Making the project more off-road-capable is a TRD skid-plate, snorkel, and suspension package, custom bronze TRD wheels wrapped in General Tire Grabber X3 all-terrain tires, a full-length LED light-bar, and a custom front bumper with integrated RIDID LED lights and a WARN winch. The team started by removing the Tacoma’s bed and then filling the space with a completely bespoke aluminum-framed camper shell with a pop-up Lexan skylight.
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Known as the “Tacozilla,” the project started life as a Tacoma TRD Sport, before Marty Schwerter and the rest of his team over at the Toyota Motorsports Garage proceeded to heavily modify the mid-sized pickup. Taking advantage of the hype surrounding the space, Toyota has built out their own interpretation of the ultimate overlander, bestowing a new Tacoma with a one-off camper shell. Nevertheless, it looks ready to take on the challenge of the Mint 400 next March.While overlanding had already grown increasingly popular over the last decade, the onset of last year’s global pandemic saw the segment experience an even more massive influx of interest that’s continued through today. In the meantime, check out more on Camburg’s website, and stay here on Off Road Xtreme for more sweet off-road content!Ĭamburg Engineering did minimal changes to this Tacoma, altering only the upper control arms and pickup bed. We look forward to seeing how it does while we’re out there next March. Given Camburg’s esteemed history and focus on always building top-tier parts, we expect this is one Tacoma that will do very well at the upcoming Mint 400. It will be a lot of fun to beat up this truck at the 2017 Mint 400 and see how it does.”
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They’re a tried and true platform for off-roading, and we’ve built components for the previous 2005 to 2015 generation. “I’ve always liked the suspension on these trucks. “My favorite part about this build is that we get to race a brand new Tacoma,” said Zaiden. The aesthetics of this Tacoma look incredible in person. The Camburg touch comes in the form of upgraded billet aluminum Kinetik upper control arms, as well as the custom rear bedcage to mount the longer, beefier shocks. To that end, the Tacoma sports Fox three-inch bypass shocks on all four corners, providing about 14 inches of travel in the rear and 9 inches of travel in the front.
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We’ve kept the drivetrain totally stock, but upgraded the chassis and suspension as much as we’re allowed to by Best In The Desert rules.”
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They sent us the truck about two months ago, and this is the result.”Īsked what the goal of the build was, Zaiden said: “We aimed to take a stock Tacoma TRD Pro and build it into a race truck, make sure it meets the rules for the Mint 400, and showcase what it’s really capable of. “We approached Toyota about the idea of racing one of these new TRD Pro Tacomas, and they got very excited. “It was our idea to start this build,” said Zaiden. We talked with CEO Jerry Zaiden to get a better sense of how this Taco came to be. As a matter of fact, the truck is eventually destined to race next year in a very important event. From its carbon fiber-esque wrap to its glowing red wheels, the Tacoma had the looks to go with its serious off-road credentials, which is something Camburg prides itself on.