My 01 Tacoma Hunting Build

[Hunting_Taco]

Heres the truck the day i picked it up. Its a 2001 tacoma double cab sr5 trd. The build will be used to pull my gatortail mud boat and be my base camp while out in public land hunting and just enjoying the outdoors with my wife and kids.

 

[Hunting_Taco]

My first move was to remove the camper shell and give it a good wash.

 

[Hunting_Taco]

After the wash job decided to remove the plastic bed liner since it was showing signs of rust on top of the bed rails. When i removed the bed liner i had about a fifty cent piece sized hole rusted thru the bed. . So after a little cutting and grinding. I welded some plates top and bottom over the hole. Then off to have a spray in bed liner put in.

 

[Hunting_Taco]

Now on to some simple interior mods. Got some water resistant seat covers ordered so me, my lab cash, and the kids don't destroy the cloth interior. Also got some weathertech floormats and got the windows tinted.

 

[JWOOD]

Sweet platform! Do you plan on putting the shell back on or will you go a different route for the bed?

 

[Hunting_Taco]

Sweet platform! Do you plan on putting the shell back on or will you go a different route for the bed?

Right now i plan to leave it off and run a tool box but i haven't sold it yet because im not a 100% on my decision. I like it off for waterfowl hunting because its easier to get to the decoys and other stuff i need in the back of the bed. Plus it makes it easier to spray out after the hunt.

 

[JWOOD]

Right now i plan to leave it off and run a tool box but i haven't sold it yet because im not a 100% on my decision. I like it off for waterfowl hunting because its easier to get to the decoys and other stuff i need in the back of the bed. Plus it makes it easier to spray out after the hunt.

Cool. I'm toying with the idea of a hard shell but do like the convenience of the open bed. I currently have a roll up soft tonneau and enjoy it but want something more secure. I'm looking at the diamond back covers, they're pretty sweet.

 

[Hunting_Taco]

Cool. I'm toying with the idea of a hard shell but do like the convenience of the open bed. I currently have a roll up soft tonneau and enjoy it but want something more secure. I'm looking at the diamond back covers, they're pretty sweet.

Yea a guy on you tube llod or last line of defense has one on his tacoma and they are definitely rugged. Check out his YouTube if your looking for a review on the diamond back.

 

[Hunting_Taco]

Seat covers finally came in so got them installed.

 

[Hunting_Taco]

Did some suspension work this time i was off. Front got ome, spc adjustable control arms, and diff spacer. Rear got progressive add a leaf pack with ome. But while doing the suspension found my rack and pinion is getting weak so that will probably be my next project.

 

[Hunting_Taco]

Well my rack and pinion, inner and outter tie rods, and poly bushings didnt make it in in time for me to get them installed this time. The ole hunting taco did turn 200k though so gave it a oil change.

 

[Hunting_Taco]

Got the new rack & pinion and tierods installed this trip. Man what a difference in the driveability of the truck. That rack and those tierods was definitely shot.

 

[Hunting_Taco]

Well hunting season is here so work on the truck has slowed until its over.

 

[agame001]

Great looking truck. Thanks for posting.

 

[Hunting_Taco]

New led taillights and third brake light and stock black bumper.

 

[Hunting_Taco]

Little quarantine work for the Taco. Made some raised bed garden boxes for my girls.

 

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Finally got a tool box so I can get my tools, jumper cables, and jack out of my floor.

 

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New grille, led headlights, head lights and corner lights. Covid upgrades...

 

[Hunting_Taco]

Got my 285/75r16 stt pro mounted today. Bumper, grille and rock lights should be done by end of the week hopefully.

 

[eharris2]

Looks outstanding! Keep the posts coming.