Wantin to turn 2001 reg cab into a "rock ready rock crawler"

Michael Denney · 04-29-2009, 07:46 PM

Like the title says, I want to make my 2001 regular cab into a rock worthy/rock ready trail rig. I still want to be able to use it as a DD but want all the "ins and outs" that go along with being rock worthy. Here is a list of what I think I need to install:

1. Locker in the rear
2. New tires (recommendations?)
3. Winch (lookin at Smittybilt)
4. Skids everywhere
5. OBA
6. High clearance rear bumper
7. New front bumper (ARB or TJM)
8. Sliders
9. Maybe 4" lift from skyjacker or tough country (taking off 3" body of course)
10. WHAT ELSE!!!!!!???

An suggestions on what else I may need?

jolayiv · 04-29-2009, 07:48 PM

Locker for the front

chris4x4 · 04-29-2009, 07:49 PM

Bob the bed, and get some protection for the drive shaft.

jolayiv · 04-29-2009, 07:51 PM

Oh and a cage! Gotta protect your ass

tigerfan00 · 04-29-2009, 07:53 PM

cut off your front suspension

weld in solid front axle

trim fenders to fit 36"+ tires

lock front and rear diffs

armor the shit out of your truck

then you can get really fancy and drop in a crawl box and twin sticks

Toy4Life · 04-29-2009, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tigerfan00

cut off your front suspension

weld in solid front axle

trim fenders to fit 36"+ tires

lock front and rear diffs

armor the shit out of your truck

then you can get really fancy and drop in a crawl box and twin sticks

Wrap it all up with a fancy cage

tigerfan00 · 04-29-2009, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toy4Life

Wrap it all up with a fancy cage

that would be included in armoring the shit out of the truck

Toy4Life · 04-29-2009, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jolayiv

Oh and a cage! Gotta protect your ass

Guess I shoulda looked above.

tigerfan00 · 04-29-2009, 07:57 PM

in all actuality...to have a "streetable" rig dont armor the shit out of it

Michael Denney · 04-29-2009, 07:57 PM

All great ideas guys, but it still needs to be my DD and I am not going to wheel it on any EXTREME courses. I live in West Tennessee and let me tell you there aren't any Rocky's nearby. I am wanting to get away from muddin and go with something that requires a bit more skill. I'm not wanting to do a whole over haul on the truck, just entry level stuff.

Toy4Life · 04-29-2009, 07:58 PM

Portal axles.

tigerfan00 · 04-29-2009, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael Denney

All great ideas guys, but it still needs to be my DD and I am not going to wheel it on any EXTREME courses. I live in West Tennessee and let me tell you there aren't any Rocky's nearby. I am wanting to get away from muddin and go with something that requires a bit more skill. I'm not wanting to do a whole over haul on the truck, just entry level stuff.

A good REBUILDABLE set of adjustable coilovers, budbuilt skids, some sliders, and a sawzall

chris4x4 · 04-29-2009, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael Denney

All great ideas guys, but it still needs to be my DD and I am not going to wheel it on any EXTREME courses. I live in West Tennessee and let me tell you there aren't any Rocky's nearby. I am wanting to get away from muddin and go with something that requires a bit more skill. I'm not wanting to do a whole over haul on the truck, just entry level stuff.

You originally said "Rock ready Rock crawler".......

Toy4Life · 04-29-2009, 07:59 PM

Some good quality skids, sliders, lockers

tigerfan00 · 04-29-2009, 07:59 PM

if you want to make the rear more flexy...look into setting up the truck with 63" chevy springs...

tigerfan00 · 04-29-2009, 08:00 PM

i dont suggest locking the front on IFS unless you either A)know what youre doing or b)just really love changing cv axles on the trail

Michael Denney · 04-29-2009, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris4x4

You originally said "Rock ready Rock crawler".......

Sorry for confusion. Weekend wheeler. going to college next year so not much time to wheel it at Auburn!

Michael Denney · 05-02-2009, 04:15 PM

Any more ideas out there fellas?

stikkimikki87 · 05-02-2009, 11:36 PM

im assuming that the truck is 4x4 ?? It almost looks like a 5 lug truck in your signature...

