1stGen2001 5lug 2wd 2.4L build

new build
2001 Toyota Tacoma
5 Lug/4.5bolt pattern
2.4L engine
Spring under axle

*15x8 procomp 97
*tires: 235/75/r15


Aloha,
I have finally made an account after months of research & lurking through TW forums I picked up a 2001 5lug Tacoma and let me tell you that this truck has the least amount of lift options available. Still, I was determined to get this thing going.
I didn't care if it was a 2WD Because I have the mentality of "it's not the truck it's the driver." I picked up the Tacoma w/220,000mi and she's still kicking! Mainly using her just for work, fishing and hauling things. These trucks are amazing!

Things I've done to her so far include:
fabtech 3"spindle lift/AAL,
headlights
Hood latch
grill
Hood
15x8 pro comp97
235/75/r15 Achilles XMT

I still need to change out a lot of things in there (mostly cosmetic) but for the most part she's running.

 

Lowlife to HIlife


(Pictures from previous owner)

Last pic: current situation

 

Previous owner had the hood latch fail and the hood flew up and hit the top of the cab.
Got it replaced

 

Why did you decided to lift it? looks good lowerd.

 

New headies and Grill

 

Yeah, I liked the look of it but not a fan of driving it on Hawaii roads, We have a bad pot hole problem that our state takes a long time to fix.

The ubolts were bent and the heat sheild from the exhaust is all tore up from hitting bumps. (Which I need to rip off since it rattles Everytime I drive it)

I Bought this truck off my homie that always had it lowerd and it was just sitting in his yard for a year just looking dead. His brother and I go fishing a lot and I needed a truck.
We have an off-road state park here on Oahu (KaenaPoint) where we do a lot of fishing.

His brother got a 2018Tacoma4x4 and made me want to get a truck to go rambling too he can pull me out if I ever get stuck haha

 

Sounds like California...

 

Dude thats a pretty hard core drop, blocks and looks like 6lug leafs with the 5lug over load. He should of c notched the frame. That or he destroyed those 5lug leafs. But those need replacing big time. Also you need to get the stock bump stops back. How was the front lowerd? Bj flip?

 

Yeah, BJ flip.

 

So it had like a 3/4 drop

 

Yeah, and they used stock infinity G35 springs.

I had to buy new stock OEM springs

 

Oh he had that thing low then, I thought that looked lowe then a 3/4 drop

 

Are you trying to lift or go back to stock. sweet truck btw, that thing looked pretty clean laying frame.
Also, whats up with your camber in the pictures with the skulls coverin the license plate?

 

The fabtech spindle lift gave it a little lift but not much. I Might have to do a body lift in the future but we'll see once I get new wheels and tires today.

 

Did you make sure to install the bj the right way, and i would do a body lift. Look into the doestch tech lift.

 

speaking of which, when are you gonna update the forum showing off those sweet Uppers

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/5-lug-mid-travel.517845/page-10#post-17468278

@Silversurfah808
You're one of us now

 

Once i have time to put them on lol, ive been busy with work lately

 

yeah, my buddy who works for a Goodyear shop out here helped me install them. been looking for a body lift kit as well so thanks for pointing me in the right direction!

getting new wheels and tires today so I will post up and show you how she looks

 

yee thanks dude!