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Possible New Project
« on: Jun 03, 2020, 05:08:05 PM »
Hey everyone it’s been awhile since I’ve posted on here but I am in the process of possibly starting a new project. Basically I am inheriting a 2001 Tacoma 2wd 2rz with under 60,000 miles. The truck is in amazing shape my grandfather bought the truck brand new and used very little. The route I’m looking at is a trans/tcase swap along with a sas. Thinking of going W56 and mini truck transfer cases with a 79-85 front axle. I know this isn’t the most popular setup but I know I’m fully capable of doing the work and it come out really nice. Yes the front axle is a little narrow but with ifs hubs and properly backspaced wheels it should be totally doable. Rear axle would be a ifs and probably 35-37” tires. Essentially a basic 79-95 build just on a 2wd Tacoma frame and body. I see no problems here and just looking for some opinions/advise on the matter. I know it has been done plenty of times and I’m fully capable of performing the work/fabbing.
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Re: Possible New Project
« Reply #1 on: Jun 05, 2020, 04:11:38 PM »
Let's see this thing! 

Very cool, it will be a fun project and that thing is in great condition.

Are you still keeping the 1st gen?  I hope!

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Re: Possible New Project
« Reply #2 on: Jun 05, 2020, 07:36:38 PM »
Let's see this thing! 

Very cool, it will be a fun project and that thing is in great condition.

Are you still keeping the 1st gen?  I hope!

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Yes keeping the 1st gen it’s on the back burner id like to do a frame off resto mod one day
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http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=94416.new#new

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Re: Possible New Project
« Reply #3 on: Jun 06, 2020, 01:10:30 AM »
Yes keeping the 1st gen it’s on the back burner id like to do a frame off resto mod one day

The new project sounds exciting, but doing a frame off resto on your 1st Gen would be a better project. :thumbs:

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Re: Possible New Project
« Reply #4 on: Jun 06, 2020, 01:47:02 PM »
The new project sounds exciting, but doing a frame off resto on your 1st Gen would be a better project. :thumbs:

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That’s a big undertaking I’m not willing to start right now it’s just not the right time
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http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=94416.new#new

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Re: Possible New Project
« Reply #5 on: Jun 06, 2020, 04:27:28 PM »
That’s a big undertaking I’m not willing to start right now it’s just not the right time

Yes...that would be a huge undertaking... time and money.   :yikes:

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Re: Possible New Project
« Reply #6 on: Jun 08, 2020, 02:46:29 PM »
why not do a rock assault front axle? They come with shafts for under a grand. I run one on my 4runner https://trail-gear.com/catalog/product/view/id/7170/s/rock-assault-true-width-tacoma-front-axle-housing/category/58/

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Re: Possible New Project
« Reply #7 on: Jun 09, 2020, 02:58:24 AM »
why not do a rock assault front axle? They come with shafts for under a grand. I run one on my 4runner https://trail-gear.com/catalog/product/view/id/7170/s/rock-assault-true-width-tacoma-front-axle-housing/category/58/
Not a fan of the tg housings and tying to keep cost down. I was thinking ruff stuff or diamond but it’s just out of my price range right now
1980 4x4 Pickup, 22RE Swap, Marlin Built G54 Trans, 35/12.50 Cooper STT's, 4" Alcan Front springs/F150 rears, Open 5.29 front, 5.29 E-Locker Rear, Rebuilt Axles, High Steer

Build:
http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=94416.new#new

 
 
 
 
 

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