newskoolers build: 2003 x-cab

UPDATE 2023:
Ole Betsy was put out to pasture in 2016 after a rollover accident. RIP

I found an old ranch truck to fill the void. It didn't run when i snagged but a new timing belt and knock sensor and she runs like a top. I have done a few mods to it already but I will document the progress moving forward. and get some new photos uploaded soon.


1997 Tacoma SR5 V6
291,XXX miles
Lockbox locker
63" chevy leafs with Sky off-road install kit
custom length drivshafts
King 2.5 coilers
Tundra 231 brake upgrade
285/75/16 Thunderer tires and Rough Country 16x8 wheels
ARB front bumper
Smittybilt X20 winch
Manual locking hub conversion (@zipsub9)
Trail-gear flatbed kit(craigslist find)
Trail-gear high clearance rear bumper kit
Trail-gear dual transfer cases and twin stick setup




this is a brief build up on my 2003 tacoma extra cab v6 trd/sr5
updated 11/12/13
then 3in body and 3in suspension

pix (22) by newskooler, on Flickr
without BL on the bed

2011-02-21 20.50[1].36 by newskooler, on Flickr
no body lift!

2011-05-13 10.43.04 by newskooler, on Flickr

140k+miles

IMG_0588 by newskooler, on Flickr

the down and dirty
engine
3.4l v6
k&n intake
synthetic fluids all around

armor
Trail gear low profile with light hoop
Trail gear sliders
Trail gear rear bumper

IMG_0652 by newskooler, on Flickrsuperwinch lp8500 clocked
remote solenoid mount

SANY0041 by newskooler, on Flickrmetalmiller skidplate

IMG_0653 by newskooler, on Flickrexterior
tool box-summers
ARE camper shell-winters
tire carrier-sold
homemade rear bumper-scrapped

2011-05-12 19.03.04 by newskooler, on Flickr
retrofitted factory headlights
color matched grille

IMG_0655 by newskooler, on Flickr
before

2011-08-17 10.17.25 by newskooler, on Flickr
after

2012-05-21 17.50.10 by newskooler, on Flickrsuper-liner paint job
before- can't see it but painted peeled on roof and passenger side as well as driver rear window

IMG_0584 by newskooler, on Flickrafter-cheaper than a paint job and no more waxing!

IMG_0588 by newskooler, on Flickrwheels/tires/suspension/brakes

MB gunner 6 wheels
285/75/16 E range
billy 5100s
OME 881
Fabtech add-a-leaf
tundra 199mm upgrade
wheeler offroad stainless brake lines
bembro rotors
hawks lts brake pads

IMG_0654 by newskooler, on Flickr
interior
Pioneer touch screen
kicker speakers
low pro 10" sub with box
power anytime mod
marlin crawler tcase knob
welded shift rod. body lifts blow

2012-08-109513.37.25 by newskooler, on Flickr
future mods
synth winch line
recovery points
sleeping platform

 

well only 1 pic loaded will fix tomorrow

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Nice bout time I see a build from ya!

 

It's unfortunate about the 2nd Gen ass pain you went through; however it's a nice looking 1st gen you got there.

 

Thanks guys. apparently flickr doesn't like me or I'd have some more pics up. I'll keep trying

 

I use photobucket, never had a prob

 

Ill try it out

 

And if you have a smartphone they have a sweet app that makes it easy to upload pics.

 

truck looks good! Clean! Gotta get more pictures up man! I have some questions for you back on my build.

 

hey pone ill post up the info for you on your page here in a few

 

Nice build man!

 

Thanks man I got a new phone so I can finally add more pictures and hopefully really get this build thread going

 

updated some stuff!

 

Good looking truck