ACEkraut's 2014 DCSB TRD Off Road in BLACK

Here is the way it came from the factory:

2014 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab Short Bed TRD Off Road



TACOMA DOUBLE CAB 4X4 V

Model MSRP:* $27,885.00

Exterior Color: Black
Number of Cylinders:
Gasoline (City/Highway/
Interior Color: GRAPHITE
Model: 7594
Year: 2014

Standard Equipment
MECHANICAL & PERFORMANCE
4.0L DOHC 24V V6 VVT-i 236HP Engine
16" Styld Steel Wheels, P245/75R16 Tires
Power-Assisted Fr Disc/Rr Drum Brakes
Var-Assist Power Rack-&-Pinion Steering
Outboard-Mounted Gas Shock Absorbers
Rear Leaf Spring Susp with Staggered Coil-Spring
Double Wishbone Front Susp
Automatic Limited-Slip Differential
Electronically Controlled Transfer Case
4WDemand: Part-Time 4x4 Sys w/ 2-speed
5-Speed ECT-i Automatic Transmission

SAFETY & CONVENIENCE
Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
Side-impact Door Beams
All Pass Sts, Dr & Fr Pass Active Hdrest Positions; Driver-Side ELR & ALR/ELR on
3-Point Seatbelts for All Seating
Seat-Mounted Side & Side Curtain Airbags
Dr & Fr Pass & Smart Stop Technology (SST)
Brake Force Distribution, Brake Assist
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control, Traction Control
Star Safety System- includes Vehicle

EXTERIOR
Deck Rail System w/4 Adj Tie-Down Cleats
Storage, Rail Caps & Removable Tailgate
SMC Inner Bed w/Steel Outer Panels, Handles, Mirrors, Front/Rear Bumpers
Black Grille Insert, Blk Door

INTERIOR
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel
USB, Aux Jack, Hands-Free Phone Capable
6.1" Touch-Screen, AM/FM CD, 6 Spkrs, BT
60/40 Split Rr Bench Seat w/ Adj Hdrests
Driver Seat w/ Adj Lumbar Support
Cloth Bucket Fr Seats w/ Pass Fold-Flat
Power Windows / Door Locks /Mirrors
Air Conditioning
Dual 12V Aux Power Outlets
2-Speed Windshield Wipers

Optional Equipment
Carpet Floor Mats & Door Sill Protecters $195.00

Preferred Owner's Portfolio $0.00

Entune Audio Plus: Includes the Entune Multimedia Bundle $680.00
(6.1 in High Resolution Touch-screen Display, AM/FM CD Player, MP3/WMA Playback Capability, Auxiliary Audio
Jack, USB 2.0 port with iPod Connectivity and Control, Advanced Voice Recognition, Hands-free Phone Capability,
Phone Book Access and Music Streaming via Bluetooth
Wireless Technology), SiriusXM Radio with 90-day
Complimentary Trial, HD Radio, HD Traffic and Weather info
Major Metro Areas

50 State Emissions $0.00

TRD Off-Road Extra Value Package:
Suspension w/ Bilstein Shocks, Elect Cntrl Locking Rear Differential, 16" Alloy Wheels w/ P265/70R16 BFG Tires, VSC+A-TRAC in place of Std. VSC+TRAC w/ HAC & DAC, Engine Skid Plate, Fr Tow Hook, 115V/400W Deck Powerpoint, Fog Lamps, Rmte Keyless Entry, Cruise Cntl, Var. Speed Wipers, Chrome Grille Surround & Rr Bumper, Color-Keyed Fr Bumper & Overfenders, Sliding Rear Window w/ Privacy Glass, Sport Water-Resistant Seats Dr Lumbar Support (Pass Side Fold Flat Feat Delete), Metallic Tone Inst. Panel Trim, Leather-Trimmed Steering Wheel w/ Audio Controls, Leather-Trimmed Shifter, Dual Sunvisors w/ Mirrors & Extenders, Tailgate-Handle Integrated Backup Camera, TRD Off-Road Graphics

V6 Tow Package for Off-Road Package: Class-IV Towing $650.00Receiver Hitch, Transmission (Automatic Transmission Only) Oil Cooler, Engine Oil Cooler, 130A Alternator, Heavy Duty Battery, 7-Pin Connector w/Converter, and Trailer Sway Control

Front Skid Plate $205.00

Wheel Locks (Alloy) $73.00

Spare Tire Lock $81.00

7 Pin to 4 Pin Adapter $13.00

Total Optional Equipment $5,322.00
Vehicle Base Model $27,885.00
Delivery Processing & Handling $860.00

Total MSRP $34,067.00

 

shiny!

