Sierra Expedition's White Tacoma Build

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flyingwil

Discussion Starter · Jan 12, 2009

Owner: Flyingwil
Location: Mesa, AZ

Make: Toyota
Model: Tacoma Double Cab SR5 TRD
Year: 2001

Engine: 3.4L, normally aspirated
Trans: Auto
T-Case: Stock
Front Axle: El Stock-o IFS, SAW 2.5
Rear Axle: Bilstein 5125 shocks, Electric Locker
Tires: 255/85 R16 Toyo Open Country MT's
Wheels: Allied Wheel Components Soft 8's

Additional Modifications:
SAW 2.5
Deaver 11 pack leaf Springs
All-Pro Shackles
Demello Rock Sliders
National Luna Auxiliary battery system
Dual Odyssey 1200 Batteries in stock location
ARB Safari Snorkel
Lo-Tek Gauge Pod
Cyberdyne Digital Gauges
Eezi-Awn 1600 Roof Tent
Engle 45L Fridge/ Freezer
TwoZone Fridge Compartment
10 port aux. fuse block
PowerSlot rotors w/ Hawk Pads
Can-Back topper w/ Rack attachment
Shrockworks front bumper
PIAA 510 driving lights
LightForce 240 Aux Lights
Modified T-Max EW-9000-WCP
Synthetic Winch Line
CBI Expedition Rear Bumper
Total Vison Camera System (4 Camera's and monitor)
Uniden Pro 520XL CB radio in the ash tray location
Lil' Wil mag mount CB antenna
Delorme PN-20 W/ RAM mount
Custom Rear Drawer system
ExtremeAire OBA system with 5 Gal Tank
LightForce Stubby Light
QuickFist shovel and Flashlight mounts
5 Gal Fuel Can
Shower Sytem
Grey wire modification
Amsoil Oil and Filter
Amsoil Air Filter

Some others I am sure I forgot...

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TEJASYOTA

· #21 · Jan 12, 2009

I was wondering when you were going to post you rig...sweet!!!!!!

pray4surf

· #22 · Jan 12, 2009

I must say Wil, your build gave me some many ideas as I work on my taco. Everything you've done has been top-notch and the build writeups and pictures have been so informative. Thanks!

Rick

Stealth 4x4

· #23 · Jan 13, 2009

X2. Love that truck. Mine's nowhere near as loaded as yours, but we're building it slowly as necessity dictates since we're on a budget. Hard to know what mods should be prioritized sometimes, since there are so many useful things that can be done to these trucks. Great build and detailed write-ups. Thanks for taking the time to put your mods in writing with photos for the rest of us.

flyingwil

Discussion Starter · #24 · Jan 14, 2009

TEJASYOTA said:
I was wondering when you were going to post you rig...sweet!!!!!!

Thanks!

pray4surf said:
I must say Wil, your build gave me some many ideas as I work on my taco. Everything you've done has been top-notch and the build writeups and pictures have been so informative. Thanks!

Rick

Nice glad I could help out!

Stealth 4x4 said:
X2. Love that truck. Mine's nowhere near as loaded as yours, but we're building it slowly as necessity dictates since we're on a budget. Hard to know what mods should be prioritized sometimes, since there are so many useful things that can be done to these trucks. Great build and detailed write-ups. Thanks for taking the time to put your mods in writing with photos for the rest of us.

