Just for fun - found this on AutoBlog. I understand the economics of why they don't make this a production vehicle, but it sure makes me sad - "A four-cylinder engine is mated to a four-speed automatic gearbox and a four-wheel-drive system (4x4x4) pulled from Landcruiser, featuring a solid front axle, transfer case and Toyota Motorsport rear axle."
Sema link: http://www.autoblog.com/2008/11/04/sema-2008-toyotas-truck-trio-is-3x-cooler-than-modded-venzas/

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/11/13_tacoma_truck_concept.jpg

:smokin:

that is so badass.

While that truck is pretty sweet, I wish they had gotten more pictures of the suspension :D

old school look, nice!!!

Ok im not a Toyota guy but that is awesome!However,it needs something bigger then just a 4 banger with so much mass.


So this is an actual Toyota vehicle not an aftermarket shop?That means they actually listen to their customers unlike Jeep.They need to build this thing!

Ok im not a Toyota guy but that is awesome!However,it needs something bigger then just a 4 banger with so much mass.

the 2trfe is actually a pretty peppy little engine.

That is awesome! It says it has a straight axle form the landcruiser. I wonder if is exactly the same, with the same width. It says 4x4x4 ummmm... I am thinking lockers front and rear.

Needs a five speed.

Nice, I'm nursin a semi! :smokin:

I love it, the door decals remind me of my 84 4runner, and between the white rims (though not steelies) and the roll bar and the KC's it's definitely a retro look. Its like an 80's truck updated... sweetness...

I'm not that fond of the new Taco's and that 80's look makes it even more fugly.

I think they need to bring the new Hilux over here. :smokin:

http://www.toyota-europe.com/Images/t8_hil08_gal10_1024_tcm280-810962.jpg

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=392579&stc=1&d=1222197318

The axle :D

:smokin:

my buddy just called me telling me about this thing, he's over there i could have him grab some pics if you guys want, anything specific?

my buddy just called me telling me about this thing, he's over there i could have him grab some pics if you guys want, anything specific?

Link setup in the front? I guess? :D

my buddy just called me telling me about this thing, he's over there i could have him grab some pics if you guys want, anything specific?

pics of everything sounds good, thanks :D!

Link setup in the front? I guess? :D

I would imagine it's pretty much the exact same setup as on an FJ-80 . But yeah , pics would be nice :D

From looking at the picture of the head on shot you can see the front mounts of the radius arms like they use on the FJ80.

From looking at the picture of the head on shot you can see the front mounts of the radius arms like they use on the FJ80.

Yup , that's what gave it away .

Did you guys see the long travel taco on that page? It's got 13" of front travel 14" of rear IRS travel and check out the inboarded disc brakes! :eek:

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/11/01_tacoma_offroad_project.jpg

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/11/08_tacoma_offroad_project.jpg

That taco has 80 series axles front and rear, 80 series front suspension and steering, rear taco suspension. 80 series transfer case. American Racing wheels. I think its a pretty sweet truck.

I'll be back tomorrow if anyone wants any specific pictures.

I'll be back tomorrow if anyone wants any specific pictures.

Yes please! I'd love some under carriage shots of the front and rear suspension, axles, and transfercase! :smokin:

I was at sema today and saw all the toyotas there, I asked if I could sit in the retro tacoma, they said no problem. The custom recaro seats in that truck are awesome! :smokin:

It's official, someone needs to make us some high steer for 80 series axle.

It's official, someone needs to make us some high steer for 80 series axle.

They already do, check out slee offroad.
http://www.sleeoffroad.com/products/products_steering_detail.htm

I was at sema today and saw all the toyotas there, I asked if I could sit in the retro tacoma, they said no problem. The custom recaro seats in that truck are awesome! :smokin:

Those seats were made with extra material Toyota found from the 80's, from the original mini trucks. It was then cut and sewn for the '08 tacoma.

Thats the coolest Tacoma I have ever seen. I would buy one to match my wifes 08 double cab in a second.

Did you guys see the long travel taco on that page? ... and check out the inboarded disc brakes! :eek:


http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/11/08_tacoma_offroad_project.jpg


That's pretty bad ass for a go-fast rig. It must cut down a huge amount of unsprung weight out there at the wheel! :smokin:

That's pretty bad ass for a go-fast rig. It must cut down a huge amount of unsprung weight out there at the wheel! :smokin:
and keeps things out of harms way and from brake lines getting ripped off when you get a flat.

That's pretty bad ass for a go-fast rig. It must cut down a huge amount of unsprung weight out there at the wheel! :smokin:

and keeps things out of harms way and from brake lines getting ripped off when you get a flat.

