Dually's Drop Taco

dually · 10-25-2008, 01:15 PM

My dad bought the truck for me in June, since my Camry was rearended and totaled.

He is what it looked like when i picked it up:

First mod was some cheezy Fog Lights from Walmart -$18 actually pretty useful!

Shortly after, Gibson Cat-back exhaust and Switched the WeaponR Intake Filter off the Camry onto my truck:

I was happy with this setup for quite a while, until I decided to Lower the truck, so, of course, Rims were needed:

18's wrapped in 245s

Then came the drop (rear first):

Front and Rear:

I got bored one night and decided I needed a change in the current audio setup, which was two 8" Kicker Comps behind the bench seat. This was constructed:

I had a 60/40 split bench laying around, so that was the next project. removing the bench and inserting the split bench.

The seats had some spacing issues, so I had to mock up custom brackets, which were actually the stock ones from the bench seat. But I go them to work, and they sit really nice!

During the time of the seat installation, I gutted my interior and doors and put a product called Frost King on all the surfaces. Vette and stang restorers swear by the stuff so I tried it out. It really keeps the cab at a nice temp and makes the stereo system sound louder. It also helps keep the road noises quieter! Its cheap too. I dont have any pics of the install unfortunately.

Smaller mods that I've done:
Added a turndown to the intake and crankcase breathers.

Blue LEDs
(No pics)

Blacked out blinkers

Scanguage:

Current:

Mods to follow:

TURBO!! stay tuned.

oldtacomaguy · 10-25-2008, 01:34 PM

Looks real nice, you've put a lot of work onto it. Were the split seats from a first gen tacoma? I thought all the first gen seats were interchangeable. Looks like a ton of work to make them fit.

pidro_el_pirata · 10-25-2008, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by dually

During the time of the seat installation, I gutted my interior and doors and put a product called Frost King on all the surfaces. Vette and stang restorers swear by the stuff so I tried it out. It really keeps the cab at a nice temp and makes the stereo system sound louder.

Are you saying it adds some sort of sound insulation to the truck just by covering the windows with tint? WTF? How does that work, it seems like the effects would be insignificant.

Nice truck though! I like the rims the most, and that tricked out front-seat sub LOL, does that ever get in the way?

dually · 10-25-2008, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by oldtacomaguy

Looks real nice, you've put a lot of work onto it. Were the split seats from a first gen tacoma? I thought all the first gen seats were interchangeable. Looks like a ton of work to make them fit.

Thanks!! Im not too sure what the seats were out of. My dad brought them home with hopes of putting them in our 66 Chevy C10, but they were too small. And yes, 1st Gen are interchangeable, but you cant beat free!!! There wasnt too much work installing them, just a little drilling, welding and grinding and they fit great! I think i spent more time removing the stock bench, since 2 bolts were stripped from the previous owner. But all in all, im really liking the split bench over the reg bench!

dually · 10-25-2008, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by pidro_el_pirata

Are you saying it adds some sort of sound insulation to the truck just by covering the windows with tint? WTF? How does that work, it seems like the effects would be insignificant.

Nice truck though! I like the rims the most, and that tricked out front-seat sub LOL, does that ever get in the way?

No, not the windows. The floor, the back wall, and the doors. Its a product called FrostKing Duct installation. Its basically tinfoil with a nonporous foam, about 1/8t" thick. It has an adhesive back and sticks nicely. So it insulates that cab nicely and keeps the outside noises reasonably!

pidro_el_pirata · 10-25-2008, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dually

No, not the windows. The floor, the back wall, and the doors. Its a product called FrostKing Duct installation. Its basically tinfoil with a nonporous foam, about 1/8t" thick. It has an adhesive back and sticks nicely. So it insulates that cab nicely and keeps the outside noises reasonably!

Oh ok, that sounds legit. How much was it? I might do that

beastlytaco · 10-25-2008, 01:49 PM

dually, i must say. the truck looks friggin fantastic. love the split bench and the rims. youve put alot of work into that sucker. looks great

dually · 10-25-2008, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by pidro_el_pirata

Oh ok, that sounds legit. How much was it? I might do that

Took 3.5 rolls of it. FrostKing comes in 15ft rolls and is about 14bucks and Lowes and Menards

dually · 10-25-2008, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by beastlytaco

dually, i must say. the truck looks friggin fantastic. love the split bench and the rims. youve put alot of work into that sucker. looks great

Thanks man!!! There is going to be a lot more work coming!

I'll make sure to document it better too!

TicTacOma · 10-25-2008, 02:00 PM

Looks nice, We should have an "Acrophobia" room here. that's "afraid of heights" for those running out of the room to google. That way we can swing into the "drop shop" and see what the "down low" is on things.

battery.jpg
Need a bit of baking soda and them some grease on those connections or you'll be pushing your lowered ride home.

washers.jpg
Do they give you a free dryer with the purchase of that many washers?

