1996 Toyota Tacoma For Sale

Vivek Nayyar
by Vivek Nayyar

This 1996 Toyota Tacoma is a mid-build prerunner project located in Santa Barbara, California. A "Baja-proven" truck that snowballed into a serious professional build, it features a 119k-mile V6 and a 5-speed manual transmission. The vehicle is currently mid-revision, featuring a bumper-to-bumper DOM cage, boxed frame, and a massive inventory of high-end components from King, JD Fabrication, and Deaver. This is a comprehensive project package that includes the vehicle, all new parts required for completion, raw metal stock, and specialized pit tools.

Location: Santa Barbara, California/USA

Price: $18,000.00 OBO

Key Details

  • Make/Model: 1996 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner Project (5-lug Extra Cab)
  • Mileage: 119,000 miles
  • Transmission: 5-Speed Manual
  • Engine: 3.4L V6
  • History: Original build thread on TTORA; Currently registered as Planned Non-Operation (PNO) in California
  • Title: Clean

Condition

  • Project status: Caged and fabbed but requires final assembly
  • Windshield is the only missing component
  • Brand new Glassworks 8-inch fenders and bedsides (unmounted)
  • 2004-style hood, grill, and headlights included
  • Brand new Twisted Stitch extra wide/tall seats (still in bags)

Performance Highlights

  • JD Fabrication Long Travel front kit (cycles ~17 inches)
  • King 10x2.5 Coilovers (front) and King 16x2.5 Bypasses (rear)
  • Deaver F67 leaf springs with Total Chaos shackles
  • Fabricated Tundra rear housing with Detroit Truetrac and 4.88 gears
  • 32-Gallon Fuel Safe cell
  • 6-lug conversion at all corners with ARP wheel studs

Known Issues

  • Project is currently stalled and requires fabrication to be finished (spindles and front bumper integration in progress)
  • Windshield missing

Upgrades & Features

  • 1.75" x .120 DOM cage, bumper-to-bumper
  • Wilwood Master cylinder with adapter
  • iCOM radio and iPod receiver with speakers
  • Six 15-inch American Racing wheels with 33x12.50 BFG Mud Terrain tires
  • Aluminum radiator with Spal fan
  • Includes rack of raw metal stock (tubing/plate) and aluminum floor jack

Additional Information

  • Extensive pack list of spare parts and tools included in the sale
  • Additional photos and build documentation available on Facebook
  • Walkaround and build progress photos available on Google Photos

Find the original listing on TTORA.com

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