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Old 12-12-2007, 09:55 AM
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Last week we took delivery of a 1998 Toyota Tacoma. We will be using this truck to add some additional Tacoma products. Bumpers and short bed sliders are first on the list of projects.

Here are some photos of the Tacoma in its stock trim....



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Old 12-12-2007, 12:05 PM
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Time to pop that things Cherry!!!
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Old 12-12-2007, 12:17 PM
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Yea, Tattoo is dying to take it to the hammers for the weekend.
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Old 12-12-2007, 03:55 PM
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Well that would take care of that pesky sheet metal for you!
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Trear into that bastard!!
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Old 12-12-2007, 11:38 PM
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Nice! I just picked up a new tacoma myself. I would like to see a new rock assault front housing under a tacoma, hopfully mine!
when they come out that is....
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Old 12-13-2007, 07:53 AM
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Just an FYI, 98-00 Tacomas have a 3" longer front frame than the other years. Also the 95-97 tacomas use shorter rear springs. Other than that hope to see some great new products coming out.

Figures you guys are gonna start making Tacoma parts now that I picked up a 88 4 Runner
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Old 12-14-2007, 12:08 PM
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Man you guys didn't have to go out and buy one I would have let you use my 99' DD for R&D
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Any updates on this
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Old 01-15-2008, 08:09 AM
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We have not started in on this yet. We have a number of other products ahead of the Tacoma that we will do first. We new we needed to develop Tacoma products and this truck came along at a great price so we bought it. We have been looking it over and made a list of items we want to start on.
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Old 01-15-2008, 02:05 PM
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Cool. Can't wait to see the build
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I was wondering if ya'll did anything for the Tacomas, it'll be cool to see what it looks like.
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Any updates?
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Default 2005+ Tacomas
I was wondering if you guys had any plans for the 2005+ Tacomas? Although I'm sure you have a laundry list of stuff to accomplish for the older Tacoma you have in the shop.

I am moving to the Fresno area in January and would lend you my truck if needed.
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Wow that Tacoma is mint. Any updates on TG parts for tacomas?
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I was wondering if you guys had any plans for the 2005+ Tacomas? Although I'm sure you have a laundry list of stuff to accomplish for the older Tacoma you have in the shop.

I am moving to the Fresno area in January and would lend you my truck if needed.
The newer Tacoma's are on the list but we are so busy I am sure it will not happen soon. Thank you for the offer, we will take you up on it when we are ready.
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sas that thing!!!!!
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Hi everybody, I was wondering if there is anything to watch out for when buying a 1998 tacoma 4x4 with 200,000 miles. Also is the mileage a big deal and how much would I be looking to pay for one in good condition. Thanks in advance
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Ive been looking for a good reliable DD to bring with me to Fl. and I really like the looks of the new Tacoma X-runner, anyone ever owned one or know anything about them?
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Very nice! I've been looking at Trail Gear for Tacoma parts. I'm glad you guys have one now so some more parts can be made for them. I can't wait to see what will be available. I will be waiting to purchase some stuff for my 99.
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any updates on when some front and rear bumpers will be out from trailgear?????
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any updates on when some front and rear bumpers will be out from trailgear?????
Front and Rear Bumpers have been designed. We just need to test fit the prototypes. best case scenario. 90 days out.
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Old 03-30-2010, 09:04 AM
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I think we should work on front and rear link kits and just forget about leaf springs all together.

Then I could test drive it at the hammers. lol
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Old 03-31-2010, 06:31 PM
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i hope the rear bumper dont have a spot for a license plate.
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are you guys gonna come out with a link kit? something a little cheaper than allpro?
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Has anyone done one of your 4link kits on a taco. Mine just got here tonight, going in my 01 tacoma ext cab. i would love to see some pics if anyone has done it yet.
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Old 06-17-2010, 08:51 AM
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We are working on a link kit now, I am not sure on price, but we usually offer more for less, I think this kit will stick to those principles.
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well thats cool, but your response really didn't answer my question if anyone has used your kit on a taco already. As far as the kit is right now, im having decent luck. The taco frame rails aren't nearly as wide and have to cut the boxing out to get crossmember to fit inside frame rails. So far it looks like the only cutting of the bed that i have to do is for my coilovers, the crossmember actually sits just about an inch below the bed mounting tabs. The rock assault truss was an easy modification, just a little grinding, and drilling a hole on the left side for the breather.

The one thing i am running in to is my links are going to be super short, but the link calculator gave me some decent numbers with links that short, so im going to run with it once my creeper joints get here.

If you guys have any tech advice i would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks.
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so i know you guys are busy working on the taco but i was wondering when your bumbers are going to come out you guys said best case 90 days out but its been about twenty just wondering the status on them thanx
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Old 07-28-2010, 12:12 PM
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Front Taco Bumpers approx 2 weeks out , Rear a little farther out. hard to say for sure.
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sweet thanx man
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sweet cant wait to order one.
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any idea what the bumpers atre going to look like or are they the same as the others?????
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go to this thread

http://www.trail-gear.com/vbulletin/...ead.php?t=8763

this is the actual taco build
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Old 08-03-2010, 01:07 PM
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They will be tube style like our other bumpers.
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