knuckle-alignment-tool
- Rear Axle Bearing Puller (Amazon); https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08P466XLY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
- Electroplating
- 5 Amp Rectifier (Caswell): https://caswellplating.com/5-amp-constant-current-rectifier.html
- Copy Cad & Zinc Plating Kit – 3 Gallon (Caswell): https://caswellplating.com/copy-cad-zinc-plating-kit-3-gal.html
- Sand Blasting
- King Blasting Cabinet (King Tools purchased thru Amazon): https://www.kingtoolsandequipment.com/products/king-25-cu-ft-bench-top-abrasive-blast-cabinet-5-15-cfm-40-80-psi?_pos=4&_sid=a1508dd64&_ss=r
- Campbell Hausfeld 30 Gallon Vertical Portable Air Compressor (XC302100) two stage compressor: https://www.campbellhausfeld.com/files/attachments/425/XC302100-manual.pdf
Materials
- Electroplating
- Anode Bandage (Caswell): https://caswellplating.com/anode-bandage.html
- Blue Chromate Solution (Caswell): https://caswellplating.com/blue-chromate-8oz-makes-1-quart.html
- Yellow Chromate Solution (Caswell): https://caswellplating.com/yellow-chromate.html
- Zinc Anode (Caswell): https://caswellplating.com/zinc-and-copy-cadr-anode-4-x-8.html
- Sand Blasting Media
- Aluminum Oxide Blast Media, 80 grit, 8 lbs (thru Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VFRPMWD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
- Aluminum Oxide Blast Media, 70 grit, 50 lbs. (Central Penumatic – Harbor Freight): https://www.harborfreight.com/5000-lb-black-aluminum-oxide-70-grit-abrasive-media-61870.html
- Ballotini Blast Media, Glass Beads, Extra Fine (thru Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00867RC50/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
- Glass Beads – Abrasive Media, Fine (220-240), 8 lbs (thru Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08KJGF25J/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
