What have you done to your Tacoma today? 1st Gen Edition

Yup. I can see myself owning a 5 lug in the fiture.

 

The knob is for lumbar adjustment, I have fixed back buckets no reclining or folding functions here. I chose the angle most similar to how my stock seat was most comfortable (heh it wasn't ever comfortable but you get what I mean) and went from there. They make folding/reclining seats though, I just have the lumbar and forward/backwards sliders. I don't put a lot of huge stuff back there, even when camping it's just he place for my sleeping bag to hang out, my coats, and maybe a snack or two.

 

nice

 

AGM batteries last longer if they are kept fully charged. I recommend investing in a quality battery charger with an "AGM Mode" to keep the battery topped off.

 

Gotcha. Sounds like it should work well for your purpose. I'm adjusting my seat too much on and offroad to have one that's fixed.

 

Great to hear man. I love finding good bargains like this but that someone has actually used and liked! So thanks guys for being the Guinea pig

 

For the longest time that's what kept me from going fixed back, but it turns out if you're truly comfortable, you really don't need to futz around with the angle. I added the lumbar because I have a weirdly curved spine but I've adjusted it once, I found where it needed to be an haven't touched it since.

 

I love it man!! TRUDY is looking haaaawt

 

Thanks pardner.. have some more then, why not !!

 

Those Lexus wheels are shaaaarp. You might even be okay dropping at an inch or so(or more ).....
What is the plan suspension/ride height wise? Keeping her stock?

 

I can't believe I'm saying this BUUUUT I wonder how the chrome grill and bezel around the side lights would look Trudy? (the can't believe part was about suggesting or asking about chrome...still can't believe it )

 

You are absolutely correct. Either battery choice would have been fine.

As with all AGM batteries it's just important to have a well functioning charging system. They are just more sensetive to not being fully charged.

Even in the event that you do get a winch. Either battery should be good to go.

 

Glad you approve!

I wanted to get my wheels and tires on there prior to determining my drop. Now that I see how it looks and how much clearance I have, I am thinking somewhere roughly around 2.5" in the front and maybe 3.75" in the rear. I need to measure a bit more, and will also consult the pro's to help decide exactly where I want it.

The plan to achieve my desired drop is by going with nearby local legend, Deaver Spring. I will have them custom build coils to my drop and spring rate (maybe 40% above stock or so) specs for the front, and have them re-arch the rear leafs.

Not your cookie cutter Tacoma World build I got going I suppose!

 

Those are great tires too. I had a set on my old street BMW and I thoroughly enjoyed my time with them.

 

Michelin Pilot 4S in 245/45/17, bet there's not too many Tacoma's out there running these... anybody??!!

 

Noooooiiiiice. Didn't realize you were gonna have a little fun with it on the suspension end of it I won't be of much help but I'll be happily following along and likely cheering it on Its cool to see them modded for the street too, don't see it too much here
There is one I can think of off hand that could be worth checking out for ya, it was username: mjbtaco He's built up freaking awesome little truck

 

I believe the chrome looks great on the silver paint.. however I scooped up basically an original Lunar Mist Metallic SR5 color keyed package for ultra cheap at the yard the other day!

I always liked the mono chromatic look of the sport trucks when they came out decades ago, remember I am old..

Wondering how this will look myself, they got a couple dings and chips, but that matches my truck and just adds character!



Found another corner lamp without the heinous crack already too..




Yeahp, there are just a couple of threads I am working on in tandem for ol' Trudy!

 

Oh I hadn't noticed the other threads yet... Not trying to cause a bunch of extra hassle, but yeah I think that could look great man. Nice finds all along the way, like it was meant to happen

 

Thanks brother, cheering it on is all the help I need!! No one builds these little trucks anymore, and no one ever built one the way I am!

@mjbtaco is one bad a** truck though, no doubt...

Stay tuned for more fun to come..

 

I'll play. Finished some 9" shackles today.