2nd gen 4-link rear?

Since my dad doesn't really drive any more he has passed his 05 standard cab base Tacoma on to me, with a whopping 40K miles on it. Of course being the person I am I've already figured out what I want to do with the suspension. At least a 3/4 or 4/5 drop, but I want better handling than what leaf springs will give me. I would like to do a parallel 4-link, outside the frame rails so I can keep the gas tank and exhaust stock.

Wondering if anyone has done this yet so I can get any pointers?

If not I'll post up the adventure as I do it but it'll be a while since having the truck has afforded me the opportunity to finish up a lot of the mods on my other vehicle.

 

While I've not personally 4-linked a tacoma(I've fabricated probably 10 4-link rears), a parallel 4-link is about the easiest conversion to complete. Nowadays Im pretty lazy so I'd likely grab a kit like this and fab the panhard myself.

http://michiganmetalworks.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=106

 

I'm even lazier, most likely going to go with one of ThorBros pre-welded kits. Looks like I can fit the 28" bars to max out the length. I was more worried about clearances between the frame and tire but if I watch my wheel/tire widths and offsets it shouldn't be a big deal.

 

@Torspd wasn't Clifford on xru the guy with a 4link?

 

This is correct. Speedway Blue XR. He was on here briefly.