horner21's 3RZ-FE 4x4 Build

My plans are to build this as best I can using the good ole' Craigslist and Marketplace budget for a majority of the truck! Wish me luck.

SPECS
Year: 2002
Make: Toyota
Model: Tacoma Xtra Cab
Engine: 2.7L (3RZ-FE) auto w/ 156k Miles
Drivetrain: 4x4
Purchased: 12/3/19
Purchase Price: $1k

The day I got it (Also that’s my 4Runner next to it)


How it sits currently: 19 Jan 20


Wheels/Tires/Suspension
265/75/16 Pathfinder ATs ($652 Discount Tire)
LT265/75/16 Milestar Patagonia MTs ($521 Discount Tire)
3rd Gen 4Runner Wheels ($120 Craigslist)
MOOG LCAs, LBJs, Inner and Outer Tie Rods (Amazon/Suspension.com $463.15)
SPC Cam Alignment Bolts (Wheeler’s Offroad $64.50)

Armor
ARB Front Bull Bar ($911 4Wheelparts)

Miscellaneous Interior/Exterior
Painted front grille and rear bumper Black (Free)
Firestone Lifetime Alignment ($192.01)
NGK 2526 Spark Plugs ($11.74)

Future Plans in order
Fleet side Bed
Raptor Line the whole truck
TRD or Bushwhacker Flares
Bilstein 5100’s or OME Lift
Window Tint
Diff Drop
JBA UCAs
Rear Bumper w/tire carrier
Bed Cap

 

So I rebuilt the front end this weekend. All new MOOG LCAs, LBJs, Inner/Outer Tie Rods and SPC Cam alignment bolts. The whips minus the Wifeys Subaru Outback.

 

Nice to see the truck here on TW. I love seeing the truck on instagram.

 

Looks badass so far! It should be a GREAT wheeling truck!

 

So I switched up the tires. I took the Milestars in yesterday to Discount Tire after having the shakes last week while driving and come to find out I went from 19/32nds to 14 on 2 tires and 16 and 17 on other two with only 500 miles. So I decided to give the Pathfinders a try!