JohnboyTRD 2003 doublecab (1 Viewer)

[johnboyTRD]

Figured I would add my build here and checkout what ih8mud is all about

Here is my truck as of now... Some big changes coming soon.

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
Toytec 1.5" lift shackles
Cut exhaust at down turn
Wheels - late 90's 15" 4runner alloy, sprayed duplicolor flat black
Tires - 33x10.5x15
Painted grille and surround duplicolor flat black
RAT IFS skid, painted rustoleum semi gloss
OME D6XL AAL
Trail Gear low profile bumper, rustoleum semigloss
Relocate blinkers to corners
BAMF sliders
Softopper
BORA 1.25" spacers (removed for now...)
Grey wire mod
Ultra gauge
33x12.5" 15 eldorado sport mtz
Pacer aluminum wheels painted black 15x8

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:
New door lock actuator...haven't had time to install yet
Belly and tcase skids
Cd/iPod deck... The cassette adapter works for now.
BAMF bed rack (being made right now)
RTT (ordering this month)
Winch (on the way)
Longer rear shocks or relocation of nitrochargers
Rear bumper/swingout
Portable air
High angle cv boots/slide mod
Offroad/bed/camping lights
Dedicated tool set for truck
Maybe 35's and regear
Struts for hood
Maybe add a second battery...
Better mount and organize my crap



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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 add, which I saved:



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

 

[OverLand Cruisers]

Nice, welcome

 

[4LLC]

nice pics welcome.

 

[mexellent]

Nice truck!

 

[johnboyTRD]

Updated pics... Will fully update with details after swingout goes on this week...

 

[SIZZLE]

Just stumbled across this! It was nice to meet you last weekend. Very cool truck.

 

[johnboyTRD]

Just stumbled across this! It was nice to meet you last weekend. Very cool truck.

Ya! It was good meeting you and fam too. Looked like everyone had a killer time! Btw your truck photobombing:

 

[johnboyTRD]

Sorry not that pic, this one:

 

[SIZZLE]

That made the pic 10% more awesome!

 

[johnboyTRD]

That made the pic 10% more awesome!

+1

[emoji41]

 

[johnboyTRD]

Testing relocated shocks:



New crossmember welded in along with frame reinforcement plates. Shock mounts are from trailgear. Had to use a little sleeve on the shock bolts to make them fit the shock eyes.

 

[Haggis]

Great rig and pics! Where did you find that cool bed rack?

 

[johnboyTRD]

Great rig and pics! Where did you find that cool bed rack?

This is one of Bay Area Metal Fabs racks (BAMF). It's a little shorter than the normal version to keep tent mounted lower. Jerry does great work, I have some other odds and ends on my truck from him and couldn't be happier.