Expo has another Taco DC!

[Winky]

I just bought a 2002 Taco DC TRD 4WD to replace my Jeep Rubicon. My intentions with this truck are very mild. It will be my DD and I want to use it as a base camp for fishing and kayaking expeditions. I don't want to add a whole lot of unnecessary weight. I am going to add some basic protection to keep things safe on those trails to backwoods camping spots. I am going to stick with 265s but wouldn't mind upgrading the suspension for more travel. What is a good way of adding some travel without adding a whole lot of lift? I will be adding some pictures in the next couple of days. It is silver with 54k miles. I think I am going to be happy with this truck.

Josh

 

[heeltoe989]

you'll be happy with your DD as a Daily driver I know I love mine! There are allot of suspension systems out there. you can go revtek style bushing lifts with add a leafs or you can go Donahoe suspension systems now called Icon Vehicle Dynamics. All for about 2.5 to 3 inches if lift. It all depends on budget. There's lots of kits out there. I use full Donahoe coilovers and res shocks with OME Dakar leafs, soon to upgrading to upper control arm and bump stops.

Enjoy your your build, I look forward to seeing what you build and use!

Richard

 

[Streakerfreak]

I just bought a 2002 Taco DC TRD 4WD to replace my Jeep Rubicon. My intentions with this truck are very mild. It will be my DD and I want to use it as a base camp for fishing and kayaking expeditions. I don't want to add a whole lot of unnecessary weight. I am going to add some basic protection to keep things safe on those trails to backwoods camping spots. I am going to stick with 265s but wouldn't mind upgrading the suspension for more travel. What is a good way of adding some travel without adding a whole lot of lift? I will be adding some pictures in the next couple of days. It is silver with 54k miles. I think I am going to be happy with this truck.

Josh

You will be happy with that truck:26_7_2: ! Nice on the miles too. It takes me less then 3 yrs to put 54k on a vehicle.

 

[mtnbike28]

welcome

Welcome to EP... glad to see another DC... nice on the mileage. I bought mine 14 months ago with 42k and now have well over 70k (dd and work and play truck)

Jay in NY

 

[Overland Hadley]

Welcome to Expedition Portal!

 

[keepontruckin]

http://www.customtacos.com/tech/index.php?article=137

 

[Willman]

Welcome to the ExPo!!!!

Donahoes & Deavers are a great way to go!..You will never look back!

:roost:

 

[SOAZ]

Welcome to the ExPo!!!!

Donahoes & Deavers are a great way to go!..You will never look back!

:roost:

ICON Coilovers and Deavers!
Or some used Donahoes if you can find some.

 

[greenhorn]

Welcome!

 

[DenCo40]

Congrats on the DC!!!!

 

[Winky]

Does EXPO have a prefered vendor for Taco suspension parts? If not where's a good place to go?

Thanks
Josh