My 1997 Tacoma Sas Build.. Tons Of Pics!!

[lbz134]

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HERE IT WAS JUST OVER A YEAR AGO.. A STOCK 1997 TACOMA.. 2.4L
THEN....

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AND NOW AFTER WAY TOO MUCH MONEY..


HERES HOW THE PROGRESS WENT... AFTER A COUPLE WEEKS I BOBBED THE BED ADDED A 3" BODY LIFT & PAINT.


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THEN ADDED A LITTLE 3" SUSPENSION ON TOP OF THAT.. IT WAS GOOD ENOUGH FOR A WHILE UNTIL I REALIZED WHAT COULD BE DONE..


THEN CAME THE IMPORTANT STUFF
FRONT:
HIGH PINION DANA 44 OUT OF A '78 3/4 TON FORD HIGH BOY, ARB LOCKER
CHROMOLLY AXLES, SUPER JOINTS, ARB DIF GUARDS, WITH 5.38 GEARS.
4" TRAIL GEAR SPRINGS.

REAR:
DANA 60 OUT THE SAME RIG. FULL SPOOL, DISC BRAKE CONVERSION, 5.38 GEARS.
4" TRAIL GEAR SPRINGS


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SHOT OF THE 60 SPOOL!!

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LET THE REMOVAL BEGIN!!! NOTICE I ALLREADY FABBED UP THE FRONT CROSSMEMBER WITH FULL BUCKETS FOR THE SPRINGS TO HANG IN...



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SPRINGS INSTALLED.. THIS ONLY TOOK HALF A DAY SEEING HOW THE CROSSMEMBER WAS ALLREADY MADE AND REAR SHACKLE MOUNTS IN PLACE THE WEEK BEFORE..


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DAY 1 SITTING ON THE AXLES.

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I HAD TO FLEX IT OUT.. EVEN THOUGH IT WAS JUST ON THE ROLLERS..


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INTERNAL CAGE IN PROGRESS..

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NOW FAST FORWARD A COUPLE WEEKS.. STEERING BOX INSTALLED

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GOOD FRONT SHOT SHOWWING THE FRONT BUMPER AND HANGERS, NOT TO MENTION THE 38" SWAMPER TSL'S

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SHES WIDE BUT NOT TOO BAD..

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FRONT SHOCK HOOPS WITH RANCHO 9000 PRO SERIES 15" TRAVEL SHOCKS WITH ON BOARD ADJUSTMENT.

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HIGH STEER ARMS "ALMOST DONE" THERE NOT QUITE HIGH ENOUGH EVEN WITH THE 1" SPACER, I NEED TO GET TALLER ARMS,, THEY SEEM TO HIT WHEN FLEXED ON THE DRIVERS SIDE..

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GOTA HAVE THE T-1OO OIL PAN..


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NOW THE REAR..

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REAR CROSSMEMBER WITH SHOCKS INSTALLED.

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CLOSE UP SHOWING THE PROPORTIONING VALVE SETUP..

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REAR DISC SETUP.

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GOOD SHOTS OF THE REAR BUMPER I BENT UP.

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ON BOARD AIR IN THE BED.. AND YES... THATS AN AIR HOSE REEL UNDER THERE....

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INTERNAL CAGE PICS..

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CENTER CONSOLE WITH ALL THE RANCHO ON BOARD SHOCK ADJUSTMENT, AIR PRESSURE GAUGE, AND SWITCHES TO RUN EVERYTHING...

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13/38/16 TSL ON THE MICKY THOMPSON CLASSIC LOCKS..

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JUST A NICE SHOT OF THE ALMOST FINISHED PROJECT..

STILL TO GET:
FRONT DRIVELINE
TALLER STEERING ARMS
DIFF BREATHER HOSES
AND WHO KNOW WHAT ELSE.. ??

IF YOU ANYONE HAS ANY QUESTIONS JUST ASK.. I'M MORE THAN HAPPY TO ANSWER ANYTHING TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE...I KNOW I COULD OF USED THE ADVISE WHEN I WAS DOING MINE..

AND YES I DID ALL THE WORK!!!! OF COURSE I HAD HELP. IT WOULD BE POSSIBLE WITHOUT IT. BUT ALL THE FAB WORK, WELDING, AND MONEY WAS ALL ME..
BUT I GOTTA SAY THANKS THE MY GOOD FRIENDS RYAN, STEVE, (THE OWNER OF TRUX ETC. THE SHOP WHERE THE ALL WORK WAS DONE) ADAM, MIKE AND CHRIS.. WITHOUT THEM THIS WOULDNT EVER OF GOTTEN DONE..
THANKS GUYS!!!!

