Drew's 01 build

How much does that kit run?

 

Think just under 4k.

 

So I fixed my bedcage...was a disaster before.

Started with








Little WD-40








Just need to cap those two open tubes and put on the washers and then paint!

 

looks good. when do you think you will be getting the front done?

 

Thanks man! As for the front, I have no idea. Still trying to save up but rent is killing the stash and work is semi slow as well. We're trying to move shops in the next month or so. That'll put a damper on work as well. Not sure if I want to go with that race kit or just a burg/TC kit. Time and my wallet will tell.

 

well race kit you get more travel and loose 4wd. also with all that travel the rear will most likely not keep up. so you would have to spend more on links.

but the reg kit you can find used and have 4wd which would come in handy.

the kit i picked up is a ESB kit that has modified stock spindles and 4wd hubs with it so i could essentually get some custom half shafts made and run 4wd with about 16 inchs of travel

 

I've debated both. I like having the 4wd, still go crawling with some other 4wd buddies, but also like the race kit. I might just end up buying a bolt on kit and having 4x4 spindles fabbed up or just buy solos spindles. rear end should be pretty soild once I get bypasses and have my springs re arched. They seem saggy compared to other trucks I've seen with them. I don't have any weight in the back (yet) aside from the cage, and my shackle angle is ok...could go a little farther back to bring them closer to 90 at full droop but its alright.

 

Ya it all depends on when you have the money. Thats how it happened for me

 

hey drew do you have any pictures you can send me of when you had your old bed cage just trying to figure out how it was set up

 

Which one? You mean this one?
http://www.tacomaworld.com/gallery/data/500/medium/photo_22_13.JPG

 

ya that one because wasnt it in your bed at some point? i bought it from the guy you sold it to and trying to figure out were to weld it on the frame since the stock shock locations one goes towards the cab and one goes towards the tailgate

 

I just used it for mock up but never actually welded it in and used it. I centered it over the axle on the frame and made sure the shock would clear the brake proportioning valve. Stock shock mounts cant be used. Custom ones will have to be made that get welded to the axle.

 

Welp, after a year of baking in the sun and abuse from the elements with no paint, my glass was getting pretty trashed. So I derp'd them with 6 cans of dark matte grey rust-oleum flexidip. It turned out alright I think. We'll see how it holds up.

 

Welp, Last few weeks I've been grinding on this thing.

Deleted the bed, did a little frame bracing, mounter my bumper, re-hung my bedsides, and built my tire carrier. turned out pretty good. Still need paint and to re-floor the bed area.

 

Damn I like that. Did you keep the middle open for a reason?

 

You should throw the tires in that middle area on the rear so you can sink them down.

 

I'm thinking maybe he's leaving that area open to put a dirtbike?

 

Open space is for dirtbike/s, gear bags, gas can, and other misc. equipment.

 

That's what I figured I was only asking because it's my main purpose of my truck as well so I love seeing a bed cage done with this in mind.

EDIT* Derrrrrrp we have had this discussion before. Clearly my memory isn't that good.