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TRD Taco's Build Thread

Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by TRDtaco14, Dec 6, 2012.

  1. Dec 6, 2012 at 4:55 PM
    #1
    TRDtaco14

    TRDtaco14 [OP] New Member

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    Jacob
    College Station, TX
    Vehicle:
    02 Taco Lifted/Locked/Armored
    First post on TW. I used to drive a 1980 Toyota truck but sold it to buy my current Tacoma. I bought it bone stock and have done all the upgrades myself. Here are the specs:

    -2002 Tacoma 4x4 V6 5 Speed TRD w/Elocker
    -OME 882s with 3/4" Topout Spacer
    -OME Dakars with Toytec 1" Lift Shackle
    -Bilstein 5100s all around
    -SpiderTrax 1.25" Wheel Spacers all around
    -FJ Cruiser 17' Alloy Wheels
    -285/70/17 KM2s
    -ARB Tacoma Front Bumper
    -4xInnovations Sliders w/Kickout
    -URD Short Throw Shifter
    -Magnaflow Muffler Dumped
    -Deckplate Mod
    -HIDs

    Future Mods:
    -TRD Supercharger w/Fuel Mods (Currently Rebuilding)
    -Relentless Fab Rear Bumper
    -Light Racing UCAs
    -Winch
    -Snorkel

    Here are some pics of it currently:
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    Some Progression from Stock:
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    Made the mistake of following Jake Miller's Runner on 37s at Hidden Falls in a stock taco. Busted the rockers pretty good.
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    Did the lift and tires next and wheeled her some more.
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    Got the ARB Bumper.
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    Welded on the sliders. I just bought a MIG welder setup and had my buddy teach me how to weld to get it done. Still need to paint the sliders.
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    Got a TRD Supercharger that needed a rebuild. Currently Chris and I are rebuilding it. Will be installing the necessary upgrades at the same time.
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  2. Dec 6, 2012 at 8:47 PM
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    00taco00

    00taco00 Well-Known Member

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    Vehicle:
    2011 4x4 dbl cab trd offroad
    Camburg LT, King front shocks, glassworks front fenders, 35" general grabbers, DTF front bumper, 8000k hids,
    nice dude, clean truck!!
     
  3. Dec 7, 2012 at 11:55 AM
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    Nathana92

    Nathana92 New Member

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    Looks like a sweet truck quite the transformation. Too bad about the damage. I'll stay tuned for updates on the boost!!!
     
  4. Dec 7, 2012 at 1:21 PM
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    Box Rocket

    Box Rocket Well-Known Member

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    Syracuse, Utah
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    1995 FZJ80 Land Cruiser
    3xLocked, lifted, well used
    Good looking and clean truck. Good list of mods you have going.
     
  5. Dec 7, 2012 at 2:14 PM
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    TRDtaco14

    TRDtaco14 [OP] New Member

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    Jacob
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    02 Taco Lifted/Locked/Armored
    Thanks! I love the setup it has right now, but there are always new things I find to add.
     
  6. Dec 7, 2012 at 2:16 PM
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    hudhawk

    hudhawk #texasforever

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    Rust, lots of rust
  7. Feb 15, 2013 at 8:08 PM
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    Nathana92

    Nathana92 New Member

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    Any updates?
     
  8. Feb 23, 2013 at 11:38 PM
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    dirtytacoma

    dirtytacoma Well-Known Member

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    Hows your CV angle with the the 882s and spacer? Any ball joint issues at all?
     

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