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scor's 02trdtako build

Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by 02trdtako, Jan 28, 2013.

  1. Jan 28, 2013 at 7:29 PM
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    02trdtako

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    02 TRD 4WD XtraCab
    Eibach coils, Bilstein 5100's set at "0", diff drop, AllPro Expo leafs, Bilstein 5125 rears, 265/75/16 BFG All Terrain KOs, 1.25 SpiderTrax wheel spacers, Ultra 8 OEM spec air filter, external auto trans cooler, SnugTop Camper, Yakima Racks, Yakima Fat Cat ski holders, Valley receiver, LineX bedliner, BAMF BPV relocate, OME exhaust relocate, "custom" carrier bearing drop, JVC deck, CravenSpeed stubby antenna, 35% tint all around.
    Under construction...:D keep checking back for updates...

    2002 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road Xtra Cab 4X4, 3.4L V6, automatic transmission

    SUSPENSION
    Front: Eibach / ToyTec 3" lift coils, adjustable Bilsteins set at "0"
    Rear: AllPro Expedition leaf springs, Bilstein 5125 rear shocks

    WHEELS, TIRES
    Toyota FJ 16" wheels, 265/75/R16 BFG All Terrain K/Os, SpiderTrax 1.25" wheel spacers

    ENGINE / POWERTRAIN
    Ultra 8 OEM spec air filter, external auto trans cooler

    HAULING / STORAGE
    SnugTop camper shell, Yakima racks with load stops and Fat Cat ski holders
    LineX bedliner
    Valley tow receiver

    ARMOR
    Probably the nicest stock 11 year old Tacoma skids in existence

    LIGHTING
    All the bulbs are still original

    STICKERS
    S. Tokunaga Store (Google it)

    Aloha
     
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  2. Jan 28, 2013 at 7:39 PM
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    02trdtako

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    02 TRD 4WD XtraCab
    Eibach coils, Bilstein 5100's set at "0", diff drop, AllPro Expo leafs, Bilstein 5125 rears, 265/75/16 BFG All Terrain KOs, 1.25 SpiderTrax wheel spacers, Ultra 8 OEM spec air filter, external auto trans cooler, SnugTop Camper, Yakima Racks, Yakima Fat Cat ski holders, Valley receiver, LineX bedliner, BAMF BPV relocate, OME exhaust relocate, "custom" carrier bearing drop, JVC deck, CravenSpeed stubby antenna, 35% tint all around.
    Started with this pristine 2002 TRD Xtra Cab with only 27K miles. Other than the external auto trans cooler, Snug Top camper and Valley tow receiver it was bone stock.

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    Installed a 3" EZ Lift. Don't ever buy one.

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    BFG All Terrain KO's.

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    600-800 lbs. on stock leafs with an AAL...not good.

    Old truck...

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    New truck...

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    Don't install a spacer lift.

    At full droop...

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    Do it right the first time.

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    Set at "0" at full droop...

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    3" AllPro Expedition leafs = over 5" lift.

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  3. Jan 29, 2013 at 1:50 PM
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    02trdtako

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    02 TRD 4WD XtraCab
    Eibach coils, Bilstein 5100's set at "0", diff drop, AllPro Expo leafs, Bilstein 5125 rears, 265/75/16 BFG All Terrain KOs, 1.25 SpiderTrax wheel spacers, Ultra 8 OEM spec air filter, external auto trans cooler, SnugTop Camper, Yakima Racks, Yakima Fat Cat ski holders, Valley receiver, LineX bedliner, BAMF BPV relocate, OME exhaust relocate, "custom" carrier bearing drop, JVC deck, CravenSpeed stubby antenna, 35% tint all around.
    How it sits empty...
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    How it sits with 550 lbs. of cargo...
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  4. Jan 30, 2013 at 9:14 PM
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    Rdy2offrd88

    Rdy2offrd88 Well-Known Member

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    Deckplate, CB w/ 4ft Firestick, Bedrug
    Good lookin rig! How do you like the ride of the expos so far? I have been of the debate of the dakars with AAL vs the expos but I haven't seen too many people with the expos. Also I am interested in your roof rack/laod bar set up. I'm looking to put some rails/towers/crossbars on my camper as well but havent found any luck on where to look.
     
