Hey Everyone, my name is Andrew- and I am in\from San Diego CA.
I became a Tacoma owner in 1997. I bought a new 1997, white, LX 5 lug. It was so base model- they had to add air-conditioning at the dealer! She was so tiny so I quickly got modding with a Fabtech lift and rear shackles. Total Chaos hadn't released their kits yet so I was kind of stuck with the Fabtech lift, which really wasn't much more than a spring that was too big for the truck so it just maxed out the spring rate and gave it a few inches of lift. It rode like CRAP but it lifted it so I was happy. I bought some Fabtech spindles and that gave me a few more inches.....(in height)..... When the TC kit had been out for a bit, I jumped in. SOO much better. Better ride, travel, everything. The only downside was the camber was basically set so negative that I blew through front tires in less than 6 months. I took my truck to our shop and we custom installed heims on the UCA before TC even offered it on their kits! Throughout the years, the truck has changed a lot. As it sits now, it’s got the custom TC LT kit, spindles and long travel rear springs. Fiberglass front and back and tons of mods installed and removed and then installed again!
A week ago, I bought a 2020 TRD Offroad 4x4 in Super White. She had almost everything I wanted from the factory- the new LED headlights, blacked out badges and they are installing leather probably next week. We put a small Bilstein lift and some Method wheels/Toyo tires because it’s what I had quick access to.. I couldn't go a day with it being "stock".. haha
The plan for the new truck is making it more of a camping/traditional off-roading truck. I am torn between going TC again or Camburg or maybe even Dirt King components. I do like the fact that Dirt King is in SD, but I have had amazing luck with TC. I have Fox shocks all the way around on my ’97 but was considering King this time. I will probably hit up Fiberwerx again and get the fenders and bedsides in carbon fiber.
Anyone have any thoughts on what brand I should go with for suspension?
Anyway, I just wanted to say hi and I look forward to being a part of this community!
P.S. - There is one pic with the front corner light missing- that was right after I finished wrapping the truck in my driveway..
I became a Tacoma owner in 1997. I bought a new 1997, white, LX 5 lug. It was so base model- they had to add air-conditioning at the dealer! She was so tiny so I quickly got modding with a Fabtech lift and rear shackles. Total Chaos hadn't released their kits yet so I was kind of stuck with the Fabtech lift, which really wasn't much more than a spring that was too big for the truck so it just maxed out the spring rate and gave it a few inches of lift. It rode like CRAP but it lifted it so I was happy. I bought some Fabtech spindles and that gave me a few more inches.....(in height)..... When the TC kit had been out for a bit, I jumped in. SOO much better. Better ride, travel, everything. The only downside was the camber was basically set so negative that I blew through front tires in less than 6 months. I took my truck to our shop and we custom installed heims on the UCA before TC even offered it on their kits! Throughout the years, the truck has changed a lot. As it sits now, it’s got the custom TC LT kit, spindles and long travel rear springs. Fiberglass front and back and tons of mods installed and removed and then installed again!
A week ago, I bought a 2020 TRD Offroad 4x4 in Super White. She had almost everything I wanted from the factory- the new LED headlights, blacked out badges and they are installing leather probably next week. We put a small Bilstein lift and some Method wheels/Toyo tires because it’s what I had quick access to.. I couldn't go a day with it being "stock".. haha
The plan for the new truck is making it more of a camping/traditional off-roading truck. I am torn between going TC again or Camburg or maybe even Dirt King components. I do like the fact that Dirt King is in SD, but I have had amazing luck with TC. I have Fox shocks all the way around on my ’97 but was considering King this time. I will probably hit up Fiberwerx again and get the fenders and bedsides in carbon fiber.
Anyone have any thoughts on what brand I should go with for suspension?
Anyway, I just wanted to say hi and I look forward to being a part of this community!
P.S. - There is one pic with the front corner light missing- that was right after I finished wrapping the truck in my driveway..
! That first gen is sweet. Can't wait to see the progress on the 2020.