They are pretty cool, but what a pain in the ass to service the brakes. :laughing:

Did you guys see the long travel taco on that page? It's got 13" of front travel 14" of rear IRS travel and check out the inboarded disc brakes! :eek:

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/11/01_tacoma_offroad_project.jpg


fap fap fap

Can someone post a link to some decision makers at Toyota that can make this happen! I would buy one in a hot minute! :D

still waiting on pics of 08 retro. Sounds like in all it could easily be a under 20K price tag with setup.

That tacoma is awesome, I wish they would make it production! How can we make that happen?

How can we make that happen?

buy the company or find a way to become the ceo of toyota...

*have gay sex with the CEO and take pictures....

*have gay sex with the CEO and take pictures....

:shaking: wow . . . So why would you want pictures of that ?

:shaking: wow . . . So why would you want pictures of that ?

Either he is :rainbow: or is assuming the CEO is a woman :laughing: :flipoff2:

blackmail them into making it....it's called sarcasm by the way. i didn't say i would do that. personally, i'd just buy a tacoma and add a solid axle myself...

those graphics make me all happy inside, i love that thing

Where do I sign, now hopefully they are affordable :smokin:

Link setup in the front? I guess? :D


Yep...looks like stock FJ80 stuff to me. Still trying to figure out what that box that said TOYOTA was on it....

http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/156/sema021mediumyy6.jpg

http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/5575/sema025mediumwz7.jpg

It was a really sweet rig. Only thing I would like to have seen was a inclinometer sitting on the dash.

Yep...looks like stock FJ80 stuff to me. Still trying to figure out what that box that said TOYOTA was on it....

http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/156/sema021mediumyy6.jpg



Except it looks like they used the stock IFS coilovers instead of separate coils and shocks. Interesting...

just saw this...nice! but the factory alwyas has to make too many conservative changes to please the lawyers, DOT, etc...

one of us could make a great truck like this with factory fj80 and slee off road parts with an fj80 axle with locker, a set of 33'' MT's...dual 2.28 cases....start with a four door TRD package truck...or prerunner(inchworm Tcase adapter setup)...cant you get the new tacomas in 09 with the atrac system?

I had some friends take pics. It's actually not an 80 axle or arm, something non USA like a 70 series. The arms are shorter than 80 and the axle isn't as wide (actually matches the rear). I agree its a sweet ass truck though. But check out this halfass (looking) fab though...

the fab looks all like factory toyota welds. i dont know, maybe its just me. the only thing i see that doesnt look like that is the panhard bar, even then it looks like it would hold up fine for that truck in its current form.

Yep...looks like stock FJ80 stuff to me. Still trying to figure out what that box that said TOYOTA was on it....


Looks like a power inverter to me.

I apologize for the delay for uploads. I couldn't find my camera cable.

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I also loved the interior on it.
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc111/GRM_Burglar/PB060067small.jpg
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I had some friends take pics. It's actually not an 80 axle or arm, something non USA like a 70 series. The arms are shorter than 80 and the axle isn't as wide (actually matches the rear). I agree its a sweet ass truck though. But check out this halfass (looking) fab though...

Hey man, its a concept truck 'aight? :flipoff2:

Fab quality looks about right, ever look at the welds on your stock frame up close? A little scary if you stop to think that a robot did 1/2 of them...

The white wheels and old school KC Daylighters are what really do it for me.:smokin:

Id wheel it :D

just saw this...nice! but the factory alwyas has to make too many conservative changes to please the lawyers, DOT, etc...

one of us could make a great truck like this with factory fj80 and slee off road parts with an fj80 axle with locker, a set of 33'' MT's...dual 2.28 cases....start with a four door TRD package truck...or prerunner(inchworm Tcase adapter setup)...cant you get the new tacomas in 09 with the atrac system?

Someone already did build one of those. He just used Dana 60's and 40" tires.:D J/K

Someone already did build one of those. He just used Dana 60's and 40" tires.:D J/K

thats right, that was the new tacoma 'trd adventure' series, its selling for $75k, at the dealer. available with 40'' MTR's or 39.5'' irocs/beadlocks in the rockcrawler sr5 packadge:D

Any photo's of the steering set up? Steering box/linkages

Did you guys see the long travel taco on that page? It's got 13" of front travel 14" of rear IRS travel and check out the inboarded disc brakes! :eek:

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/11/01_tacoma_offroad_project.jpg

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/11/08_tacoma_offroad_project.jpg

So I'm figuring you lose brakes if you break a shaft and considering the reliability of the new Toyota axles...

[QUOTE=GRMhick;8998983]I apologize for the delay for uploads. I couldn't find my camera cable.


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Damn these crappy plastic gas tanks. Toyota needs to improve on the little things before they concentrate on the big mods. That's what Toyota used to be known for.

well, considering that plastic gas tanks are lighter, and more resistive to punctures and holes, and dents, and cannot rust, i would say that they are not as crappy as one would think.