I think most mods are done out necessity and safety... those are the high priority ones.

tacoma945

· #25 · Feb 6, 2009

nice truck,did you have to modify anything to get the tires to fit?,I'm going the same route with tires and suspension on my O.D 03 dbl. cab Thanx, Roman

Bear

· #26 · Feb 6, 2009

Oh man Wil! what a POSER!!!!! :rofl: :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

Truly awesome buddy! although we have had the conversations on my truck not being "an expedition rig" you have some things I have been wanting to add to my truck, so if you don't mind and since I have you on speed dial, I'll be contacting you as soon as the ole account recovers!

flyingwil

Discussion Starter · #27 · Feb 7, 2009

tacoma945 said:
nice truck,did you have to modify anything to get the tires to fit?,I'm going the same route with tires and suspension on my O.D 03 dbl. cab Thanx, Roman

I did the pinch weld, with a dremel tool and a BFH, other than that no issues. When I switched to the Toyo's (they're a bit bigger than the BFG's) I started contacting the washer reservoir on full stuff on the front passenger side. It just pops the hoses off, so I now run water instead of the blue juice to help the trails out! I'm sure there's a fix, but for now I don't care that much.

flyingwil

Discussion Starter · #28 · Feb 7, 2009

Bear said:
Oh man Wil! what a POSER!!!!! :rofl: !

Total poser... what can I say. I think my trucks seen the dirt like twice in its life!

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tacoma945

· #29 · Feb 8, 2009

16x8 wheels, what amount of back space? Can i use my stock 16x7 wheels with 255/85/16 tires or do i need to go to a 16x8 wheel?

flyingwil

Discussion Starter · #30 · Feb 9, 2009

tacoma945 said:
16x8 wheels, what amount of back space? Can i use my stock 16x7 wheels with 255/85/16 tires or do i need to go to a 16x8 wheel?

Yes, you can use your stock wheels with 255's with out issues. Scroll up for pics of BFG's 255's on the stock wheels. I forgot my BS on the wheels, but they are as close to stock as I could get my hands on.

TaWComA26

· #31 · Feb 9, 2009

great looking truck bro.

CWest

· #32 · Feb 10, 2009

what are your inner angles? Also looking from the side of the truck, what angle did you use to follow the cab line? I'm building a very similar rack right now, and want to match up the angles pretty close to stock.

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CWest

· #33 · Feb 10, 2009

nevermind, lol, i am an idiot. I can figure em out myself... just thought of that! Ouch.... senior year of mechanical engineering classes, you would think that woulda came faster...

but still, what is the angle you used looking from the side of the truck to match the forward slope of the cab?

flyingwil

Discussion Starter · #34 · Feb 10, 2009

CWest said:
what is the angle you used looking from the side of the truck to match the forward slope of the cab?

We just eyeballed it and tacked it into place, then welded it after it was right. It took us a few tries. Sorry I no longer own the rack and forgot most about it.

Sucka

· #35 · Feb 21, 2009

Awsome DC you have!

That is a great idea, i love the look. Do you have to remove the entire front grill, or is that trim just cliped on? Is it a pain to get that off?

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flyingwil

Discussion Starter · #36 · Feb 21, 2009

You have to remove the entire thing, the black portion of the grill is held in with plastic clips that are "welded" and you have to break them all and apoxy back on.

I sanded with 300 paper, and then painted. Some paint has since come off, and I have to remove the front bumper to get it again! Augh!

Willman

· #37 · Feb 21, 2009

flyingwil said:
You have to remove the entire thing, the black portion of the grill is held in with plastic clips that are "welded" and you have to break them all and apoxy back on.

I sanded with 300 paper, and then painted. Some paint has since come off, and I have to remove the front bumper to get it again! Augh!

I need to do the same to my rig!

flyingwil

Discussion Starter · #38 · Feb 22, 2009

Willman said:
I need to do the same to my rig!

yeah next is my windows... all the OEM black is cracked and starting to flake off...trees and shrubs are peeling it right off! Apparently there is chrome under the black!

flyingwil

Discussion Starter · #39 · Mar 17, 2009

Uh oh... needs to go on a diet like me...

Weighed in at 1/2 tank of gas with empty fridge and empty water!

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Mr Tacomi

· #40 · Mar 17, 2009

flyingwil said:
Uh oh... needs to go on a diet like me...

Weighed in at 1/2 tank of gas with empty fridge and empty water!

LOL! These things just get HEAVY! I wanna know, but don't wanna know just how heavy my pig is!

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