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LSC's 95 Tacoma Build

Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by LSC15, Mar 17, 2014.

  1. Mar 17, 2014 at 10:28 PM
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    LSC15

    LSC15 [OP] Southern Retrofits

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    2008 TRD D-Cab
    2008 Double Cab - Current 2002 4runner - Sold 2001 Double Cab - Sold 1995 Xtra Cab - Sold
    SOLD!!! :(

    After being on here for over a year and figuring which way I wanted to take my truck, I'm finally making a build thread of my Black 1995 Toyota Tacoma LX Extended Cab 4x4. Bought it in January 2012 with 234,000 miles on the body. Previous owner put in an engine from 2010 Tacoma with approx. 24,000 miles.

    When I first joined, Blackdawg's build was the inspiration for mine. And with the help of Michael (bellassaiw10) and some other local TW members on some of my mods, here is my build.

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    Vehicle Spec:
    1995 Toyota Tacoma LX Ext. Cab
    2.7L 4cyl. Engine
    Automatic Transmission
    4WD :D

    Current Mods:

    Suspension/lift/steering:
    King Coilovers
    Bilstein 5125 Rear Shocks with 9" of travel
    Rear OMD Spring Mod
    Toytec 1" Diff. Drop
    Sway-a-Way 2.0 Coilovers

    Armour:
    Relentless Fabrication DIY Front Plate Bumper
    Relentless Fabrication Rear Plate Bumper

    Electronics/Lighting:
    Morimoto D2S 3.0 w/ Color Shift Halos & Red LED Demon Eye
    Morimoto H1 Retrofit w/ Blue Demon Eye
    Rampage LED Qubes in Bumper
    UltraGauge
    Kenwood Double Din w/ Bluetooth
    LED Gauge Swap
    Smokes LED Tail lights
    Cobra CB w/ PA speaker
    LED License Plate lights
    Anti-Dark Hood Light Kit
    Back-up Camera

    Tires/Wheels/Brakes:
    OLD SETUP
    16x7.5 Toyota FJ Trail Team Editions
    285/75/16 BFG KM2s
    1.5" SpiderTrax Wheel Spacers

    NEW SETUP
    15x8 Steel Wheels (Temporary)
    33x12.50x15 Goodyear MTRs w/ Kevlar
    EBC Brakes

    Exhaust:
    LCE Long Tube Headers
    Flowmaster 40 Series Dual Exhaust
    3.5" Chrome Tips

    Misc.:
    5% Tint all the way around
    40% Windshield with 5% brow
    Derped 2nd Gen Badges
    Low-Profile Toolbox
    Removed Pinstriping
    K&N air filter


    Future Mods (somewhat in order):
    LCE Headers
    Hoodlight Kit
    New Bedside Decals
    Switch Quarter Windows to get rid of mirror look
    Blinkers to corner lights
    Rampage LEDs for Bumper
    Satoshi with Raptor style letters
    Rebuild Coilovers - Ordered new Kings
    Winch
    Wet Okles
    Kenwood Double Din
    Tube for 35s
    Regear
    Sliders
    Relentless Rear Plate Bumper
    Light Bar
    Rock Lights
    UCA's
    Skids
    Paint job
    Line-x Bed
    Possible V6 Swap
    Possible Transmissin Swap to Stick

    Closest to Stock Pic I have

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    First thing I did was put a new catalytic converter, new brake pads, plugs and wires, etc. Drove it stock for a good while

    New wheels and tires - Bullet holes w/ 31x10.50 Cooper AT3s
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    Cleaned and shined her real good
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    1st real mod - Flowmaster 40 series w/ 3.5" tips (sounds great)
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    Next was window tint
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    Then I threw on some Bilstein 5100s set to top setting
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    Another new set of wheels and tires - 15x8 Pacers w/ 32x11.50 BFGs (1.5" wheel spacers)
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    Then added some flares from bellassaiw10
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    Found out I needed to get some new leafs soon
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    Next mod was some 10k HIDs in new housings and removed pinstripe
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    Drove it like this for a few months and toted my dog around and took it on some wheeling trips
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    Next thing I did was put some Derped 2nd Gen badges on from another member and put a new rear bumper on. Also cut exhaust after muffler
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    Picked up some new lights
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    Got my first set of retros in with Michael's help
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    Then the derp bug hit me (front end and door handles)
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    Few random pics with an epic mud adventure where she got stuck for the first time
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    Then I finally got my lift together - Eibachs and OMD Springs. With the help of Paul (Backwoods Taco) and his shop, I was able to get it on
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    Put some rear mudflaps on
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    Doin a little flexin for a picture challenge
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    Re-routed exhaust
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    Saw this and made me start thinkin :rolleyes:
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    Then threw on some Smoked LED Tails and had a few snow days at ECU
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    Then I had to take tint off for inspection. Right after it, I re-tinted and tinted the windshield 40% with 5% brow
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    Then I changed the wheels and tires yet again. This time I went with FJ Trail Teams w/ 285/75/16 BFG KM2s
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    Also Derped the hood
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    Then I finally pulled the trigger on a plate bumper. Went with a Relentless Fabrication DIY Kit. Great product and worth the money
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    I love the way my truck looks, it's came a long way! Thanks for looking at my build and don't hesitate to ask any questions you might have. Have plans for mods in the near future so check in to see my rig
     
