Build Introducing my 2004 Tacoma built on 1ton chassis with dual wheel rear end

[15bt Tacoma]

 

[15bt Tacoma]

Still working on front axle

 

[15bt Tacoma]

Everything 100% square. Got the angles and measurements from fj80 chassis I think the hardest part it's over wit. I had never done anything like this so I just went with my pipe fabricator instinct take over and I'm pretty happy with the way this axle fits my frame

 

[GLTHFJ60]

I hope you plan to brace those radius arm mounts, but it looks good!

 

[15bt Tacoma]

I hope you plan to brace those radius arm mounts, but it looks good!

Oh yeah it's going to be braced. Tig welded n gonna make it look nice also

 

[cruisedeisel]

I love this truck but please do something about all that square plating. Ya'll need a tube bender .

 

[15bt Tacoma]

I love this truck but please do something about all that square plating. Ya'll need a tube bender .

Thanks. I used square plating just to get the axle exactly where it needs to be. Next step is to make it look pretty

 

[15bt Tacoma]

Initial engine mockup on new axle/suspension

 

[15bt Tacoma]

Working on motor mounts. 40 degrees. Using rubber insulators out of 93 fj80

 

[15bt Tacoma]

Engine sits beautifully lots of clearance Working now on transmission crossmember

 

[15bt Tacoma]

Decided to change the top plate on motor mounts to a 3/8 thick plate just because I needed about 1/8 clearance on the sway bar mounts

 

[15bt Tacoma]

Going to hurry and finish the trans cross member to drop the body back on to see what kind of body lift I will need and other modifications might be needed

 

[15bt Tacoma]

There you have it world first 15bt h55f, fj80 front axle, 1ton dually frame, 4 door tacoma.
Will need a 3 inch body lift which I plan on fabricating taller body mounts, I don't want 3" rubber I'm putting alcoa wheels and if I still have head room in my home garage I want a suspension lift
Only time will tell. Engine sits beautifully in the Tacoma engine bay although I had to shift the engine forward 1-7/8"
So at this point it's just details paint and body which I plan on doing with the cab off and strip it down to bare metal, engine and chassis also getting a fresh coat
Lots of work still to be done

 

[IanB]

Making some good progress!

 

[GTSSportCoupe]

That thing looks pretty bad ass already; will be an awesome rig. Nice work.

 

[15bt Tacoma]

Making some good progress!

Thanks. Lot of work still to come!!
I'll keep this progress updated

 

[15bt Tacoma]

That thing looks pretty bad ass already; will be an awesome rig. Nice work.

Thanks. Still many upgrades to come. Big wheel, big off-road bumpers

 

[cruisedeisel]

Do you think the rear end will need some more lift?

 

[15bt Tacoma]

Do you think the rear end will need some more lift?

Yes sir I have to level it out. But that depends on the wheel size I choose weather or not I put a lift kit on it. So yeah. It's going to be a mean looking machine when I'm done. Also cleaning the mounts I built making them look pretty also. Thanks

 

[15bt Tacoma]

Good memories!!!