MacTaco Build

I'm not sure of the brand. I bought it off a dealer on ebay. It was one of those risky buys. Haha

 

If it's not a WAAG, it has the same lines and dimensions. I had a WAAG on my 97 and I would have got one for my 08 had I not decided on a permanent winch mount. The good part about the WAAG and the one Mac has is the mid-rise supports that go through the lower grill area to the chassis. This stabilizes the unit over the typical eBay crap.

 

Did you get your tires and eagle alloys in a package, if so, from where? And also, what size are those eagle 185's? I'm looking into getting Eagle series 186.

Thanks

 

No, I didn't get them in a package.

It was a good deal though. I was working with three different businesses at them same time.

One business got me my wheels and Skyjacker lift parts.

I took all of that to a good tire shop, and had the Toyo's put on the wheels, and then took all of that to the guy who does the majority of the lift in town, and had him help me get everything on and looking good.

The wheel size is 16x8 with I think a 4.5 inch backspacing or offset. I always forget which is which.

 

sweet- had me at the TRD oil cap !!

 

Good lookin truck. Your exhaust system sounds good to me. Also, lovin the wheel and tire combo.

 

Thanks guys.

Yea, that oil cap bumped my top speed to around 140

 

I'm getting one too, then

I thought it just added MPG

Nice Taco, Mac

 

Could my 2006 Tacoma PreRunner run Eagle Series 186 16x8 with 4" backspacing?

 

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the smaller the backspacing, the farther away it is. So, 4" is farther away from the caliper than the 4.5".

 

Gah, I'm not sure.

Read this, and decide for yourself. haha

http://www.customtacos.com/tech/index.php?article=40

 

What are the specs on your rims? (size, backspacing, offset)

 

They are 16x8, and I believe it's 4.5" backspacing and 0 offset. I might be wrong. Not too sure.

 

MacTaco, can you send me a link of your lift kit? If it is different parts, can you post me all the needed links?

Thanks,
John

 

Here is the link to my lift.

http://www.skyjacker.com/products/products_search/detail/?id=153792

If you click the drop down menu, then you should be able to choose a rear shock.

 

I don't really know much about the 6" lifts.

I think it would look better with 35" tires.

You have to keep in mind that with a 6" lift, you are going to have to change a lot more on your truck than just the suspension.

Have to re-angle the drive shaft, extend the brake lines. It's a big job. I've heard maybe $1000 more than a 3" lift. Could be wrong. Someone correct me if I am.

 

very nice..I like the build thread. alot. Thats pretty much the truck i want, but in black and 6sp manual with the long bed.

 

Thanks.

 

Get the 3" lift
It's so much cheaper than a 6" lift and with a 6" lift, you would want to run 35" tires and with those tires, you'd need to regear or you'd be seeing around 14 MPG (that's an estimate by the way).

In my opinion, the 3" lift is a better way to go, it's easier and cheaper than the 6" lift.

 

It's flippin' sweet.