Hawk99TA's Build Thread

As she sits as of 5-2015:

98' Taco SR5, 3.4L, 5 speed, 4x4, 177,000 miles(Bought with 146,000).

Mods:
-Toytec Boss Suspension System(with Diff. drop)
-Total Chaos UCA's
-Complete OME Dakar leaf springs
Kit:http://toyteclifts.3dcartstores.com/BOSS-Suspension-System-for-955-04 Tacoma_p_784.html
-Toyo Open Country M/T's -
LT285/75R16 (33X11.50R16) http://toyotires.com/tire/pattern/open-country-mt-off-road-maximum-traction-tires?cat=10
-Mickey Thompson Sidebiter II (16x8's, 6 on 5.5, Offset-0, Backspace-4.5")

$270 Mickey Thompson Sidebiter II, 16x8 Wheel with 6 on 5.5 Bolt Pattern - Satin Black (3068412) - 90000019386

http://www.4wheelparts.com/ProdDetail.aspx?partNo=M/T90000019386
-Spidertrax 1.5" wheel spacers(2 sets)- http://toyteclifts.3dcartstores.com/Spidertrax-wheel-spacers-15-inch-Lug-Centric_p_400.html

HID's via member LSC15
(https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/1st-gen-retrofitting-services.342693/page-9#post-10037910)
-Enzo headlight housings
Mini H1 projector kit which includes:
-h1 projectors
-mini Gatling gun shrouds
-35w ballasts
-igniter amps
-5500k hid bulbs
-controller
-butyl glue
Color changing halos w/ remote
-Red "Demon Eye"

Window Tint:
-Stock Factory front windshield stip
-Front driver and passenger windows at 35%(Legal limit here in NC)
-Extra cab windows and rear windows at 5%.

Other Stuff:
-New corner marker lights(white, from Ebay)-One coat of VHT Nite-Shades
-Tail lights and front turn signal lights(orange)-Several coats of VHT Nite-Shades
-Blacked Out Grille- https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/painted-my-98-tacoma-grille-like-night-and-day.364207/
-Blacked out bumper- used Plasti-dip on chrome section, repainted plastic with Rustoleum plastic paint-Semi-gloss black
-Auto Ventshade "in channel" wind/rain deflectors
-Some Plasti-dipped badges
-Repainted Factory Bed cover with Rustoleum Plastic paint-Semi-gloss black
-Blacked out factory chrome fender flares

Future Mods:
-Linex Bed Liner
-Camper Top
-Debadge truck?
-Newer Gen black badges?

Her before shot...I really didn't like it enough before to take pictures. lol. Of course mine was already older, not a TRD, and had some factory running boards.


Other random pics:

New wheels/tires next to old wheels/tires/suspension:


Taco with just the Dakar kit on rear, with old wheels(15's) and Tires(31's):


A beautiful sight:

 

Nice , looking good

 

Thanks bud. It's a lot of hard work...and even more fun.

 

Looks awesome man. Gotta see it in person

 

So here are a couple of pics from this past weekend: 5-22-15 through 5-24-15 at Linville Falls, NC. I surprised my wife with a well needed weekend getaway. I didn't get any good pictures on any trails. Sorry, but I did get a couple at an overlook. Thanks for checking it out.

Brown Mountain Overlook



Signs of the kids despite being >100 miles away. lol.


Right after leaving Table Rock: 7 mile dirt road = dust!

You can tell I had some tire shine on previously. lol.

 

Looks sweet!

 

Thanks!

 

Looks good buddy

 

It really is lookin so good. Those headlights make that front end

 

What weight of spring did you get with the Toytec boss coil overs? How do you like the ride with that weight. I have almost the same truck and am looking into that suspension set-up.
Thanks

 

I went with the 600 lbs red coils...they can handle a new front bumper if i get one...but I don't see myself getting a winch. It rides very well. To be honest I was expecting the ride to be much worse. It may even ride better...considering the age of my previous worn out suspension. Note...I did have to raise/adjust the left front spring to take care of the "Taco Lean." Good luck!

 

How much lift did you end up getting in the rear with those Dakars? It looks like it sits pretty level.

 

Sorry for the late response.

Drivers side rear went from 35" to 40.5"
Pass. side rear went from 35.5" to 41.5"

But this measurement was old tires, then new tires. So probably about 3" based on the difference in tire sizes.

 

super clean truck! did you regear for the 285s? what mpg do you get?

 

Thanks for the info. WHen you painted your front bumper, did you just paint the chrome bumper ends or the plastic valence as well. I'm looking to do mine soon as well. thanks

 

Stock gearing. About 15.5 mpg. It dropped about 3 mpg. Also speedo is approximately 3 mph off.

 

I painted all the plastic parts with Rustolueum Paint for plastic. The chrome I just sprayed with Plasti-Dip. It is holding up well. I hesitantly took it through a high pressure/touch free car wash without issue.

 

Truck looks good man

 

Dang. I'd love 285s but i dont want to lose that much. I get 19ish with 265/75. about 70% highway driving

 

I just put the Boss kit with Dakars On my 02 Xtracab on Sunday. Did you have any kind of vibration between 55-68 mph and if you're running axle shims how many degrees?