$500.00 tacoma project

[68dave]

Installed a Toytec suspension lift today on the 04 tacoma that i picked up for $500. Also helped a buddy install a Toytec lift on his 13 tacoma today, did both at my work after hours. Next on the list is wheels and a set of duratracs.

 

[CowboyTaco]

Jealous of the steal.

Updates?

 

[68dave]

Installed tundra brakes and stainless steel braided brake hoses today at work. Check out the size difference from the tacoma to the tundra brakes. I also did this upgrade to my 4runner a couple years ago.

 

[68dave]

Mounted my wheels/tires today on my lunch break. Not 100% in love with them because of how dark they are on a silver truck.

 

[68dave]

Picked up some used bumpers for my tacoma today. I only wanted the rear bumper but the guy gave me a killer price for the pair so i bought both. Not gonna use the front one tho'.

 

[THatfield]

great to see you resurrect the tacoma from the dead! it seems like you come across some mighty good deals between the suspension lift, truck, bumpers etc. I'm very jealous. I wish you were closer with that front bumper, I'd buy it off of you!

any more plans for this rig?

 

[68dave]

great to see you resurrect the tacoma from the dead! it seems like you come across some mighty good deals between the suspension lift, truck, bumpers etc. I'm very jealous. I wish you were closer with that front bumper, I'd buy it off of you!

any more plans for this rig?

Thanks. I didn't get a deal on the suspension lift tho', paid full price. I sold both bumpers to a member on tacomaworld.com. He drove 4.5 hours one way from Va. to purchase them. After helping him load the bumpers in the bed of his tacoma i noticed his stock oem bumper was rust free and in good condition so i asked him if he wanted to sell it, offered him $100 for it and removed it. Mine was smashed & rusted in the center. Mounted the bumper, axe and shovel this past saturday.

 

[68dave]

Just purchased a new spare rim from SCS and a new duratrac. So now i have a matching spare.

 

[kendil]

That's a straight up steal

 

[68dave]

I picked up a used Bestop soft top yesterday for a $100 from a member over on Tacomaworld. Just have to get some mounting clamps for it.

 

[WRWhit93]

Just read through this. This is awesome!

 

[68dave]

Just read through this. This is awesome!

Thanks. I recently bought another Toyota project. A 1 owner 1996 4runner with a seized 179k mile 3.4L. PO neglected a bad oil leak, you can see the oil on the ground under the engine. When it seized he had a co-worker tow him with a tow strap and for some reason they decided to use the bumper as a tow strap attachment point. I'm looking for a replacement engine now with decent miles. Should be another fun project.

 

[68dave]

Just noticed your name. My brother's name is Woodrow, but we call him Woody.

 

[68dave]

Good news i finally found a engine for this 4runner. A 3.4 from a recently wrecked 2002 4runner with only 109k miles. I bought it from the same Arizona salvage yard that i purchased my tacoma motor from. $700+$275 shipping, not bad considering everything i found local was $1000-$1200 with 150k + miles. Should be here by the end of next week.

 

[Toyotadude88]

Which AZ wrecking yard are you using?

 

[danpba152]

That Tacoma was a good deal.

 

[68dave]

Which AZ wrecking yard are you using?

ABC Wrecking in Tuscon.

 

[68dave]

Received my replacement 109k mile 2002 3.4 today. It's clean in & out.

 

[68dave]

That Tacoma was a good deal.

Yep, i love that truck! I don't even drive it in the winter. It stays in the garage away from all this damn salt.

 

[68dave]

Drove my tacoma to Bass Pro Shop today. Parking was a mess but luckily i found a "Toyota 4x4 Only" spot! LOL.