97 tacoma build up - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

munsen · 06-26-2006, 06:12 PM

Just wanted to say thanks to the pirate for all the ideas and inspiration on this build. The truck is a 97 tacoma, started as a 2wd 2.4l. Project is under way and theres no turning back now. Specs:
toyota front axle with long 30 spline axles and inner hubs,new hi pinion e locker front diff, arp knuckle studs and hub studs and billet hi steer arms from Fror. knuckle rebuild kits also from Fror. Front brakes are ifs.
2nd gen rear axle, v6 diff, gonna send ring pinion out for cryo treatment 5.29 gears, rear disk brakes.
W-56 trans bolted to W-59 bellhousing, marlin crawl box with bobby long 4340 output shaft for rear t-case. staying with stock 2.28 gears in both for now, will see about gears from marlin for rear t-case if needed.
Just finished rebuilding the motor,had to get a new head as the old one was cracked.New injectors, alternator and starter, new everything on the motor, new larger 2 core radiator with dual electric fans.
4- link rear and 3 link front with 2 5/8 rebuildable flex joints from Ballistic Fab for one end and Poly Performance bushings one the other end.
ifs gear box and fj-80 tie rod ends.
14" saw coil-overs 2.5" dia.
37" Iroks
warn 8000 winch
co2 tank
3/8 t-case mount plate from Inch-Wormgear
many more goodies as well.
Right now its a frame and stripped cab, just waiting on second t-case so i can set motor/trans in and figure out links.Truck is green, will paint it silver as soon as i get body work finished. Soo much to do and not enough time in the day. If it wasn't for the PBB i dont think it would be as easy as it has been. Thanks to all the people here who have posted their pics and info. And thanks to troy at Cal Mini-Truck for all the help sourcing parts. Troy is great to deal with and killer deals.(and his 1st gen truck is sick!) Also would like to thank all the vendors on the pirate as I have purchased everything from them. I know a build up is no good without pics, i have tons of them and will get them tonight and post them. I just wanted to say the PBB is awesome for sooo much info and inspiration I got my redstar to help support this great place.(and the search function is kinda nice too!) pics coming by tomorrow. will update this as much as possible. thank you everyone here!!!!

harley_sr · 06-26-2006, 07:37 PM

Well get some pics....

munsen · 06-26-2006, 10:23 PM

munsen · 06-26-2006, 10:25 PM

:d

Flexy Flatty · 06-26-2006, 10:26 PM

Really looking forward to this. Did your truck start life as a manual or auto?

munsen · 06-26-2006, 10:28 PM

it was a 2.4l 2 wd manual w59 trans. I reused the bellhousing on a w56 trans.

munsen · 06-26-2006, 10:31 PM

munsen · 06-26-2006, 10:36 PM

hidden toolbox

GTA3wheeler · 06-26-2006, 10:38 PM

Is the toolbox going to have a drawer on sliders? That would be

munsen · 06-26-2006, 10:41 PM

more pics

munsen · 06-26-2006, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTA3wheeler

Is the toolbox going to have a drawer on sliders? That would be

The bed will be cut out above the box and will be hinged and have a locking latch.

munsen · 06-26-2006, 10:51 PM

more pics

Caps · 06-26-2006, 11:26 PM

Since it is my truck, I might as well post some pics myself...
Munsen is the my brain behind the whole operation (also my good friend). The entire truck has developed from mostly his research here on PBB. You guys are too awesome, and the information on this site is priceless.
I'll shut up now and post some shit for you guys.

Caps · 06-26-2006, 11:35 PM

Munsen hard at work.

Caps · 06-26-2006, 11:37 PM

Lots more pics on the way.

copeland · 06-27-2006, 12:03 AM

kool

Caps · 06-27-2006, 02:22 AM

Under coating on fenders, engine enamel on frame.

4xguy · 06-27-2006, 08:05 AM

we started at the same spot with the 2wd but you are going way deeper going to be sweet

Renaud33 · 06-27-2006, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caps

The entire truck has developed from mostly his research here on PBB. You guys are too awesome, and the information on this site is priceless.

Glad to see you recognize the wealth of information here and ponied up for the red star.

DrVic723 · 06-27-2006, 11:02 PM

Very nice clean job, should be a very interesting build. Looks like my taco (well not so much anymore...

)

Caps · 06-30-2006, 03:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Renaud33

Glad to see you recognize the wealth of information here and ponied up for the red star.

With the wealth of information here, I would gladly pay it again. You could never find a book for $20 that has even 1/2 the info. I'll support this site any way I can.
Plus the search function helps alot too.

