dpow's black fox build

Wanted a place to start compiling process and photos, so here it is.

I'm a college student studying Industrial Design. I love exploring and doing things outdoors, and wanted a truck that could take me anywhere - whether that be on the beach, through the trails or up the mountains. It also gets a lot of use hauling materials/tools both for school and for personal projects. I was close to just buying an old F250 to get me through school, but couldn't be happier having made the plunge into a brand new Taco.

Updated 2/17/2016:





Sitting cold and pretty 01/06/2015:





Here's how it looks as of 7/18/2014:



Mod List

Suspension
- Bilstein 5100s all around with Eibach Coils up front
- Toytec AAL
- Toytec Differential Drop
- Light Racing UCAs
- Dakar Leaf Spring Pack

Wheels and Tires
- Toyota FJ Trail Teams Wheels (Black, 16")
- 285/75/16 BFG KM2 Tires
- Spidertrax 1.5" Wheel Spacers

Performance
- Toyota TRD Exhaust

Exterior
- Window tint - 20% all around (Shades of Grey, Philadelphia)
- Undercover Flex Tonneau
- Raptor Style Grill (Letters from BAMF, mesh from eBay)
- OEM Color Matched Grill
- TRD grill badge
- Smoked tail lights (Rust-Oleum Spray)
- Toyota bed mat
- Toyota roof rack
- WeatherTech vent visors
- Whip flag on mount (Famous Fabrications)
- DIY dent on passenger side
- Debadged
- Bottle opener in bed
- NFab Steps
- US Off Road Hidden Winch Bumper
- Smittybilt Winch
- Shackles etc
- Rigid Duallys
- Pelfreybilt Rear Bumper
- Rigid back up lights


Interior
- Wet Okole seat covers (Black/Grey, TRD Logo on front seats)
- Toyota TRD shift knob
- Toyota all-weather mats
- Maglight mount

Electronics
- Scanguage II
- Viper Alarm/Remote Start (Bob and Ron's Worldwide Stereo, Montgomeryville)
- CB Radio and Antenna with PA

When I got her, stock:



One of my favorite things I've added...center console organizer:



Wet Okoles:



Scanguage, EZ Pass, Viper alarm:

 

Nice truck man!

 

You truck looks great. How does your truck ride with the eibachs and AAL?

 

Thanks

They ride great. I've never ridden in another lifted taco, but I'd say this is a really good entry level suspension setup.

 

Very clean looking build so far.

 

Thanks! I like clean.

 

Nice build so far man truck looks good and has a nice stance. I like that grill mesh and BAMF lettering and the FJ rims look sharp with those tires. Have you had any rub issues with this setup and spacers?

 

I had a bit of rub when I first installed everything, but I've gotten rid of 99.9% of it from cutting out plastic in the inner fenders. No big deal.

 

How many coats did you use on the taillights?? I want to buy aftermarket black but every style made for the tacos I dont like at all. And it was rustoleum correct?

 

Yeah it's the rustoleum. I put 4 or 5 coats on each. Just spray all the parts at the same time so you're sure they're evenly coated.

 

Good to know thanks! Trucks BA by the way!!

 

nice truck sub'd

 

Update:
- Removed and sold Raptor-style grill; Added OEM color-matched grill and TRD badge
- Added NFab steps
- Added OEM tailgate dent

 

Good looking truck OP. Hell of a nice start.

 

Love it! So sick bro! What lift size you have for front and rear? Looking to do something similar.

 

Thanks man. 3" lift. I added some more recent photos. Planning to upgrade front suspension as its sagging now from added weight. Back looks great with Dakar springs.

 

Nice new front and rear bumper and winch setup man subtle but sharp.

 

sexy truck man!