Technical Articles

Custom Snorkel Install on a Toyota Tacoma

Do you think that the ARB Snorkel is an overpriced piece of plastic? If so, check out my custom snorkel install that looks just as good and serves the same function as the ARB version, but for 1/3 the price.

Marlin Crawler “Taco-Supreme” Crawler Install

Looking for that super low crawling gear? Look no further than Marlin Crawler’s “Taco Supreme” crawl box for Toyota Tacomas. Mojavehanna walks you through the install with in depth instructions and pictures.

Fabrication and Welding Table

Every fabricator needs a solid surface to work on. Building a heavy duty fabrication table is an excellent first project (it was for me) and will last a life time. My table incorporates a solid 3/8″ steel top with built-in angle iron on the edges for easy squaring. The entire table can be moved with 4 casters and then can be leveled with the installed leveling legs.


Custom Snorkel Install on your Pickup or 4′Runner (coming very soon)The older Pickup and 4′Runner had the airbox assembly on the driver’s side of the vehicle, opposite of the Tacoma. I have adapted my Tacoma Snorkel to to work with the Pickup’s and 4′Runner’s with the airbox installed on the driver’s side of the vehicle. The prototype vehicle was a 1994 3.0L v6 Pickup. I am still taking and organizing pictures and working on the detailed writeup.
Dual Battery Install

A dead battery for the average person is usually just an inconvenience. But when you are miles from civilization and sometimes on your own, a dead battery can spell more than just an inconvenience. It could possibly be life threatening. This project will feature dual batteries for redundancy along with a total revamp of the Toyota Tacoma electrical system to ensure you have all the power you will ever need and will never again be stranded hearing only the dreaded “click. The install will use:

  • Dual Optima Yellow top D34/78 batteries
  • Hell Roaring battery isolator/combiner with remote
  • Weatherproof fuse panels
  • AC power inverter

Check back soon for more details

Onboard Air Setup (early stage of planning)

The purpose of this project is to design and install a reliable, versatile, and extremely usefull on board air system. This system will be able to handle filling up large tires greater than 37″, running air tools, and what other air needs you could possible need. The system is designed to be installed unobtrusively with 90% automatic operation and full control from within the cab of the vehicle including monitoring tank pressure. Check back soon to see how the project progresses.