Here's some more eye candy:

Thanks for the input so far. More updates coming soon.

Caps · 06-30-2006, 06:52 PM

Marlin Crawler t-case adapter and 2nd case showed up today. Woo Hoo!

E-locker high pinion from Inchworm also showed up today.

T-cases and tranny installed

Engine went back in today.

Thanks to Dr. Vic @ Ballistic Fab. This shit is pimp!

Dual core Radiator:

A little visual inventory.

Stereo equip. CB, KC lights, joints from Ballistic and Poly Performance.

Ballistic's rebuildable flex joints

Randy · 06-30-2006, 07:27 PM

what was done to the engine while it was apart? are you planing to put the rear sump pan on it? looking good

big ron · 06-30-2006, 09:17 PM

Five lug mini into a straight axle. That is so sweet

Can't wait to see this finished. Good luck....

munsen · 06-30-2006, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy

what was done to the engine while it was apart? are you planing to put the rear sump pan on it? looking good

The motor had a warped block and a cracked head.Tha truck had too many miles on it as it was on its second motor already.We draied the radiator and it looked like gear oil.I know the owner of the local engine shop, got everything machined for next to nothing and a new head. it was a 2wd 2rz motor, I'm not sure if they ever had a rear sump pan or not. if i have to iI can either make a new oil pan and pick up or i was thinking if cutting the rail off and fliping the pan around. It looks like it would work. Guess i'll find out when the front axle goes in and clearances are checked out.Anyone know if the 3rz oilpan and pickup bolt on??

06-26-2006, 06:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
munsen Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Member # 72362 Posts: 96	97 tacoma build up Just wanted to say thanks to the pirate for all the ideas and inspiration on this build. The truck is a 97 tacoma, started as a 2wd 2.4l. Project is under way and theres no turning back now. Specs: toyota front axle with long 30 spline axles and inner hubs,new hi pinion e locker front diff, arp knuckle studs and hub studs and billet hi steer arms from Fror. knuckle rebuild kits also from Fror. Front brakes are ifs. 2nd gen rear axle, v6 diff, gonna send ring pinion out for cryo treatment 5.29 gears, rear disk brakes. W-56 trans bolted to W-59 bellhousing, marlin crawl box with bobby long 4340 output shaft for rear t-case. staying with stock 2.28 gears in both for now, will see about gears from marlin for rear t-case if needed. Just finished rebuilding the motor,had to get a new head as the old one was cracked.New injectors, alternator and starter, new everything on the motor, new larger 2 core radiator with dual electric fans. 4- link rear and 3 link front with 2 5/8 rebuildable flex joints from Ballistic Fab for one end and Poly Performance bushings one the other end. ifs gear box and fj-80 tie rod ends. 14" saw coil-overs 2.5" dia. 37" Iroks warn 8000 winch co2 tank 3/8 t-case mount plate from Inch-Wormgear many more goodies as well. Right now its a frame and stripped cab, just waiting on second t-case so i can set motor/trans in and figure out links.Truck is green, will paint it silver as soon as i get body work finished. Soo much to do and not enough time in the day. If it wasn't for the PBB i dont think it would be as easy as it has been. Thanks to all the people here who have posted their pics and info. And thanks to troy at Cal Mini-Truck for all the help sourcing parts. Troy is great to deal with and killer deals.(and his 1st gen truck is sick!) Also would like to thank all the vendors on the pirate as I have purchased everything from them. I know a build up is no good without pics, i have tons of them and will get them tonight and post them. I just wanted to say the PBB is awesome for sooo much info and inspiration I got my redstar to help support this great place.(and the search function is kinda nice too!) pics coming by tomorrow. will update this as much as possible. thank you everyone here!!!! __________________ sweet jesus, we kidnapped a turd!!

06-26-2006, 10:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
munsen Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Member # 72362 Posts: 96	Attached Images __________________ sweet jesus, we kidnapped a turd!!

06-26-2006, 10:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
munsen Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Member # 72362 Posts: 96	:d Attached Images __________________ sweet jesus, we kidnapped a turd!!

06-26-2006, 10:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
Flexy Flatty Granite Guru Join Date: Feb 2003 Member # 17143 Location: San Luis Obispo, Kalifornia Posts: 698	Really looking forward to this. Did your truck start life as a manual or auto? __________________ Will

06-26-2006, 10:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
munsen Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Member # 72362 Posts: 96	it was a 2.4l 2 wd manual w59 trans. I reused the bellhousing on a w56 trans. __________________ sweet jesus, we kidnapped a turd!!

06-26-2006, 10:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
munsen Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Member # 72362 Posts: 96	Attached Images __________________ sweet jesus, we kidnapped a turd!!

