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1998 Toyota Tacoma TRD 4x4 Build

Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by Kennyperez, Apr 17, 2012.

  1. Apr 24, 2012 at 2:15 PM
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    i went with blue:headbang:
     
  2. Apr 24, 2012 at 4:23 PM
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    Look at build!
    Joining the bandwagon
     
  3. Apr 24, 2012 at 6:08 PM
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    ya red green and all those other colors i think would look ronchy. i think alot of people go with blue because it looks nice.

    cleaned up my coil overs over the weekend here are some before/after:
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    Today i started on the timing belt, and now im waiting for the timing belt, tensioner bearing, idle bearing, and water pump to come in. Then ill be adjusting the valves.
    here is a picture:
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    oh ya i also ordered a deck plate off ebay to mod my intake, should be here tomorrow or thursday.
     
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  4. Apr 26, 2012 at 10:35 PM
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    Got my leds for my dash today and my deck plate will be doing the deck plate mod tomorrow, and i just ordered a carrier bearing.
     
  5. May 2, 2012 at 9:14 PM
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    Just a little update...
    carrier bearing came in from rock auto so i reinstalled my drive shaft.
    Also bought cam seals, timing belt, fan belt, thermostat, water pump, and tensioning bearing.
    still have to adjust the valves which will be the trickiest part. but hoping all goes well im itching to drive it already!
    Oh ya also scored some 6in KC lights at the junkyard the other day.
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  6. May 14, 2012 at 9:31 PM
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    Got the timing belt, tint(dark on the pass./driver, limo in the cab, limo sun strip), and deck plate mod done. Was finally able to drive it friday all day and feels really nice! Those ranchos made a huge difference. Friday night i was going out, but when i went turn on my truck it wouldn't turn on so i thought the battery was dead so i charged it for about an hour and nothing. took a 19 and a braker bar and turned the motor and sure enough i heard the dam starter click. Got a new starter today ill be throwing that in tomorrow as well as a new cv boot on the inner passenger side. after that i should be golden!! :)
    oh ya turns out the axle was good just need that boot and a differential seal.

    ill post some pictures in the next day or two!
     
  7. Jun 8, 2012 at 4:35 PM
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    Drove out to riverside today with my buddies and picked up a muffler from rob over at spintech.
    Ill have pics of the actual truck soon, just been lazy and enjoying my truck.
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  8. Jun 13, 2012 at 11:07 PM
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    Picked up a sub today from a guy out in moval.
    Its a kicker 12" l5 with the box, for 80 bucks.
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  9. Jun 13, 2012 at 11:20 PM
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    how does that spintech sound?
     
  10. Jun 13, 2012 at 11:30 PM
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    Its deep and gargles haha
    i love it, mines the pro street 6000 i belive thats what its called
     
  11. Jun 14, 2012 at 12:53 PM
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    Made some little feet for the bottom of the box so the wires wouldnt be crushed and i flipped the box around so it should sit the way it should and tucked up the wires, cleaned up the sub as well so now it looks all shiny.
    the measurements are:
    17tall X 22LONG X 8-10(the side of the box goes 8inch at the top then widens to 10 inches at the bottom of the side)

    EDIT: im getting a ported box so if any one wants this ill sell it, i also have some add a leafs if anyone wants to buy some

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  12. Jun 17, 2012 at 4:58 PM
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    went on some fore raods today and truck ran great!

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  13. Oct 11, 2012 at 9:47 PM
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    So today i sacked up and finally decided to cut up my grill haha
    this is such and easy cheap mod, from what ive read people make it seem like a big task but in reality its really simple.
    ill give a few tips which will hopefully help people on theirs.

    1. use a sawsall to chop the center out.
    2. use a grinder to even out what ever needs to be grinded away. dont stick to one alternate to let one cool off then go back to it so you wont melt your grill.
    3. buy the roughest sand paper you can find which is 50 i belive to make sanded easier.

    honestly the grinder made things go by so much faster, i used a grinder with a flap deck because i dont have a sander so ya that works just be careful not to melt it.
    Here is where i left of today:
    cut it,sanded it, and fiberglass.
    left it drying and will finish it tomorrow and will post pics of the final product.
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  14. Oct 16, 2012 at 7:02 PM
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    Update:
    -installed Hids (45k 35w low), eventually will switch to 55w high low 45k
    -Did my grill (satoshi or whatever, just used expanded metal)
    -Scored a fabtech tire carrier off craigs list for 20bucks
    -DezertRangers score!! 32x11.5x15 98% tread for 300 bucks!

    Ya thats about everything new ive done to it
    Next on my list im regearing to 4.56's just in the rear, not doing the front dif. due to the fact that i dont have enough funds just wont use my 4wd. these tires are heavier than my old bfg at's since they have more meat so i noticed a big power/gas difference thats why im only doing rear re gear
    after regearing just getting some glass up front and then just saving for front LT!

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  15. Nov 7, 2012 at 6:43 PM
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    Scored some hellas at a swap meet in hesperia for 5 bucks this weekend, one of the lenses is cracked but they work. mounted them behind my grille today.
    I will convert them to 55w 45k soon
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  16. Nov 11, 2012 at 11:50 AM
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  17. Nov 11, 2012 at 11:15 PM
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    Picked up a cobra cb for 20bucks on Craigslist!
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  18. Nov 12, 2012 at 4:19 PM
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    Wired up my cb radio just waiting till I get paid to buy the Antena.
    Mounted it under the drivers seat nice and tucked up you can't see it when you open the door which I like.
    Took off the bracket from the radio and mounted it on the floor for a cleaner look.
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  19. Nov 30, 2012 at 4:41 PM
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    Do you have pics of your truck with aals installed? I might install them tomorrow, they look way short though- so not sure how they will ride, or if I'll even put 'em in
     
  20. Dec 4, 2012 at 6:44 AM
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    Sorry haven't been on here in a while,
    The first picture on the very first page when I first bought the truck you can see it sits level with it and then the one where I'm in the mountains you cAn see it has a bro lean without it
     

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