Official 5-Lug Picture Thread

You dont think you could just get a 90s 4x4 tacoma a340 and bolt it on?

 

Wheel and Tire info?

 

Yes please! I was looking (and found 2 options) for a steel wheel with stock bore width big enough to handle big brake upgrade. I think that's what you are using but details would be awesome.

You can, but mine is 2000 and only accepts transmissions made within roughly that year, due to changes in design. It's also California emissions which makes it even more difficult to source a replacement in the middle of Texas. Even the California titled truck I robbed parts from recently had federal emissions. I'm also approaching 300k miles and the transmission could use a good rebuild and a shift kit. (While also hopefully retaining CA legality if I ever decide to move there) I just got tired of seeing replacement transmissions that likely would bolt up but have issues after installed, so I just bit the bullet and decided to rebuild. Don't worry it'll be fun!

 

Um im almost certain the transmission has no differences across emission regulations

Also 2000 should be able to accept 95-02 transmissions unless its all different for 5 lugs

 

Bc it's a picture thread, we need more photos!

 

The CA pan is different bc of dipstick tube design having to route around different orientation in stock headers between emission standards. Also, the shifter linkage is different bc I have a column shifter rather than a floor shifter. Yes these can be swapped over, but again problems finding the parts. The 95.5-98 are all swappable. The 99 is unique, the 2000 is unique. Transmissions from 01-04 I have read are different. I could dig up the specifics, but throttle body differences, number of solenoids, and throttle control are all different aside from being a bolt on fit. This can also be confirmed with some searching and using car-part.com to get an idea of the parts interchange between year models.

 

Thanks for clarifying.. I just didn't want to take any chances and couldn't find any testimonials where someone had tried to swap outside the parts interchange. Not saying it wouldn't work, but truck may shift differently than before due to design differences. I guess if it bolts on and doesn't throw any codes your good in a sense, but just didn't want to risk it.

 

Not my truck, but anytime I spot a first gen stepside 5-lug gotta snap a photo. They are such rare beauties.

 

@z_thompsonpa so uh.. what u doing with the downey arms when u sas? Id be interested

 

Oh, and heres a pic from the camping trip last weekend. First time i trailed the truck and did well lol

Me and the GF camped over weekend it only had a Jeep on 35s n a razor take the same trail that we did during that time. Cant wait to go back out

 

I knew somebody was gonna ask.. lol. If and when I sas, I'll hit you up. I'm still a long ways away and it could be a couple of years. Dare I say it.. truck gets wrecked or something, I'll prolly part it out after settling up with insurance. Not just gonna let the downey kit go to waste. I bought it used from @Tour991, repainted all the parts, and really enjoy it. They are super hard to find after downey shut down. There's still other options out there, though, if you look through the 5-lug suspension lift sticky thread.

 

Good to here it's still being used. Let's see some pictures.

 

Ah shit i thought u were more closer to the swap my bad for jumping the gun. But ya, ur the only one i know with it so i wouldn't wanna miss dibs lol.

Yeah i got plans for my slug soon. got v6 coils and the daystar spacer n hoping to get big tires on like this guys build

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/oh-boy-let-me-tell-ya-bout-my-1995-toyota-tacoma.599854/


Then 6 lug elocker swap the rear at the same time bc i cant cant do bigger tires on the stock gearing

 

Not many more in my albums that I havent already shared. Here's one from a while back where I was comparing a custom led I made vs stock bulbs. I have all 3 looking that way now.



Heres one before the downey kit was installed.. just to prove it does snow in Texas! Albeit rarely..



Other than my buddy with a brand spanking new 5th gen 4runner venture, this is my only other yota wheeling buddie's ride parked next to mine. This was also taken before the downey lift. 2 in BL, spindles and spacers... Not to mention that offroading Prius in the back...lol

 

Frame plating is done now waiting for the rest of my engine mount parts. This thing is getting beefy.

 

Do you have a link to those wheels? All the specs? Including wheel diameter, width, offset, and hub bore size.

 

New tires for the work truck. Toyo M-55 in 235/75/15. I love these tires, buttery smooth, heavy duty and high quality. So glad I went with them.

 

First time I have had the cap off since I did the leveling, tires, and grille. absolutely love it, probably gonna get a bed cover because I want to keep it this way for a while.


also made a little one-man cab removal stand. just need to turtle it on your back and walk it off slowly and its about the exact height of the bed.

 

I like the cap look on a reg cab. But they look so good without one also. Never got around to a cap for my reg cab before I sold it but I have an eye on one for my access cab.