BocephusWade's 1995.5 Tacoma LX Build

So as of Jan. 22 of this year I bought a 1995.5 Tacoma. It's an XtraCab, 4x4, automatic transmission, a few mods already, and a shitload of miles. I have tried a few mods already, but I thought what the hell, I'll make a build thread anyway. I'll edit as I go since I'm still pretty new to posting, and hopefully won't have any issues with photobucket. Tapatalk is kind of a PITA though.

1995.5 Tacoma 4x4 LX
5VZ-FE

Upon buying it from the kid in Dawsonville (GA) it had a spacer/block combo lift with some bald 33/12.50/15 BFG All-Terrains, black 15x8 steelies, Alpine head unit, and LED's below the windshield. I see some great potential (obviously since it's a Toyota) and I have had a handful of earlier Toyota's, including pickups and 4runners and even one Tacoma, but I needed an everyday driver that I could still wheel and camp with that wasn't a pile of shit for ~$4k. Here it is in all its glory...





Glamor Shot


This tailgate decal should get me laid, right?

 

Looks sick Jon-JAY

 

Thanks man! That signature is badass haha!

 

Thanks , its a beach towel my ex bought me years ago in Vegas .

 

Just days after buying the truck I went ahead and got a low profile toolbox. I apologize ahead of time about the poor quality of pictures I've been taking with my phone



Also decided to ditch the bald BFG's for some Coopers. I thought about some KM2's or MTR's, but got a great deal on some cosmetic blemish STT's

 

Haven't done any wheeling just yet. I'm currently in the process of replacing ball joints, but I checked to see how those new meats would fit in the rear with the blocks.



I also scooped up a Cobra cb and Firestik II setup.




Also replaced the turd of a battery it currently had.

Before


After


I've since blacked out the tail lights, third brake light, the yellow on the front corners, and de-chromed the bumpers. Here is how it sits as of 2/8/15.



I have some parts ready to be thrown on any day now, but with school and work it's pretty hectic. I've got some 4XInnovations sliders, OME 881's, and have my eyes on a set of Dakar's on craigslist that are nearby.

 

Good lookin first gen! Gotta love that 60/40 split bench seat.

 

Thanks! I'm still kinda leaning towards buckets though just because I really enjoy having the taller center console. The 60/40 is really comfortable, but that blowout on the side sucks.

 

Looks good man. Keep the pictures coming

 

Got some 881's from a fellow member the other day. Thanks again Tyler!


I'm also probably going to snag these springs and order a set of Nitrocharger struts this week.
http://asheville.craigslist.org/pts/4880148109.html

Decided to drop some LED's in my dash yesterday too.

 

Sub'd! looking good hope to see it in person next couple of weeks

 

x2

 

Lookin good!! Sub'd! Jade mica team 4 life! i believe thats jade mica? correct if wrong

 

Thank you. You are correct! I'm a bit jealous of your ARB bumper.

 

everything is for sale my friend!

 

A little bit better view of it after blacking out most parts. Snapped these two a few days ago during the Icepocalypse '15.

 

Looks good man. Makes me miss my old truck

 

Thanks man. I did some creeping on yours here recently to check how your plate bumper sat up front. I love them, just not their costs. I'm leaning towards a Trail Gear low profile tube like BoxRocket's for good clearance. I'm also a bit jealous of your retrofit skills.

 

I'm making retrofits now for customers. Bout to start building some for my new truck. I love relentless fab man. He gives a discount to TW members

 

Yeah I read that on a thread a minute ago. It's tempting, but I still need to drop some coin on better suspension.