Slow but sure Tacoma build

[BakeJurgess]

Well, I recently sold my Jeep. So now what?

Here's what;
2002 Tacoma double cab. 4x4 with a locker. Lifted 3" sitting on 31s. I'm planning on eventually getting 33s and replacing the budget boost with an actual lift. I've got rock sliders in the works, just collecting materials at the moment. I'm also planning on doing a mesh grill with leds behind it and a diy winch bumper kit. Also, all the overlandish stuff. Oba, some sort of camper, etc.

So there it is. The beginning of my new build.

 

[ach078]

Sounds like you have a plan. I think you have a good start


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[Murphy Slaw]

That'll keep you busy for a while......

 

[BakeJurgess]

That'll keep you busy for a while......

Yes it will. Lol parts for this truck are so much more expensive than for my Jeep.

After some thought, I might just keep the budget boost for cheaper/easier to find replacement suspension parts.

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[BakeJurgess]

Ordering this this weekend. [emoji1]

http://www.cbioffroadfab.com/products/1st-gen-toyota-tacoma-products/diy-1st-gen-tacoma-front-bumper/

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[BakeJurgess]

These puppies came in today! Super stoked to be an official member.

I had a minute to go and pick out a spot to put them, but I just couldn't find a flat spot that I liked. Where did you guys put yours?

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[Justin Forrest]

I was totally gonna post that you should buy a Tacoma! Love those first gen Double cabs. Although I would suggest at least put some Bilstein's 5100's. They are so much nicer than the 4600's.

 

[BakeJurgess]

I was totally gonna post that you should buy a Tacoma! Love those first gen Double cabs. Although I would suggest at least put some Bilstein's 5100's. They are so much nicer than the 4600's.

Thanks for the suggestion! I'll look into them.

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[BakeJurgess]

Started on a switch panel design tonight.

The circle on the left is for a viair gauge and the rectangles represent toggle switches.

I'm gonna get rid of those two cigarette lighter plugs and put one in somewhere else later on.

I'm planning on cutting my paper template out of aluminum to cover up all the holes that are there right now.

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[BakeJurgess]

Something unexpected came up that used up most of my bumper money so the bumper was pushed back a week.

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[BakeJurgess]

Finally found a good spot. [emoji110]

 

[BakeJurgess]

So there's that.

Also, just because.

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[AdventureWithDanan]

Awesome!


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[Cam_Cam_Tech]

From a budget friendly kit I'd say run a Toytec boss kit. From a let's hit some stuff at speed King shocks [emoji1417]


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[BakeJurgess]

From a budget friendly kit I'd say run a Toytec boss kit. From a let's hit some stuff at speed King shocks [emoji1417]


@cam_toyota_tech

For right now I'm thinking about just keeping the stock shocks and getting some old man emu 883 coils to keep it level once I get my bumper put on. Then possibly later I'll change out the shocks. I'm not planning on hitting stuff at speed.

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[roamingram44]

For right now I'm thinking about just keeping the stock shocks and getting some old man emu 883 coils to keep it level once I get my bumper put on. Then possibly later I'll change out the shocks. I'm not planning on hitting stuff at speed.

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What about the bilstien 5100s for the price they are hard to beat

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[BakeJurgess]

What about the bilstien 5100s for the price they are hard to beat

Member #4113

Yeah those are nice and the price is pretty good.

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[Justin Forrest]

Leaving this here for your future use. http://www.headstrongoffroad.com/store/p439/Coil/Bilstein_5100_Kit_for_1995.5-2004_Tacoma_(HS9504BK-1).html Marie at headstrong is probably one of the best in the industry for customer service. Plus the prices are some of cheapest and everything they sell has free shipping.

 

[BakeJurgess]

Leaving this here for your future use. http://www.headstrongoffroad.com/store/p439/Coil/Bilstein_5100_Kit_for_1995.5-2004_Tacoma_(HS9504BK-1).html Marie at headstrong is probably one of the best in the industry for customer service. Plus the prices are some of cheapest and everything they sell has free shipping.

Awesome thanks!

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[BakeJurgess]

So I totally forgot somehow to update this thread, but I built a rear bumper for it. 1.5x1.5x3/16 square tubing and a piece of diamond plate I found in my grandpa's scrap pile.

Also found a piece of seed screen that I turned into a mesh grill.

I'm finally ordering the front bumper too. [emoji4]

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