Recent content by sgiandubh

Having made this exact transition, 2005 Tacoma to 1999 100 series, the 100 is a better vehicle on all counts and I have absolutely no regrets. Provided you don't need a bed, two main caveats exist, fuel economy and suspension options. However, I'm only 3 mpg off the taco empty (14 average vs. 17...

I have not owned an 80, but I have owned an '06 Dodge 2500 quad cab (diesel, not a power wagon) and currently have a FJ60 and UZJ100 Land Cruiser. I will admit right off the bat that Toyotas have treated me exceptionally well over the years and I am guilty of being a bit of a fan boy so that may...

Welcome! The hundy is an awesome family rig. I have a '99 and I'm continuously impressed with its comfort and capability. No other mods besides 285/75r16 KM2s and it has taken me every where I have wanted to go. That being said, I do agree that the OME lift should on the short list simply from a...

Mine just arrived! DIY kit came in middle of last week. Just need to clear some garage space to dig in. Thanks for the detailed directions and images. That will be a big help with the assembly.

Looks so good! Thanks for the updates and for offering these bumpers. Will be worth the wait.

That is the 'Runner to have! Supercharger to boot. I have been very tempted by that exact setup. Cool build. Very functional. How do you like those AT/S Yokos? I'm eying getting a DD set of tires as an alternative to my KM2s.

I ran into the exact same issue, Except I ran out of room in a 2nd gen Tacoma double cab. We have 1 daughter as well and even with the back seat, and the fact that the 2nd gen is roomier than earlier Tacomas, it was quickly apparent that with all of the kiddo paraphernalia and camping gear that...

PM'd you. Thanks!

I second the nice fender comment! And sweet truck! Please forgive if this is not the intent of this thread, but what fenders are you running? Do you have any more pics of your track width front to back? The Taco rear is about 4" narrower overall than the TC front, correct?

Love this truck! 1st gen 4Runners are the epitome of cool. What suspension mods have you done? It looks like you are getting decent articulation out of the front. Edit - Missed it first time through, looks like ZUK mod and factory leaves in the rear? What about the front?

Would love to hear your impressions of the Steedspeed manifold/aftermarket turbo if you end up going that route. I am running the stock cam, exhaust manifold and exhaust with a modified CT20 on my '87 pickup and it runs out of steam pretty hard at around 4200 rpm. Motor is fresh so I was...

So cool to see a turbo 'Runner on here. I have an '87 ex cab turbo with a 5 speed that I wish was in half a good as shape as yours. I picked it up with a blown motor and now it's back on the road but this is great inspiration to tend to the cosmetics and improvements. Keep it coming!

Perfect. Thanks!

Looks sharp! Sorry if I missed it but did you decide if you were going to pre-drill for the guard brackets?

Quick progress! Very nice work.