JD's '02 Tacoma Build

So it's going to be coming out straight a little ways before ducking down towards the bed cage?

I can see somethings I'd change, but I think it's more personal preference kind of thing.

 

just something to keep in mind.... make sure your door bars dont sit up any higher than your seat, maybe even an inch below. it makes it such a bitch to get in and out.

 

Yeah I'll make some quick frame rails and a back cab wall tonight so it makes more sense looking at it

Like? Give me ideas, I'm still planning

Oh yeah I already thought of that. Those are just stuck in for looks but when I make the cage the will run just below the level of the seat. That is why they arent going all the way to the a-pillar

 

When I get to a computer I can type it all out.

Also, what year Solidworks are you using?

 

2010

 

Oh. Cause I can modify it in 2012 but it can't really be revered backward.

 

I know, I know, everyone will call me the biggest hypocrite but thinking of buying a Raptor, just not sure if I want to spend the money

 

no hate here. i've wanted one since day one they came out. it's just so damn nice not having a truck payment

there are plenty out there that are a year old, with low miles and look like they have seen little to no abuse. you can save a ton by picking up one of those.

 

Its a nice truck dude. My dad loves his.

 

just don't ever jump it like your Tacoma

my buddy has broken two by jumping it..bad frames..if they had boxed it..it would be an epic truck.

 

The shop my nephew works for makes a kit for them too

http://addictivedesertdesigns.com/add-rear-frame-gusset-kit

 

would you go out and huck a stock tacoma and expect nothing to break?

no stock truck is built for jumping. this includes the raptor. the frame issue with the raptors is an easy fix. easier than beefing up the tacoma frame...

 

Right I wouldn't. But they did market the raptor as such..so yea. Ford screwed up. And they won't fix it.

But it is a better place to start then a taco..cause it has half the shit ya need.

 

You have to give the raptor one thing, it finally showed all of the bros with an F250 on a 9" scaffold lift with 40" tires that they bought the wrong truck

 

raptor roundup is in town JD. do it!

 

We got this for my dads


Hucked it in pismo and everything was fine.