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22048032_1538086242901021_3266856862889494988_o.jpg I have enjoyed looking through the many build threads that have helped me with my project. I plan to add more updates as I continue to work on my Tacoma. Feel free to ask questions. thank you.


Specs:
1998 TRD 4wd Xtra Cab
5VZ-FE 3.4L V6
5 Speed manual
Current mileage 265,000

I have purchased, installed, added, made or modified all of the below listed items.

Engine:
Custom 3” intake tube
Volvo MAF sensor upgrade
ARB Safari snorkel
TRD headers
High flow muffler
Oil catch can
Dual batteries

Front Suspension:
King coil overs
JBA high caster upper control arms
Diff drop kit
Extended stainless steel brake lines
Manual locking hub conversion
4:88 gears

Rear Suspension:
OME Dakars
ICON 3 leaf progressive AAL
Bilstein 5125’s
Toytec shackles
Homemade BPV bracket
Extended diff breather
Extended stainless steel brake line
4:88 gears

Wheels/Tires:
SCS F5 16x8" wheels
BF Goodrich 285/75R16 KM2’s
Matching spare

Exterior:
PrinSu Cab Rack
New AZ TRD bed side decals
De-badged
2nd Gen bed track rails
Custom bed rack
Dobinsons 4x4 Roll Out Awning 6.5FT x 9.8FT mounted to bed rack
Maxtrax X 4
Added Pre-Runner mud flaps

Interior:
1st Gen Tacoma driver seat
2002 Tacoma double cab center console
3rd Gen 4Runner map light mirror
Gentex 177 mirror upgrade
Ultra Gauge
Dual USB plug
AUX stereo plug
Panavise trim mount for hand held radio
3 Ram-Mount balls on center dash
LED map and dome lights
3rd Gen 4Runner lit ignition ring
3rd gen 4Runner glove box light
Seat covers

Armor / Recovery enhancements:
ARB bull bar
Warn M8000 winch
Rat Products full skid plate protection
Rat Products rear bumper with custom swing out tire carrier and Relentless Fab dual fuel can holder.
Pelican case full of recovery gear, tools and bug out kit.
The MAX™ multipurpose tool
Krazy Beaver shovel
60” Hi-Lift X-TREME jack

Lighting:
Really, really bright headlights
2001-2004 tail light assemblies
CBI ditch light brackets with Rigid LED pods
Warn 7" dual beam driving lights
LED lights on side of bed rack
LED pod in rear tire carrier
Four switch ash tray bracket
LED under hood
Turn signal mod in front marker light housing
Blue Sea fuse block and relays mounted on custom tray

Communication:
Kenwood TM-D710G APRS dual band amateur radio
2 Diamond dual band amateur radio antennas on roof
Spare antenna cable for hand held Yaesu VX-5R Tri-band amateur radio
Samsung Galaxy E Lite 7.0 with APRSDroid mapping
Mobilinkd TNC2.2
External GPS antenna with booster

Audio:
Factory dual DIN AM/FM, CD & cassette
Pioneer front and rear speakers
iSimple USB FM radio integration module

Misc:
Onboard Air
Grey wire mod
Co2 bottle

Future Plans:
Sliders
150 Amp GM alternator
U-bolt flip kit *
Rear shock relocation *
Fox 2.0 shocks *
Front Range rear frame plates*
Tundra brake upgrade
Sound deadener

*Have the parts, need to find the time to install them.
 
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That is a excellent design!!! Gives me some ideas for my Yota! Thank for posting....

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Hey man how do you like the icon aal? Been looking into them for my first gen. And how do they hold loaded down for a trip?


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They do well, not stiff like a single AAL.
I am planning on going with a set of All-Pro expedition springs in the future.
 

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Added a small case to the top of my Prinsu rack for recovery gear.

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Added an Outback roof console and a Kenwood TM-D710G radio along with a Mobilinkd Bluetooth APRS® TNC.

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It has been a while since I have updated this page. I was able to get a little winter camping and exploring in this last snow season here in Arizona.
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As well as some general exploring this spring near Flagstaff and Joe City.
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I did some modifications to the rear bumper to reinstall the swing out tire carrier and then did some local exploring.
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I took my bed rack off for now, I want to find a way to lighten it up and make it easier to remove in the future.

Out exploring in New Mexico
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I also redid my air compressor and tank mount, along with boxing in the frame and installing upper shock mounts for a future mod.
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Last year a group of us completed sections 1 and 2 of the AZBDR. This year I started at section 2 and finished up at the end of section 5.
My daughter and I had a great time with some fellow Arizona Tacoma World enthusiasts on part of the Arizona Back Country Discovery Route.
Thank you all for making this a memorable weekend.
All packed up and ready to go.
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First stop on the Cascabel/Redington road to air down.
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Dusty trails
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Stopping on the side of the road near Mammoth for a short break and photo op.
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Trail to Mammoth
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Group pose
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Driving to our camp spot, nice stream flowing down the canyon.
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First nights camp spot.
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Heading out of the canyon to start another day.
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Close quarters and mud...
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It was nice to be on a smooth road again, if only for a short time.
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Back on the trail, back side of the Pinal's.
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Short halt on the back side of the Pinal's
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Back on the trail winding up the mountain.
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Crossing the bridge near Roosevelt lake.
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First real water crossing.
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Another night under the stars.
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Beautiful desert sunset.
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Day three my daughter and I along with one other member of our group drove on to HWY 260 just on top of the Mogollon Rim and parted ways. We drove home and cleaned out the rig the next day. We will attempt to complete the AZBDR next year.
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