Local Legend The sleeping Taco

[Camper shell fun]

I also wanted to make the upper mount pretty damn strong with the thought that in the future I could do a 4-bar 4-link and use the same shocks and mounts, just add coils.

 

[dwphoto]

This thing is pretty alright... can confirm this guy is a nut case.

From 500 miles offroad back in 2010 with the TC/locos mocos crew

See Sleepy Tacoma... in middle of this group shot

to clean dezert event with everything but the kitchen sink strapped to the top of the smurf

toooo Wayyyyyyyyyyyyy back in the glamis dunes solo at night.

or stuck in the dunes in barstow...

Good times stoked to see where you take this thing...

PS: Put a fucking cage in it!

PSS: we can just push the beds together.

 

[Ron Jeremy]

i’ve followed this build for awhile….I have tried to reach out to ya on IG but never got a response….Love this thing man, I have a similar sleeper truck as well not to the extent of yours it’s only 2wd so it also really blows peoples minds I do have a LT in the rear and a 4.7 out of a sequoia

 

[theycallmeWALLY]

i’ve followed this build for awhile….I have tried to reach out to ya on IG but never got a response….Love this thing man, I have a similar sleeper truck as well not to the extent of yours it’s only 2wd so it also really blows peoples minds I do have a LT in the rear and a 4.7 out of a sequoia

Thanks for joining dude!

You should make a build thread to inspire otheres!

 

[Camper shell fun]

i’ve followed this build for awhile….I have tried to reach out to ya on IG but never got a response….Love this thing man, I have a similar sleeper truck as well not to the extent of yours it’s only 2wd so it also really blows peoples minds I do have a LT in the rear and a 4.7 out of a sequoia

Hey man I apologize for not getting back to you, I must have missed it. I like the camper sleeper build!

 

[the_fablab_]

can’t wait to ride in this thing!!!!!

 

[Kmattox]

I’ve been digging around trying to find build specs on this. I have a 2003 double cab and after seeing this in a video I needed this rear suspension. Only difference is I was talked into h70’s and starting to get everything to fit now.

 

[theycallmeWALLY]

I'm going to probably be adjusting my rear leaf springs after riding in this truck. The rear is super soft and he really is letting the shocks do the heavy lifting. Probably going to experiment with less leafs on my packs soon.

 

[UR_Mawm69]

i’ve followed this build for awhile….I have tried to reach out to ya on IG but never got a response….Love this thing man, I have a similar sleeper truck as well not to the extent of yours it’s only 2wd so it also really blows peoples minds I do have a LT in the rear and a 4.7 out of a sequoia

(not to steeeel dis thread but.......)

I FUCKING LOVEEEEE THE CAMPER WITH THE SPARE TIRE/TAILGATE DELETE!
I have ALWAYS thought about how that would look with a setup like that. Annnnnnd, you have verified..... it in fact does look badass! haha

PS. i love the wheel color!

 

[Carlos_G]

what a rad truck!
love the rear set up

 

[dwphoto]

 

[gascapkevin]

This thing is awesome! Loved your Terra video.

 

[Camper shell fun]

Done (ish)

 

[MCJAKE]

2uz? I currently have a 3vz and was planning on the 5vz swap but I like this idea more as long as it’s not much harder of a swap. Anything worth noting that might be difficult?

 

[DP_Tundra]

Heck yea! Tacomas should’ve came with a factory v8 option anyways

 

[Camper shell fun]

2uz? I currently have a 3vz and was planning on the 5vz swap but I like this idea more as long as it’s not much harder of a swap. Anything worth noting that might be difficult?

So here is how I sum it up, is it fucking awesome and am I super super happy with it? Yes, would I do it again? Probably not. I am way more money into this swap than I even want to admit, and it was a huge pain in the ass to do. It would not be done without the guys from rock solid designs helping me finish it up. If I could do it over again, I would either put a super charger on the V6 or have put an LS in it.

 

[MCJAKE]

This is exact response I was looking for. I’m about to start my build soon, which is going to be a simple, comfortable, mildly capable prerunner. The 3vz leaves a lot to be desired, the 5vz is a relatively simple swap and I’ve had one before and was happy “enough” with it. This build being 4x4, I want a little more power but not at the cost of being down for long. Supercharged 5vz looks like the route I’m taking. Thank you!

 

[dwphoto]

So here is how I sum it up, is it fucking awesome and am I super super happy with it? Yes, would I do it again? Probably not. I am way more money into this swap than I even want to admit, and it was a huge pain in the ass to do. It would not be done without the guys from rock solid designs helping me finish it up. If I could do it over again, I would either put a super charger on the V6 or have put an LS in it.

you drove too fast in a 22R

 

[Camper shell fun]

you drove too fast in a 22R

Is that statement even possible? I cant wait to give you a ride in the V8, You'll love it!

 

[4xFoorOffroad]

This is exact response I was looking for. I’m about to start my build soon, which is going to be a simple, comfortable, mildly capable prerunner. The 3vz leaves a lot to be desired, the 5vz is a relatively simple swap and I’ve had one before and was happy “enough” with it. This build being 4x4, I want a little more power but not at the cost of being down for long. Supercharged 5vz looks like the route I’m taking. Thank you!

I got a 5vz rebuilt a year ago from my neighbor’s machinist friend that I’m not using - the machinist got COVID and my neighbor took the short block and installed the heads himself but made a few mistakes I caught within a few moments on getting it back. Lost interest in a further tear down on it to check his work. If you are interested, I’ll give it to you for free pickup in Downey. DM me for more info / pics / I’ll answer any and all questions you have. Comes with intake and exhaust and things like AC / PS / ALT brackets.