utroda's Tacoma (LT, Lckd, 35s) & FJ40 Build (In Progress)

Our goals for this build, is to turn it into an all around expo rig that meets our needs. We are trying to do this is stages starting with the suspension, then moving to armor & racks/ then gears and lockers, with other stuff in-between.

2006 DCSB SR5

As Of 3/25/17


To Do/Order List:
Prinsu Roof Rack
Bussman Fuse Box & Solar Panels
Snorkle
Lights

Thanks To:
Just Differentials
All-Pro Off Road
Downsouth Motorsports
B.A.M.F
Relentless Fabrication
Stealth Custom Series
Mule Expedition Outfitters
Archive Garage
CBI Offroad
Brute Force Fab
4x Innovations
Marshall Fabrication

Mods:

Suspension:
Front:
All Pro Long Travel +2 Kit - Link
King 2.5 RR with 700lb springs - Link
Extend Brake Lines - Link
Removed Sway Bar
Timbren Bumpstops
CVJ High Angle Boots

Rear:
All Pro Expo Leaf Springs - Link
BAMF Shock Relocation - Link
U-Bolt Flip with Timbren Bumpstops - Link
Extend Break Lines - Link
12" King 2.0 Smoothie RR - Link
Archive Garage Shackle Flip - Link

Wheels & Tires:
(5) SCS SR8 17x8.5 with 4.30 BS - Link
(5) MT/R's 35x12.50x17

Drivetrain:
Nitro Gear 4.88's - Link
ARB Front Locker
TJM Rear Locker - Link
ARB Rear Locker

Armor:
Front - CBI Offroad Moab 2.0 - Link
Rear - Brute Force Fab HC Rear - Link
Skids - 4x Innovations - Link
Sliders - Marshall Fabrication Hybrid - Link

Recovery
TJM Stealth 9000lb Winch - Link
MaxTrax - Link
ARB Snatch Block
(2) 30' ARB Tow Straps
16' ARB Tree Saver
Factory55 Prolink

Exterior:
(2) 2.5 Gallon Rotopax
CVT Mt. Shasta Summit Series with Annex
Custom Built Bed Rack

Interior:
Bird Dog Industries Tech Deck
Ram Mounts & Ram Mount iPad Holder

Communications:
Uniden Pro 520 XL
5' Antenna
Dual SkyPro GPS Antenna
LeadNav GPS
Motion-X GPS

Lighting:
Vision-X Rock Lights

Other Stuff:
ARB Air Compressor (CKMA12) - Link
Cab Mount Chop - Link
Trasharoo - Link

Maintenance
Carrier bearing - 158xxx
Oil Change - 161xxx
Serpentine Belt - 164xxx
Cabin Air Filter - 168xxx
Oil Change - 168xxx
Inner & Outer TieRods - 170xxx
Oil Change - 173xxx
New Lower FK Uniballs - 174xxx
DS Wheel Bearing -178xxx
Oil Change. - 180xxx

Trip Reports
1st Shake Down - See Posts
Table Mountain '16 - See Posts
Blue Mountains '16 - See Posts
Clemans Mountain '16 - See Posts
Manastash (Wife) '16 - See Posts
Tripod Flats '16 - See Posts
Lake Gallagher Winter '16- See Posts
Bethel Ridge Winter '16- See Posts
Winter Snow Run '16 - See Posts
Moab '17 - See Posts
Whiskey Dick '17 - See Posts
4th Of July - Liberty '17 - See Posts
Overland Utah - '17 - See Posts
Mud Springs/Clover Springs - '17 - See Posts
Tripod Snow Run - '17 - See Posts
Summit trail - 20’ - See Posts
TW Meet - 20' See Posts

 

1972 FJ40. (In Progress)




Goals:
3-Link Front
4-Link Rear
Stretch Wheelbase 105-110"
V8 Swap
Auto Trans
Atlas 2 or 4
King Coilovers

Updates:
Arrival: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...uild-in-progress.412394/page-24#post-16050038
Tear Down: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...d-35s-fj40-build.412394/page-27#post-17232808
Picked Up Motor: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...uild-in-progress.412394/page-28#post-17239284

Build (In Progress):

Suspension:
Front
Ford Dana 60

Rear
Ford Sterling 10.5

Drivetrain:
Chevy SB 350 with TBI (Holley Sniper Kit)
TH350 Transmission
Atlas 2

 

Damn gettin busy already

 

Day we got it home


5/9/16


Current Tundras -

 

I got some advice on that for sure. Like where to mount the lower tabs and where to mount the tower.

 

Yeah, I read a few threads just want to make sure the angles and shit are right.

 

Few questions if you may input, what did you go with all-pro over TC since they both make +2. I'm thinking of puppy my DB kit out and going with one of these makes. Definately the +2. But also wondering if my 6"coilovers (fox 2.5) will work or if I will need to rebuild them or buy new ones. Also, do you think the fox 2.0 reads will be decent with a new leaf pack, not overly concerned about making the rear LT, just MT would be fine by me. Thanks and interested to see pictures of the truck after the install

 

I picked the All-Pro over TC because after looking at the cost of everything there was a huge difference in price that I could use for other parts. I have no wants/needs to jump my truck. I just want to get more out of the IFS. There was some issues with the first all-pro kit if you look around the forums, but they have re-designed it since. @XJfella95 has dropped some knowledge of this in a few of the other threads, but i'm sure he can help.

As far as the shocks sizing I'm not sure, you would have to know the extended, collapsed, and stroke lengths, I would also talk to the guys @Downsouth Motorsports they know their stuff and can help you on that.

 

6" travel coilover will not work.
Need 8"

 

Boxes of parts just showed up

Just waiting on relocation kit, and shocks to ship. Also just placed an order for SCS Wheels. Now just need to find a decent deal on some 315's

 

Gonna be my twin! Well for the most part.. I guess i need LT now

 

Yeah, we'll be close, but trying to add some personal touches along the way. I was actually really impressed the way the AP kit looked out of the box. The new boxed lowers are impressive.

 

Thank god they plated it, made it much better.

 

Subbed. Looking forward to see this build take shape.

 

Got really excited when i thought there was going to be another LT Tacoma near me. I'm stationed an hour north of El Paso in Alamogordo, NM. Cool start to the build. Good luck with the All Pro gear...

 

haha yeah, the titles a bit mis leading but it makes for a fun story ;D

 

Lol what are the odds we live in the same small town!

 

Only 2 TW tacos in town and they're both gonna be LT

 

SCS just showed up!

 

Hell yeah, and props to you for doing it right and getting a matching spare.