JohnboyTRD - 2003 Double Cab TRD

[johnboytrd]

Figured I ought to start one of these here as well Here is how she sits now as of March 2015:

November 2014 gobble:







August 2014:

Here are just some pics I like...


Courtesy of Lisa:





Courtesy of Jason:




Misc:







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Mods in order installed:
OME lift - 882, Dakar, nitro chargers
ECGS needle bearing fix (diff vibration)
Cb - uniden 520xl, firestik 4', door jamb antenna mount (removing and replacing with BAMF)
Toytec 1.5" lift shackles
Cut exhaust at down turn
Stock split 3 4runner wheels painted black (removed)
Tires - 33x10.5x15
Painted grille and surround duplicolor flat black (terrible paint)
RAT IFS skid, painted rustoleum semi gloss
OME D6XL AAL
Trail Gear low profile bumper, rustoleum semigloss
Relocate blinkers to corners
BAMF sliders
Softopper (removed)
BORA 1.25" spacers (removed)
Grey wire mod
Ultra gauge
33x12.5" 15 eldorado sport mtz
Pacer aluminum wheels painted black 15x8
Cassette tape adapter for iPod
Hella 500
Tuff stuff winch 11,500 extreme
BAMF bed rack custom height with all the bells and whistles
Tepui Kukenam RTT
Rear bumper/swingout, RAT products.



Misc recovery and tools... I'll add a separate list of this crap some day.

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Some things I'd like to do/add:
1" body lift, .25" top plate spacers front
Belly and tcase skids
Cd/iPod deck... Cassette adapter works ok but not ideal
Longer rear shocks or relocation of nitrochargers
Portable air
High angle cv boots/slide mod
Offroad/bed/camping lights
Dedicated tool set for truck
Regear
Struts for hood
Maybe add a second battery...
Maybe sas or long travel
Maybe 35's



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Background, purchased this from a gentleman with about 76k miles, bone stock.

The goal which led me to the 1st gen tacoma dc TRD:

Reliable family car to fit my wife, kids (future), two dogs, bikes, camping gear, with the ability to take us to amazing places accessible by capable trail vehicle.

Here she is, photo from original craigslist ad, which I saved:



Adding maintenance/service record here when time permits...


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[ExploreNorthernBC]

very nice

 

[Dmschete]

How do you like those eldorado mtz so far? Been looking at them. Looks good!

 

[Willman]

Welcome to the ExPo. Nice rig!

 

[johnboytrd]

How do you like those eldorado mtz so far? Been looking at them. Looks good!

They work fine, and pretty cheap. But next time I'll probably pony up and get something like an mtr or km2. Got friends that like the hankook mt so that is an option too. Really haven't thought a lot about it haha. But I have a new spare that is a 33x12.5 km2 and it just feels more substantial.

Welcome to the ExPo. Nice rig!

Thanks man!


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[BeratE]

NIce looking truck so far. Did you need to do the ECGS needle bearing swap? I thought that was only a 2nd gen and up issue?

 

[johnboytrd]

NIce looking truck so far. Did you need to do the ECGS needle bearing swap? I thought that was only a 2nd gen and up issue?

Yeah, I needed to. Had vibes that were pretty annoying, even with diff drop. This is a far less observed problem in 1st gens - guess I'm lucky


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[johnboytrd]

I don't update this often... but anyways I did a shock relocation, and I was very impressed with the droop! The setup is just a custom tube crossmember welded to the frame, and trail gear relocation tabs for the crossmember and axle housing. The gut that did the welding also did my rear frame plates while he was at it. Here are a few photos.

I also pulled the trigger on this shower kit: http://www.polyperformance.com/Syner...ower-Shave-Kit

Probably going to get a thermostatic mixing valve and shower shelter too... Will get some pics and review when I am able. For now I am going to opt not to mount the pump for now, and just plug in as needed using the cig lighter. If it is too much of a pain, then I will hard wire/plumb it into the tool box on the back of my swingout.