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1987 Toyota 4X4 on Air Bags

April 1, 2016 By Gauge Magazine Leave a Comment

1987 Toyota 4X4 owned by William Spier

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Issue
April 2016
Owner
William Spier
Ride
STL2LO
(1992 Chevy 4.3 Letter V6 4X4)

Ride Details

Original Cost
$10,200
Build Cost
$45,00
What was the inspiration?
Why Not? I wanted something different than everything else out there.
How long did it take you to build?
This build was 4 years. There were 4 builds before this one.
How long have you been building?
22 years
Club Affiliations
Magical
Your future plans?
The wife says not until her project is finished.
Vehicle history
I am the original owner and used to be my daily driver.
Thanks to
Thanks to my wife for all of her support. Thanks to my club. And special thanks to all of the people that had a hand in helping wit this build. I would not have gotten to this point with out all of their help. I want to also thank those that said I couldn't. It pushed me to prove I could.

Engine Details

Chrome or polish
Chrome

Driveline Details

Clutch flywheel
Center Force
Transfer Case
Stock Toyota
Axle
Stock Toyota
Gears
529
Builder Shop
My self

Chassis Details

Mods to Frame
Shaved and smoothed
Frame Builder
My self
Drop or lift inches
25 inch lift
Front Shocks
Race Runner by Sway A Way
Rear Shocks
Race Runner by Sway A Way
Spindles
Stock Toyota
Four Link
Custom made by my self
Compressor Info

2 Viair 480C Compressors

and Nitrogen
Valve Info
Parkers
Airbag Info
4 Contitech
Chrome, Paint, or Polish
Chrome

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type
Dick Cepek
Rear Wheel Type
Dick Cepek
Front Wheel Size
20X12
Rear Wheel Size
20X12
Front Tire Size
21X49X20
Rear Tire Size
21X49X20

Paint Details

Color
Stock Toyota Red, with 2012 Nisson Gun Metal Gray
Paint Type
PBG
Graphics Description
Custom Tribal
Painted By
Mike Sivula at Valley Coachworks
Graphics By
Mike Sivula

Body Details

Hood
Stock Toyota
Grille
Phantom
Bumpers
1992 Toyota Front
Addon Accessories
Tonneau Cover,
Body Mods
Targa Top, Tilt Bed, Shaved door locks, door handles and window squirters, emblems, tail lights, tail gate handle, body lines and gas door.
Body Mods by
Mike Sivula

Interior Details

Dashboard
Custom Sheet Metal by Donnie Muzechenko
Gauges
1957 Chevy Dakota Digital
Steering Wheel
Colorado Custom Flame
Console
Custom
Head Unit
Pioneer
Amps
Pioneer
Speakers
Memphis
Stereo Installed by
Matt at Killer Customs
Seats
Toyota FX
Tint Percent
20
Upholstery Description
Red and Gray Tweed
Upholstery By
Mike Wren at Wren Upholstery

1987 Toyota 4X4 “STL2LO” owned by William Spier

1987 Toyota 4X4 owned by William Spier


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Filed Under: April 2016, Features Tagged With: 4x4, air ride, custom, Feature, Toyota


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