  5. Jan 31, 2013 at 1:25 PM
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    02trdtako

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    Eibach coils, Bilstein 5100's set at "0", diff drop, AllPro Expo leafs, Bilstein 5125 rears, 265/75/16 BFG All Terrain KOs, 1.25 SpiderTrax wheel spacers, Ultra 8 OEM spec air filter, external auto trans cooler, SnugTop Camper, Yakima Racks, Yakima Fat Cat ski holders, Valley receiver, LineX bedliner, BAMF BPV relocate, OME exhaust relocate, "custom" carrier bearing drop, JVC deck, CravenSpeed stubby antenna, 35% tint all around.
    Nick - Check yakima.com for the racks. Mine are a combination of the landing pads, control towers, 58" cross bars, large fat cats and load stops. The website should be able to direct you to an authorized local dealer or web dealer. I like the ride on the Expos both on and off road. They surprisingly ride better than the stock leafs with the ProComp AAL. I specifically needed something to handle 600 lbs. of weight without dropping too much so the Dakars were out of the question. A buddy of mine runs the Dakars and they will drop a lot with only half the weight I carry.
     
  6. Jan 31, 2013 at 4:57 PM
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    2k4Taco

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    Icon 2.5s / 2.0's / //Dakar HD Pack//CBI T3 Front/ ATH HC Rear//SPC UCAs/ Camburg LCAs// MR312s w/ 34in Yoko GeoLndrs
    Beautiful truck! Billys and ToyTech coils were a smart choice. I love mine. And I think All Pro Expos may be in my future after seeing how they handle a load... Keep it up man!
     
  7. Jan 31, 2013 at 7:24 PM
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    02trdtako

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    Eibach coils, Bilstein 5100's set at "0", diff drop, AllPro Expo leafs, Bilstein 5125 rears, 265/75/16 BFG All Terrain KOs, 1.25 SpiderTrax wheel spacers, Ultra 8 OEM spec air filter, external auto trans cooler, SnugTop Camper, Yakima Racks, Yakima Fat Cat ski holders, Valley receiver, LineX bedliner, BAMF BPV relocate, OME exhaust relocate, "custom" carrier bearing drop, JVC deck, CravenSpeed stubby antenna, 35% tint all around.
    Thanks Swanny. No driveline vibes at any speed too (**knocking on wood). Used 1/2" spacers for the carrier bearing drop. So far so good - Expos handling the load well.
     
  8. Jan 31, 2013 at 7:59 PM
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    TacoSkeet

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    sub'd for updates. Great looking truck!
     
  9. Feb 1, 2013 at 10:57 AM
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    02trdtako

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    Eibach coils, Bilstein 5100's set at "0", diff drop, AllPro Expo leafs, Bilstein 5125 rears, 265/75/16 BFG All Terrain KOs, 1.25 SpiderTrax wheel spacers, Ultra 8 OEM spec air filter, external auto trans cooler, SnugTop Camper, Yakima Racks, Yakima Fat Cat ski holders, Valley receiver, LineX bedliner, BAMF BPV relocate, OME exhaust relocate, "custom" carrier bearing drop, JVC deck, CravenSpeed stubby antenna, 35% tint all around.
    Thanks Steven!
     
  10. Feb 1, 2013 at 11:13 AM
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    02trdtako

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    Eibach coils, Bilstein 5100's set at "0", diff drop, AllPro Expo leafs, Bilstein 5125 rears, 265/75/16 BFG All Terrain KOs, 1.25 SpiderTrax wheel spacers, Ultra 8 OEM spec air filter, external auto trans cooler, SnugTop Camper, Yakima Racks, Yakima Fat Cat ski holders, Valley receiver, LineX bedliner, BAMF BPV relocate, OME exhaust relocate, "custom" carrier bearing drop, JVC deck, CravenSpeed stubby antenna, 35% tint all around.
  11. Feb 1, 2013 at 10:59 PM
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    Eibach coils, Bilstein 5100's set at "0", diff drop, AllPro Expo leafs, Bilstein 5125 rears, 265/75/16 BFG All Terrain KOs, 1.25 SpiderTrax wheel spacers, Ultra 8 OEM spec air filter, external auto trans cooler, SnugTop Camper, Yakima Racks, Yakima Fat Cat ski holders, Valley receiver, LineX bedliner, BAMF BPV relocate, OME exhaust relocate, "custom" carrier bearing drop, JVC deck, CravenSpeed stubby antenna, 35% tint all around.
  12. Feb 3, 2013 at 1:53 PM
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    Eibach coils, Bilstein 5100's set at "0", diff drop, AllPro Expo leafs, Bilstein 5125 rears, 265/75/16 BFG All Terrain KOs, 1.25 SpiderTrax wheel spacers, Ultra 8 OEM spec air filter, external auto trans cooler, SnugTop Camper, Yakima Racks, Yakima Fat Cat ski holders, Valley receiver, LineX bedliner, BAMF BPV relocate, OME exhaust relocate, "custom" carrier bearing drop, JVC deck, CravenSpeed stubby antenna, 35% tint all around.
    Loaded 620 lbs in the bed today...dropped 1 1/2"
     
