1996 Tacoma
Below are all articles that have been written about this vehicle.
Off Road Solutions Tundra CV Axles
Modified Tundra-width CV Axles are installed to accommodate our Tacoma's widened long travel front suspension. Off Road Solutions' customized these Tundra CV Axles in order to allow us to retain manual disconnnect hubs.
Introduction To Gearing
Principles of gearing, from selecting appropriate differential gear ratios and differential types to how gearing affects the performance of a vehicle. With an emphasis on Toyota specific information.
Ultimate Toyota-Based Axles: Part 1
The first installment in this ongoing project covers the installation of locking differentials equipped with higher ratio gears. This article also explains how we came to the decision to run what specific components.
Ultimate Toyota-Based Axles: Part 2
In this installment we delve into the manufacturing process and theories of axle design. Follow us on a step-by-step tour of Superior Gear & Axle's facility in Los Angeles as Mike Denton Jr. explains every aspect of making axles from raw billets to product ready to ship.
Ultimate Toyota-Based Axles: Part 3
This installment focuses on the features of our new custom axle housing, built by Diamond Axles and a full floating conversion kit manufactured by Front Range Off Road.
Glassworks Fiberglass Fenders & Bedsides
Installation of Glassworks Flared Fiberglass Fenders and Bedsides on the TLT Tacoma.
Die-Cut Vinyl Graphics
The installation of custom die-cut vinyl graphics. Including the aspects of laying out the design, making the decals and finally installing them. We wanted a race inspired yet understated graphic scheme with monochrome sponsor logos.
Cheap Paint-Job for the TLT Tacoma
We take the TLT Tacoma to Maaco for a trail-worthy paint job.
Clearance for 35-inch Tires on a Tacoma at ANY Lift Height
We illustrate how to properly clearance the firewall and inner fenders of a Tacoma to fit 35x12.5-inch tires on full compression. Templates are included.
Rear Brakes (Removing LSPV)
The replacement of Toyota's stock Load Sensing Proportioning Valve with a manual proportioning valve. The stock unit was not able to handle the high amount of travel we designed into the TLT tacoma so we found a solution.
K&N Air Filter and Intake System
K&N FIPK provides increased airflow to the 2.7L 4 cylinder engine. This is the first in a series of technical articles about 4 cylinder engine performance.
Utility Bed-Cage Fabrication
Design and Fabrication of custom bed-cage with ultimate utility and load carrying capabilities that is also compatible with our existing long-travel rear suspension.
Custom Valving Sway-A-Way RaceRunner shocks
Installing custom shim-stacks in Sway-A-Way RaceRunner shocks to achieve maximum performance.
Deaver Custom Leaf Spring Tuning
Step-by-step coverage of custom tuning a leaf spring pack to achieve a specific ride height and spring rate as well as tuning tips to help fight axle wrap.
Sway-A-Way 2.0x4
Installation of 2.0x4" Sway-A-Way Hydraulic Bump-Stops in the rear of the TLT Tacoma.
Sway-A-Way 2.5x8" 3-Tube Bypass shocks
Mounting Sway-A-Way 3-tube bypass shocks in the front of the TLT Tacoma.
Total Chaos Long Travel Front Suspension
Total Chaos Bolt-On Long Travel Suspension Kit Installed on Toyota Tacoma Provides 13" Travel and is 3.5" Wider per Side.
Custom Long-Travel Leaf Spring Rear Suspension
62" Deaver leaf springs installed with 2.5x16" Swayaway RaceRunner piggyback reservoir shocks and provide 17" of vertical wheel travel.
Clearance for 35-inch Tires on a Tacoma at ANY Lift Height
We illustrate how to properly clearance the firewall and inner fenders of a Tacoma to fit 35x12.5-inch tires on full compression. Templates are included.
Introduction to Common Welding Processes
Let’s be honest, these days you can’t even install most bolt-on components without a welder. A good welder is an essential part of a growing collection of tools that it seems like we need to acquire in order to work on our vehicles. Behind basic hand tools and maybe an angle grinder, I’d say that it’s one of the most essential tools to have in your garage if you plan on building almost anything for your off-road vehicle.
Welcome to The Chop Shop
This new monthly column on Off-Road.Com is dedicated to tools and fabrication. We’ll be publishing articles on a wide range of topics, from product reviews to in-depth interviews with top fabricators and discussions about fabrication techniques, tips and tricks.
Working with Angle Grinders
I don’t really like working with grinders. The mess and abrasive dust they make is pretty awful. I only tolerate the black boogers because it would take an entire workshop full of expensive tools to replace my 4” Makita angle grinder. It’s a good makeshift substitute for a chop saw, band saw, plasma cutter, reciprocating saw, bench grinder and belt sander.
MillerMatic 251 Product Review
Shopping for a welder is a lot like shopping for anything else; you look for features/performance, quality/durability, price, etc. But there are a few more specific things to consider that will help you find the right machine.
Front Range Off-Road Tacoma Transfer-Case Mount
FROR Fabrication's high-clearance Tacoma transfer-case mount installed to stabilize the drivetrain in our long-travel 4x4 Toyota Tacoma.