NYCO's '06 Boosted Blue Betty

Little front end update....

Swapped the glass on the headlights since the old surface was fucked... also a bit ago i converted to a hybrid...



Old shit


New shit


Ok... maybe not a hybrid, but easy charging now when the truck is not in use. Did the same on the FJC too....

$70 Noco Gen5x1 , 1-Bank, 5A (5A/Bank) Smart Marine Battery Charger, 12V Waterproof Onboard Boat Charger, Maintainer and Desulfator for AGM, Lithium (LiFePO4) and Deep-Cycle Batteries

Noco Gen5x1 tied into the plug.

 

Updates... Betty is still going strong..


But with frame issues and approaching 300k on the clock, I've started the process of building V2 racecamper.... meet Maggie


2015 TRD Sport, only 56k on the clock and a clean frame!

Adventure rig will transition over this year and Betty will transition back to being a wheeler.

 

The two truck model is the way to go!

Excited to see what you do to Betty.

 

Me too.. it'll be a multi stage transition. Need to find a long term solution for tge frame... whether a frame swap or backhalf it and rebuild. IFS or solid axle.. many routes it may go...

But i would like to be the only owner of the truck, so we'll find some way to build it strong enough to last.

 

What are the frame issues?

 

Rust.. we've been patching but it's hard to weld on the shit metal.. frame layers are separating weakening the shit out of it. Forward leaf spring mount frame area has been bending up. The patches front to back of the cab are good enough to keep it going for a while, but the back is very questionable.

Great to see the 2024 taco finally getting a boxed frame. They should have been doing that for many years. New truck is getting boxed early on before it even touches a trail.

 

not sure what your cup holder situation looks like but i just had this 3d printed by a local guy (https://bluedogdesignwerks.com/collections/all) had to trim part of the console but man its way better than what i had before.

 

Yea that's much cleaner

 

my god the dog hair lol

 

You should have seen the clumps of hair i pulled out before the photo

 

Good reminder to box my frame before it’s too late

 

I still had Cooper hair in the Taco before I sold it haha

 

Yea impossible to get all the hair out... adds character

 

Making some progress..


Headlight retrofit
Frame boxed, cmc, spindles gusseted, limit strap mounted, tie rod sleeves and secondary hoop made by Warfab
From Betty, swapped over the 2" TC expo kit with the kings up front. Rear got the deaver springs and icon shocks (temporary).
Front fenders cut 2"+ and wheel well beaten (rear to be cut)
SCS F5 17x8.5 -10 wheels
Toyo open country r/t trail 35x12.5
SOS perf big brake 6 piston kit up front
Headstrong extended SS lines in the rear
Magnaflow offroad catback
OTT tuned (need to reflash after regear)
Genesis dual battery diy tray with a set of odysseys
Switch pro 12 with a power tray for engine bay mount and wired in the cab...
Expedition essentials above radio assessory mount
Birdawg techdech
Weathertech floormats and window vent shades
DRL delete
Smartap blinker relay

I think that's the big stuff so far..

working through some maintenance items too to start fresh. Engine and front diff oil changed so far. Will do tranny, tcase and rear diff before our trip in July. Air and cabin filters changed (went with afe pro dry for the intake). Belt to be changed, new wheel bearing assemblies will be swapped in..

basically hitting the refresh button on maintenance items so i know where exactly things are at. Carfax gave me some good news seeing all the services done by toyota, but you never know unless the truck has been in your hands.

Long list to knock out still in a short time to get it ready for a 2 week adventure!

 

Any photos of the tie rod sleeves?? Or info on them?

 

https://warfabarmor.com/products/tacoma-tie-rod-sleeves

 

Double Cab! Looks fire man.

 

Almost time for electrical work and fine tuning some items...

Front bumper didn't work from Betty, so i need to rethink that...

 

tires look small on the truck. the DCLB makes tires have weird proportions. everything else looks good tho

 

Damn that looks sharp ! I think that's my favourite Tacoma color for sure - congrats