Picture from: 09/22/2024
Background:
Hello! My name is Cory and this is my 2001 Toyota Tacoma. I picked up my Tacoma back in early January 2014. Initially, I wanted to keep things tame. Small lift, some nice tires and wheels, and some sliders for some mild protection. Needless to say that went out the window real quick. At this point, I'm basically building a rig that does it all. I'm actually not trying build the Swiss Army Knife of Tacomas, but at this rate, it'll probably happen. So in the meantime, I'm just enjoying the build process, fixing problem and repairing things as it comes along. Feel free to tag along and say "Hi" on the trail if you see me.
Current Modifications List:
Engine/Drivetrain:
- Fully Rebuilt Long Block 3.4L 5VZ-FE V6 by Main Machine
- Fully Rebuilt A340F Automatic Transmission by Bob's Almaden Transmission
- Inchworm Gear Crawlbox, Adapters and Triple Sticks (Sumo 4.70 gears)
- J-shift transfer case out of a '97 Tacoma (modified to work with the triple sticks)
- Hayden 678 Auxiliary Transmission Cooler
- Evil Energy Oil Catch Can
- Flowmaster 40 Series Muffler
- K&N Cold Air Intake
- aFe Pro Dry S Air Filter w/ aFe Pre-Filter
- Wotefusi 167 Series Hilux Snorkel
Front Suspension:
- MCM Fab & Design +3.5" Long Travel Kit
- Fox 2.5x8" Short Body Coilovers
- Eibach 18" 500lb Springs
- Fox 2.0x2" Air Bumps (shorted to 1" stroke)
- PRP Limit Straps w/ Kartek Clevis Mount
- Eimkeith Strut Tower Reinforcement
- Total Chaos Coil Tower Gussets, Spindle Gussets & Cam Tab Gussets
- Total Chaos Lower Uniball Conversion for Heim Steering
- Total Chaos Long Travel Heim Joint Steering Upgrade
- Sankei 555 Inner Tie Rods
- 333 Fabrication HD Billet Rack Clamp
Front Axle:
- Toyota 7.5" Clamshell
- Non-ADD Diff Tube
- Nitro 5.29 Ring and Pinion
- ARB RD-90 Air Locker
- RevTek Front Differential Drop Kit
- Modified Tundra CV Axles
- 13WL Tundra Brakes
Rear Suspension:
- Martec Engineering Trailing Arm 3 Link Kit (prototype)
- Fox 2.5x14" Internal Bypass Coilovers w/ Piggyback Reservoir
- Fox 2.0x2" Air Bumps
- TK1 Racing KoH -Ultra4 Swaybar
Rear Axle:
- Spidertrax Spider 9 3.5" DOM Housing (67" WMS to WMS)
- Spidertrax Ultimate Floater Ends
- Branik Motorsports 99-04 Dana 60 Unit Bearings (drilled and machined to 6-5.5 bolt pattern)
- Branik Motorsports Dana 60 Drive Flanges
- Branik Motorsports Legacy Brake Hats and Rotors
- Spidertrax Double Shear Rear Caliper Brackets
- Wilwood Dynalite 4 Piston Calipers
- Wilwood High Performance Brake Pads
- Spidertrax Inboard and Outboard Seals
- Dutchman Motorsports Custom 35 Spline Axle Shafts
Rear Differential:
- Yukon Ford 9" 3.250" Nodular Iron Case w/ Load Bolt
- Yukon Ford 9" Daytona Style Nodular Iron Pinon Support
- ARB RD-99 Air Locker (machined for load bolt clearance by Kelse Heck)
- Yukon Ford 9" High Performance 5.29 Ring and Pinion
- Nitro Ford 9" Toyota Pinion Flange
- RuffStuff Ford 9" Pinion Guard
Tires/Wheels:
- Nitto Trail Grappler MTs (315/70R17)
- Trail Ready HD-17 Beadlocks (17x8.5 4" BS)
- Apex Designs Rapid Precision Valves (Standard Length)
- Full-size Spare
- Dorman Wheel Studs (610-463)
Armor/Protection:
- Homemade DOM Tube Front Bumper
- Homemade DOM Tube Rear Bumper
- RuffStuff DIY Rock Sliders
- Relentless Fabrication 3/16" IFS Skid Plate
- Homemade 1/4" Belly Skid
Interior:
- Nardi Gara 3/0 Steering Wheel (350mm)
- NRG SKR-120H Hub/SRK-200BK
- Sony MEX-BT3100P Bluetooth Receiver
- ScanGauge 2
- Paranoid Fabrications Din Switch Plate (6 switch holes)
- Homemade Clock Replacement Switch Plate (2 switch holes)
- OTRATTW V-Series Rocker Switches
- OTRATTW Snap-In V-Series Switch Bracket, End, Set of 2
- OTRATTW V-Series Panel Plugs
- TEQ Modular Accessories Mount
- Ram Mounts Quick Grip XL, Double Socket Swivel & Ratchet Arm, & Ball Adapter
- PRP Enduro Reclining with Adjustable Headrest Seats
- PRP Tacoma Sliding Seat Mounts
- WeatherTech All-Weather Floor Mats
- Homemade Rear Seat Delete Platform
Exterior:
- Color Matched Grill
- Debadged
- Diaz Fabrication Devil Horn Emblem
Lighting/Electronics:
- Dual Optima YellowTop Group 34/78 Batteries (relocated to the bed)
- ICT Billet Battery Trays
- KeyLine Dual Battery Isolator
- Switch Pros SP-9100 Unit
- Blue Sea Systems Fuse Panel, Terminal Block, Bus Bar, Circuit Breakers & Battery Cut Off Switches
- Fastronix Military Spec Battery Terminals, Remote Charging Posts & 3/8" Power and Ground Junctions
- ARB CKMA12 High Output Onboard Air Compressor
- BX Built Retrofit Headlights
- Baja Designs XL80 - Pair Driving/Combo Amber
- Baja Designs XL80 - Pair Driving/Combo White
- Baja Designs XL Racer Edition
- Baja Designs Squadron Sport - Pair Driving/Combo Amber
- Baja Designs S1 - Pair Wide Cornering Amber
- Lux Lighting Systems MAX White LED Rock Lights
- MESO Customs HitchPod w/ Baja Designs S1
Recovery Gear:
- Warn M8000 Winch
- MasterPull 5/16" Superline Black Winch Line
- Factor 55 UltraLink and Rope Guard
- Brennan's Garage "HOSS" Hawse Fairlead
- Pittsburgh 1.5 Ton Race Jack
Miscellaneous:
- Trimmed Fenders 3 inches
- Tubbed for 35s
- Slider cut back to clear for wheels while turning
- Homemade Bedside Reinforcements
- Spiker Engineering Hood Struts
- Relentless Fabrication Tailgate Reinforcement
- Cruise Control Relocated to Steering Column
- Solo Motorsports Tacoma Frame Boxing Kit
And this is where it all started. One owner, super clean, all the bells and whistles, no off road miles, detailed dealership maintenance records, and 222,266 miles.
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