seanpistol's 01 Tundra

[seanpistol]

I bought a solid axle first gen Tacoma on 37s. Most of the hard work is done but I got plenty of mods coming up.

Sad to see the Tundra go, but excited for a new project.

 

[seanpistol]

150k 3.4L 5 speed
4.88 gears, detroit lockers, 37" MTRs
dana 44 from a Wagoneer
trail gear springs front and rear

First things on the list is to ditch the detroits for ARBs and add hydro-assist

 

[AaronK]

Sad, I've been enjoying reading about your Tundra tinkering

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[theBullfrog125]

Nice rig. The 5VZFE 3.4 is a great engine. It'll take a lot of abuse and keep on ticking. However I'd lose the 37s and get 35s. The v6 isn't a powerhouse haha.

 

[toyotech]

Nah. Looks better with 37/. Besides. 37 are the new 35/


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[seanpistol]

37s are staying. With the 4.88s and the manual, the truck surprisingly gets up and goes just fine. Like to cruise at 75 on the highway.

Wheeled it today before I pull the Detroit lockers. Everything is so easy. And so fun. Hydro assist and swapping the lockers are the highest priority.

I have some pretty good rub on the back of the wheel well from the 37s. Pretty sure I know how to make them fit.

 

[marathonracer]

How well is the sled going to fit?

 

[seanpistol]

Haha, several people have asked me that. I have a buddy that throws a 174" track Ski-Doo T3 in his 02 Tacoma. Hangs out far, but he comes to Utah from Tahoe to ride and hasn't lost it!

May end up with another trailer, these springs are pretty soft. We'll see.

 

[marathonracer]

That must be quite the sight those are huge sleds, be must have a deck of some sort or his tailgate must just be folded! I get nervous hitting big frost heaves with my 137 in the tundra. You could always keep your springs and go for airbags with cradles.

 

[theBullfrog125]

Nah. Looks better with 37/. Besides. 37 are the new 35/

Definitely looks good with 37s, no argument there! I keep telling myself I want larger tires but I don't want to make my truck any slower than it already is, even after the regear

 

[E.Roy]

Nice Tacoma, that will get you through serious terrain. I like that v6 engine, decent torque at 220 lb-ft, and I've read it truly is a non-interference engine and the timing belt is robust as it is.
I just looked at a 1998 1st gen last week but the frame was toast, ended up buying a Jeep Grand Cherokee with 2 solid axles stock and selec-trac 242 tcase with option of full time 4wd.

 

[dyogim]

Hydro assist is going to make a world of difference.

 

[theBullfrog125]

Yep, non interference.
I've personally seen trucks with over 200k on the original timing belt. (Wouldn't recommend! Hah)
The 3.4L is an amazing engine. Surprisingly simple and decent output for the competition at the time. And only 150k miles is barely broken in!
Ive put about 70k miles on my T100 3.4 since I bought it at 150k and its never given me a problem, as long as I take care of it! After I regeared it's much easier to climb the passes loaded down but still no where near modern V8 power.

 

[seanpistol]

For sale thread posted here!

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/100994-seanpistol-s-01-Tundra

 

[rickashay]

For sale thread posted here!

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/100994-seanpistol-s-01-Tundra

Linked your own build thread^

I think you mean link to for sale thread here: http://www.expeditionportal.com/for...undra-V8-4x4-access-cab?p=1987046#post1987046