My 1999 Taco TuRD Build - I sold it

It was already there, factory.

 

The previous owner already swapped in a spring there.

 

Nope, mine was all factory when I got it. I doubt the previous owners even had a clue about the spring swap.

 

I have had a linear spring on my work bench for a while now.

 

Flat blade screw driver and a pair of pliers and 5 minutes to do it.

 

Nice build, one thing about inverters and inductive loads(compressors) you can be looking at between 16 -24 amps at start up. So you might be able to go with a smaller inverter- they are rated at their peak wattage(if memory serves correctly) which is about double continuous load wattage. You might be able to get by with starting the compressor with the tank drain open (like a compression release)and then close it once it starts.
I went with the Viair 400P:

VIAIR 400P - 40043 Tire Inflator Portable Offroad Air Compressor for Truck & SUV | 12V On/Off Road Tire Pump Air Compressor Portable Heavy Duty 150 PSI, up to 35" Tires, Alligator Clips

https://www.amazon.com/VIAIR-40043-400P-Portable-Compressor/dp/B000X9AXR8

Update: figured that you would have gone to onboard air so some of this is moot, but once again, nice job on your rig, well done!

Nice country for wheelin enjoy it and treat it nice so your kids can enjoy it as well.
Cheers

 

Epic build going on here, well done.

I had the same bend on mine, I think mine was done while the PO was out wheeling and got it stuck in a creek. Same thing, it looked like he hit a rock with the tow hook, bent the stock skid bracket among other things. When I replaced the center console I found about 3/4 an inch of packed sand under it, so that explains a lot of the drama/trauma I have found on my rig.

 

do you recall what kind of hardware you used on the underside of the fender to mount the flares?

I got a set myself and am missing most of the hardware and clips that secures both the fender liner and flare to the fender itself.

Pretty sure it's something like these and then just a screw to go through it?
https://www.clipsandfasteners.com/Fender-Wheel-Housing-Nylon-U-Nuts-p/pas1601-15.htm

 

I used the existing hardware, didn't change anything. Fender liner is held in place with plastic fender clips that accept a screw. I did not use the 01-04 blue or red fender clips for the flares, just the factory, 1999 bolt holes.

One of these 3 should work:

$13 Rexka 30 pcs Fender Lining Screw Grommet for Toyota Lexus 90189-06157 Avalon Camry RAV4 Solara Tacoma ES300 GS200t GS430 GS450h

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H89JJ8M

$10 Rexka 30pcs 7/32 Fender Liner Mud Guard Wheelhouse Liner Splash Shield Bumper Cover Screw Grommet Nut Retainer Compatible with Toyota Lexus 90189-06065 90189-A0002

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FW3ZD7H

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FW4VT6

 

Gotcha. Thanks!
Any particular screw that you used, with a washer or anything?

 

Factory screws are the self tappers for plastic. You can really use whatever works best with those grommets. Using a fender washer with them is always a good idea since it spreads the load over a larger surface. I actually plan on going through all of them to replace the original grommets with ones that I linked and new screws with fender washers.

 

that's what I figured. I'll probably use some fender washers as well to help with that.
Thanks for the links!
Just ordered a set of the inserts.

 

A little late to the party, but I just did this a couple months ago too. So glad to have that squeak gone.

Best.
Mod.
Ever.

 

I didn't have a squeak but you can see by the spring it was only a matter of time before something broke up there. And the part where it hooked in was even worse!

 

Really nice work. I've just read up to this point and was wondering why you welded the 1/4" spacers to the frame. FYI, I was drawn to your build because of the Costal Offroad bumper. I'm considering one.

 

I'm enjoying watching your progress. What feedback led you away from the full hoops?

 

The 1/4" end caps add some strength for the bumper mounting and completely seal up the front of the frame horns. 1/4" plate is what I had so I used it, thinner material could also be used there.

Ease of access for working on the motor mainly. And I was torn on the look with the headlight hoops. I still have them so can weld them up if I ever decide too.

 

You still liking that Coastal rear bumper? How is the spare carrier doing for you? I’m still really interested in going with their bumper eventually.

 

Love it. The swingout is great after I re-made it with the 4xInnovations parts, completely rock solid. The hiems and latch that Coastal uses just weren't working for me, I don't know if I just had them setup wrong or what. I also definitely recommend adding the extra kicker bar on the swingout side to help stabilize the bumper wing, it flexes too much otherwise.

 

Nice! Thanks for the update.

I’ll have to go back thru your build and read up on the mods you did to it. It’s by far my favorite HC rear for the 1st Gen, and I’ve heard nothing but good things about working with the company.