Michael Denney · 05-03-2009, 06:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stikkimikki87

im assuming that the truck is 4x4 ?? It almost looks like a 5 lug truck in your signature...

It's a six lug 4x4.

04-29-2009, 07:46 PM	#1
Michael Denney Senior Member Joined: Aug 2008, #8672 Location: Eads, Tennessee Gender: Male Posts: 305 2001 Hunter Green, Tacoma 2001 Regular Cab Manual 2.7 liter 3" body lift, Custom 15" flat black rims, Camo gauges, 3' Firestick antenna and a Cobra CB radio. A Memphis Audio 12" sub with custom box and sony head unit. Silver star Headlights. New 33" Pro Comp M/T and a 3" Pro-Comp lift, camo headliner, tool box with lights	Wantin to turn 2001 reg cab into a "rock ready rock crawler" Like the title says, I want to make my 2001 regular cab into a rock worthy/rock ready trail rig. I still want to be able to use it as a DD but want all the "ins and outs" that go along with being rock worthy. Here is a list of what I think I need to install: 1. Locker in the rear 2. New tires (recommendations?) 3. Winch (lookin at Smittybilt) 4. Skids everywhere 5. OBA 6. High clearance rear bumper 7. New front bumper (ARB or TJM) 8. Sliders 9. Maybe 4" lift from skyjacker or tough country (taking off 3" body of course) 10. WHAT ELSE!!!!!!??? An suggestions on what else I may need? __________________

04-29-2009, 07:48 PM	#2
jolayiv Carolina Alliance Joined: Aug 2008, #8757 Location: Osage Beach MO Gender: Male Posts: 1,147 07 DC TRD 4x4 Off-Road 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 Toytec CO's, AAL, TC UCA's, 285/75-16 BFG All Terrains, Moto Metal 955's, Revenge-Fab Sliders, AVS Vent Guards, Rear TSB, Hose clamp MOD, Locker MOD, Flowmaster 40 Series Delta Flow, Midland Radio, Wilson 1000 antenna, Rear Diff breather MOD, Weathertech liners, Maglite mount, Bed Divider, LEER 100XR, Pop&Lock	Locker for the front __________________ http://photobucket.com/jolayiv Semper Fidelis "To observe a Marine is inspirational, to be a Marine is exceptional." ~ Unknown

04-29-2009, 07:51 PM	#4
jolayiv Carolina Alliance Joined: Aug 2008, #8757 Location: Osage Beach MO Gender: Male Posts: 1,147 07 DC TRD 4x4 Off-Road 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 Toytec CO's, AAL, TC UCA's, 285/75-16 BFG All Terrains, Moto Metal 955's, Revenge-Fab Sliders, AVS Vent Guards, Rear TSB, Hose clamp MOD, Locker MOD, Flowmaster 40 Series Delta Flow, Midland Radio, Wilson 1000 antenna, Rear Diff breather MOD, Weathertech liners, Maglite mount, Bed Divider, LEER 100XR, Pop&Lock	Oh and a cage! Gotta protect your ass __________________ http://photobucket.com/jolayiv Semper Fidelis "To observe a Marine is inspirational, to be a Marine is exceptional." ~ Unknown

04-29-2009, 07:53 PM	#5
tigerfan00 the truth is coming Name: hemorrhoids Joined: Apr 2008, #5966 Location: 803 Age: 27 Gender: Guy Posts: 15,226 02 Skankyota 4x4 slightly modified 2002 Xtra Cab Automatic 3.4 V6 ARB front bumper, CBI rear bumper, SAW 2.0 coilovers, 3leaf AAL, Budbuilt Skids, Unbreakable Fab sliders, huge whip cb antenna, Trail Duty Inclinometer, Dog hair seat covers, deckplate mod, gray wire mod, rattle canned emblems, exhaust dumped at axle, 7T shackles on all corners, Hella 1000ff front fog lights, custom scratch and dent package, Carolina pinstriping package, G27 alarm system, now with less stickers!	cut off your front suspension weld in solid front axle trim fenders to fit 36"+ tires lock front and rear diffs armor the shit out of your truck then you can get really fancy and drop in a crawl box and twin sticks __________________ ...make it forever...

