Box Rocket - 2003 TRD Doublecab

Actually I a total hack, but thanks. Where did you get your HIDs? I'd like to get some for my truck.

 

i built them

 

Dude, sick rig. It has the total Field of Dreams vibe, "If you build it, he will come." http://www.gifbin.com/bin/042009/1239788892_jizz-in-my-pants.gif Total awesomeness.

 

It's the small things that take the longest......right? I've had the track system for years and when I built my bed rack I built it with an slot on each side for some of the track system. After having the rack painted the track fit a little too tightly so I had to "machine" the track width down slightly, but I finally got it all installed last week. Rack is officially finished with more tie-down options than I know what to do with.

sorry for the iPhone pic.

 

You've inspired me to *try* and make my own rear bumper, ive got the welder and the skill just gotta buy the metal. Do you think it would work with a rear hitch?

 

Not quite sure what you mean about working with a rear hitch? Do you mean you want to use a factory tow hitch? I'm sure you can make that work. The stock bumper is approx 6" tall, maybe more so just make sure you use a peice for the bumper that clears the tailgate and doesn't get in the way of the hitch. Just gotta get creative.

 

Thanks, Yeah I meant the factory tow hitch, if its not too much trouble can you put some pics up of how you mounted it to the truck, and a few close ups of different angles? I was up so late last night thinking of ideas I overslept and missed class

 

I'll try to get some pics of the mounting. I reused the frame brackets from the factory bumper. I cuts slots in the back of the new bumper for the brackets to slide into and fully welded them with additional gussets. There is also a large gusset from the top of the receiver tube to the back of the bumper to help support the receiver. Once I add the brackets to tie the side wings back into the frame it will all be very solid.

I debated fabricating new frame brackets but I had a friend with a Tacoma that used the factory brackets on his bumper build and it held up just fine to a TON of abuse. Way more abuse than I'll ever throw at this thing so I went for it.

 

Awesome truck! very well done i love the back bumper. Now all you need is to Fab up a front bumper & I can't wait to see that.

 

Ok thanks alot! Im fixing to go try and make a cardboard template and fool around with some different designs.

 

SWEET TRUCK! I cant wait to see your front bumper, you going to add a winch?

 

I doubt I'll build my own front bumper. There are several out there that have the kind of features I am looking for and I can get most of them for about what it would cost me to build one. Right now, I'm leaning toward the low-profile bumper from Trail-Gear. We'll see.

Yes it will have a winch as soon as I've got a bumper to put it in.

 

hands down my favorite tacoma

 

1st Gen, FTW! Excellent work, OP.

 

i think i may get the tg front bumper as well, do to the price and i like the low profile look just wanna see it on an 01-04 tacoma first.

 

This truck Sucks because of it I bought one yesterday and will be doing alot of the same mods,Im building this truck for a Baja trip I have planned for the end of the year.Newyears in Cabo.I will post my build tonight,Im doing the same OME kit with AAL and Procomp black rims with 285/75/16 BFG ATs Ill intall every thing tonight and over the weekend.

 

i want that rear bumper

 

Very nice job on everything!! I'm going to the steel shop this week and look into making my own rear bumper!! Good stuff!!

 

I've seen both your truck, and your cruiser on ExPo. I love both vehicles! Excellent build

 

Thanks. I like both of them for different reasons. Had cruisers for a long time but I just feel at home in a truck. This is my 3rd Toyota pickup. Had an '85 flatbed, a SAS'93, and this Tacoma. All fun trucks.