Hi guys,
I've browsed around for a while and since encouraged, here's my intro post.
Who are ya, where ya from: Paul, East Bay Area CA for now.
Model: 2002 Tacoma Xtra cab
Engine: 3.4L (factory TRD supercharger)
Transmission: Manuel!
T-case: present...
2nd T-case: tacobox sitting in my shed for 6 years
guess why I'm digging thru the forums right now
Axles: IFS, stock no e-locker rear. ARB's soon
Tires: Goodyear 35"s
Etc: No false pretenses here - I'm a total ignoranus. I've done all the work on my truck in the past, but with the guidance of a buddy that knew wth he was doing.
The extent of that work has been: Front coil overs and control arms, springs, & 1.5" body lift. Rock sliders - I bought some curved tubing and built the rest. Minor things I can't think of right now. Besides these things, I'm pretty much oil changes & spark plugs experience level with a fair bit of light fabrication.
To my shame, the truck has been sitting for a couple years since I broke a ring gear.
With a similar arrangement as before, a couple buddies will council and assist where needed on what's next and loooong overdue :
5.29 gears - on hand
ARB Air lockers - in route
Skid plates - Front couple now, rest soon.
Marlin crawler - I bought used probably 6 years ago, still attached to a bonus transfer case. Time to get this puppy in! Just now, I am trying to figure out what I need to order in prep for this install.
I know longer & shorter driveshafts, but that's about it.
I'd be delighted if someone were to help me figure out whatever else I will definitely need, will probably need & should really just do while it's all apart now rather than later.I am not mechanically inept, but inexperienced. So I do really need an ally on my wrenching endeavors.
I know electric AC/DC principles very well, household electric stuff well enough - but not electric code (I'm an electric utility worker, not an electrician - I know the how & why. I can troubleshoot & analyze catastrophic failures... but I don't memorize procedures well
). I'm happy to share knowledge and help in whatever ways I can for the stuff I do know, so just ask.
That's enough for now.
Thanks for reading and for having me here guys!
-Paul
