Just talked to a friend who's dad has an '87 toy. 4x4 parts truck. I understand I need a 79-84 box for my F1. Now are the newer boxes the same size or shape? I just hope to use it for finding the proper spot to set my engine, until I find the right box. But, I suppose the 87 couldn't work, by chance, could it? I haven't visually seen it yet.

 

From what I remember its a completely different box. Late 85 Toyota went to independant front suspension on their 4x4's and changed to cross steering.

Do a google search on it and you should probably come up with several sites with pics from the 4x4 world

Bobby

 

The later boxes were these long skinny things, if it's a small compact box you're go to go.
There is a picture of the right box in the tech article here:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/article/...60_Trucks.html

 

yup, thanks.

In looking at walston's pic (thanks Mr. Walston) of the MF bracket,
I assume the bottom flat rests on the lower frame flange, which would line up the bolt holes to be drilled on an F1 frame? Also, does anyone have a measurement offhand to how much wider the Toy. box is? (inboard)
Maybe I can just find a matching piece of angle iron to lay over the stock box to set my dimensions for engine placement.

OK, the bottom flat (lazy V) sits even then, thanks again.

 

Havi,

I think I have a couple of drawings of the 2 styles of toyo ps brackets in one of my gallerys. I think its in my "steering details" gallery.

Bobby

 

the bracket sits like a "lazy" V in the frame on the small flat at the point of the V. The rear leg of the V is parallel to the column and is the part the box mounts on. The mount when used on the 53-56 matches up with the 3 holes for the stock box. I'll try to remember to measure my box and get a picture of the box and mount. I currently have the fender off on that side.

 

look in my gallery,i put some picture's of my install in there.if you need more i can take them.i used a 2 inch wide flat bar to make the bracket.

 

I just got done looking at Bobby's gallery. He uses the same size flatbar I have at work. I noticed it's mounted up front, too. I'll check out 1949f1's next. And I just got an email from a fella (sellin me an 88 turbo coupe) who happens to have a flathead 8ba for sale, too. What an exciting, yet confusing, 15 minutes this was.

 

i have a 239 flathead in the garage too.i will sell it if the money is right

 

Havi the distance of the Toy PS box at its widest point is 5.25" inside the frame.

 

thanks, tds535. Now only if the weather would cooperate.