About

WATRD - 2001 Supercharged Solid-Axle Toyota Tacoma

Hi and welcome!

I built this truck when the opportunity came along because the stars aligned and I found myself in position where I could build the truck that I had always wanted. I had previously had Toyotas, Jeeps, Blazers and a few other things along the way that all had one thing in common, they were held together with bailing wire and duct-tape. In building WATRD, I was fortunate to be able to upgrade pretty much everything as I went along. With the help of a couple incredible people, to whom I will always be grateful, this truck was “Built Not Bought“.

WATRD doesn’t see the trails as much as I might like these days, but I still love every minute I am operating it. In this rig, I’ve wheeled trails all over Washington, Oregon, Idaho and B.C., plus a few visits into Montana and even Northern California, but, since the question always comes up; “Sure, I will sell it to you. Just make me an offer that I can’t refuse!” 😉

-Rob

Details

Suspension & Steering

Grand Cherokee Dana 44 Solid Front Axle
Rancho 44044 Front Springs
Rancho RS99005 Shocks (Front)
Rancho RS99012 Shocks (Rear)
Custom Seven Leaf Packs (Rear)
NWOR Shackles (Rear)
Parts Mike Steering Knuckles
Parts Mike “Super” Steering Arms
Parts Mike Tie-Rod/Drag Link

Protection

DeMello “Super Duty” Sliders
Arma Spray-in Bed Liner
ARB ’01 Front Winch Bumper
Wet Okole Seat Covers
Rootsbuilt High-Clearance Rear Bumper
Extended Front/Rear Differential Breathers

Tires & Wheels

Allied “Daytona” 15×8 Steel Wheels
35×12.5 BFG M/T KM Tires

Electronics

Pioneer CD/MP3/XM Receiver
Alpine V-12 Amp
10″ MTX Subwoofer
Infinity Speakers
2000w Inverter
110v and 12v Jacks in Bed & Cab
Python Alarm System w/ Remote Start
Valentine 1 Radar System
PIAA 520 Fog Lights
PIAA Driving Lights
8 – 1 watt Red LED Undercarriage Lights
8 – 1 watt White LED Undercarriage Lights
Onboard Intel “NUC” File & Media Server
NWOR 160 Amp Alternator
RCI 10, 11, 12 Meter Transceiver
K40 Antenna
Vehicle Mounted FRS Radio
Handheld FRS/GMRS Radios
2 Meter and 70 CM Tranceiver
Hellroaring BIC-95150B Battery Isolator/Combiner
Dual Optima Yellow Top Batteries

Performance

TRD Supercharger
Boost gauge
TRD 7th Injector Kit
TRD Headers
TRD Cat-Back
Motorhome Transmission Cooler
TRD Electric Rear Locker
Amsoil Air Filter
4.56 Superior Gears
Front LockRite Locker
Warn Chro-Moly Axle Shafts
OX U-Joints
NWOR Stainless Brake Lines
Long Travel Front Driveshaft
Warn Premium Front Hubs
Warn hub fuses
FROR Custom Crossmember
Safari Snorkel

Accessories

Warn HS9500 Winch
Amsteel Blue Synthetic Winch Rope
Master Pull Aluminum Hawse Fairlead
ViAir 550C Compressor
Air Jack on Front Bumper
2.5 Gallon Air Tank
Jumper Cable Jack on Front Bumper
Betterbuilt Toolbox
110V, 12V & air jacks
Deckplate Mod
Staun Tire Deflators
Amsoil Fluids Throughout
60″ Bed Rail Mounted Hi-Lift
Bed Mount Tire Carrier
Stainless Shackles on Both Bumpers
Downey Off Road Aux Fuel Tank
Confer Shovel and Axe Mount
Tuffy Center Console
Tailgate Lock
TRD Radiator Cap
Blacked Grill