kigmob's 1997 Supercharged 5VZ Toyota Tacoma 4x4 Build

Here's a pic with my TG turn signal kit installed!


And just for fun, here's a sneak peek of my other baby

 

LOOKS AWESOME MAN

 

Still got to do the chrome bar on the bumper. And here are some pics on the emblems I put on

 

Thanks man!

 

Looks sick!! What size tires you running?

 

32x11.50x15

 

Wanting to go to 33s after I get eibachs and omd leaf springs put on

 

Yea im looking into 33x12.50 Duratracs. Just worried about rubbing and power/mpg loss. Hmm....

 

I am debating between 33x12.50 Nitto Trail Grapplers, KM2s, or Duratracs. Im just worried about power loss

 

I really didnt have power loss per say but that aint the same for mpg though. Im runnin 285/75/16 Nitto Trail Grapplers an their awesome. Not havin any rubbin issue either. I would recommend like Logan said Trail Grapplers KM2 or Duratracs.

 

Trucks lookin good Logan from the recent pics of it. Them badges r awesome man. Howd them projectors doin.
Just finished with mine ull have to check it out man.

 

Still love them man. I saw them on your page they look good

 

What you think?

 

Looks sick! I really like those headlights. May look into that for future projects..

 

Do it

 

ull like doin the projectors man!!! i think it is another good mod that makes the truck man. them things r bright as piss too!!!!! just when u order it be sure u check twice before u order to where u have all the right parts and everything ur suppose to have. besides that DO IT dude!!!!!!!!!!

 

Quick update:

Haven't been doing much with my truck lately. Just getting slammed by school.. Anyways with the little bit of free time I've had, I managed to get some small things done.

- Ordered/received my RAT IFS skid w/ rack coverage. Just need to paint it and mount it up.




- Ordered some 303 Protectant from Amazon. Love this stuff! I put it on my C/O's and UCA's along with my wheels and tires in hope of it not allowing dirt to build up. I basically coated everything I wanted to protect from UV damage also.




- Got some CREE 5W LED reverse bulbs. They're nice. Not SUPER bright but definitely better than stock!


- Ordered a new shift console and bracket that's for 98 and up Tacos. It should be a direct bolt on to my 97. It contains a cup holder on the side. My current shift console is a bit beat up from me drilling into it to mount different things. Plus I figured it would be cool to incorporate another cup holder! It will look just like this except brand new.


- Finally, I talked to a local off road shop yesterday (Searchers 4WD) and I am going to have them modify my front bumper. I want them to remove the headlight hoops. I don't really like them plus they get in the way of my headlights. I also want them to add 2 more mounting points to the bumper that will bolt up to the frame on each side where the tow hooks are. Finally, I am going to have them add 3 tabs to the lower tube of the bumper so I can mount up my skid.

I will post pics with my bumper modified and the skid mounted up once they are done. I am scheduled to have the work done on Monday the 25th! Thats it for now!

Thanks for looking!

 

Ok so I got my new shift console in and mounted. I love it! Here are some before and after pics.

Before:


After:


Also, I finally got my bumper modified and mounted up my RAT skid. I had a local shop perform the following:

- Cut off headlight hoops
- Add 2 plates on each side to mount the bumper to the frame using the tow hook holes
- Capped the tube ends
- Added a bracket to mount my RAT skid

Pics!


















I love the way the bumper looks now! Just need to touch up the spots where the work was done and I will be good to go!

Next job is valve cover gaskets/tune up. We'll see how that goes...

 

Quick update. Touched up bumper, removed skid for painting, and painted TG turn signal clamps black.




Here is a better pic of the 2 mounting points I had added along with the bracket to mount my skid.




Now my truck will sit where it's at for 2 more weeks until I am out of school and can do the valve cover gaskets.

 

Still think you should do this... Haha

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st-gen-tacomas/186115-free-blinker-light-relocation-mod.html