To give added clearance for the drop, the pedal assembly was raised 3 inches along with raising the gas tank. Needing room for the wheels under the hood, the stock battery location was removed and a Panther Dry cell race battery was relocated under the core support. Added notables would include a hidden hitch built by Mike along with custom cross members for more clearance.  In the midst of the Tacoma sitting nicely on the shop floor, it was time to work the exterior confines. With the skills Mike acquired during the years, he decided to handle the majority of the bodywork on his own time. In the company of the body drop in place, Eurocraft Collision would weld up a Dodge neon hood bubble to the stock Tacoma hood for engine clearance. 
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In helping add character to the front end, a custom Grille by Eurocraft Collision located in Middletown, NY, was installed. Keeping with the mean look and a wider stance, a set of 4x4 fenders with shaved corner lamps and rolled lips was then bolted up.   The chrome front bumper was left mounted but with a slight change, a set of clear bumper lights was installed along with a billet insert to match the grille. Although the headlights are stock, they have been equipped with a set of hyper white bulbs. 
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