Topic: FS/FT CLEAN '94 X-cab SAS, 22RE, DD/ built crawler

[sixstringsteve]

I searched long and hard for a clean 3rd gen x-cab 22re.  They're getting impossible to find in my neck of the woods, let alone a clean one.  I bought this x-cab from Idaho and had it shipped to me in Utah.  Idaho doesn't use salt on their roads, so it's 100% rust-free.  Just about everything in the drivetrain (except for the motor) has been replaced.  I've only got 4000 miles on it since the build (tires, gears, t-cases, etc).  Most of the parts on this rig have a lifetime warranty.  I built this rig right and didn't cut any corners.

I built this to be a great daily driver that could tackle the rubicon and moab's toughest trails without me having to worry about it breaking.  There has never been an obstacle it hasn't climbed yet.  I wheel this truck on hard trails, but I don't wheel it hard.  With the dual ultimates, this thing idles up everything and is 100% street legal.

Vehicle
- 1994 pickup - extended cab (seats and seatbelts for 4)
- clean title
- zero leaks
- zero accidents
- 190k miles, 18-20 mpg, 75 MPH on the freeway (I can hit 80, but I don't usually drive it that fast)
- 5-speed W56
- 22re in fantastic shape, passes emissions here in UT.  still has all the smog equipment.
- new clutch
- clean title, no rust, no accidents
- power steering
- EFI
- Cruise Control
- tint on rear windows

Front Axle
- TG rock assault front housing (IFS width) with FROR Tundra brake conversion/ifs hub conversion so it's taco width now
- new tundra rotors
- complete front axle rebuild last week - new seals, HD wipers (that replace the felts), TG improved inner axle seal (the new one)
- thick knuckle rock rings
- TG trunion bearing eliminator kit (15 miles on it)
- Dirty 30 cro-mo 30 spline inner axles
- TG six-shooter knuckles w/ARP studs
- Longfield IFS hub gears - 30 spline
- ARP hub studs
- BRAND NEW front High pinion e-locker third purchased from Toyota.  Professionally set up with Nitro 5.29s.


Rear Axle
- TRD tacoma rear axle
- Nitro 5.29s professionally installed with new bearings (didn't need it, but I figured I might as well while I was in there).
- rear elocker (from tacoma)


Suspension:
SAS
- RUF springs mixed with TG 3" front springs
- bilstein front shocks
- rear 58" chevies
- new monroe extended travel rear shocks (ride better than bilsteins)


Tires/wheels
- new 17" FJ cruiser steelies
- 35x12.50x17 km2's - less than 3k miles on them, with lifetime warranty from discount tire.  Rear tires are worn a little funny from when my front alignment was off.  Should even out in 1000 miles or so.  Still drives great.


Drivetrain
- 22RE stock w/190k miles.  Zero issues, runs like a top.  Cleanest 22re I've seen.
- stock w56 in great shape.  Feels tight, no issues
- new autozone clutch, pilot bearing.  Lifetime warranty.
- dual ultimate cases - 2.28 in front case, 23 spline marlin 4.7's in the rear case, TG dual adapter = 220:1 crawl ratio.
- TG long-spline front DS
- rear DS double thick, custom made, w/Toyota CV
- TG dual-case skidplate
- twin stick


Other:
- polk audio front speakers
- kenwood usb/aux/cd deck
- camper shell w/sleeping/storage platform in the back
- TG sliders
- 4-runner front seat conversion (got rid of the bench seat)
- factory bed liner



the bad:
- very minor rock rash on the rear pass bed corner (hell's gate, friend driving)
- lockers have not been wired to their switch yet (but the wiring is all there, just need to connect the switches)
- rear ebrake has not been hooked up since the taco rear axle swap.  This is a 1 hour job.  I'll most likely have it done in the next couple weeks.
- clear coat is fading on the hood


When I bought it:


as it sits today:


















Halfway through the build process:




Moab:


Sleeping Platform:















price drop to: $12,000 FIRM cash or partial/trade for a low mileage (under 120k miles) stock tacoma (x-cab or double-cab)

I'd be willing to sell it for $11,500 FIRM without the camper shell and sleeping platform in the back.

I'm sure I'm forgetting a lot of details.  Feel free to ask any questions.  Build thread: Steve's '94 Toyota x-cab mild build

[houndhunter_14]

I wouldn't mind finding a camper shell for my third gen

[sixstringsteve [OP]]

sold.  Camper shell is the way to go, especially if you're planning on sleeping in it.

[houndhunter_14]

Yea I know what you mean I don't have any idea where to even find a shell around here unless I go buy a brand new one

[sixstringsteve [OP]]

craigslist.  I paid $225 for my current one on my taco.  Be patient, but you'll find a good one.

Aluminum - light, cheap, not very durable
fiberglass - heavy, durable, cost more

If you're going to sleep back there, I recommend one with screen windows that open.  Also, the ones with the two locking handles on the rear window are way better than the ones with a center latch/handle.  Not sure if that makes sense.

Also, even though most toyota minis share the same bed size (except for long bed 1st gens and double-cab tacos), the cab shape is different.  A reg cab has a rear B pillar that is vertical.  The x-cabs usually slope forward more.  You'll want to find a shell that fits the slant of your rear window.

I found that a 2nd gen reg cab shell fits my reg cab taco perfectly.  




When you do find a shell, go to home depot and buy the foam truck shell weather stripping stuff.  It gets sandwiched between the top lip of bed and your shell.  It helps keep dust and moisture out.  My favorite way to attach the shell is using j-bolts.





Hope that helps.