Hey @splitshot did they give you a list of winches that fit? Are you looking to run one? Nice job and thanks for bringing this option to our attention.
No prob this forum is a great resource. I'm in pretty much the same boat. 2003 reg cab, 2.7l, 5-speed, ABS, man transfer case. Putting it off because it's such a big job but Eaton Tru-trac going in, full front end rebuild, manual hub mod, new suspension. And pulling and painting the oil...
This is the pic I referenced. They sell a CV axle shaft to retrofit your original ones. On Rockauto I bought all new CV axle assemblies. They sell Warn hubs but I bought Aisin hubs from Rockauto as well.
Taco Manual Hub Kit
I'm doing this to an 03. From all my research guys just pull the manual hub knuckles from a junk yard to save time and money. No Tacos in junk yards around here.
Looks like the tricky part is to make sure you have the correct spacers, nuts, paying attention to ABS or non, etc. I haven't...
For the rears - you can search "Old Man Dave" or "OMD" over at Tacoma World first gen section. There is a lengthy thread now locked that describes using parts of the existing leaf pack with donor leafs from the junkyard cut to length. The underlying theme is that Toyota leafs are junk.
I'll...
To be installed in the next month or so:
'03 Tacoma regular cab. King coil overs/shocks front and rear. I was seriously frustrated at the lack of aftermarket leaf spring options for a regular cab first gen so I'm going to try the Tacoma World Old Man Dave solution. Build a spring pack out...
I scored 16" Tundra steel wheels from a junk yard via eBay. The only reason I mention this is that 96 - 04 Tacoma spares can be in rough shape living under the vehicle and you have to find 4 spares. And after 2005 they slotted one of the holes to allow access to the valve stem without...
I vaguely remember the truck but I remember Heather Thomas a lot more.
Good call on the trailer connector. I had to replace the 4-flat on my truck in the middle of the polar vortex as I needed to use my trailer. The guts had completely corroded away. From now on it's sealed connectors...