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  2. Mar 17, 2014 at 10:42 PM
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    RelentlessFab

    RelentlessFab Eric @Relentless Fab Vendor

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    nice start to the build! :)
     
  3. Mar 17, 2014 at 10:44 PM
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    LSC15

    LSC15 [OP] Southern Retrofits

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    2008 Double Cab - Current 2002 4runner - Sold 2001 Double Cab - Sold 1995 Xtra Cab - Sold
    Thanks man. About to edit my LED bumper lights in future mods
     
  4. Mar 17, 2014 at 10:46 PM
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    flatblack

    flatblack Well-Known Member

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    have been drooling over your truck for a while now
    nice to see you made a build page
    keep up the great work - love your truck!


    P.S. the addition of the Relentless Bumper: :thumbsup::drool:
     
    Last edited: Mar 17, 2014
  5. Mar 17, 2014 at 10:49 PM
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    LSC15

    LSC15 [OP] Southern Retrofits

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    2008 Double Cab - Current 2002 4runner - Sold 2001 Double Cab - Sold 1995 Xtra Cab - Sold
    Thank you so much man. It's hard to believe my truck is where it's at now cuz I remember drooling over all the trucks wen I first joined and I never thought I could do all of it and pay for it
     
  6. Mar 17, 2014 at 11:00 PM
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    yf19

    yf19 Well-Known Member

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    1998 ExtraCab Limited V6
    Icon coil overs, Camburg UCA, 1" body lift, lots of trimming, Scion XB seats with Wet Okle covers, Alpine Head unit and amps with RF subs and Polk Momo in doors, and much more.
    How is the plastidip holding up on the handles? I'm thinking of doing mine but have concerns about durability.
     
  7. Mar 17, 2014 at 11:02 PM
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    LSC15

    LSC15 [OP] Southern Retrofits

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    2008 Double Cab - Current 2002 4runner - Sold 2001 Double Cab - Sold 1995 Xtra Cab - Sold
    They still look good man. Just make sure you spray up inside of the handle real good
     
  8. Mar 17, 2014 at 11:08 PM
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    yf19

    yf19 Well-Known Member

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    Icon coil overs, Camburg UCA, 1" body lift, lots of trimming, Scion XB seats with Wet Okle covers, Alpine Head unit and amps with RF subs and Polk Momo in doors, and much more.
    Good to hear. I am doing a complete dechrome. I will do them when I do the mirrors and badges. I already did the front end. I wonder how the rear bumper will wear.
     
  9. Mar 17, 2014 at 11:08 PM
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    95 taco

    95 taco Battle Born

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  10. Mar 17, 2014 at 11:12 PM
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    yf19

    yf19 Well-Known Member

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    Icon coil overs, Camburg UCA, 1" body lift, lots of trimming, Scion XB seats with Wet Okle covers, Alpine Head unit and amps with RF subs and Polk Momo in doors, and much more.
    Nice work on the bumper. It looks like you bought it ready made.
     
  11. Mar 17, 2014 at 11:15 PM
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    LSC15

    LSC15 [OP] Southern Retrofits

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    More to come man
    I know. My buddy did a really good job on it man
     
  12. Mar 17, 2014 at 11:16 PM
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    LSC15

    LSC15 [OP] Southern Retrofits

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    I'm not sure. Haven't got around to it yet but everybody tells me I need to do it. By the way where's your build man?
     
  13. Mar 17, 2014 at 11:21 PM
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    yf19

    yf19 Well-Known Member

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    Icon coil overs, Camburg UCA, 1" body lift, lots of trimming, Scion XB seats with Wet Okle covers, Alpine Head unit and amps with RF subs and Polk Momo in doors, and much more.
    Every time I do something I tell myself to take pictures of the progress so I could start a build thread but I get so caught up in doing what I'm doing that I never take the damn pics. :D
     
  14. Mar 17, 2014 at 11:23 PM
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    LSC15

    LSC15 [OP] Southern Retrofits

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    I completely understand. I wanted a build thread for the longest time but dreaded taking the time to piece it all together
     
  15. Mar 17, 2014 at 11:25 PM
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    YotaOverAll

    YotaOverAll Backyard Performance

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  16. Mar 17, 2014 at 11:25 PM
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    LSC15

    LSC15 [OP] Southern Retrofits

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    Appreciate it Bo
     
  17. Mar 17, 2014 at 11:25 PM
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    yf19

    yf19 Well-Known Member

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    Btw did you paint your mudflaps in your kitchen? :headbang:
     
  18. Mar 17, 2014 at 11:27 PM
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    YotaOverAll

    YotaOverAll Backyard Performance

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    Truck looks bad man
     
  19. Mar 17, 2014 at 11:27 PM
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    LSC15

    LSC15 [OP] Southern Retrofits

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    That's my girlfriends kitchen haha. But
    No brought them in after I did it to cut out around letters cuz it was cold
     
  20. Mar 17, 2014 at 11:28 PM
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    LSC15

    LSC15 [OP] Southern Retrofits

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    Thanks bud
     

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