MORE PICS COMMING SOON!!!

[91extcab]

thats lookin real good! representing for washington!

[tj40ounce]

nice!

[bigBs84]

Dude that thing is turning out sweet.:thumbs: love the interior cage nice work. Keep the pics coming I will be watching:popcorn:

[Loki]

nice looking Pile...how do you like those ranchos? and do you rub out back with those 38's?

[lbz134]

No rubbing as of yet, but also no serious wheelin either. as for the rancho's.. I love them so far.. I use up all 15" of travel though. the on board adjustment is great too.

[Offroadxterra01]

what year and motor does the t 100 oil pan have to be off of? btw, very very sweet looking truck

[lbz134]

what year and motor does the t 100 oil pan have to be off of? btw, very very sweet looking truck

It was a 2.7 2wd and I believe the year was 96.

[Offroadxterra01]

thanks. im getting ready to start a friend of mines tacoma in about a week. we'll post some pics when were done

[lbz134]

Got the dovetail finally done...

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And yes the tailgate still works perfectly!!!!

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NOT TO MENTION SOME NEW WHEELIN PICS!!!!



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ANNNNND THIS IS WHY YOU DOVETAIL!!!!!!!!!!:xrocker:



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WHAT A DAMN FUN DAY!!

[TwistedMetal]

Nice looking truck bro! :thumbs:

[ted]

hi LBZ,

do you know if your previous ifs manual hub and related parts will fit a 4runner that doesn't fitted with them (ADD)?

thanks, ted

ps, your truck rocks:thumbs:

[hodgiemoto]

wicked cool bra!

[lbz134]

Well I finally got around to doing some more tweeking on my little tacoma... I'm running 4" TG spring front and rear.. I wasnt getting a whole lot of flex out my rear end.. Using the old forklift I was only getting around 24" off the ground before I would pull the opposing rear wheel... :confused:

So after taking a closer look at these springs I noticed that the top 4 leafs are bound together simply to hold the (in my opinion usless) axle wrap leaf.. Once I bent up the tabs and removed the extra leaf.. 42"!! What a difference!! :beerchug:

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[88toyota]

very nice :thumbs:

[hobie]

dude, very nice freaking truck. and way to do everything yourself. also, nice work figuring out your springs to get them to flex. i hate it when guys get new springs and then complain that they dont flex well. there are so many variables. nice work!

[Trail-Gear]

The truck is only missing one thing........TG Stickers.

PM me your address and I will send you some stickers....I might even throw in a few other items for such a nice build. Make sure you include your shirt size.

Matt

[lbz134]

A QUICK UP DATE..

BROKEN SHOCK HOOP..

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NEW 1/4" PLATING AND SHOCK HOOPS..

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I LEARNED THE HARD WAY..


A COUPLE WHEELIN SHOTS FROM LAST WEEKEND..

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To do list..... Sliders!!!

[lbz134]

HERES A FEW PICS FROM THE LAST COUPLE WEEKENDS.. ALSO PRIOR TO BENDING MY SECOND SET OF REAR LEAF SPRINGS..

IM BUILDING A TRACTION BAR THIS WEEKEND.. HOPEFULLY THE THIRD SET WONT BEND. BE POSTING PICS WHEN DONE..

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[Trail-Gear]

Sweet Pics......but where are the TG stickers at???

[lbz134]

Heres a quick run down of my trac bar build.

Main tube is 2" OD - 3/16" wall

Inner Tube is 1 5/8" OD - 3/16" wall

I used all urethane bushings and 3/4" bolts.

2 grease zirks... and a little TLC...



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Cut 3/8" plate to fit into my existing gas tank crossmember. Then ran a triangulated brase back to the frame.



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I cut 1/4" plate to make the brackets on the axle..




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Over all I'm real happy with how it turned out. Not to mention it works great, with no loss of articulation what so ever..




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[rockrash]

Thats a nice looking taco, looks like it wheels good also. What size tires are you running and where do live?

[lbz134]

Thats a nice looking taco, looks like it wheels good also. What size tires are you running and where do live?

Thanks!! :thumbs: 38 TSL's and love them.. Central Washington

[rockrash]

The wife and might be moving up to the great north west for her career. If we do we will need to hookup and break some stuff.

