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Its rolling again. Pretty darn happy with the result. Now to finish up the tcase spacer and get the drivetrain dropped in. Then load the back with 500# of concrete and try to get a true rear flex out. These are 34.8" diameter tires and no...

Just gassed it up after a week of commuting 65 miles round trip. (I’m off tomorrow for my birthday) Oil pan still holding solid. 13.3mpg Ain’t gonna complain :beer:

Front axle is built. Should get to the machining on the Tcase adapter spacer tonight /tomorrow.

I'm new to this side of Mud, but I will probably be here a lot more as I am looking at building up my Tacoma bit, so I figured I'd introduce myself. My Tacoma is bone stock TRD Sport with the 4.0 and an automatic (unfortunately). I have kept it...

Rear axle finished up. Moser 4340 axles, disc brake conversion and 3.73 LSD. Got the steering rods made up and will start on the front axle tomorrow.

I’m recovering from the 5th surgery on my lumbar spine. I worked my ass of to make it 40 yrs between #3 and #4, which happened a yr ago today things were going well after #4 (decompression of l2, l3, l4 and l5 with fusion at L4-5) until my...

That's the look of a very happy dog !! Sassy has the good life !!

Our Charley has the most fascinating face.

Pups love hunting season.

ScheelMann Vario F seats are test fit. Seats, panels and console arm pad will go to upholstery next week. LS3 standalone harness has arrived and all verified.

Housings are back, 3.73 gears set up with Eaton TruTrac out back. Made new 1" offset spring perches and modified the front PS casting. Set the caster up a little as well. New Spicer cast covers installed. Will get these built out next...

Put it up for sale :( https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/redding-ca-2005-trd-sport-tacoma-access-cab-with-2017-four-wheel-camper.1367760/ Butt

EDIT: Temporarily pulling this listing. Will reevaluate after surgery and recovery. Truck: TRD Sport Access Cab. 141k miles 4.0 V6 and 6sp MANUAL TRANSMISSION Numerous quality upgrades! Suspension, gearing, and lockers installed by @TRAIL...

Started doing " THE DIRTY " as I call it. 45+ years of leaking fluid build up. Once stripped I with wipe down with acetone, seal seal and spray undercoating.

Atlas T-case arrived.

I hear you “buddy” 😂

Frame is back from powdercoating. Hopefully the chassis is a roller again in a few days. Complete OEM replica wiring harness from PWH. 4340 front and rear axles. Blasted Dana 44s

Decided it was time for a pupper dog road trip So we loaded Taco and Opal up and headed west to meat Junebug and Bear for some adventures Got to say this was a solid spot to break down and spend camp for a couple days

It is aluminum panel week for sure. Thank you for all the orders guys! Tailgate lids and Qtr panels.

50 Mercury caps are back from powder.

I tweaked my standard chlineo hot sauce recipe a bit by smoking the peppers and onions. It might be a winner.

Wheels arrived from WheelSmith. Excellent workmanship and as ordered. 17 x 9 4.25" Centerbore 4.5" BS 1950 Mercury Caps

Front King's arrived. Took a bit to get the stroke and orientation for these. Rears are on build with a 4-8 week lead. Finished taking items off axles and will send them to the blaster on Monday. 45+ years of caked on crude. I wire wheeled for...