new to me 816

[SETOYOTA]

what is the air valve thingy?

 

[wanderingwillys]

On the transfer case there is an air cylinder which shifts the sprag to work from forward to reverse - you should hear air releasing when going from 1st to reverse...

I was looking into converting mine into a selectable front wheel drive and welding up the sprag - might just go to a 900 series t-case later on...

I also like the way they secured the hook - looks like a shackle and tow block off a duece bumper... And the spade bar storage is pretty unique - never seen them stuffed there before! - Is there a tube they welded in; or just some keeper plates? I would be interested in seeing more pics of that and the hook shackle...

Matt

 

[SETOYOTA]

as requested wanderingwillys

 

[wanderingwillys]

Thanks for the great pics - I'll toss that into the mix of ideas - neat to see other field mods to these trucks!