06-26-2006, 10:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
munsen Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Member # 72362 Posts: 96	hidden toolbox Attached Images __________________ sweet jesus, we kidnapped a turd!!

06-26-2006, 10:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
GTA3wheeler Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Member # 41848 Location: Willamette Valley OREGUN Posts: 532	Is the toolbox going to have a drawer on sliders? That would be

06-26-2006, 10:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
munsen Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Member # 72362 Posts: 96	more pics Attached Images __________________ sweet jesus, we kidnapped a turd!!

06-26-2006, 10:51 PM	#12 (permalink)
munsen Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Member # 72362 Posts: 96	more pics Attached Images __________________ sweet jesus, we kidnapped a turd!!

06-26-2006, 11:26 PM	#13 (permalink)
Caps Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Member # 72355 Location: So Cal Posts: 40	Since it is my truck, I might as well post some pics myself... Munsen is the my brain behind the whole operation (also my good friend). The entire truck has developed from mostly his research here on PBB. You guys are too awesome, and the information on this site is priceless. I'll shut up now and post some shit for you guys. __________________ [url=http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=485795]97 Taco SAS in progress[/url]

06-26-2006, 11:35 PM	#14 (permalink)
Caps Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Member # 72355 Location: So Cal Posts: 40	Munsen hard at work. __________________ [url=http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=485795]97 Taco SAS in progress[/url] Last edited by Caps; 06-27-2006 at 02:23 AM.

06-26-2006, 11:37 PM	#15 (permalink)
Caps Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Member # 72355 Location: So Cal Posts: 40	Lots more pics on the way. __________________ [url=http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=485795]97 Taco SAS in progress[/url]

06-27-2006, 12:03 AM	#16 (permalink)
copeland Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Member # 20195 Location: British Columbia Posts: 555	kool __________________ 83 toy, 5.29's 36" IRoks, Detroit rear, Auburn limited slip front...now with dual tcases & TDD spacers front and rear [QUOTE=Dr.Van Falk]Seriously, once you start dying your hair you're only a boob job away from being able to do porn in Brazil.[/QUOTE]

06-27-2006, 02:22 AM	#17 (permalink)
Caps Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Member # 72355 Location: So Cal Posts: 40	Under coating on fenders, engine enamel on frame. __________________ [url=http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=485795]97 Taco SAS in progress[/url] Last edited by Caps; 06-27-2006 at 02:26 AM.

06-27-2006, 08:05 AM	#18 (permalink)
4xguy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Member # 26533 Location: roseville Ca Posts: 189	we started at the same spot with the 2wd but you are going way deeper going to be sweet Attached Images __________________ 88 4runner Clean Low Miles 300k+ SOLD 97 RUNNER IN THE WORKS [url]http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=459214[/url]

06-27-2006, 11:02 PM	#20 (permalink)
DrVic723 Banned Join Date: Apr 2005 Member # 46226 Location: Tucson Az. Posts: 2,837	Very nice clean job, should be a very interesting build. Looks like my taco (well not so much anymore... )

06-30-2006, 06:52 PM	#22 (permalink)
Caps Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Member # 72355 Location: So Cal Posts: 40	Marlin Crawler t-case adapter and 2nd case showed up today. Woo Hoo! E-locker high pinion from Inchworm also showed up today. T-cases and tranny installed Engine went back in today. Thanks to Dr. Vic @ Ballistic Fab. This shit is pimp! Dual core Radiator: A little visual inventory. Stereo equip. CB, KC lights, joints from Ballistic and Poly Performance. Ballistic's rebuildable flex joints __________________ [url=http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=485795]97 Taco SAS in progress[/url]

06-30-2006, 07:27 PM	#23 (permalink)
Randy Fabster Join Date: Jan 2001 Member # 3069 Location: Grand Terrace CA Posts: 2,007	what was done to the engine while it was apart? are you planing to put the rear sump pan on it? looking good __________________ Thanks for the support Currie Enterprises PSC Steering BFG Tires Reid Racing King Shocks BTR wheels LAT Racing Oils Baja Designes K&N CBM Engines Bulldog Winch 2013 KING Bomber Fabrication http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bomber...4102610?v=wall

06-30-2006, 09:17 PM	#24 (permalink)
big ron Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Member # 71495 Location: Rancho Cucamonga,ca. Posts: 1,576	Five lug mini into a straight axle. That is so sweet Can't wait to see this finished. Good luck.... __________________ [URL="http://yotamasters.com/"]http://yotamasters.com/[/URL] :flipoff2:The only jeep in my family is pink and my 4 year old drives it:flipoff2:

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