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Monster Tacoma

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by RockwellTacoma2000, Apr 22, 2020.

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Poll closed Apr 29, 2020.
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  1. Apr 22, 2020 at 3:47 PM
    #21
    Mully

    Mully Well-Known Member

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    Welcome to TW, thanks for all the great ideas.
     
  2. Apr 22, 2020 at 3:52 PM
    #22
    Thunder Fist

    Thunder Fist Well-Known Member

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    Like, so many.
    I don’t like it, but dammit, I respect it.
     
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  3. Apr 22, 2020 at 4:46 PM
    #23
    $yoda$

    $yoda$ Well-Known Member

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    I like it. What is your suspension set up on this thing?
    I like it. What’s your drivetrain setup and gear ratio on this thing?
     
  4. Apr 22, 2020 at 5:21 PM
    #24
    jbrandt

    jbrandt Made you look

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    That's a hard pass for me.

    But you obviously enjoy the project. Keep enjoying it and have fun.
     
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  5. Apr 22, 2020 at 7:47 PM
    #25
    RockwellTacoma2000

    RockwellTacoma2000 [OP] Member

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    2.5 ton Rockwell axles out of an m35a2 frame is a 1 1/4 Ton M880. Dodge 318 ci V8 torqflight 727 with a 2000 Tacoma with 390,000 miles on it that my wife bought brand new in 2001.
    The truck has a 10 in soft ride Chevy leaf spring lift kit 14 in travel shocks and 8 in perches NOT blocks there fully welded to the axle the driveline sits 9 1/2 inches above the center of the axle and3/4 in u bolts I'm in the process of molding the rear fiberglass fenders I'll do the front next week it's only about 65% complete I have a lot to go!!!
     
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  6. Apr 22, 2020 at 7:57 PM
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    RockwellTacoma2000

    RockwellTacoma2000 [OP] Member

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    2.5 ton Rockwell axles out of an m35a2 frame is a 1 1/4 Ton M880. Dodge 318 ci V8 torqflight 727 with a 2000 Tacoma with 390,000 miles on it that my wife bought brand new in 2001.
    It weighs 7,500lbs and will pull a freight train these are my old fenders I didn't like themIMAG0028.jpg
     
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  7. Apr 22, 2020 at 7:57 PM
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    Wulf

    Wulf no brain just damage

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    This. I appreciate OPs effort and appreciation for it
     
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  8. Apr 22, 2020 at 7:58 PM
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    Wulf

    Wulf no brain just damage

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  9. Apr 22, 2020 at 7:59 PM
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    RockwellTacoma2000

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    2.5 ton Rockwell axles out of an m35a2 frame is a 1 1/4 Ton M880. Dodge 318 ci V8 torqflight 727 with a 2000 Tacoma with 390,000 miles on it that my wife bought brand new in 2001.
    318 la with a few mods I posted earlier
     
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  10. Apr 22, 2020 at 8:01 PM
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    Kyitty

    Kyitty Mr. Beard

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    lol Ravalli County, MT. No surprise.

    You taken this thing down the Magruder yet?
     
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  11. Apr 22, 2020 at 8:08 PM
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    RockwellTacoma2000

    RockwellTacoma2000 [OP] Member

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    2.5 ton Rockwell axles out of an m35a2 frame is a 1 1/4 Ton M880. Dodge 318 ci V8 torqflight 727 with a 2000 Tacoma with 390,000 miles on it that my wife bought brand new in 2001.
    It runs the drum Rockwell breaks I'm running the stock break booster with an adapter to a Chevy 1ton dually hi flo master cylinder to feed the massive wheel cylinders if I stomp the breaks it will lock all 6 tires no abs stops on a dime
     
  12. Apr 22, 2020 at 8:19 PM
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    signguy

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    Magruder is really disappointing. I could do it in a Honda Civic.
     
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  13. Apr 22, 2020 at 8:26 PM
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    JasonLee

    JasonLee Hello? I'm a truck.

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    Somehow I have a hard time believing that you can stop 7500 lbs on a dime.
     
  14. Apr 22, 2020 at 9:15 PM
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    RockwellTacoma2000

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    2.5 ton Rockwell axles out of an m35a2 frame is a 1 1/4 Ton M880. Dodge 318 ci V8 torqflight 727 with a 2000 Tacoma with 390,000 miles on it that my wife bought brand new in 2001.
    Ok for 7,500 lbs it stops very well
     
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  15. Apr 23, 2020 at 7:27 AM
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    six5crèéd

    six5crèéd Be the light

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    That's a neat truck!
     
  16. Apr 23, 2020 at 8:44 AM
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    Fernando

    Fernando Hammerdown

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    Fucken beast!!! Hell yea
     
  17. Apr 27, 2020 at 7:14 AM
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    CrippledOldMan

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    I think you should call it "Frankenstein". it's already green, or maybe the "Hulk" which might be a better name for it.
     
  18. Apr 30, 2020 at 11:25 AM
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    Kyitty

    Kyitty Mr. Beard

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    If you stay on the main drag. Yes. lol Definitely.
     
  19. Apr 30, 2020 at 11:27 AM
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    Minny Taco

    Minny Taco For the Horde!

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    Yeah doesn't he know you cut up a kiddie pool for those?
     
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