My "PROKUNO" PINOY Style Build

Welcome to my frugal build, I like to do or make my own mods and projects as much as possible so hope you can pick up some ideas and save some dough comments and suggestions are very welcome just don't hate THANK YOU very much for visiting and ENJOY







As she stands (2/16)



Took her home 8/3/14





Vehicle:
-2014 4.0 1GR-FE V6 5AT
-Double Cab Short Bed in Super White(040)
-Tow Package
-Entune Audio Plus
-4X4 TRD Off Road Pkg
-Convenience Pkg

Wheels and tires:
-KMC XD127 Bully 17X8.5 0 OS 4.75 BS 195ea (7/17/15)
-Toyo Open Country AT2 w/ Raised White Letters LT285/70/17 (247ea)
-265/70/R16 BFG's (PREV)

Suspension/Mechanical:
-Front: Pro Comp 3inch Lift
-Bilstein Shocks Tuned Suspension
-Rear: Pro Comp 1.5inch Lift
-Bilstein Shocks
-Add-A-Leaf
-Flowmaster Super 40 Series Exhaust (1/31/15) 55

Drive train:
-RR Diff Locker
-A-Trac

Armor:
-(coming soon)

Lighting:
-LED Dome lights
-LED Bed Light (1/29)5
-6"KC HiLites SlimLites 124 (1/9/16)150
-40"Rough Country CREE Curved Light Bar(2/25/16)380+50brackets
-Fog Lights Anytime Mod

Interior:
-Broadway panoramic Rear View Mirror
-Toyota Custom Headrest Covers
-Custom Neoprene Seat Covers
-TRD Neck Support Cushions
-Velour Dashboard cover
-FJCruiser Shift knob
-Powerline 300 Watt Power Inverter
-All Weather Full Floor mats
-Rear bench seat armrest with console
-TRD badging on dashboard
-Custom Windshield curtain visor
-OEM First Aid kit
-Liftmaster Homelink
-iPad mini headrest custom mount
-Custom iPhone holder cupholder mount
-Beanies w/ Toyota emblem used as rear headrest cover
-RVM high mount mod
-Magellan GPS RVM mount
-Llumar Ceramic Tint 20%(3/22/16)60

Exterior:
-5inch oval step bars
-OEM Roof Rack
-Smittybilt 3inch Bull Bar with skid plate
-Smittybilt Tow Hitch Shackle (Red Custom)
-OEM Chrome Exhaust Tip
-AVS In Channel Ventvisor 38(4/11/16)
-Reese Tow Hook (Red)25
-Home made TRD Off Road license plate holder (rear)
-FJCruiser All Weather Cargo Bed mat
-Bed cargo nets w/ custom tie down
-4 OEM D Rings added
-DAKINE XL Rack Pads 26
-Tailgate TRD badging
-Blacked out all badges
-4X4 badge on tailgate
-TRD License plate holder (front)
-Locks installed on bed compartment (9/21)
-AMP Research Bed X-Tender HD Max (Black) (10/8)210
-OEM Bed Mat (11/7)90
-Extang Solid Fold Tonneau cover (1/28/15)800
-Pop&Lock

$94 PL5400 Black Manual Tailgate Lock with Bolt Codeable Technology for Toyota Tacoma

PL5400 (6/15)85
-OEM Hood Protector (7/27)140
-Rock Warrior TRD Bedside Decals (25)
-TRD PRO Grill(3/29/16)380
-Toyota Emblem on tailgate(3/28/16)
-RC Lightbar mount 50

Accessories:
-Hi Lift Jack 48" (1/3/16)76
-GoRhino Dominator II hitch step
-HaulMaster Cargo Tray 40 Bed mount
-Curt Hitch cover
-Load Tamer Bed Strap Down Netting
-Trailer ball and mount
-Thule Bike Carrier
-Master Lock Hitch Mount Cargo Carrier

Future plans:
-TRD Sport Hood w/Scoop convert
-TRD CAI

Pre-Lift








FJ Cruiser Shift Knob swap

 

As of 9/7/2014

 

Nice truck! Congrats. (I also like the FJ in the background on the showroom floor.)

