2001 Double Cab Diesel Expedition Build

I got my wheels today. That means that my old ones are for sale. Here's the link... http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st-gen-tacoma-marketplace/360333-fs-4-runner-wheels.html

I will post pictures of the new wheels in a couple days. I am just wrapping up the reassembly.

 

Siping definitely helps with winter traction on ice and hardpack snow. If you have MT style tires with large tread blocks then having them siped will help. Siping does not affect tire wear or cause the tires to wear faster. There are actually claims to the opposite that tires can actually wear better and last longer with siping, but I don't have any info to back that up.

 

Thanks. I am going to contact Pro Comp and see if that voids their warranty. If it doesn't then I will get it done.

 

Installed my L-track today. It's nice to have a tie down system in the bed. It sits flush within the channels of the bed.





Also, I saw this thing today while I was picking up some parts at the toyota dealership.

 

I ordered some new bed decals and since I love fly fishing I thought something custom would be cool.

 

Edition is spelled wrong

Editon

 

Good eye! I didn't even catch that. I was too excited to put them on. Looks like the guy who made them needs to send me some new ones.

 

New "Edition" stickers are on their way.

 

I finished putting the truck back together last night. It looks great!

So, I had it towed to the shop for and alignment today and got some bad news. I found out that my passenger side frame horn is bent. So they couldn't align it. It's now at the body shop getting the frame straightened and I have new lower control arms on their way.

Just when I thought I was done

 

Holy shit!
how much did they want for that beast!?

 

They said it wasn't for sale yet it had a huge sale sign on the front. Haha.

They sold one similar to that one at another dealership for $85k.

 

What do you guys think about tubbing the front end for more tire clearance? I think I might do it in a couple weeks.

 

are you running 35s? if not just get a BFH and a 6 pack. I have 285s on mine and I don't rub.

 

Haha. Sounds good. I was planning on attacking the pinch welds this weekend.

 

Some shinny new parts have started to show up. The lift on the truck was just a spacer in the front and an ad a leaf in the rear. Not a fan of it! I thought that I would be able to deal with it until the summer, but after putting the new wheels and tires on there was a little too much rubbing, even after using a BFH and a little trimming.

 

My U-bolt flip kit and shackles showed up. All I'm waiting for now is my OME stuff to show up.

I gave the truck a bath today.

 

After the suspension is done I need to get bumpers and sliders.

 

4bt Cummins....its a 4cylinder but is sweet as hell

 

Isn't that motor known as the paint shaker motor? I've seen people online use it a couple times in tacoma's. That might be a decent option if I can't get my hands on a D-4D.

 

The 4bt isn't made to be in a comutter vehicle like the tacoma. It would be like putting a tractor motor in your Tacoma. Plus when you look at the specs, they hardly make any power 100hp out of 3.9l