Go4Lo
Explorer
The time has come to sell my Tacoma project. I purchased the truck earlier this year from a neighbor who had owned it since 2011 and used it as a daily driver. The truck was completely stock with no modifications. I’m an enthusiast, having built several Toyota’s, Land Rovers and Jeep’s over the past 20 years. I am not a dealer but I do buy, build and sell 3-5 vehicles a year as a hobby. I target clean, well-cared for trucks and SUVs with the intent of investing in a complete build. This truck was no exception. It was a clean, rust free, platform to transform into a full on expedition/overland style truck. Below is a listing of all the modifications done since March of 2019.
2002 Toyota Tacoma
Double Cab, Limited, TRD Off-Road, Auto, 4WD
196,6xx miles
Locking Rear Diff
Body/Exterior
ARB Front Winch Bumper – Integrit Textured Coating
Superwinch 9500lb winch w/Synthetic Line
Daystar Poly Rollers
Factor 55 ProLink
ARB Safari Snorkel
Prinsu Design Studio Cab Rack
Trail-Gear Rock Sliders – Custom Mounted/Angled
CBI Offroad Outback Rear Bumper
Steelman_Built Custom Swing Out Tire Carrier
All Black Front Grille
New Headlights and Corner Lights
Black Door Handles and Mirrors
Skid Row Automotive Engine and Trans Skid Plate
Spray In Bed Liner (like LineX)
IPF Amber Fogs
Softopper Bed Cover
Tires/Wheels
5 - OEM Steel Wheels from a FJ Cruiser – 17x7.5 4.5” BS (no spacers)
5 – 255/80r17 BFG KM2
Chassis/Suspension
Donahoe Racing (aka ICON) 2.5” Coilovers – Extended Travel – Complete Rebuild Feb 2019
SPC Upper Control Arms
ICON 3 Leaf Expansion Pack AAL w/1” Lift Block and new U-Bolts
ICON 2.0 Smooth Body Rear Shocks
Trail-Gear Rear Frame Box Kit (Inner Frame Rails Boxed for Strength)
Wheeler’s Offroad Extended Stainless Brakelines Front and Rear
Low Range Offroad Rear Diff Breather Re-Locate Kit
Front End Alignment completed post lift
Interior
OEM Limited Trim Seats recovered professionally with Katzkin Leather
Heated Front Seats
Husky Liners Front and Rear
OEM “Tacoma” Carpet Mats Front and Rear
Pioneer Double Din Touch Screen Headunit w/SiriusXM, BlueTooth, Reverse Cam, Apple Car Play
Keyless Entry w/Two Remotes
Front Window’s Tinted to 35%
Misc/Maintenance
Timing Belt, Water Pump, Tensioner, Pulleys and Drive Belts all replaced 10/19/19
Front Frame Horns Boxed/Welded During ARB Bumper Install for Strength
AIRAID Tacoma Intake Elbow Kit
Oil Change w/Filter
Diff Fluid Change Front, Center and Rear
New Front Axles - Both Sides
I’m sure there’s some other small items that have been addressed or upgraded but that covers the majority of it. This truck is in excellent mechanical condition and actually drive’s quite nice. I used it as a daily the past few months until I recently bought a Crewmax Tundra. It is however a 20 year old truck so the paint and body are not perfect. According to the CarFax report it was involved in a light front end accident back in 2002. The driver’s side front fender was tweaked when took delivery of the truck but I was able to re-align it. There are random dents and dings around the truck and the clear is starting to let go the flares. I spared no expense building the truck inside and out and had intentions of having the body work done and it repainted but honestly I think that would take away from the utilitarian look and toughness of the truck. As is it still looks great and doesn’t cause worry about scratching or dent the body when going in the woods.
Price - $14,500
Truck is located in Charlotte, NC but I’m open to working with an out of town buyer for shipping pick up or drop off.
Several pics attached. I can email additional pics or you can see the build from beginning to end on my Instagram page @Steelman_Built
2002 Toyota Tacoma
Double Cab, Limited, TRD Off-Road, Auto, 4WD
196,6xx miles
Locking Rear Diff
Body/Exterior
ARB Front Winch Bumper – Integrit Textured Coating
Superwinch 9500lb winch w/Synthetic Line
Daystar Poly Rollers
Factor 55 ProLink
ARB Safari Snorkel
Prinsu Design Studio Cab Rack
Trail-Gear Rock Sliders – Custom Mounted/Angled
CBI Offroad Outback Rear Bumper
Steelman_Built Custom Swing Out Tire Carrier
All Black Front Grille
New Headlights and Corner Lights
Black Door Handles and Mirrors
Skid Row Automotive Engine and Trans Skid Plate
Spray In Bed Liner (like LineX)
IPF Amber Fogs
Softopper Bed Cover
Tires/Wheels
5 - OEM Steel Wheels from a FJ Cruiser – 17x7.5 4.5” BS (no spacers)
5 – 255/80r17 BFG KM2
Chassis/Suspension
Donahoe Racing (aka ICON) 2.5” Coilovers – Extended Travel – Complete Rebuild Feb 2019
SPC Upper Control Arms
ICON 3 Leaf Expansion Pack AAL w/1” Lift Block and new U-Bolts
ICON 2.0 Smooth Body Rear Shocks
Trail-Gear Rear Frame Box Kit (Inner Frame Rails Boxed for Strength)
Wheeler’s Offroad Extended Stainless Brakelines Front and Rear
Low Range Offroad Rear Diff Breather Re-Locate Kit
Front End Alignment completed post lift
Interior
OEM Limited Trim Seats recovered professionally with Katzkin Leather
Heated Front Seats
Husky Liners Front and Rear
OEM “Tacoma” Carpet Mats Front and Rear
Pioneer Double Din Touch Screen Headunit w/SiriusXM, BlueTooth, Reverse Cam, Apple Car Play
Keyless Entry w/Two Remotes
Front Window’s Tinted to 35%
Misc/Maintenance
Timing Belt, Water Pump, Tensioner, Pulleys and Drive Belts all replaced 10/19/19
Front Frame Horns Boxed/Welded During ARB Bumper Install for Strength
AIRAID Tacoma Intake Elbow Kit
Oil Change w/Filter
Diff Fluid Change Front, Center and Rear
New Front Axles - Both Sides
I’m sure there’s some other small items that have been addressed or upgraded but that covers the majority of it. This truck is in excellent mechanical condition and actually drive’s quite nice. I used it as a daily the past few months until I recently bought a Crewmax Tundra. It is however a 20 year old truck so the paint and body are not perfect. According to the CarFax report it was involved in a light front end accident back in 2002. The driver’s side front fender was tweaked when took delivery of the truck but I was able to re-align it. There are random dents and dings around the truck and the clear is starting to let go the flares. I spared no expense building the truck inside and out and had intentions of having the body work done and it repainted but honestly I think that would take away from the utilitarian look and toughness of the truck. As is it still looks great and doesn’t cause worry about scratching or dent the body when going in the woods.
Price - $14,500
Truck is located in Charlotte, NC but I’m open to working with an out of town buyer for shipping pick up or drop off.
Several pics attached. I can email additional pics or you can see the build from beginning to end on my Instagram page @Steelman_Built
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