Creepy Crawler 'Yota
Inchworm Rock Walkin' Gear is a growing business that specializes in Toyota transfer cases and axles for mini-trucks. The company produces many of its own products, like the Inchworm double transfer-case adapter and electric locker control system. Inchworm also carries products from many other Toyota parts suppliers. Inchworm Rock Walkin' Gear can build you a complete assembly, do a complete install, or just set you up with the parts and info you need to do it yourself. Information: Inchworm Rock Walkin' Gear, 925/766-6555, www.inchwormgear.com
'Yota Up
Revtek Industries has four ways to make your late-model Toyota a bit more aggressive. Its suspension kits for Tacomas, Tundras, 4Runners, and Sequoias allow for larger tires and more ground clearance. With an emphasis on easy installation, stock ride quality, and affordability, these spacer kits allow for 21/2 or 3 inches of lift, depending on model. Information: Revtek Industries, 877/543-8869, www.revtek.com
From 'Yota to 'Yota
TAP Recycling has new, used, and rebuilt Toyota parts and will ship them across the U.S. Whether you own a two- or four-wheel-drive pickup, 4Runner, or Land Cruiser, the folks at TAP just might have what you are looking for. Got a rusted bed? Give them a call. Dented fender? Drop them a line. Doing a solid-axle swap and need a solid axle? Or maybe you just lost your shift knob. Let them know what you want and they'll try to track it down. Information: TAP Recycling, 800/765-7100, www.taprecycling.com
'Yotas Online
FJ60.com is an online retailer that recognizes the popular off-roadability in Toyota FJ60 and FJ80 Land Cruisers. Its product lines include Toyota OEM parts, ARB, Old Man Emu, Tuffy, BDS Suspensions, Powertank, PIAA, and Mean Green as well as custom fabricated parts and accessories. A hot product is the Safari Gard bumper made specifically for the FJ60/62 shown above. This bumper is progressively designed to meet all your off-roading needs while increasing frontend clearance by several inches and allowing for an improved approach angle into steep grades. If you have a retired yuppie wagon that is ready for some serious trail fun, surf over to its Web site. Information: FJ60.com, 800/899-6003, www.fj60.com
'Yota Conversions
Advance Adapters is proud to introduce the new Orion transfer case for '63-to-July '80 Toyota Land Cruisers. The design is based around a rugged cast-iron case housing to replace the failure-prone aluminum cases. The 4:1 gears are manufactured to the same high standards as the original gears but, of course, allow for lower crawling speeds. The kit consists of the main casting, the rebuild kit, all the drive gears, and the cluster shaft. Nonwear items such as the top cover and output-shaft housings will need to be transferred from the existing Toyota transfer case. In addition, Advance can supply everything from motor mounts to transmission and dual-case adapters for various Toyota vehicles. Information: Advance Adapters Inc., 800/350-2223, www.advanceadapters.com
Rocky Restored 'Yotas
Rocky Mountain Cruisers is dedicated to keeping the Land Cruiser legend alive. The company has been restoring and off-roading 'Cruisers in the Colorado Rockies with friends and family for 15 years. The owners have been in the restoration and mechanical field for more than 25 years and could be your connection if your 'Cruiser is getting a bit beat or you want to get it back to primo condition. If you're looking for parts, service, someone to restore your 'Cruiser, or a completed rig, then drop them a line. Information: Rocky Mountain Cruisers, 303/789-1614, www.rockymountaincruisers.com
New School 'Yota Suspension
Fabtech Motorsports' new 6-inch Performance Suspension System for '95-'03 Toyota Tacomas features heavy-duty cast steering knuckles that attach to high-arched lower crossmembers, while extended-length coilover shocks provide 6 inches of lift. The factory coil springs are retained for a smooth highway ride with special shock valving for good off-road performance. Lower crossmembers feature heavy-duty rack-and-pinion relocation mounts with an integrated differential skidplate for off-road protection. Rear lift is accomplished with blocks and add-a-leaves. With a no-weld installation, this system allows use of 315/75R16 tires. Information: Fabtech Motorsports, 909/597-7800, www.fabtechmotorsports.com