Doc's 05 Tacoma Build Thread

[Dave Bennett]

This is a prefab unit that was for sale. I thought of picking it up, but not sure how I want to set up the back of the truck. BTW, this is for a 1st gen double cab tacoma:

The bottom part can be set at the same level as the benches to make another bed area.

My detailed camper build is here: http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/34407-Doc-s-05-Tacoma-SB-AT-FlipPac-Build-Thread

 

[Dave Bennett]

Drool... love the new tires. Someday I'd like those too.

I'm really liking them. I almost went another direction and now I'm glad I stuck with BFG.

 

[JamesDowning]

Considering the tread life and reliability I've had on my KM1s, I'll be BFG for life. Glad you're liking the KM2s.

 

[Dave Bennett]

Considering the tread life and reliability I've had on my KM1s, I'll be BFG for life.

I think so too, they just work.

 

[Dave Bennett]

TACODOC.COM

As many of you know, the Rendezvous Conspiracy has been burning the midnight oil working hard behind the scenes to make some big things happen in 2012. One of them is my new enthusiast website that I'm announcing here today on ExPo: www.tacodoc.com

The site is dedicated to 4WD Toyota Tech and Overland Adventure and will feature tech, trips, events, contributors articles and builds as well as exclusive content from leading outfitters and overland industry news.

We are committed to Tread Lightly and promoting trips, meets, and events in CA, NV, AZ, Baja and beyond – stay tuned!


Thanks,
Doc

 

[Zam15]

Always knew something like that was coming^ Just added a new site to my favorites. :chef:

 

[JPNCA]

The bottom part can be set at the same level as the benches to make another bed area.

I had one of these on my old Tacoma. It worked pretty good.
I did put new carpet on it though

 

[clcoyle]

As many of you know, the Rendezvous Conspiracy has been burning the midnight oil working hard behind the scenes to make some big things happen in 2012. One of them is my new enthusiast website that I'm announcing here today on ExPo: www.tacodoc.com

The site is dedicated to 4WD Toyota Tech and Overland Adventure and will feature tech, trips, events, contributors articles and builds as well as exclusive content from leading outfitters and overland industry news.

We are committed to Tread Lightly and promoting trips, meets, and events in CA, NV, AZ, Baja and beyond – stay tuned!


Thanks,
Doc

Very Nice web site Dave. Good Job. I now have a 2010 Tacoma and am ready to start all the mods, so I will be picking your brain here shortly. I met you at the toys 4 toys event when my wife and 8yr old son all climbed in your FlipPac to see how it fit us. Beautiful Truck you have. -Chris

 

[TheGloryFades]

Read through all 166 pages and must say Fantastic build! Maybe I missed it but is the rear diff locked and have you relocated you rear diff breather

 

[Dave Bennett]

Read through all 166 pages and must say Fantastic build! Maybe I missed it but is the rear diff locked and have you relocated you rear diff breather

The rear has the factory E-locker, the breather has been re-located up high at the gas filler door.

 

[Dave Bennett]

Very Nice web site Dave. Good Job. I now have a 2010 Tacoma and am ready to start all the mods, so I will be picking your brain here shortly. I met you at the toys 4 toys event when my wife and 8yr old son all climbed in your FlipPac to see how it fit us. Beautiful Truck you have. -Chris

Thank you! Glad you guys enjoyed the event, let me know if you need any help with your truck.

 

[clcoyle]

The rear has the factory E-locker, the breather has been re-located up high at the gas filler door.

Dave- Where is the factory breather located and how difficult was it to move it to the gas filler door? Is this a mod that you highly recommend? -Chris

 

[Dave Bennett]

Dave- Where is the factory breather located and how difficult was it to move it to the gas filler door? Is this a mod that you highly recommend? -Chris

The breather is right there on the diff, I just used a threaded fitting (It was actually a Nissan part I forget the number but its for diff breather line fitting) and a length of 3/8 fuel line, two small hose clamps and re-purpsed the OEM Toyota breather onto the end of this new line IIRC. Routed up and inside the bed wall (in between) and zip tied in place.

I highly recommend this mod. Like many things, this should have been done at the factory.

FYI, the front diff and t-case/tranny breathers are located up high on the firewall so no need to worry there.

EDIT: It's on my site now under suspension tires and gears: http://tacodoc.com/?page_id=13

 

[TheGloryFades]

Toyota part #'s
90930-03136 breather
90414-51319 union

 

[Dave Bennett]

Toyota part #'s
90930-03136 breather
90414-51319 union

Thanks!