  13. Feb 8, 2013 at 1:23 PM
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    Eibach coils, Bilstein 5100's set at "0", diff drop, AllPro Expo leafs, Bilstein 5125 rears, 265/75/16 BFG All Terrain KOs, 1.25 SpiderTrax wheel spacers, Ultra 8 OEM spec air filter, external auto trans cooler, SnugTop Camper, Yakima Racks, Yakima Fat Cat ski holders, Valley receiver, LineX bedliner, BAMF BPV relocate, OME exhaust relocate, "custom" carrier bearing drop, JVC deck, CravenSpeed stubby antenna, 35% tint all around.
  14. Feb 8, 2013 at 1:24 PM
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    02trdtako

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    Eibach coils, Bilstein 5100's set at "0", diff drop, AllPro Expo leafs, Bilstein 5125 rears, 265/75/16 BFG All Terrain KOs, 1.25 SpiderTrax wheel spacers, Ultra 8 OEM spec air filter, external auto trans cooler, SnugTop Camper, Yakima Racks, Yakima Fat Cat ski holders, Valley receiver, LineX bedliner, BAMF BPV relocate, OME exhaust relocate, "custom" carrier bearing drop, JVC deck, CravenSpeed stubby antenna, 35% tint all around.
  15. Feb 18, 2013 at 8:35 PM
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    02trdtako

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    Eibach coils, Bilstein 5100's set at "0", diff drop, AllPro Expo leafs, Bilstein 5125 rears, 265/75/16 BFG All Terrain KOs, 1.25 SpiderTrax wheel spacers, Ultra 8 OEM spec air filter, external auto trans cooler, SnugTop Camper, Yakima Racks, Yakima Fat Cat ski holders, Valley receiver, LineX bedliner, BAMF BPV relocate, OME exhaust relocate, "custom" carrier bearing drop, JVC deck, CravenSpeed stubby antenna, 35% tint all around.
    Played in the dust this past weekend and CE light came on due to fouled MAF sensor. Ditching the K&N drop in filter for stock OEM...
     
  16. Mar 3, 2013 at 5:00 AM
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    02trdtako

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    Eibach coils, Bilstein 5100's set at "0", diff drop, AllPro Expo leafs, Bilstein 5125 rears, 265/75/16 BFG All Terrain KOs, 1.25 SpiderTrax wheel spacers, Ultra 8 OEM spec air filter, external auto trans cooler, SnugTop Camper, Yakima Racks, Yakima Fat Cat ski holders, Valley receiver, LineX bedliner, BAMF BPV relocate, OME exhaust relocate, "custom" carrier bearing drop, JVC deck, CravenSpeed stubby antenna, 35% tint all around.
    Played in the snow...
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    ...then decided to paint the flares...

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  17. Mar 3, 2013 at 9:23 PM
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    uscg2008

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    CLICK ON SIGNATURE>>>>
    Clean and functional
     
  18. Mar 3, 2013 at 10:02 PM
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    Trusso24

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    Deciding to pull the trigger on the expos. Thanks bud. Clean truck
     
  19. Mar 3, 2013 at 10:03 PM
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    Trusso24

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    How are the 5125s with the expos?
     
  20. Mar 6, 2013 at 4:21 AM
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    02trdtako

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    Eibach coils, Bilstein 5100's set at "0", diff drop, AllPro Expo leafs, Bilstein 5125 rears, 265/75/16 BFG All Terrain KOs, 1.25 SpiderTrax wheel spacers, Ultra 8 OEM spec air filter, external auto trans cooler, SnugTop Camper, Yakima Racks, Yakima Fat Cat ski holders, Valley receiver, LineX bedliner, BAMF BPV relocate, OME exhaust relocate, "custom" carrier bearing drop, JVC deck, CravenSpeed stubby antenna, 35% tint all around.
    Body colored now...
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