Lets see Toyota 4x4 trucks

[zane!]

Just picked up the SQ yesterday, '05 LTD 4WD. Fixed the rear window, ditched the running boards and added the rack on day 1. I will keep this one mild but it should fill the family camping and hauling duties nicely.

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Nice!


Snapped this picture at the beach last week, I'm absolutely loving the Toyota.

[Brake Weight]

Saw this at a school fair for my 8 year old yesterday. There was a Weimaraner chilling in the front passenger seat for maybe 2 hours.

[CreeperSleeper]

zane! got a new Toyota DD so I figured I needed one... I bet mine gets modded before his!

[Sporin]

zane! got a new Toyota DD so I figured I needed one... I bet mine gets modded before his!

Nice.

[zane!]

zane! got a new Toyota DD so I figured I needed one... I bet mine gets modded before his!

Pay for my Total Chaos kit and I'll bolt it on right now.

[The Dubsta]

Might be buying this bad mofo

[zane!]

Might be buying this bad mofo

Do it!!! (for the right price, as as long as it was built right)

[mac dre]

Nothing to add except I was browsing for Tacomas and I love this color.

Never seen it before.

[Brake Weight]

What's that thing in the back with a Mecum tag?

[Zstampe]

[The Dubsta]

Do it!!! (for the right price, as as long as it was built right)

guess it was built by "BentUp Fab" out of california, I have a buddy that has wheeled with the owner of the taco, says it is a great well built rig, owner takes care of his stuff.

Here is some of the details on the build

2003 Toyota Tacoma sr5 92k miles
3.4 supercharged, auto
37" km2 on steelies
Built waggy d44 chromo, 4.88, arb, hydro assist
Built toy e locker, 4.88
Skids, bumpers

Owner is asking 17.5k - needs the timing done. What do you guys here think?
link to more pics
http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a30/Sonofmayhem/

[The Dubsta]

Nothing to add except I was browsing for Tacomas and I love this color.

Never seen it before.

Cool color I also have never seen that color on a toyota, reminds me of the

pistachio green from the mkIII vw's.

[jaystone]

Cool color I also have never seen that color on a toyota, reminds me of the

pistachio green from the mkIII vw's.

that is Surf Green (even says so in the image tag)

The Toyota color is called Green Opal Pearl Metallic.

Pistachio green was one of the colors used on Harlequin Golfs

[brettnyt]

Here's one from a recent trip down to TSF for a night run. Fun time. Seems like there's a lot to explore down there.

[jaystone]

Question for you about the FJ Cruiser; I used to valet part time when those came out and had the chance to park a few. To me the outward visibility was severely impaired by the A pillar and the C pillar; enough for me to question their actual capability off road. Having driven multiple Land Rovers and Jeeps, the FJ to me seemed to me to be kind of sketchy in terms of pinpointing the corners and edges of the vehicle. Maybe it just takes time to get used to, but I'm curious what the owner of one thinks.

Thanks in advance!

[brettnyt]

Great question. I also used to valet part time, right around when these came out. Off the lot, the blind spots do suck, but that was easily remedied with a couple of stick on blind spot mirrors. The wheels sit pretty close to the rear end, enough so that I have never had to worry about any tail pivot on sharp turns. It has really never been an issue for me. It also serves as my DD, and while I previously had an R32, it took me no time at all to grow into it's size.

It's a quirky vehicle with its blind spots (including the roof of the front windshield when you are sitting at some traffic lights), clam-shell doors, and thirst for gas. For me, however, it has been the perfect combination of comfort, utility, and capability. I can confidently say that it has been the best vehicle I have owned, and I am consistently surprised by its ability to overcome some sticky situations/obstacles.

I hope this helps. I know it doesn't directly answer your question, but the question posed regards a challenge that I have never had issues with in the past.

[zane!]

Here's one from a recent trip down to TSF for a night run. Fun time. Seems like there's a lot to explore down there.

Do you have a current TSF trail map? There are so many amazing trails up there.

[brettnyt]

Do you have a current TSF trail map? There are so many amazing trails up there.

