Back-Half Install On A Toyota Tacoma - Project Resurrection: Part 1

13. Moving on to the front crossmember, after measuring the needed space, Steve cut out the plates that he drew up.

14. Tubing is inserted and welded to give the crossmember some added strength and support for the link bars.

15. With the supports in place the crossmember top and bottom plates could be tacked and formed into place.

16. After the crossmember was dialed, Max was able to mark all of the link bar tabs and weld them up.

17. And there you have it, the Bio crossmember in all its glory.

18. Once the stock frame was cleaned up and ready to mate with the crossmember, it was tacked in place, triple-checked, and then fully welded.

19. In true Bio form the new back-half also doubles as the air tank and frees up plenty of room for the rest of the suspension components.

20. The back-half is mocked up and checked and then gussets are welded front and back to ensure the rigidity and structural integrity of the new frame.

22. After the back-half is up and running the rear suspension can really take shape. The lower four-link bars are truly a work of art and can be appreciated by any form of custom automotive enthusiast.

23. The lower link bars were bolted in place so the upper 'bag mounts and link bars could be mocked up and measured.

25. The upper 'bag mounts were cut and welded in place and a crossmember was built to help strengthen the frame and welded above the bag mounts. The upper link bars were also measured and bent to finish off the rear suspension.

26. To add a little more "wow" factor and help really dial in the ride, adjustable King reservoir shocks are the weapon of choice for this killer Bio Kustumz back-half. Check out the next couple issues as we go over the front-end rebuild and some of the body mods.