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

Awesome. Got any more pics/info on the setup?

update your build thread!

 

Your truck really mAkes me want to paint my grill surround black.

 

First 4x4 trip about 4000' up

 

I had the tire off today and spun the hub by the threads but I didn't remove the caliper or rotor. I was able to slowly spin the hub to feel for any hang ups but it seemed normal as always.

I did realize that when I'm driving over 40mph and I make a slight left turn it seems the vibe and grinding sound from the driver side wheel gets better. When I make a slight left turn it feels the same, doesn't get worse or better.

 

I think I have decided on the TG Low Pro front bumper. I noticed on their site that they sell a weld on light bar kit. Does anyone know if they will sell the bumper with this already welded on? And also do they offer a TW or Military discount?

 

Nice picture and softopper.

 

Is this off silverfork, up 50?

 

Not likely, but a fab shop can probably do it for pretty cheap.

 

Could be fine. But it still seems too good to be true. Where and how did you mount?

 

I have that bumper and I believe they won't weld it on for you. I could be wrong though. Not sure about the discounts

Accidentally quoted the wrong post and I can't figure out how to fix it on Tapa...oops

 

I mounted directly to my rear bumper. My cable runs down the passenger side of the cab under the trim and straight down the frame with some slack for flex. Its almost 18' the way i ran the cable so there was no excess to deal with. I also ran the positive and negative power directly to the battery and get zero interference when driving.

I really took my time with the installation (save for that first antenna stud). Hardest part was using the dremel when fitting the radio into the dash. Took alot of trimming, test fitting, trimming some more, etc.

 

It was on the truck when I bought it, I don't know the brand of header but I can find out.

 

has anyone used a jeep tj rear bumper with a swing out tire holder on there truck, i know id have to weld on new mounts but there are a ton in the local classifieds.

 

Sittin pretty

 

Went fishin

 

Hmmmm, you could very well start a new trend. I am anxious to see what you come up with!

 

i was thinking of using this as the base
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218&ad=30995240&cat=677&lpid=&search=&ad_cid=7
just not sure if its wide enough

 

Looks like the stock TJ bumper is 50", with out the caps on the end. But I'm not sure if that one is stock. I can't find any specs on our Taco's rear bumpers. I'd just grab a measuring tape and see where it lays. If it's pretty close, I would definitely go look at that Jeep bumper.

 

the jeep bumper is 54" but if i could weld it up then weld some tubing on the sides for rocker protection i think it would work, id also have to move the tire holder over so it wont hit the tail gate. but im thinking it will work.

 

Mocking up for rear shocks today

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