No current map. It was my first time there, but I was with a group of other FJ's, some of whom seemed to know their way around pretty well. It was primarily a night run, so I couldn't really tell you exactly where we were (seemingly the southwest portion of the area), but it was a good time. IIRC we did Powerline, Cedar Tree, Firebreak 5, the Hogsback hillclimb, and Archers Firebreak, plus some maintenance on Hood Raiser (adopted by NWFJCC). Pretty novice trails we were on since we were in a larger group with some relative newbies. I'm looking forward to heading down there again to do some more exploring.

[zane!]

No current map. It was my first time there, but I was with a group of other FJ's, some of whom seemed to know their way around pretty well. It was primarily a night run, so I couldn't really tell you exactly where we were (seemingly the southwest portion of the area), but it was a good time. IIRC we did Powerline, Cedar Tree, Firebreak 5, the Hogsback hillclimb, and Archers Firebreak, plus some maintenance on Hood Raiser (adopted by NWFJCC). Pretty novice trails we were on since we were in a larger group with some relative newbies. I'm looking forward to heading down there again to do some more exploring.

Cool, sounds like you got a good first time tour.

Definitely pick up a current map as the entire area has so many trails to offer. Some people stick around the Brown's Camp area but when you head further west there are even more trails.

[Boostedcorrados]

making changes to mine. Wheels, tires, axles coming...ones here lowered it 3'' and new soft top and armor.

Love it!

[VolksAddict]

^ That is looking great!

[The Dubsta]

making changes to mine. Wheels, tires, axles coming...ones here lowered it 3'' and new soft top and armor.

Love it!

almost too perty to wheel! Nice truck sir! I'm looking to go out shortly, maybe next weekend, you are more than welcome to go. Just p/m here if you would like.

See ya,
Kevin.

[dubhuman]

from manitoba, ca.

[Bluegrape2]

tat is awesome.

question-does anyone make exhaust for 2nd gen 4 runner

[CreeperSleeper]

Here's one from a recent trip down to TSF for a night run. Fun time. Seems like there's a lot to explore down there.

I spy Hogs Back... Let me know the next time you are headed to TSF and I will try to join you. I will also make sure you have an updated map. I have about 500 in the truck! LOL

[Boostedcorrados]

^ That is looking great!

Thanks! I will post a finished product once its finished.

almost too perty to wheel! Nice truck sir! I'm looking to go out shortly, maybe next weekend, you are more than welcome to go. Just p/m here if you would like.

See ya,
Kevin.

Kevin, Love to make a run with you guys. Im going to be out of the country tel the 3rd and when i get back i have axles and the tire carrier part of the bumper to finish up.

with new top. Im sure you can see whats going on with the bottom of the bed.

[dwince]

Put my lift on yesterday, tires go on next week. Radflo coilovers with Light Racing UCAs.


FJ Cruiser by Dustin Wince, on Flickr

[The Dubsta]

Nice fj, love that color!

[The Dubsta]

Thanks! I will post a finished product once its finished.



Kevin, Love to make a run with you guys. Im going to be out of the country tel the 3rd and when i get back i have axles and the tire carrier part of the bumper to finish up.

with new top. Im sure you can see whats going on with the bottom of the bed.

OK man we should go do up sometime next month when you get back. let me know if you need some help with the rear bumper,carrier, bed, etc

[VeeDub_L_U]

from manitoba, ca.

Where in Manitoba?

[Boostedcorrados]

OK man we should go do up sometime next month when you get back. let me know if you need some help with the rear bumper,carrier, bed, etc

Thanks, I will Were hitting jambo this year and 2nd week in aug were thinking about hitting Billings and 21rd. Im up for whatever tho.

heres where the bumper sits as of now...Iron pig will have my hinge to me while im gone.

Got this ready to go in today too.
FJc rear axle, Diamond will be here when im back too.

[zane!]

^^^ I'm amazed at how clean your wheeler is... either you're a REALLY careful driver or you need to wheel it harder.

[jaystone]

From what I hear, Russ wheels it hard enough...he just doesn't abuse it

[geofftii2002]

Saw this tidy FJ60 for sale whilst lurking around eBay yesterday. It looks just perfect - it's amazing what a set of wheels will do for the look of a rig. I would rock it just like that.

Well, maybe because I can't leave well enough alone, I'd add mud flaps and a set of spot lights. But that's it. Really.


3 by designationebay, on Flickr


21 by designationebay, on Flickr

[dubhuman]

Where in Manitoba?

winnipeg; holiday inn south, my home away from home for the time being...