Fact: Twenty minutes after...
Fact: Twenty minutes after we photographed this Tacoma, Boyd rolled the truck while on the Hammers.
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...  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. |  A beefy skidplate protects...  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. |  The custom bed cage that Boyd...  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. |
 Out back, an ARB Air Locker-equipped...  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. |  The Tacoma's IFS is history,...  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. | |
Specifications
General
Owner/hometown: Casey Boyd/Truckee, California
Vehicle/Model: 1998 Toyota Tacoma
Estimated Value: $55,000
Engine
Type: Toyota 3.4L V-6
Aspiration: Fuel injection
Output, hp/torque (estimated): 200/na
Drivetrain
Transmission: Stock automatic
Transfer case(s): Marlin Crawler
Suspension
Front: Custom three-link, 14-in. King 2.5 remote-reservoir coilovers, King 2.5 bumpstops, McKenzie's Performance Products limiting straps
Rear: 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 straps
Axles/Differentials
Front: Ford high-pinion Dana 60, Superior 35-spline outers, custom disc brakes/ARB Air Locker
Rear: Dana 70/ARB Air Locker
Ring and pinion: 5.13:1
Wheels/Tires
Wheels: Custom Modified Hummer
Tires: 42x14.50-16.5 Super Swamper IROK