[lbz134]

anytime!! im always ready:thumbs:

[UKMyers]

You near Wenatchee? I have a brother in Walla Walla and I just moved from Spokane a couple years ago. I miss WA and ID where I'm from originally!

[lbz134]

You near Wenatchee? I have a brother in Walla Walla and I just moved from Spokane a couple years ago. I miss WA and ID where I'm from originally!

Not really about 2 1/2 hours.. Im in yakima.

[lbz134]

Well its time for another project... Front dovetail....... :thumbs:

Plus clutch, clocking the TC, belly skid, sliders, and a little bodywork..


Passenger side cut off...



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God theres a lot of work left to do...:( But tommarows another day.

[lbz134]

Heres a little update.. Got both fenders bolted in place. Most the tube work all tacked in place. Im gona redo the charcoal canister and fuse block setup.. and by redo i mean "remove" the charcoal canister...:haha: Im hoping to get the headlight assemblys in place tonight.

Oh and as for the smitty's... They been with me through hell and back.. But its time for them to leave.. Ive got a 20' stick of 2" 3/16" wall tube waiting to be turned into sliders..

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[lbz134]

After a couple 12 hour days of busting my ass... A little progress.. It dosent look like much progress in the pics but trust me theres alot there.. Cut the new grill down, (just needs a little body filler and paint) built battery box, ran all the wires, painted everything... the list goes on...

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Not to mention pulled the tranny and transfer case... installed new clutch.. and Bud Built Clocking kit!! Very nice I might add...





Before.....


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AFTER..



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Not to shabby, and very easy to do...


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Still to do... Put tranny/TC back in, build X-member, Cut hood down and install hood pins. Mount Radiator in rear and run all lines... Build new sliders... and yes do a little bodywork.. Ummmmm???? Then beat the **** outa IT!!! oh and flat belly skid.. :driving:

[bigBs84]

sweet build man keep um coming:thumbs:

[lbz134]

Progress.. Got the clocked xmember fabbed this weekend... Used the Front Range center section and fabbed the rest... She turned out pretty clean..
Tonight im off to cut the hood.. :driving: Very Nice!!


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FLATTNESS!!!!!!!!!!


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[JACKED944RUNNER]

Coop Figure out a way to put a skid plate on that flat belly

[lbz134]

It was a tense night last night.... You only get one chance with this one.. But I finally have a hood again!!! Not a bad fit If I do say so myself.. Now all I need are the Hood Pins


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[lbz134]

Well finally by popular demand... I built sliders!!! And also got the hood pins installed and ran the exhaust back.. I think I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel... :clap:


Good news... TG is gona warrantee the drive line.. So now all thats left is waiting for the dual 14" electric fans to come in.., and fab up a belly pan..


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[UKMyers]

Love the front end.. very clean man!

[884Runner]

Did the traction bar helpout any?

[lbz134]

Did the traction bar helpout any?


Hell ya!! Its amazing.. no axle wrap at all, plus no loss of articulation

[lbz134]

Heres a little update... A little bodywork and some new paint..Graphics on... Grill painted... Still waiting for the fans to come in. But they should be here today. Going wheelin this weekend regaurdless of if they come or not.. I cant wait any longer!!




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This is my buddys Cruiser... It pretty bad ass..




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[rockrash]

Whats your track width.

[lbz134]

Whats your track width.


78" outside tire to outside tire..

[rockrash]

My bad what is your width from flange to flange:thanks:.

[93V6SAS]

thats a very impressive build i love that dovetail i think i might try that on my 93... really nice work though and cool truck

[93V6SAS]

Hey Just Wanted To Let You Know That I Have Been Fabricating Things For Quite A Few Years Now And Its Not Very Often That I See Something That Really Impresses Me Alot And Your Truck Definetly Does.. The Design, Engineering And Fabrication That You Put Into It Are Quite Impressive And I Just Wanted To Say You Did A Really Good Job With It And I Will Be Shortening And Dovetailing My Bed This Winter..

[lbz134]

Hey Just Wanted To Let You Know That I Have Been Fabricating Things For Quite A Few Years Now And Its Not Very Often That I See Something That Really Impresses Me Alot And Your Truck Definetly Does.. The Design, Engineering And Fabrication That You Put Into It Are Quite Impressive And I Just Wanted To Say You Did A Really Good Job With It And I Will Be Shortening And Dovetailing My Bed This Winter..


Thanks a bunch... :thumbs:

[88toyota]

VERY NICE!!!! :thumbs: