2002 taco with trail gear parts

[booger weldz]

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=616611

im building up my tacoma, ive used a lot of trail gear parts, as well as stuff from marlin crawler, poly performance and extremeaxles in new york state...

a 23 spline dual ultimate from marlin crawler and fox coilover shocks from poly performance as well as fox air bumpstops and some fancy battery trays

currently it is a 3 link front with a panhard and fox 16'' coilovers. the rear is trail gears 3'' lift springs and fox shocks. ive purchased trailgears rear link system to put on it in the future, but for now im running leafs out back as i didnt wanna tune in 4 coilover shocks at the same time(id get lost and frustrated for sure).

im also using trail gears 8'' hydro ram for steering, there ifs box mount(plate), 23 spline inputs to use a gear drive marlin dual ultimate. the axles are a srw chevy front 60 and a rear 70U(smooth bottom) of a ford dually. ill be doing a lot of street driving to work, the trails and normal camping so i went with 40 mtr's on black steel wheels. i plan to get a DIY beadlock kit in the future, but im so busy at work(overtime) and with my currnt fabwork on the truck that some things are getting put off for future projects.

i know there is a lot of bitching and opinions about 'ethics' regarding trail gear and there business practices, but the fact of the matter remains. my hard earned $$ goes towards cheap(relative) parts that are of quality. ive not had better, timely service from any of the many reputable vendors as i have from matt and the trail gear crew. id rather spend more money on camping gear, stuff for my kids and gas for the truck than ponder who did what to get where they are...frankly i dont find that its any of my business and could actually care less. im on the trail, my rig is built to be reliable and fun and im with my family.....im happy.

thanks for lookin! im not nearly done, but progress is steady as i work on it 8-16 hours each weekend.

[booger weldz]

ive always shortened the whelbase on my extrcab trucks(ive had 3 and 5 4runners)..this truck currently sits at 126ish in wheelbase. the front axle is moving back about 4 inches from what is seen in this pic(i just tacked stuff in place to get her to sit on all fours temporaily).

im trying to keep the truck low, sacrifcing some up travel in the suspension to do so. the frame rails at the facotry tranny crossmember are currently at about 26 1/2'' if i can keep that with 40'' tires ill be pleased to say the least

[booger weldz]

im fortunate enough to work for a lagre structural steel company. we build the metal skeletons of hospitals and school. i pay about $1.00-$1.50 a foot for the tubing and schedule 40 im using on this truck. the plate and bracketry material is free(its scrap). this makes the budget incredibly smaller than what would normally cost. in addition to materials i stay after work when the swing shift comes in to build the bumpers sliders, etc...(hydraulic tubing bender, 1/2'' shear, 12 foot press brake and punches....) if it wasnt for my job i dont know wow long it would take me to tackle this stuff at home with a plasma torch, manual bender and a grinder

[booger weldz]

its also good to have friends who are willing to help(especially female!!!) her you can see a great friend of mine trimming my fender wells with a pneumatic jig saw and a fine tooth blade. this eneded up working well. not as violent as a sawsall and cleaner(burnt paint) as the plasma torch. please note: the girl is working and the boys are relaxing drinking silver sodas

[booger weldz]

here is the foreWOman on this job, she is also very handy with wrenches and a grinder. she is in charge of cosmetics as well, so if something doesnt look good or the tubing is goofy, its her fault! she has been known to work topless. i can sell you some pics for the right price of her covered in gear oil and victorias secret undies!

[booger weldz]

since all these females are such diligent workers and skilled in there craftmenship, the boys get to sit around and drink beer while they work on the truck! i couldnt ask for a better crew :p

[booger weldz]

its not all fun and games though. this is the 86 4runner i recently finished and sold to a friend. he put his drivetrain in it as his 4runner was well, smashed up good, and ended up with a great rig...as you can see we work in safety gear and the appropriate clothing!

[booger weldz]

since i wheel with my kids(17 and 4) we gotta eat good on the trails. with fire restrictions in the summer and the mess of hauling a propane BBQ on the trial i came up with an unusual solution. i purchased a 2500 watt power invertor, a dual battery kit(AWESOME) from 12voltguy.com and a small microwave oven...with ice cold air conditioning, hot meals and an onboard shower in the future, well be camping in comfort even in far away places.

[UKMyers]

Awesome build up! Nice crew and nice words about TG.. I get spun up in a second when I read the BS on the forums. I've had nothing but the best of service and parts from them.

[rocktaco]

Sweet taco, I was wondering if you had any more pic of the rear links because Im thinking about doing that to my 03 that I've SAS and I have Dual case an 38's on.:rockon:

[rocktaco]

Heres my toy!!!!!:devel: DSCN1584

[rocktaco]

Sorry Im having problems with my computer.....:hammer: :hammer:

[rocktaco]

HAY I fixed the problem I have a couple of pic of my pickup and a buddys truck that has Adventure Trailer Bed on his pickup. He works for them!!!! :devel:

[booger weldz]

HAY I fixed the problem I have a couple of pic of my pickup and a buddys truck that has Adventure Trailer Bed on his pickup. He works for them!!!! :devel:

NICE! go any more info on that bed?

[rocktaco]

I have more information on the bed if you want to email me. The beds can be outfitted with about anything you can think of... :thumbs:

[rocktaco]

:rockon2: HEY My buddy is selling the bed you see in the pic of us fixed out!!!! I dont know if you are interested in the bed or if any one esle is....

[booger weldz]

just about done, need to install the crawl box, size drivelines and fitup brakelines and high pressure power steering hose and cooler. also need a short side inner front shaft and a BED BOB!!!!!




2002 v6 extracab sr5 TRD edition tacoma
*dana 60 front with 35 spline chromo shafts, 6.17's and lockright
*dana 70u(smooth bottom) rear with 6.17's and detroit
*3 links/panhard front and rear with fox remote resevoir coilovers
*twin sticked dual ultimate marlin crawler 23 spline throughout with longfield output(260:1)
*40 mtr's and 17x9 soft 8's(stauns or homemade rings coming)
*trail gear hydro assist and derale cooler
*on board microwave(power invertor and dual batteries)
*full size matching spare tire
*ice cold A/C
*hidden fender bars, bumper, sliders, bedcage, etc(1 1/4" schedule 40)
*needs drivelines and the crawl box installed to wheel....

not much was bought, this was built by myself with help from my kids and my friends--->thanks to all of them for that!

[booger weldz]

thanks for all the good parts and quick service trail gear peoples!!! see you on your annual dusy run??

[Rocktoy94]

Sweet build.

[Joebawca]

thanks for all the good parts and quick service trail gear peoples!!! see you on your annual dusy run??

Not a problem Booger Weldz. If you need anything else just give me a call.

[YeloSub7]

nice truck!

:rockon: :flame:

[booger weldz]

ss braided brakelines and adapters for toyota to gm/ford calipers...high pressure steering hose

all from:

www.amstreetrod.com

awesome service and parts availability...

[85SR5]

Nice truck!

Good Job.

[88toyota]

very nice :thumbs:

[booger weldz]

finally finished...got the ole gal on the trail...the trailgear 3 link rear suspension worked great...too good in fact, people kept crawling up under to check it out and if i didnt know it id have run someone over on acident..

[booger weldz]

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[Chris Dunbar]

finally finished...got the ole gal on the trail...the trailgear 3 link rear suspension worked great...too good in fact, people kept crawling up under to check it out and if i didnt know it id have run someone over on acident..

AWESOME!!!! :thumbs: