BlaisBrosTacos '08 Reg Cab 4x4 Build and Adventures

Time for some updates in the build thread! (Finally)

Recent mods and maintenance:

Tailgate assist shock
https://www.instagram.com/p/B-2dda_HpG3/

Finished my on board air set up which includes the Smittybilt 5.65 CFM Compressor, Smittybilt 2.5 gallon air tank, and an Ironton mini retractable 26' long 1/4" air hose reel
https://www.instagram.com/p/CBvVMI6AOIM/

Oh and I might have put on a Vixen Horns 4 trumpet set up too... (sorry Id didnt take any installed pictures)


New CV axles, wheel bearing hub assemblies, calipers, Powerstop extreme brake pads,Powerstop drilled and slotted rotors
https://www.instagram.com/p/CBYr6TVnh2q/


New Falken wildpeak AT3W tires - 285/75r16
https://www.instagram.com/p/CE6ho-pgXNb/

 

Recent Camping trips:

Weathersfield, VT
https://www.instagram.com/p/CBDNCNXANfb/

Misquamicut Beach, RI
https://www.instagram.com/p/CCURNl_H27B/

Lake Champlain, VT
https://www.instagram.com/p/CCzkMW4grXb/

Lake George, NY
https://www.instagram.com/p/CD3wcW3g7zk/

Cape Cod, MA
https://www.instagram.com/p/CE-N-mQgSN3/
https://www.instagram.com/p/CFBFYIgAeQs/
https://www.instagram.com/p/CFE9Na1ghNt/

Dorset, VT
https://www.instagram.com/p/CFVh0DnH9V5/

Elmore, VT
https://www.instagram.com/p/CGKsc-LHXV4/

 

I’m very late to this party but that is a very nice looking single cab , hey I’m curious if you have had any issues with using the rivnuts to install your customized roof rack .

 

Hey that setup behind the seat is that a factory option ? Or after market ?

 

No issues at all. Knock on wood. Lots of sealant and time for it to set was the key I think.

 

It’s from a double cab behind the rear seat. Fits great in a regular cab. I have one in both trucks!

 

Do you have a part # ?

 

I have a stock 06 single cab 2.7 L , you done an amazing job on your truck . I just recently did my first mod , I did the FJ t case swap , it went smooth and I could be happier about how it functions and how it looks , I also did the add delete on the front axle , now there is no electronics controlling the 4 wheel drive .

 

How much did this run you? And how hard was it?

 

I do not, they pop up for sale everyone and then used. Keep an eye out

 

All parts with a used t case that came with the shifter around $1200 , all parts except t case we’re new , I’m sure you could save a little by finding used but new made it a cleaner install and I didn’t have to scrub grease of of old front diff parts, it was really pretty easy , no drive line mods required, expand the hole in the floor , I’ve seen what you have done on your you would have no trouble .

 

I see the wheels turning from here....lol.

 

I really like it!

 

I’ve been eyeing this mod for a long time lol but 250k miles and no issues on my 4wd system makes me hesitate. Maybe it’s a don’t fix what’s not broken type deal for me right now.

 

My actuator was bad I had just bought the truck and it took a shit right before a big snow storm , so I just decided to just handle it and never deal with a bad actuator ever again . I got a great deal on the truck it’s a 06 single cab sr5 4x4 5spd , 89k original miles , bought it from the original owner $8500 . Couldn’t pass it up .

 

That’s a great deal!! My white truck I bought from the second owner for only $2800. I had to buy it lol

 

What size tires/lift are you running, and what brand?

 

3” lift on 33s. Fallen wildpeak at3w. Check the first post in this thread for all the info

 

I’ve had my 2011 reg cab 4x4 for almost a decade and will never let it go. One of the most versatile off road trucks around. Has near 50/50 weight distribution which is crazy for any truck in general. Literally pulled a loaded box truck out of a mud puddle on the side of the road with it today. Our little 4bangers are bulletproof.

how hard was your roof rack installation? I just had one of my weather strips fly off my truck and I am thinking about doing a roof rack instead of just putting down more weather strips lol. Also planning on making a gun/rifle rack for behind the seats. I have a lot of plans for my truck. But the roof rack is going to be my next mod since I deliver auto parts for Toyota for a living and I really need more places to put things lol

 

I'm also looking to get a roof rack on the regular cab, any reason why you chose the hooke road? What size riv-nuts did you use? I've got a bunch of M8s on hand, I'm sure 8 of those would be plenty.