Tacoma Tacoma

[alberto]

This is my 1st gen Tacoma (Prerunner model).
Its a 2wd, Auto, w /3.4L
Its simply designed and built, fairly just bolt-ons, as its mostly a daily driver. So down time is limited.
Front-
Camburg 3.5 kit
Fox 2.5x8 coilovers
Rear-
Deaver j59 leaf springs
Fox 2.5x10 smooth bodies
I run small 33" tires.

 

[alberto]

I aimed to keep the shocks below the bed, to have as much of the bed available. This was the most recent way i last loaded. Not shown is a canopy and an 8' x 10' roll of fake grass. Those go atop the cooler and husky box. Longer plotted trips, makes great for laying down. Plus it give camp some bonus points.

 

[85Yota]

Looks awesome. Keep it simple and have fun with it. I would love to find another Tacoma but 4x4 this time. However i'm not gonna pay the ridiculous used Toyota Tacoma prices.

 

[alberto]

Thank you.
Yeah, i try to go out as much as possible.

 

[dwphoto]

nice truck dude where in Ventura County ? I'm in TO

 

[alberto]

My old phone had alot of progress pic. Ill have to extract the memory card (phone was a 2013 model) and upload later.This is just from what i have to now.
Went down to Superstition OHV, down south. It was a fun trip. Night drives were fun. I also threw in new limit straps with clevis. Squeezed a last trip on the pads and rotors. Alittle past due and no more brake lube caused brake drag. Did new limit straps with clevis aswell.

 

[alberto]

On my way to Death Valley National Park, CEL came on. P0420. Replaced both cats and 02 sensors all at once. Figured once and done.

 

[alberto]

With 225k+ miles on stock leafs, it was time to replace. They were flat, almost like a W shape. They would bottom easily. Did a simple Deaver (j59 pack) with some 2.5 shocks. Cycled and got 14". And all under the bed. Did everything with 3 coats of Steel-it.

 

[alberto]

We dont get much rain, so i used the opportunity for a glamor shot.

 

[alberto]

(March, 2022)
A buddy needed some Solo Motorsports upper control arm dual shear tabs welded on his Tundra.

 

[theycallmeWALLY]

Have you taken the truck out yet with the new deaver set up?

 

[alberto]

I have.
Unloaded, its stiff and bouncy, too much comp and rebound.
With weight, it feels better, more neutral.

 

[alberto]

(April 2022)
Those didnt stay on for long.

 

[alberto]

He got a pretty good deal on an LSK Race Kit w/ Fox coilovers

 

[alberto]

Redid my jack and mount.
The base mount is a 3/16" aluminum piece, with 4 countersunk bolts, bolted to the bed.
The jack simply hooks in the front, and rear lands on hood pin bolts.

 

[badlinesgoodtimes]

Looking good !

 

[alberto]

Friday, as i was loading up for Johnson Valley, i noticed i needed a few anchor points. So i put a pair together. Good excuse to practice on the tig welder.

 

[alberto]

Right before this recent rain, went up to Gorman for a day trip with friends.

Got to flex the rear abit.

Also got to catch some deer in the open. Very tranquil.

 

[Dirt Yota]

I love 1st gen tacomas!!! Nice build! My previous 1 gen at one of the stages was similar, 4x burg 3.5 w/ deaver j59s and it got after it prettty good.

I’m in Camarillo what part of VCo are you? I just rolled my truck out shop after a long build. Gonna be looking to do a lot runs this year!!

 

[alberto]

Thanks, i remember your build from TacomaWorld.
Ive been following your current build on there too.
Ill ne going to the cars and coffee in T.O on the 1st