 

now mod the thing

 

To be kind to myself I would say that I am a little particular about cleaning my vehicles. I very specifically asked the dealership not to clean up anything inside or out. They had to remove the plastic to make sure the vehicle had no damage but after that it was up to me.

The vehicle was purchased on a Wednesday late in the evening. The next morning I used Adams Quick Detailing Spray to get the truck looking half way decent. The first day that I had time to spend cleaning the truck up right was the following Sunday. After 6 hours here are the results of my efforts.

 

What a slippery slope! Owning a MINI has taught me the hard way to research first and choose carefully. So I am spending quite a bit of time on this forum learning from others who have been there and done that. The mods, they shall come!

 

oh you dont know how slippery


check urdusa.com (its a candy store for us)


as well as

http://www.xr-underground.com/


~Brock

 

Thanks for the links. I will bookmark them and check them out.

 

New addition to the truck. No holes front license plate bracket. Here is a pic.....



And here is a link to how it was done:

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/339991-my-take-no-holes-license-plate-bracket.html

 

Very nice. Love the color! My last black paint was on a Harley. Took enough time to keep her looking better than new. Not that ambitious on a daily driver. Does look sweet though.

 

Agreed! Thanks for the compliment.

 

Black... Nice

 

looks good

 

Thanks!

 

I have been a bit slow in posting mods done to the truck so I am going to try to get caught up a bit.

The first mod done to the truck was adding a double USB plug.









A bed extender was added.



I made my own no holes front plate bracket. Here is the thread I started with all the details.

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/339991-my-take-no-holes-license-plate-bracket.html​

Bought a tent and air mattress.







Added an Ultraguage.







Made my own center console divider.







Installed a OEM Bedliner.





I added some "D" rings to the bed but have not taken any pics yet.

And I am working on adapting the engine bay fuse panel from a Land Rover Discovery II to mount into the engine bay of the Tacoma. I need to start a new thread about the process but here is a teaser pic.



And a few "fun" pics.

 

Future mods:

A bit far into the future I will look at possibly some suspension modifications but right now I will not mess with the warranty until the bumper to bumper warranty has run out. I have another plow truck but that truck will not last too long so at one point I will install a plow.

I have all the parts to install some bed lights and some hood lights. I also have some additional "D" rings that will be installed. I think the lighting inside the Tacoma could be improved upon and I have all the bits and pieces to complete that task, though I am not sure if it will happen before the cold weather REALLY sets in.

I will need to purchase some black Weathertech FloorLiner DigitalFit mats soon before the winter snows come a calling. A grille modification will be in the works at one point. I would like to figure out a way to add power to opening the rear window as well. I think the truck should have come with an outside temp gauge so some research into what will work and look good is in order. I will install puddle lights on all four doors, and maybe even install the logo lights if I can find some that I really like. The Redline hood supports are in the works. And if I don't stop exploring this forum I am sure the list will get longer.

 

Recently I purchased the Bulletproof Fabrication Cooling Panel.
http://www.bpfabricating.com

http://www.bpfabricating.com/collec...roducts/new-12-15-toyota-tacoma-cooling-panel

Here is my installation and a review of the product. I paid $110 plus $30 shipping for a total of $140. Here are photos of my installation.

The 2012-2015 cooling panels will only work if you have the hood struts on your truck. The panel was well packaged, shipped quickly and arrived quickly.



Here is the "before" picture.



The first step is to remove the hood prop rod. Pull it straight out towards the front of the truck as pictured.



There are five fasteners that need to be removed. Pry up the center of each carefully and the entire fastener will come out. Be careful not to drop or lose any.



Position the cooling panel in place so the back is located under the piece of plastic trim you removed the fasteners from.



Once you have the panel in place then replace the fasteners to secure the panel.



That is it. This is what the "after" picture looks like.





The review:

Installation was easy and straightforward. Four out of five of the fasteners did not line up perfectly. The fastener all the way to the right was a perfect fit but the next four were just slightly off. Despite this problem I was able to force everything together. I will just have to check every so often for wear. You cannot see any fitment issues once everything is together.

Personally I question whether there will be any cooling effect as a result of the installation of this panel. However I purchased the panel because I like the way it dressed up that space underneath the hood.

 

Nice write up @ACEkraut !!!!!

 

Thanks moe2o4.

 

Sticker addition:

Added a sticker that my GF and I picked up during our recent visit to Disney World. The sticker is a tribute to Paden, a companion of my girlfriend for 16.5 years who passed this past January.

 

I have started to make Low Mount License Plate Brackets for sale. Please check out the thread here:

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/low-mount-license-plate-bracket-35-shipped.429680/#post-12353840