CMI's Eternally Slow 2014 MGM 4x4 Build

I just got my 2014 V6 SR5 4x4 6MT late last month and had infinite plans for mods. I love my truck, but was annoyed at finding out the only 6-speed Tacoma available,
came stock with the 16x7 steel wheels and 245/75/16 tires.

I actually bought a 2007 V6 PreRunner Access Cab 6MT in March 2013 (when I got my FR-S), but found I was still dead set on a 4x4.
No offense to anyone, but I had always imagined myself (since age 13) in a fully loaded Speedway Blue TRD Off-Road V6 4x4 Access Cab 6MT.
The MGM DCSB V6 SR5 4x4 still does the job greatly.



However, in being a jobless student at the moment, I've got to take my build VERY slowly. Over Thanksgiving, I had done some lengthy research so far on various lift kits, Satoshi grilles, Plasti-Dip, tires, aftermarket wheels, etc. Annoyingly enough Cragar Soft 8 steelies wouldn't really fit, so I found an excellent alternative.

This was my 2007 PreRunner Access Cab V6:

With my FR-S.



This is my 2014 stock:















Here's what I've done in terms of "mods" so far as December 7, 2013:
Added Method Race NV 305 Machined Matte wheels.

 

I haven't done anything to my Tacoma, as I was planning invest in it all at once (6 inch lift, leather, lights, Satoshi, bumpers, winch). Hopefully something after X-Mas.

 

Nice ride dude! Diggin the wheels. I love methods! Sweet truck! Keep it up. Hopefully the mods will continue after Christmas like you said

 

Thanks! I would've done more sooner, but I just got another truck and still have to plan for X-Mas shopping. Nice build of yours BTW.

 

Hahaha I hear ya bro! This stuff gets expensive and addicting. Wish I had a money tree for it all! And thanks man I really enjoy building it up and modding my taco.