04-29-2009, 07:57 PM	#9
tigerfan00 the truth is coming Name: hemorrhoids Joined: Apr 2008, #5966 Location: 803 Age: 27 Gender: Guy Posts: 15,226 02 Skankyota 4x4 slightly modified 2002 Xtra Cab Automatic 3.4 V6 ARB front bumper, CBI rear bumper, SAW 2.0 coilovers, 3leaf AAL, Budbuilt Skids, Unbreakable Fab sliders, huge whip cb antenna, Trail Duty Inclinometer, Dog hair seat covers, deckplate mod, gray wire mod, rattle canned emblems, exhaust dumped at axle, 7T shackles on all corners, Hella 1000ff front fog lights, custom scratch and dent package, Carolina pinstriping package, G27 alarm system, now with less stickers!	in all actuality...to have a "streetable" rig dont armor the shit out of it __________________ ...make it forever...

04-29-2009, 07:58 PM	#11
Toy4Life 668: The Neighbor of the Beast Name: Chad Joined: Aug 2007, #2566 Location: Slippery Rock, PA Age: 30 Gender: Male Posts: 4,933 92 4Runner SR5 4x4 Access Cab Automatic 3.0 V6 mystery siren, cheap ass stereo, 2002 Xcab TRD Offroad V6 4x4 (recently sold)	Portal axles.

04-29-2009, 07:59 PM	#14
Toy4Life 668: The Neighbor of the Beast Name: Chad Joined: Aug 2007, #2566 Location: Slippery Rock, PA Age: 30 Gender: Male Posts: 4,933 92 4Runner SR5 4x4 Access Cab Automatic 3.0 V6 mystery siren, cheap ass stereo, 2002 Xcab TRD Offroad V6 4x4 (recently sold)	Some good quality skids, sliders, lockers

04-29-2009, 08:00 PM	#16
tigerfan00 the truth is coming Name: hemorrhoids Joined: Apr 2008, #5966 Location: 803 Age: 27 Gender: Guy Posts: 15,226 02 Skankyota 4x4 slightly modified 2002 Xtra Cab Automatic 3.4 V6 ARB front bumper, CBI rear bumper, SAW 2.0 coilovers, 3leaf AAL, Budbuilt Skids, Unbreakable Fab sliders, huge whip cb antenna, Trail Duty Inclinometer, Dog hair seat covers, deckplate mod, gray wire mod, rattle canned emblems, exhaust dumped at axle, 7T shackles on all corners, Hella 1000ff front fog lights, custom scratch and dent package, Carolina pinstriping package, G27 alarm system, now with less stickers!	i dont suggest locking the front on IFS unless you either A)know what youre doing or b)just really love changing cv axles on the trail __________________ ...make it forever...

05-02-2009, 04:15 PM	#18
Michael Denney Senior Member Joined: Aug 2008, #8672 Location: Eads, Tennessee Gender: Male Posts: 305 2001 Hunter Green, Tacoma 2001 Regular Cab Manual 2.7 liter 3" body lift, Custom 15" flat black rims, Camo gauges, 3' Firestick antenna and a Cobra CB radio. A Memphis Audio 12" sub with custom box and sony head unit. Silver star Headlights. New 33" Pro Comp M/T and a 3" Pro-Comp lift, camo headliner, tool box with lights	Any more ideas out there fellas? __________________

05-02-2009, 11:36 PM	#19
stikkimikki87 Senior Member Joined: Jan 2009, #13063 Location: Pensacola FL Gender: Male Posts: 101 d44, 37s, all 4 wheels turn! 2002 Access Cab Manual uhh...everything? lol	im assuming that the truck is 4x4 ?? It almost looks like a 5 lug truck in your signature... __________________ D44, S/C, 37 XATs on 18" PSC Beadlocks

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