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taco chaser
07-31-2010, 05:22 AM
Hello Expo..

I've been on a forum and metal working hiatus for a while... So I finally pulled my head out and started working on my 02 Tacoma, again. I wanted to share this bit of my build with those interested and maybe pick some brains for a few camping solution ideas as the build goes on... I know an exo seems a bit off track around here.. But my rig is still some what multi purpose... :sombrero:

:Over all goal is a multi purpose crawler, outfitted for comfortable extended travel into the back country and while rough camping on the hardest trails.
:Camping Solution needed is options / ideas on what to do with what used to be my spare tire swing out.. ???
Old Swing Out photo:
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To every one that might see this that I've lost contact with.... Hello!

The cage is made up of 120wall x 1.75 DOM and MIG welded.. As far as a reason goes for building a cage.... We all know there function / purpose.

Vehicle Specs: v6 3.4 TRD 128,000 miles / original owner
Custom Metal Work
K&N Intake
Manual 5 speed
Inchworm Lefty 4.7:1
Dana 44 HD front 30 spline w/ OX Locker 5.38:1 Sierra gears
Corp 14 bolt rear/ full float/ disc brakes/ Yukon Grizzly Locker/ 5.38:1 Sierra
47" front springs 3" AllPro on johnny joint hangers
63" 3/4 ton stock chevy rear springs on johnny joint hangers
15" Bilstein 5100's
Toyo 37 x 14.5 x 15 MT
Benders Fab panhard kit
Crane High Steer Knuckles / Arms / 7/8 1 ton tie rods / custom link n rod
Trail Gear / Custom Hydro Assist / Tapped 86 IFS Toy Box
Benders Fab Anti Wrap / rear
ADCO Custom Drivelines
VIA AIR / onboard
8000 lb Warn / Synthetic
Optima RED
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Overland / Vehicle Camping Gear:
EZI AWN 1200 RT
AT 19 Gallon Water Tank
AT Jerry Cans & Holders 1o gal.
CB cobra
1000 watt power inverter
Small AT propane cyl. / 2 burner
Engel 40 liter



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zidaro
07-31-2010, 06:08 AM
Exo looks clean-n-tight! Like the lines on the front bumper. Is that where you run your spare? Not a fan of blocking my rear window views, unless i'm feelin so badass that I dont need to back up and pick a new line ;). I like them on the rear for weight balance and bumper.

Wicked truck, cant wait to see it in action- though the garage shots are purdy nice, wish i had a lift. Keep the pics/specs comin.
taco chaser
07-31-2010, 04:33 PM
Exo looks clean-n-tight! Like the lines on the front bumper. Is that where you run your spare? Not a fan of blocking my rear window views, unless i'm feelin so badass that I dont need to back up and pick a new line ;). I like them on the rear for weight balance and bumper.

Wicked truck, cant wait to see it in action- though the garage shots are purdy nice, wish i had a lift. Keep the pics/specs comin. What's the big R for ???:drool: :bike_rider: I just stick my head out there and use vanity mirrors.... hehe. Thanks.
Overland Hadley
07-31-2010, 05:36 PM
Good to have you back Chaser.
slooowr6
07-31-2010, 06:04 PM
Great to have you back!
taco chaser
07-31-2010, 09:27 PM
Good to have you back Chaser.


Great to have you back!

Thanks for the welcome! It's nice to be back :)
taco chaser
08-03-2010, 03:07 PM
This is a tire carrier solution for my particular set up made out of scrap DOM. It's adjustable for possible change in tire size, maybe.. Adjustable up 5" and out 4" though I will never need that much.

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dyogim
08-03-2010, 03:36 PM
Nice!!! I think the last time I saw your rig was when we were on Dear Valley and you had an Adventure Trailer set-up in your bed.
eli
08-03-2010, 04:43 PM
That beast is a thing of beauty Sir . . . Very Nice welds! :coffee: I had to shed a tear this morning when I saw this thread because I had a 02 double cab . . . very sorry I ever sold the thing but hind sight is always 20/20 . . . Thanks for sharing
taco chaser
08-05-2010, 11:43 PM
Nice!!! I think the last time I saw your rig was when we were on Dear Valley and you had an Adventure Trailer set-up in your bed. Yeah it's been awhile huh.... The chaser bed is now a trailer.


That beast is a thing of beauty Sir . . . Very Nice welds! :coffee: I had to shed a tear this morning when I saw this thread because I had a 02 double cab . . . very sorry I ever sold the thing but hind sight is always 20/20 . . . Thanks for sharing Thanks !! Sounds like there is a story behind the sale of your Tacoma...Just think, in few more years they will be even cheaper in price. Round 2...
taco chaser
08-05-2010, 11:57 PM
Been needing to make this correction to my suspension for a while now..( yes i run a panhard with leaf springs with great results) . The lower panhard bracket was attached to the Ubolt plate for to long, but with no problems in 130,000 miles. Still it was not right and this new design makes things right for this set up.

I have only had time to make and test fit the new bracket..
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taco chaser
09-01-2010, 03:49 AM
I finally had a chance to finish up few things..

1. Lowered the rig "1.5" with a shackle change out and finished up some welding.
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2. Finished up the Panhard/Shock bracket.
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3. A start of a tailgate and reuse of the old spare tire swing out.
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84scrambler
09-02-2010, 12:51 AM
love the truck, but why did you take off the trailer bed or was that a different rig thanks james :sombrero:
taco chaser
09-02-2010, 02:48 PM
love the truck, but why did you take off the trailer bed or was that a different rig thanks james :sombrero:

Same rig, just changed up a bit.. The trailer body/bed was not as practical for my application as it would have been on a more mild to stock built Tacoma. I had to climb all over it to get stuff in n out. The CG was a bit high for my liking with the tent on, and overall weight was a bit much for the type of wheeling I like to do along with overland travel.

Really I was on my way home to start an exo cage and bed build back then, when Mario and all of us at the time started brain storming, next thing I know I'm building a sub frame for the Chaser tub instead with the hopes of adding an option to an already great product line... :sombrero:
taco chaser
09-05-2010, 03:38 AM
Finished off as much as I have time to do.. All thats left is the anti-wrap bar that I was in the middle of making and tying the fender tubes to the shock hoops since I chose to not run a windshield bar for now, until I purchase more dies for the bender. All that will have to wait for now..

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calbuggy
09-05-2010, 05:38 PM
Looks good mat, :wings:
84scrambler
09-06-2010, 04:19 AM
looks so good, i hope next week i will be getting my new 4runner 1st gen and let the fabbin begin james :sombrero: