MF Build: '95 Tacoma 4x4

**MullenFabworks** · 02-20-2009, 05:43 PM

-TC kit up front with coil-overs/bypasses and MF spindle gussets.

-Full MF cage front-to-back. 1.75" main tubes with 1.5" supports, all DOM.

-The bed cage will leave space in the bed, as well as feature storage boxes built in near the cab. The cab cage will not exit at the top of the cab for a clean look. The spare will be mounted under neath the bed (as far as possible). The truck will run bypasses in the rear with 62s and MF shackles.

-The cab cage will be welded 360* and fit tightly. The stock dash will be put back in and there will be not V bars in the windshield.

Overall this truck will be a very clean and capable prerunner. If the rain holds out, I should have it all wrapped up in 2-3 weeks.

Photos:

I'll post some more updates on Monday.

MF

**tumbler** · 02-20-2009, 06:44 PM

wow thats one of the most tightly fitting cages ive seen. excellent work!

**nmsilveradorunner** · 02-20-2009, 08:37 PM

Good looking gonna watch this build. You do really clean work.

**DesertLab** · 02-20-2009, 11:37 PM

Why not pull it off in one consecutive bend?

**jason@gmachine** · 02-20-2009, 11:51 PM

Originally Posted by DesertLab

Why not pull it off in one consecutive bend?

no reason to,

besides its easier to do it like that.

good job mang!
jason

**terry4130** · 02-21-2009, 10:46 AM

are those 33" tires?

**Pistons23** · 02-21-2009, 03:13 PM

definitly going to keep an eye on this build. good work so far

**MullenFabworks** · 02-21-2009, 05:15 PM

Dlab: I could not mock up the hoop if it were built out of a single piece. With it sleeved as is, I was able to fit the top portion, then build the tubes that connect to the frame. I even had to cut the roof off to get the hoop in there with all the tubes connected as they currently are.

terry: Yes the tires are 33s.

Thanks for the comment everybody.

**burDom13** · 02-22-2009, 09:23 AM

what radius is your die? 5.5" or 6.5"? work looks good by the way

**Bonello20** · 02-24-2009, 11:10 PM

Dude! this truck looks sick! The owner is one lucky guy! bet he cant wait to get it back! Haha! keep up the good work bro. Its definately comin together now!

**JebusTheGreat** · 02-25-2009, 12:11 AM

Originally Posted by Bonello20

Dude! this truck looks sick! The owner is one lucky guy! bet he cant wait to get it back! Haha! keep up the good work bro. Its definately comin together now!

Danggggg, Marco is on DR!!!

**ZJARCHER** · 02-25-2009, 01:38 AM

badass build, love it!

**MullenFabworks** · 02-25-2009, 06:40 PM

Ross: My 1.75 die has a 5.5 radius.

Updates:

More this weekend.

-MF

**nmsilveradorunner** · 02-25-2009, 06:41 PM

looking good.

**dabid** · 02-25-2009, 06:43 PM

Very nice, real slick build you got going so far!

**Mikebuff** · 02-25-2009, 07:41 PM

Quick question, why did you chop the roof off when you designed the b pillar to be able to be removed so it could be welded up, and have a sleave in it ? Keep in mind ive never chopped a roof before.

O btw I really like how tigh you got it in the cab are u going to do much plating to the cab?

**MullenFabworks** · 02-25-2009, 10:48 PM

Thanks for the comments.

Originally Posted by Mikebuff

Quick question, why did you chop the roof off when you designed the b pillar to be able to be removed so it could be welded up, and have a sleave in it ? Keep in mind ive never chopped a roof before.
O btw I really like how tigh you got it in the cab are u going to do much plating to the cab?

The B-pillar was made with a sleeve for 2 reasons:

1. I have the cage fitting so tightly that it was not possible to get the rear halo in for mock up as one piece without cutting the roof off first, which I did not want to do.

2. I have not worked with 1.75 for some time, so my bending skills with it were a little rusty.Doing it all in one shot probably would not have happened.

The roof had to be cut off to get the halo back in once I tacked the sleeve junctions into place. Even with the roof cut off, I had to force in back into place. I will be plating around the door, the B-pillar, and all around the floor.

-MF

**1450ranger** · 02-25-2009, 10:49 PM

Looks good nice job. Very simple

**knucklehead** · 02-26-2009, 12:19 PM

did this truck comeout of san pedro by any chance. looking foward to the build on here

**burDom13** · 02-26-2009, 04:38 PM

damn...i figured it was tighter than mine..i have 6.5"..i need to invest in new dies..build looks good

**Lockridge** · 02-26-2009, 06:47 PM

looks good brent after my casa, truck is making a road trip to your casa

**JebusTheGreat** · 02-26-2009, 07:13 PM

Originally Posted by knucklehead

did this truck comeout of san pedro by any chance. looking foward to the build on here

yes it did

**GREGASAURUS REX** · 02-26-2009, 08:19 PM

rosettes, or how ever you spell it, look kinda big. Why did you drill em so big?

**MullenFabworks** · 02-26-2009, 08:43 PM

Originally Posted by GREGASAURUS REX

rosettes, or how ever you spell it, look kinda big. Why did you drill em so big?

I usually drill rosettes to 37/64", since I never have a need for that size bit, but now it's dull. So I moved up to 11/16" for the same reason. I don't like to wear out 1/2" or 5/8" bits that I frequently use when making tabs on something where the exact diameter is of no real concern.

I'll have more updates sometime this weekend.

-MF

**JebusTheGreat** · 02-27-2009, 01:12 AM

Originally Posted by ToyotaBomber

I usually drill rosettes to 37/64", since I never have a need for that size bit, but now it's dull. So I moved up to 11/16" for the same reason. I don't like to wear out 1/2" or 5/8" bits that I frequently use when making tabs on something where the exact diameter is of no real concern.

I'll have more updates sometime this weekend.

-MF

Couldn't hurt to drill bigger holes to get a bigger weld surface, right?

**whitey** · 02-28-2009, 08:52 PM

wow looks really good. i cant wait for my future race truck comes in

**MullenFabworks** · 03-04-2009, 11:27 AM

I've been sick for the last few days, but here's what I got done yesterday after school:

It's raining today, so I'll have more updates this weekend or early next week.

-MF

**MullenFabworks** · 04-27-2009, 10:00 PM

Marco came by today and requested that I post some updates, so here we go:

Gusset City:

**MullenFabworks** · 04-27-2009, 10:06 PM

Bed cage:

TC hangar with one 316" plate and one 1/4" plate, haha

**MullenFabworks** · 04-27-2009, 10:13 PM

Last set for now:

I thought this one was cool. Similar to the blurred photos the Burg posts, haha.

MF

**desert_silverado** · 04-27-2009, 10:19 PM

niiiiiiiiiiiiice

**JebusTheGreat** · 04-27-2009, 10:23 PM

Daaaaaammmnnn! nice dude. what are the rest of the plans for the bedcage? a tube straight down from the outer shock boss? anyway, looks cool

**jason@gmachine** · 04-27-2009, 11:19 PM

shreddin!

**burDom13** · 04-27-2009, 11:23 PM

damn dude this is by far your best build. work looks great i like the boxed corner gussets and the start of the rear. looks awesome

**nmsilveradorunner** · 04-28-2009, 04:44 PM

Damn!! Looking like some good progress. Are you gonna be building the rear shackles ?

**MullenFabworks** · 04-28-2009, 04:55 PM

Thanks for the comments!

Eric: Yes I will have a tube that ties down to the frame. It's not straight up, but rather parallel to the shocks at full bump. It's already cut and notched, just waiting to get the bed cab on.

nmsilveradorunner: I will be building the shackles. I usually save it until last, since I have to tear everything down a final time.

MF

**nmsilveradorunner** · 04-28-2009, 07:42 PM

Cool not bashing lol kinda figured since those are just plate. What length are they?

**MullenFabworks** · 04-28-2009, 10:12 PM

Haha, I figured you weren't bashing. These are 12" long. I make both 12" and 9.5" length shackles.

**bLANd** · 04-29-2009, 07:16 AM

pretty slick cage... gonna be a sleeper till you come up close to it

**nmsilveradorunner** · 04-29-2009, 07:32 PM

HAHA definitely looks sweet you do some sweet work on yotas thats for sure.

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