Keep up the good work. So much to learn and get out of this site.

dually · 10-25-2008, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TicTacOma

Looks nice, We should have an "Acrophobia" room here. that's "afraid of heights" for those running out of the room to google. That way we can swing into the "drop shop" and see what the "down low" is on things.

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Need a bit of baking soda and them some grease on those connections or you'll be pushing your lowered ride home.

Attachment 14200
Do they give you a free dryer with the purchase of that many washers?

Keep up the good work. So much to learn and get out of this site.

LMAO, yeh my terminals get shitty, quickly.

I have a spacer made up, but im too lazy to put it on!

silver07taco · 10-25-2008, 02:40 PM

Looks awsome, Good work

derekabraham · 10-26-2008, 04:31 PM

Looking good man!

David Tarantino · 10-26-2008, 04:56 PM

not much into lowering a truck
BUT i will say this i like it
nice work looks good

tacomaman06 · 10-26-2008, 05:04 PM

nice mods man!! truck looks great!!

chris4x4 · 10-26-2008, 05:08 PM

Dually, That truck looks REALLY good! Great work!

dually · 10-26-2008, 06:57 PM

Thanks guys! Anyone have a t3/t4 turbo on their hands that they would like to get rid of??

dually · 10-27-2008, 02:25 PM

The turbo manifold is on the way!!!

10-25-2008, 01:15 PM	#1
dually Northern Alliance: Boost Boy Joined: Jul 2008, #8205 Location: Your Basement Age: 17 Gender: Dude Posts: 840 1998 2WD 2.4L 1998 Regular Cab Automatic 2.4L Custom CAI, Gibson Cat-Back Exhaust, CrankCase Breathers, ScanGuageII, Pioneer Headunit, Infinity Reference 6.5s, 2- 8" Kicker Comp Subs, Blue LEDs in cab, Eibach Drop Coils (1"), Steel Drop Blocks (3"), KYB GR2 Shocks, 18" Rims	Dually's Drop Taco My dad bought the truck for me in June, since my Camry was rearended and totaled. He is what it looked like when i picked it up: First mod was some cheezy Fog Lights from Walmart -$18 actually pretty useful! Shortly after, Gibson Cat-back exhaust and Switched the WeaponR Intake Filter off the Camry onto my truck: I was happy with this setup for quite a while, until I decided to Lower the truck, so, of course, Rims were needed: 18's wrapped in 245s Then came the drop (rear first): Front and Rear: I got bored one night and decided I needed a change in the current audio setup, which was two 8" Kicker Comps behind the bench seat. This was constructed: I had a 60/40 split bench laying around, so that was the next project. removing the bench and inserting the split bench. The seats had some spacing issues, so I had to mock up custom brackets, which were actually the stock ones from the bench seat. But I go them to work, and they sit really nice! During the time of the seat installation, I gutted my interior and doors and put a product called Frost King on all the surfaces. Vette and stang restorers swear by the stuff so I tried it out. It really keeps the cab at a nice temp and makes the stereo system sound louder. It also helps keep the road noises quieter! Its cheap too. I dont have any pics of the install unfortunately. Smaller mods that I've done: Added a turndown to the intake and crankcase breathers. Blue LEDs (No pics) Blacked out blinkers Scanguage: Current: Mods to follow: TURBO!! stay tuned.

10-25-2008, 01:34 PM	#2
oldtacomaguy four forty four Joined: Dec 2006, #444 Location: SE Conn. Age: 53 Gender: Male Posts: 760 08 SR-5 4WD 2008 Access Cab Automatic V-6 Alpine deck and amp, Polk speakers front and rear, Kenwood subwoofer, windows tinted to 20%, Weathertech rain guards, debadged, Sockmonkey custom decals. Suspension TSB	Looks real nice, you've put a lot of work onto it. Were the split seats from a first gen tacoma? I thought all the first gen seats were interchangeable. Looks like a ton of work to make them fit. __________________ 08 Tacoma V-6 Ex cab auto - Impulse red pearl

10-25-2008, 01:49 PM	#7
beastlytaco Doomsday Squad Joined: Jun 2008, #7660 Location: north carolina Gender: Dude Posts: 2,151 08 tacoma standard cab 2008 Regular Cab Automatic 2.7L 4 banger 15% tinted back window, 25% on sides. Jardine catback exhaust system. horn modification, AFE pro dry S filter and secondary filter removed. hopefully some wheels and tires next year. All weather toyota tacoma mats.	dually, i must say. the truck looks friggin fantastic. love the split bench and the rims. youve put alot of work into that sucker. looks great __________________ "Carpe Diem baby"

10-25-2008, 02:00 PM	#10
TicTacOma UnderWater Monopoly Champ. Joined: Dec 2007, #3840 Location: Columbia,SC Gender: Male Posts: 495 I'm Thinking... 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V-6	Looks nice, We should have an "Acrophobia" room here. that's "afraid of heights" for those running out of the room to google. That way we can swing into the "drop shop" and see what the "down low" is on things. battery.jpg Need a bit of baking soda and them some grease on those connections or you'll be pushing your lowered ride home. washers.jpg Do they give you a free dryer with the purchase of that many washers? Keep up the good work. So much to learn and get out of this site. __________________ Hand Me That Piano... My Name Is Chuck And I'm Addicted To Gas Station HotDogs...