 

Thank you Sir, I like FJ's too. I traded my 07 FJC for this for practical reasons but I liked the handling of the FJC better.

 

Here's a pic of my FJC which I traded in for the Tacoma

 

Coming soon to a truck near me

 

Looks like my homemade iPhone holder/cupholder mount is a hit, no driiling and all from a discarded cap from a spray paint can

 

iPad mini on visor mount, dont worry i take it down when driving. Hung my original Dog Tags and whistle from my deployments to OIF on the RVM

 

I love this thing armrest, storage and just in case13 cupholders are not enough.

 

Relocated my license plate frame holder lower so it wont rub against the bumper causing scratches

 

Easy Bull Bar install

 

Any more info on the armrest?

 

It's a MoblOrganizer clutter catcher. I put a "toyota" emblem in the front. You can tether it to the back or the bench. I just sat it on the bench and it doesnt move at all due to the thick fabric at the bottom. Not bad for $70.

 

So I've been getting a lot of PM's regarding my FJ Cruiser Shift Knob mod(pictures above). Instead of responding individually, I decided to do a short write-up: Sorry no pics(didn't know it'll come to this). This is for Auto Transmission application Things you will need: -1/2 inch double sided 3M Tape -Washer (metal or plastic) with a hole just big enough to sit at the bottom of the FJ knob on the shaft of shifter -Sharpie marker pen -Scissors -Metal Sandpaper -Super Glue(I used) or J-B Weld(preferred) You should know that the FJ Knob DOES NOT screw in directly to the shaft threading. The thread on the inside of the FJ knob is deeper than the shaft would allow you to insert and is bigger. So now is time to make up your mind if you want to press on with this mod, coz when this knob goes in there it'll be a PITA to remove. Okay, so you decided to go for it. First you have to acquire the knob itself (has to be OEM), I do not have the part number but the Parts Department on your local Toyota Dealership can get you this information, so give them a call or pay them a visit. E-bay has them too and if you troll around fjcruiserforums.com you will find a lot either for sale or given away by forum members I got mine from my previous FJC an 07'(any model year will also work as long as it's AT) which I shortened and put a Cue Ball mod. Good thing is I saved the knob not knowing I will be doing this mod in my Tacoma, I like it. Unscrew the OEM or existing knob in your Tacoma. Test fit the FJC knob by inserting it into the shaft. With the Sharpie pen mark at the bottom end of the shifter where the bottom end of the knob lines up. Take off the FJC knob. Make sure that the opening in your washer fits only up to this sharpie mark. JB Weld or Superglue washer in place at mark line. Sand paper the shaft of the shifter to remove chrome plating and create a rough surface all the way around and up to the threads. Remove ONE(1) SIDE ONLY of the 3M tape. Wrap ONE LAYER ONLY(make sure you don't overlap) in a spiral direction from the shaft thread to the washer (scissors will come in handy in this critical part). Do not remove the second red backing on the 3M tape. Test fit the FJC knob again by re-inserting it back into the shaft with the 3M tape. If done right it should still slide in with just enough contact when you remove the 2nd red tape backing. When satisfied with fit(it only took me 1 try) remove the knob. This time and this time ONLY should you remove the backing of the 3M tape then CAREFULLY insert and guide the FJC knob down the shifter shaft until the bottom end sits on top of the washer. Lastly seal the junction where the washer makes contact with the knob with JB Weld or Superglue. Presto, clean up and you are DONE !!! In summary the 3M Tape and the washer(JB welded) is what's holding the knob in place not the threads

 

^^^ Wow!! that's not the way I typed it up, what happened to my indentations and paragraphs?

 

Some of my hitch attachments

 

Picked up some Beanie caps with the Toyota emblem and used them as headrest covers.

 

Sweet phone holder!

 

Thank you Sir, best of all, $0

 

Trimed to fit my bed, a Cargo Tamer netting originally for 5 or 7 ton military trucks.