MadTaco Build

I have enjoyed looking through the many build threads that have helped me with my project. I plan to add more updates as I continue to work on my Tacoma. Feel free to ask questions. thank you.


MadTaco Build Thread

How I got it:

Mid Level build:








Went Skinny:





Latest iteration:


Specs:
1998 TRD 4wd Xtra Cab
5VZ-FE 3.4L V6
5 Speed manual
Current mileage 364,000+

Engine:
Custom 3” intake tube
Volvo MAF sensor upgrade
ARB Safari snorkel
TRD headers
2016 Tacoma CAT back exhaust
150 Amp GM alternator
Dual batteries
Spiker Engineering hood struts

Front Suspension:
King coil overs
JBA high caster upper control arms
Toyota Bump Stops
Diff drop kit
Extended diff breather
Extended stainless steel brake lines
Manual locking hub conversion
Tundra brake upgrade
4:88 gears

Rear Suspension:
OME Dakars with OME AAL
ICON 3 leaf progressive AAL
Custom shock relocation
Fox 2.0 with remote reservoir
Ruff Stuff ubolt flip kit
Firestone airbag system
Extended diff breather
Extended stainless steel brake line
Front Range rear frame plates
Boxed frame and new upper shock mounts
4:88 gears

Wheels/Tires:
3rd Gen 4Runner Limited 16x7" wheels
Yokohama M/T 255/85R16
With matching spare

Exterior:
AZ TRD bed side decals
De-badged
Poly body mounts
2nd Gen bed track rails
Relentless Fabrication dual fuel can holder on swing out
Front Range dual fuel can holder on rack
Added Pre-Runner mud flaps

Interior:
Subaru bucket seats
2002 Tacoma double cab center console
Gentex 177 Auto Dimming Mirror w/ Compass Temperature
Ultra Gauge
Dual USB plug
AUX stereo plug
Panavise trim mount for mobile phone
3 Ram-Mount balls on center dash
3rd Gen 4Runner lighted ignition ring
3rd gen 4Runner glove box light
Cabela's seat covers
Sound deadener

Armor / Recovery enhancements:
ARB bull bar
Warn M8000 winch
Rat Products full skid plate protection
Rat Products rear bumper with custom swing out tire carrier
Stubbs Sliders
Krazy Beaver shovel
Maxtrax recovery boards
60” Hi-Lift X-TREME jack
Viair onboard air compressor with tank and front and rear QD air chucks

Lighting:
Really, really bright headlights
2001-2004 tail light assemblies
CBI ditch light brackets with Rigid LED pods
Warn 7" dual beam driving lights on ARB bumper
Diode Dynamics fog lights in ARB bumper
LED light strip under hood
Turn signal mod in front marker light housing
Blue Sea fuse block and relays mounted on custom tray

Communication:
Kenwood TM-D710G APRS dual band amateur radio
Spare antenna cable for hand held Yaesu VX-5R Tri-band amateur radio
Samsung Galaxy E Lite 7.0 with APRSDroid mapping
SureCall mobile booster
FCC call sign: W9DTM

Audio:
Factory dual DIN AM/FM, CD & cassette
Morel component front speakers
Pioneer rear speakers

$190 Sound Ordnance B-8PTD 8" Powered Subwoofer

Sound Ordnance B-8PTD Powered 8" Subwoofer
iSimple USB FM radio integration module

Misc:
Grey wire mod
OVRLND Camper
OVS Nomadic 270 awning
OVS Shower awning
Road Shower

Future Plans:
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Went ahead and replaced my 2nd Gen 4Runner seat with a 1st Gen Tacoma seat. I like the feel of the 4Runner seat better, but it sat to low and the seat belt didn't clamp just right.
Shell LED lighting

Awning

iSimple USB FM radio integration module

3rd Gen 4Runner lit ignition ring

Oil catch can

2nd Gen 4runner driver seat

2003 Tacoma double cab center console

Overhead HAM radio speakers and map light rear view mirror

Light switch panel and RAM mounts

Rear bumper LED's

Hi-Lift jack, The MAX mount and 2nd Gen bed rails

ABS washer fluid reservoir

 

Here is my completed aux fuse box and relay mount (one relay died)

Here is my deck mod

And my current COMs

Also pictured is my Ultra Gauge, light switch's, emergency flashlight and Hula girl.

 

Some of my travels here in Arizona

 

Received my Rat products rear bumper yesterday.


Started working on it today.



Will try to get the tire carrier put together tomorrow.

 

Mostly done, it needs cleaned up and painted.

 

Got my Rat products skid plates mounted.

 

Looking good! Subed

 

Bumper and tire carrier are painted, but it got to dark to finish tonight.

 

All wrapped up.

 

Added a Hi-Lift jack mount to my tire carrier.

Then for added reassurance I added a push-pin lock with lanyard to my latch.

 

Sweet truck man!

 

Thank you, I still have a long ways to go.

 

and now selling it ?

 

No, just threw it out there. Not for awhile

 

Out for a little drive.

 

Bit the bullet and ordered the following upgrades:
Supercharger
TRD headers
Snow Performance Stage 2 meth injection
Denso IK22 Iridium Power Spark Plug
170 degree thermostat
Timing belt kit with water pump

Larger injectors are on back order.

 

Also ordered a set of King front shocks and JBA UCA's

 

And a used set of spindles with manual hubs.