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01 Reg Cab Island Time Build

Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by chiago, Jan 11, 2018.

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  1. Jan 11, 2018 at 4:15 PM
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    Well its a rainy day so I’m finally getting around to posting this long overdue build thread of mine… if youve ever spent time on an island you’ll understand things get done (or not) at a different pace…

    Id like to thank everyone here on the forum for the inspiration and for answering all my questions, no matter how idiotic… but especially to DJB1 who, although weve never met, has helped me through the process with his friendly advice, guidance, and sense of humor…Thanks again for all your 1st gen reg cab love buddy!!

    This is my 01 Reg Cab 2.7l Stepside SR5 4x4… a DD used mostly for work and recreation, cross country exploring and getting me to trail heads and fishing holes… I love the less is more simplicity of these little trucks and hope to keep this one going for a good long time…

    As she looks today:
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    Interior -
    • Bleaupunkt New Jersey 220 BT Stereo
    • Generic Rubber Floor mats
    Exterior -
    • Softopper
    • Budget Shorty Rubber Antenna (x 2)
    • PlastiDip fading rooftop and fender flares
    Suspension -
    • Poly Steering Rack Bushings - RED!
    • Bilstein 5100/5125
    • OME 880
    • OME Leaf Springs (-3rd leaf)
    • Lower Ball Joints
    Wheels n Tires -
    • Hankook Dynapro ATM 265/70r16
    • Stock Alloy wheels
    • 4Runner 5star wheels
    • GoodYear Authority 235/85r16
    • BFG KO2 235/85r16
    • 16” Steelies
    Engine/Drivetrain - 3RZ- FE 2.7l / 4.30 gears
    • Cleaned Throttle Body
    • K&N Air Filter
    • Spark plugs
    • Fuel filter
    • Changed Gear Oil w/ Redline synthetic
    • F&R Diff
    • Transfer Case
    • Transmission
    • PCV Valve

    When I bought her in 2011 with 125k… drove stock for years before I started to make some necessary changes… usually having more time than money this process has been more maintenance than build so far, upgrading only when things break or wear...
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    A few pics of some of the places we’ve been… Tires are 265/70r16 Hankook ATMs… great tires!!
    fullsizeoutput_17ab.jpg2011 Moab

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    2011 Yellowstone

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    2012 Death Valley

    Found me a used Softopper from craigslist.. !!
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    2014 Sadona

    I forget when I finally discovered TW but I knew immediately that I needed better suspension… not wanting a lift I went with Bilsteins 5100/5125… I also replaced the steering rack bushings… no more death wobble
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    2014 Joshua Tree

    Changed the stereo out when the CD player died… I think it blends well with the interior, sounds great, and bluetooth eliminates the nest of wires I had connecting my music on the long trips…
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    Plastidip solved my peeling roof problem on the cheap and it will be easy to remove if I ever pony up for a proper paint job
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    … I also hit my fenders while I was in the mood
    fullsizeoutput_1252.jpgNever really dug the stock tacoma alloys and since SCS F5s are still above my pay grade I found a set of 4runner 5stars to put on… unfortunately they came without the center caps so I had to get some cheap knockoffs…
     
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    chiago, Jan 11, 2018
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  2. Jan 11, 2018 at 4:25 PM
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    This is where things start to get interesting..

    Went OCD researching for my next set of tires.. ended up with GY authority 235/85r16s simply because my local wallyworld was giving them away for $45/each… heavier than I wanted, but I’m a sucker for a good deal..!!fullsizeoutput_1728.jpg
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    Always liked the steelies so ordered a set of RTX aftermarkets then sold my old rims and tires and broke even on it all…!!fullsizeoutput_1722.jpg

    A couple pics with the new wheels and tires before liftfullsizeoutput_17a6.jpg fullsizeoutput_1612.jpg
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  3. Jan 11, 2018 at 4:38 PM
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    My stock suspension at 165k was showing its age... so it was time for another upgrade!!!

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    I went with Bilsteins 5100/5125.. 5100s set to zero... OME 880 coils up front and OME leaf springs for the rear and removed the 3rd leaf from the bottom (which also helps soften the ride)… and some new lower ball joints to put on while I was at it…

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  4. Jan 11, 2018 at 4:44 PM
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    Some outside poser pics
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    Thats all folks!!
     
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  5. Jan 12, 2018 at 6:34 PM
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    It’s about time you started a build thread and posted some photos. Your unicorn stepside 4WD regular cab looks mean as hell!
     
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  6. Jan 13, 2018 at 12:13 PM
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    Thanks man.... its not a hard core radical build but it fits my needs perfectly... looking back shes basically the benign bastard child of your build, jacobrippey, and Jiveydude... so i thought it was time to give back and maybe this will help somone else down the road
     
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  7. Jan 13, 2018 at 1:41 PM
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    probly the nicest stepside ive ever seen! nice job!!
     
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  8. Feb 23, 2018 at 11:52 AM
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    Just got around to changing the PCV valve... and even though the old one still sounded good when i pulled it, changing it out made a surprising difference... the engine is now purring along and idling smooth as could be...
     
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  9. Feb 23, 2018 at 10:42 PM
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    This should be a TacomaWorld banner photo:

     
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  10. Mar 19, 2018 at 9:21 PM
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    4 inch BDS suspension lift 255/85r16 on 16x7 method race wheels Custom grille
    Love the build! Looking to run the 235/85r16 tire size but haven't found any wheels the caught my eye except yours. Do you like the wheels?
     
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  11. Mar 21, 2018 at 7:23 AM
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    Thanks...love the wheels.... My only complaint would be they’re heavier than claimed... but not by much and still lighter than stock steelies.. I think they work/look great with this size tire
     
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  12. Mar 22, 2018 at 3:48 PM
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    Chiago... diggin' your ride man.
    When I bought mine new, I almost went for a black one. Keep up the good work.

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  13. Mar 25, 2018 at 7:36 AM
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    Hey Ritchie... thanks for the support!!! You have a pretty sweet ride yourself!!! funny thing is, if I had my choice I would have gone silver... I like the contrast with all the black bits... but buying used it was just a simple twist of fate
     
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  14. Mar 29, 2018 at 9:16 PM
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    Stuff and things that make it better.
    Awesome single cab, one day soon we will take over the world. :D
     
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    nice truck man! have a link to those steelies you bought?
     
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  16. May 21, 2018 at 5:26 AM
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    Do you need the acorn style lug nuts for steel wheels?
     
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  18. Jun 2, 2018 at 10:25 AM
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    Yes.. the steelies are not hub centric... the stock lugs will work temporarily as with the spare... theyre semi-beveled... but not recommended for long term use from what ive read

    These are what i have on...

    Gorilla Automotive 21134HT Acorn Style Lug Nut – 12-Millimeter by 1.50 Thread Size – Pack of 24 .

    $29 Gorilla Automotive 21134HT Acorn Style Lug Nut – 12-Millimeter by 1.50 Thread Size – Pack of 24
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001O0G5PY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
     
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    A recent road trip from CA-TX.... https://freecampsites.net/ is a great source for roaming on the cheap
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    South Mojave Desert...


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    The mobile camp set up... nice n simple


    fullsizeoutput_1af1.jpg Surplus xmas lights for indoor star gazing...


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    ... and some woods somewhere in NM...

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    Nice set up! I like that cot. Looks like it fit perfectly in there. Also, cool idea with the lighting as well
     
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