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Tc87yota's taco build

Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by 87Tcyota, Mar 16, 2013.

  1. Mar 16, 2013 at 7:38 PM
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    87Tcyota

    87Tcyota [OP] Paiza RIder

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    Hi everyone, welcome to my build page and thanks for looking. So I had a prerunner Toyota pickup that I parted out and used the money to buy this taco.
    Truck: 2001 Toyota Tacoma double cab 4wd
    Current specs.
    Engine: stock 3.4 L v6 with a K&N cold air intake
    Suspension: front- Total Chaos Long Travel with King Coil overs/ double bypass

    Rear- Deaver J59 with 16"King triple bypasses/ custom bed cage



    As it sits of 6/17/16image.jpg

    As it sits of 10/24/14
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    Old truck I had before I parted it out.
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    The day I bought the taco and brought it home.
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    After I threw the c/o on the truck and changed the tires on it.
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    I had to go test out the 4wd and the locker :D

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    Tomorrow ill be getting some bumpers made for the front and rear of the truck. let me know what you guys think.
     
    Last edited: Jun 18, 2016
  2. Mar 16, 2013 at 7:47 PM
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    Anteupp

    Anteupp Mega Member

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    Damn your 87 was way rad! I love that old body style.
     
  3. Mar 16, 2013 at 8:02 PM
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    87Tcyota

    87Tcyota [OP] Paiza RIder

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    thanks man I do miss it somedays all I have left of it is the rear leafs and triple bypasses haha. say man I was looking through your build and in your opinion how did you like the upper control arm with the fox shocks set up?
     
  4. Mar 16, 2013 at 10:11 PM
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    PcBuilder14

    PcBuilder14 Well-Known Member

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    Subbed... :cool:
     
  5. Mar 18, 2013 at 4:40 PM
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    87Tcyota

    87Tcyota [OP] Paiza RIder

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    Thanks man i got a couple more updates to come.
     
  6. Mar 18, 2013 at 5:52 PM
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    87Tcyota

    87Tcyota [OP] Paiza RIder

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    Thanks man i got a couple more updates to come. Stay tuned
     
  7. Mar 23, 2013 at 7:15 PM
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    87Tcyota

    87Tcyota [OP] Paiza RIder

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    Got these made last weekend I think they came out pretty good good. Next on my list is some king c/o in a few weeks and then some rock sliders.
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  8. Mar 23, 2013 at 7:30 PM
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    Murph

    Murph Go Pack Go!

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    3" lift. American racing 15'' rims. 33x12.50 BFG A/T tires. tool box. ARB bumper, mile marker winch, kc highlights. No carpet inside sprayed with bed liner. Kicker door speakers. Alpine head unit.
    I'd do anything to find a 95-04 dc green trd o/r :drool:. So jealous :p. Sub'd....
     
  9. Mar 24, 2013 at 9:22 PM
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    87Tcyota

    87Tcyota [OP] Paiza RIder

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    thanks man I wanted a dc for a while and I finally got one :D
     
  10. Mar 24, 2013 at 9:29 PM
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    04LTtacoma

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    Nice, have you considered putting the turn signal light bulbs in the corner lights?
     
  11. Mar 24, 2013 at 9:30 PM
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    87Tcyota

    87Tcyota [OP] Paiza RIder

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    Took the truck out again today had alot of fun but unfortunately I got some body damge. I dropped in to a really rutted path and my trucks ass got up in the air slid over to the side and hit a big ass rock :/
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  12. Mar 24, 2013 at 9:31 PM
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    87Tcyota

    87Tcyota [OP] Paiza RIder

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    yeah I have man but to be honest I like my corner lights to light up at night
     
  13. Apr 10, 2013 at 10:07 PM
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    87Tcyota [OP] Paiza RIder

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    Picked up a used pair of king bolt in c/o and ordered some toytec 2" shackles. started getting ready today.

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    current setup
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    New parts!
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  14. Apr 26, 2013 at 7:35 PM
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    Humphreys

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    1997 4runner 04 tcaoma conversion more to come
    those are pretty ;D lol
     
  15. Apr 30, 2013 at 10:05 PM
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    Pyro

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    Hey man, great build so far!
     
  16. Jun 8, 2013 at 7:29 PM
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    87Tcyota

    87Tcyota [OP] Paiza RIder

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    Thanks man. its been a while since I updated. Haven't done too much, I mounted my cb radio up, wired my lights and replaced both cv axles since the both of the boots tore open and I also forgot to mention I got a pair of spidertrax wheels spacers. here are some pics 0

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  17. Jun 8, 2013 at 7:34 PM
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    saundern

    saundern Swerve for nothing

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    damn those leafs are a tad flat
     
  18. Jun 8, 2013 at 7:48 PM
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    87Tcyota

    87Tcyota [OP] Paiza RIder

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    Here are some interior pics of the truck.
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    Threw my tire back on the bed with the y strap and and mounted up my cb antennaIMAG0047_zps28d72ce0_1a47f0bec0d0c007f61cf23baba1e9c2bc9867ed.jpg
     
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  19. Jun 8, 2013 at 7:56 PM
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    87Tcyota

    87Tcyota [OP] Paiza RIder

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    Yea they are pretty flat but all the stock suspension is temporary.
     
  20. Jul 15, 2013 at 11:20 PM
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    87Tcyota

    87Tcyota [OP] Paiza RIder

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    Went out to big bear, ca a few weeks ago and had a blast here are some picsIMAG0190_zpsc56df044_c16693c4cefc56fb465618853f38597ded893f9d.jpg

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