tacoma

  1. 609 Build for a First Gen Tacoma

    Looking for some guidance from the masses on a front axle build for my rec wheeler first gen Tacoma. 3RZ/5 speed with duals. I wheel with a light right foot. Truck scales around 4500 lbs ready to wheel. My heart wants to build a 609 but I'm conflicted on the best way to fit it out. Long term...
  2. Tacoma 4500 build

    Several other 4500 cars being built so figured I might as well post mine up. Plan is to have it done for 2026 but would like to have it done summer of 2025 to get some time in it. Plans are ls, th350, atlas, 609s, rantz steering servo assist with a double ended ram etc. pretty standard 4500...
  3. Sluggy

    CA 1st gen oe tacoma wheels bay area

    Title says it all 15" no center caps
  4. Sandy Johnson

    Wildly unpopular thread about flat towing a 2012 Tacoma

    A while back I traded my tundra for a 2012 4 door tacoma. I had lots of reasons, but the main one is I wanted a 4 door truck that I could flat tow behind my motorhome.... well, that's not exactly true.. the MAIN main reason is because it was easy and available. Anyway, back to the point. 2012...
  5. 2002 Tacoma crank no start help

    I recently picked up a 2002 Tacoma. Drove it around town for a handful of days and took it out on a wheeling trip. First trail was Grizzly Lake. Made it a out 3/4 of a mile and it died. Had a couple sputters before hand that I thought was my foot bouncing off gas. Had to tow it off trail. The...
  6. rockota

    1st gen Tacoma Reg cab

    Moving from the garage sale thread… Wanted fill out the Pokémon collection. Picked up this very well built regular can a few weeks ago… joins the xtracab that I’ve had for about 13 years and the dd doublecab. Supercharged 3rz, 5 speed, atlas 5.0, TG 609’s with air lockers. Modified TG 3-link...
  7. CA Tacoma wheels

    comes with the rollers 300 craigslist price 250 yours 93003
  8. NC Tacoma 5.29 gears, install kit, Detroit Locker

    Got a few leftover parts from past projects. Everything new in Box: Nitro 5.29 gear front - T8S-529R-NG - $300 Nitro 5.29 gear rear 8.4 - T100-529-NG - $200 Nitro install kit (don't have box but it's all there new) - MKT100 - $250 Solid pinion spacer w/ shims - SKCST100 - $40 Detroit Locker®...
  9. Lil'John

    CA Need 2002 Tacoma front body parts plus door

    I need driver door, driver fender, hood, and passenger fender... somewhat in that order in an effort to have more than one straight panel on my truck:eek: Truck is a 2002 TRD extra cab. Deer took out driver fender and door most recently: White obviously would be ideal. Door is electric...
  10. Lil'John

    SOS: 3.4L Tacoma timing belt replacement "jumping" teeth

    I'm a bit confused on what the fuck is going on with what should be a routine bit of work. I am changing the timing belt plus water pump on my 3.4L Tacoma(2002). I'm using an Aisin TKT-005. The belt looked like it had F085 D13 U9037 on it. I haven't pulled it yet. I get everything lined up...
  11. Lil'John

    What type of upgraded control arms are available for first gen Tacoma?

    Short is title: For more 'speed' driving of 4wd Tacoma and onroad snow, are there any upgraded upper or lower control arms worth upgrading to? Goal is better road feel and soak up some of the bumps. No hard core rock crawling. Looking at 31" tires. Spin off from this thread on low slung SAS...
  12. Lil'John

    How short of a solid axle swap on first gen Tacoma is possible?

    Thread title is short. What is min lift that can be done with leaf spring SAS? Victim is an 02 trd 4wd tacoma extra cab. Longer: What might prevent 1" lift SAS? Oil pan? edit with more info The truck can't maintain an alignment to save it's tires. The last set I just replaced lasted under...
  13. Grronk

    The Rental Truck on tons - 1999 Tacoma

    Finally getting around to building up my old high-school truck. She's done well to me through the years beating on her, I think I'm on my 8th or 9th rack and pinion, last time it broke I said I wasn't going to dump more money in new stock shit and solid axle swap it. It then has sat for a few...
  14. rockota

    TN 1st gen tacoma shocks and springs

    Donaho Racing/icon vehicle dynamics front coilovers. Rebuilt about 75k ago; probably due for another rebuild. No springs. Rear 0-3” Icon 2.0 shocks. Need rebuild. Kit is about $30/shock. OME Dakar heavy rear leafs. Brand new bushings. Still hold height - didn’t need to be replaced. $600 +...
  15. Dumptruck.the.wookie

    CO 1997 Tacoma rolling chassis

    I am posting this for my nephew. He rolled what was supposed to be his first truck, so we are parting it out to fund the next attempt. He is only 15 so I will be handling all the correspondence. 1997 Toyota Tacoma Extended Cab 4wd 5-speed 315,848 miles. Good title. Located in Bennett, CO 80102...
  16. Rowdy

    NV 97 Tacoma - Truggy One-Tons/42s

    Not ready to drive just yet, probably about 30hrs of fab/misc shit to do to get it back in the rocks. I have too many projects and not enough time to complete the 3rd iteration of this. Located in Reno, NV. 9k OBO. IG page: @effin.rowdy or Build thread (kinda) Details: 42x17 at about 40% tread...
  17. CA Fox Coilovers and Camburg Upper Arms For Tacoma

    Fox Coilovers and Camburg balljoint upper arms for second gen tacoma $2000, in Yucca Valley
  18. snivilous

    3rd Gen 4Runner/1st Gen Tacoma +3.5" Long Travel 2023-05-12

    3rd Gen 4Runner/1st Gen Tacoma +3.5" Long Travel with plate construction (may require modification)
  19. Slander

    2002 TuRD

    I figure if we have an overlanding tundra with pro grill knock off as a build on here, my flux cored pile of rust is IBB worthy. I have a v6 5spd 2002 tacoma that I have and been building since 2005, I'll skip all the bolt on IFS on 33s stage of the build and post up the cool shit. The truck as...
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