1996 Toyota Tacoma made into an off-road racer/mall crawler

[Tacoma747]

Well, it's still very much in progress, and has a way to go. If you want to look at the FULL build thread go here:
http://www.nc4x4.com/forum/index.php?threads/project-racin-taco-ecors-racer-build-up.100879/

I'll just start with CURRENT pictures, and update as I get further along with the build. More pictures from start to current are in the above link.

Running Ruffstuffspecialties axle housings, with FJ-80 internals and factory E-Lockers. Gear drive t-case, 4.7 gears in the rear case, going to buy an adapter to run dual t-cases so I still have a factory low range gear.
Long travel "baja" leaf springs in the rear with 17" travel Bilstein 4 tube bypass shocks
3-link with coilovers in the front (still have to buy the steering knuckles and shocks)
37" tires
All tube/fabrication work done by me.
Glassworks Unlimited bedsides and front fenders (bought used for less than 1/2 price)

Front tire is not on the axle, it's just sitting there. Front axle will likely be moved rear some.
http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l482/Michael_Bowen/Racing%20Tacoma%20buildup/photobucket-16141-1334791956878.jpg
http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l482/Michael_Bowen/Racing%20Tacoma%20buildup/photobucket-38801-1334792222479.jpg
http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l482/Michael_Bowen/Racing%20Tacoma%20buildup/photobucket-38447-1334792130265.jpg

Already pulled the t-case back out, need to order the adapter to run duals.
http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l482/Michael_Bowen/Racing%20Tacoma%20buildup/photobucket-12042-1334105463252.jpg

[Tacoma747]

Here is the radiator and fuel cell
http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l482/Michael_Bowen/Racing%20Tacoma%20buildup/1420710000_photobucket_69514_.jpg

[Tacoma747]

Rear suspension may have to be raised to sit level with the front, gotta get the front sitting on it's tires before I can figure out where the rear needs to be.
http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l482/Michael_Bowen/Racing%20Tacoma%20buildup/1420710000_photobucket_89869_.jpg

And those purty rear shocks I got for a killer deal...
http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l482/Michael_Bowen/Racing%20Tacoma%20buildup/1420710000_photobucket_94123_.jpg

[Tacoma747]

Here is the dual transfer case setup, sure was a pain to install by myself!!

http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l482/Michael_Bowen/Racing%20Tacoma%20buildup/photobucket-22871-1337903395490.jpg
http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l482/Michael_Bowen/Racing%20Tacoma%20buildup/photobucket-20069-1338418932860.jpg

[Injected65]

Cool build. I'm jealous of your bending skills :)

[undercut]

That's a really nice setup. Love those rear shocks - even better if you got them at a steal of a deal. I'm going to check out your link for the full build tonight! :D

[ncsugrad2006]

Niiice.

Just bought me a 99 4runner the other day with a broken flexplate, so I'm working on fixing that. Unfortunately it broke the alignment post thing off the torque converter when it went, so I had to order one of those also.

Good luck with the project!

[Tacoma747]

thanks guys, it's coming along nicely, just not fast enough :) I really hope to at least have it driveable this year, hopefully by the end of summer. I've got a trailer I really need to sell first though before I can spend some $$