Delta's 2002 Tacoma 4WD Build and BS

It came out pretty good. Still thinking about making my own wrap around with tire swing out.

But man I see how these get expensive fast. I want a wider stance because I can see the front tires a lot more. So eventually I want to get scs f5 rims. Then a winch. Then building a bumper (possibly) then lights, switches. So much want so little monies for truck.

 

Now with lights!

 

Life does that. I'm feeling it myself...

 

That looks really nice. I like the lights in it!

 

Thanks! Yeah, it really made the bumper look better when it had no holes in it haha.

 

Truck is looking good. Nice work.

 

Thanks man!

 

How do you like your Old Man lift? How does it ride?

 

You should come to one of the local meets sometime, we need more first gens!

 

Still needs time to settle bet it is a definite improvement over stock! I still need to get some UCA's to get a lot more caster back...

Definitely sooner or later! Once I get most of the other mods out of the way Ill try and tag along for a wheeling meet!

 

Debating if I should take out the AAL or leave it in to see if it settles anymore... Rear is about 2 inches higher than the front.. Little to much rake for me..

 

Nice build man! Digging the grill, bumpers, suspension, I can go on and on...and the mileage when purchased, really?

Quick question, with where you cut the exhaust, does it move much? Just asking cause I plan to do the same but was thinking of cutting it closer to the hanger, then welding on a turn down pipe.

 

Yeah! 75000 when purchased! The guy I bought it from only drove it in the winter when it was to cold to ride his motorcycle. He also took it on the occasional hunting trip. Just about to roll over to 80000 so I really don't drive it that much either haha.

As for the exhaust, I haven't heard any new noises/rattling after cutting the exhaust. Sounds the exact same. I've just seen a lot of people cut it around that area and decided to follow. I used a sawzall to cut the pipe but auto part stores also rent exhaust cutting tools.

 

That's pretty cool! I can't seem to stop putting miles on my truck. Even with a second car, it's just easier to drive the truck around.

Works for me! Thanks for the info!

 

No problem!

Also... Sending the front bumper to powder coating tomorrow, got a great deal on powder that I could not pass up! Had to sand down some of the scratches on the headlight hoops from the tube bender so they wouldn't show up in paint and had company the whole time.



Also, started my welding class, Oxy-Acetylene welding first. I need a lot more practice though haha Its really fun so far though!

 

Just got my front bumper back from powder. Looks absolutely amazing! I cannot wait to put it back on my truck!

 

Where are you taking welding classes at?

 

MCC

 

Pulling the AAL tomorrow, painting the front portion of the truck black so the silver does not pop out, then putting the bumper on.

Powder coat on the bumper looks absolutely amazing! Really excited to finish the truck

 

Painted