Fact: Twenty minutes after we photographed this Tacoma, Boyd rolled the truck while on the Hammers.Fact: Twenty minutes after we photographed this Tacoma, Boyd rolled the truck while on the Casey Boyd hails from Truckee, California, a town synonymous with wheeling. Naturally, he has a capable rig that's built to handle even the most brutal terrain. Typical of a good trail rig, Boyd has made a significant number of modifications to his Tacoma. The front fenders have been radiused to make room for a pair of meaty 42-inch Super Swamper IROK tires on modified Hummer wheels. A custom front bumper/brushguard holds a Ramsey REP 8.5 E winch and a trio of Lightforce lights. Safety was clearly a priority for Boyd, judging by the addition of a full in-cab rollcage. Other interior mods include an Alpine/MTX audio system.Safety was clearly a priority for Boyd, judging by the addition of a full in-cab rollcage. A beefy skidplate protects a Marlin Crawler dual transfer case setup. Power is carried to the axles via a modified Toyota front 'shaft and a stock Toyota rear 'shaft.A beefy skidplate protects a Marlin Crawler dual transfer case setup. Power is carried to The custom bed cage that Boyd designed and built is not only integral to the rear suspension, it also houses a variety of things including a spare tire, fuel cell and Ramsey REP 8.5 E winch.The custom bed cage that Boyd designed and built is not only integral to the rear suspensi Out back, an ARB Air Locker-equipped Dana 70 with Chevy disc brakes is bolted to a pair of custom 64-inch Deaver leaf springs. Working in conjunction with the springs is a pair of 16-inch King 2.5 bypass shocks, King 2.5 bumpstops, and McKenzie's Performance Products limiting straps. There's also a Currie Antirock Sway Bar Kit.Out back, an ARB Air Locker-equipped Dana 70 with Chevy disc brakes is bolted to a pair of The Tacoma's IFS is history, replaced by a variety of tried and true components. The axle is a Ford high-pinion Dana 60 with Superior Axle & Gear 35-spline outers, custom Chevy/Dodge disc brakes, 5.13:1 gears, ARB Air Locker and a full hydraulic steering system with PSC double-ended ram. The three-link suspension has 14-inch King 2.5 remote-reservoir coilover shocks, King 2.5 bumpstops, and McKenzie's Performance Products limiting straps.The Tacoma's IFS is history, replaced by a variety of tried and true components. The axle SpecificationsGeneralOwner/hometown: Casey Boyd/Truckee, CaliforniaVehicle/Model: 1998 Toyota Tacoma Estimated Value: $55,000EngineType: Toyota 3.4L V-6Aspiration: Fuel injection Output, hp/torque (estimated): 200/naDrivetrainTransmission: Stock automatic Transfer case(s): Marlin CrawlerSuspensionFront: Custom three-link, 14-in. King 2.5 remote-reservoir coilovers, King 2.5 bumpstops, McKenzie's Performance Products limiting strapsRear: Custom 64-in. Deaver leaf springs, 16-in. King 2.5 bypass shocks, King 2.5 bumpstops, Currie Antirock Sway Bar Kit, McKenzie's Performance Products limiting strapsAxles/DifferentialsFront: Ford high-pinion Dana 60, Superior 35-spline outers, custom disc brakes/ARB Air LockerRear: Dana 70/ARB Air LockerRing and pinion: 5.13:1Wheels/TiresWheels: Custom Modified HummerTires: 42x14.50-16.5 Super Swamper IROK Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues!
