the jeeyota build

toyzuk · Mar 6, 2008

usually everybody that drives jeeps hates yota's, and everybody that drives yota's hates jeeps.

well screw you all :kissmyass:

we got a jeep willys that was just hacked and were pullin it apart and puttin toyota drivetrain into it.

specs.

22r
toyota 5spd
toy transfer case
dana 30 front 4.56 truetrac
dana 44 rear 4.56 detroit
and a rusty body.

this should be a fun build.
more pics to come

start the bashing

archer1965 · Mar 6, 2008

you have a Willys MB. A little history for you:

Production of the Willys MB, better known as Jeep, began in 1941 with 8,598 units produced that year, and 359,851 units were produced before the end of World War II. The origin of the name "Jeep" has been debated for many years. Some people believe "Jeep" is a phonetic pronunciation of the abbreviation GP, from "General Purpose", that was used as part of the official Army nomenclature. The first documented use of the word "Jeep" was the name of a character Eugene the Jeep in the Popeye comic strip, known for his supernatural abilities (e.g., walking through walls). It was also the name of a small tractor made by Modine before WW2. Whatever the source, the name stuck and, after the war, Willys filed a successful trademark claim for the name.

toyzuk · Mar 6, 2008

more pics

toyzuk · Mar 7, 2008

that chev v8 with the 203 on the end almost touched the back axle. the rear driveshaft was about 3'' long. whoever did the welding and motor swap did a pretty crappy job.

the plan is to run 34s or 35s. the axles should hold up, the guy that we got it from said the axles have warn shafts or supiors or somethin like that. were building this thing from parts laying around so we'll see how it turns out.

Mark m. · Mar 7, 2008

Sweet ! I always wanted to do that.

datsunon40s · Mar 7, 2008

go ahead build that rig and when its done watch it fall apart... the parts will reject eachother like oil and water.....jeeps and toyotas will never mix!!!!!!
j/k cool idea

Brian H · Mar 7, 2008

datsunon40s said:
go ahead build that rig and when its done watch it fall apart... the parts will reject eachother like oil and water.....jeeps and toyotas will never mix!!!!!!
j/k cool idea

I have seen a few jeeps with yota running gear. Pretty cool idea.....

Money Mark · Mar 7, 2008

I like this build.:awesomework:

Mark m. said:
Sweet ! I always wanted to do that.

You can do it to mine!:redneck:

datsunon40s · Mar 7, 2008

same concept of putting toyota axles under a samuri added width for more stability and a large aftermarket!!! I was just flipping crap somebody had to say it!!

toyzuk · Mar 8, 2008

the spring over is going on today

doctorhomo · Mar 8, 2008

would an auto tranny shorten up your combo?

toyzuk · Mar 9, 2008

we already have the 5spd so were going to run with that.

went to the swap meet and were lookin for a front clip and came up with this.

toyzuk · Mar 9, 2008

its a willys pickup hood and grill. cut it down the middle and are getting ready to strech it

bigB1 · Mar 26, 2008

the motor mounts are in and the front of the frame is boxed. coming soon; radiator mount, cross member, grill, hood, steering colum, and brakes. hopefully toyzuk has the motor rebuilt and ready to go in by then.