10-25-2008, 02:40 PM	#12
silver07taco Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008, #6241 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,366 07 tacoma 4x4 sport 2007 Access Cab Automatic 4.0 v6 3''lift,265/75/16 copper STT tires,helo wheels,allpro sliders,allpro plate bumper,milemarker winch, Allpro skids, Total chaos LCA skids	Looks awsome, Good work __________________ 2007 TRD Sport, Toytec coilovers,AAL,Allpro armor,Milemarker Winch,HiLift,Cooper tires, Helo wheels,Autometer gauges,K@N Intake, Magnaflow exhaust,Total chaos skids,Wagg bumper,Pilot lights,Westin lights,cobra CB,48'' Firestick,Timbren bump stops,DEEZEE in bed tool box,viair onboard air,Custom bed rack. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2655356 http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/bui...cos-build.html

10-26-2008, 04:31 PM	#13
derekabraham Doomsday Squad Joined: Jul 2008, #7822 Location: San Diego Age: 17 Gender: Male Posts: 4,637 08 PreRunner V6 SR5 TRD Off Road 2008 Access Cab Automatic V6 K&N Drop-In Air Filter, Toyota Bed Extender, Pop&Lock Tailgate lock, Bilstein 5100 Adjustable Shocks set at 1.75" up front, TSB AAL	Looking good man! __________________

10-26-2008, 04:56 PM	#14
David Tarantino Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008, #7428 Location: N.J. Gender: Male Posts: 612 08 tacoma 2008 Access Cab Automatic 4.0	not much into lowering a truck BUT i will say this i like it nice work looks good

10-26-2008, 05:04 PM	#15
tacomaman06 Carolina Alliance: Redneck Division Joined: May 2007, #1475 Location: rock hill, sc Age: 29 Gender: Male Posts: 12,668 04 trd tacoma 4x4 v6 double cab 2004 Double Cab Automatic 3.4 v6 vent visors,deck plate mod, gray wire mod, black steelies and emblems, mag-lite mod, wheelers/ome suspension, stainless brake lines,blacked out bumpers(bedliner),dynomax super turbo muffler,cabelas mossy oak seat covers ans camo steering wheel cover....still to come.... afe pro dry s filter..........plus many,many more!!	nice mods man!! truck looks great!! __________________ i am WILL--my ride=04 tacoma trd 4x4 double cab, v6, auto,deck plate mod, grey wire mod, billy 5100's all the way around,black low-pro uws toolbox, black steelies,blacked out emblems, mag light mod,wheelers/alcan springs, ome 881 coils, braided stainless brake lines, polyurethane bushings,dynomax super turbo/slash cut tip-blacked out,chrome deleted bumpers via herculiner bed liner,color matched bedlinered tailgate, camo seat covers,sockmonkey decals,husky floor liners and still to come....15 inch wheelers steelies and gy wrangler mtr's!!! http://s202.photobucket.com/albums/aa269/tacomaman06/ signature by piercedtiger www.myspace.com/goodolboy1979

10-26-2008, 05:08 PM	#16
chris4x4 What to do next.......Hmmmmmm Joined: May 2008, #6497 Location: Tempe ,Az Gender: Male Posts: 6,061 2007 PreRunner 2007 Double Cab Automatic 1GR-FE (4.0 V6) OME 885's, OME shocks, Total Chaos UCA's, TSB springs with AAL, 5100 rear shocks, custom built fuel tank skid plate	Dually, That truck looks REALLY good! Great work! __________________ The simplest solutions are often the most clever..............they are also usually wrong.

10-26-2008, 06:57 PM	#17
dually Northern Alliance: Boost Boy Joined: Jul 2008, #8205 Location: Your Basement Age: 17 Gender: Dude Posts: 840 1998 2WD 2.4L 1998 Regular Cab Automatic 2.4L Custom CAI, Gibson Cat-Back Exhaust, CrankCase Breathers, ScanGuageII, Pioneer Headunit, Infinity Reference 6.5s, 2- 8" Kicker Comp Subs, Blue LEDs in cab, Eibach Drop Coils (1"), Steel Drop Blocks (3"), KYB GR2 Shocks, 18" Rims	Thanks guys! Anyone have a t3/t4 turbo on their hands that they would like to get rid of??