[NEW] All-Pro Build: Black Betty Solid Axle Swap

Bump. What's going on with this build these days? Awesome project.

 

Good Question!

We have switched up the cab cage a little and made a set of bed bars so we can have our RTT on a lower center of gravity when rock crawling

We haven't fully welded the cage yet as there may be a few more tweaks - not entirely sure yet. We are also working on a tube style front bumper for this build. We have an FJ in the shop at the moment getting the 3-Link SAS treatment. Once that is complete we can continue to focus on Black Betty.

 

@allpro Could you cut down the pack rack for the 95-04s to the same height you guys have the bed racks on this build?

 

Yes, we can do that for you!

Let me know how we can help you!

Tracy
tracy@allprooffroad.com

 

Betty looks amazing! I wonder if the exhaust on a 4.0L would get in the way of that upper link? As i'm sure you know most 2nd gen V6 SAS builds go with a passenger side upper link.

 

The 4cyl header and cats and the whole exaust system is on the passenger side.

 

The V6 has exhaust on both sides

 

Yes. But @09blacktaco was talking specifically about the passenger side. I may be misunderstanding what he is saying but I belive he was asking how the link on the passenger side would work with a v6 and I was just saying both engines have passenger side exaust. Had he said driver side it would be a different case.

 

You seem to misunderstand his post.

 

So when will this kit be available for a 2008 V6 4Runner?
Will stock brakes carry over or abs?

Bobby

 

Looking good! Was wondering since you guys bobbed the bed if the SoftTopper was up for sale from the first pic? Also do you guys know if it would fit underneath a Pack Rack that was above cab height? Thanks!

 

What size coilovers are you running? And no bump stops??

 

I don't understand any of the under body modifications which leads to my general amazement of this build. Great truck!

 

sick

 

Got some updates for you guys. Black Betty is all ready for Snow Bash tomorrow, then off to King of Hammers Sunday!

A few glamour shots... Sporting the new custom front Tube Bumper





Details:

Johnny Joint Shackles



That Marlin Crawler Case though



Nice and clean inside...


Big thanks to Marlin Crawler!






We can't wait to test the limits of this rig over the next few weeks

 

WOW, that really came together. Love the frame height! One of the baddest 05+ tacoma rigs i've seen. Extremely well done and thought out guys!

 

I just went from 6 to midnight...

 

A little picture to show how far we've really come with this project... In about 3 months, with the addition of 2 other rigs getting the 3 Link SAS treatment in our shop - Black Betty was built into a beast!

 

will that front bumper go into production?