Tonyt's budget build

Trying to do a budget build when funds allow since all my build money was spent on an engagement ring

Things done:
Pelfreybilt plate bumper
LED lightbar
Warn HID driving lights
Hella Rallye 4000 lights
Battery Box with Optima Redtop
Warn recovery Kit

Things wanting to do:
255/75r17 DuraTracs
OME 3" lift
UCA's
Cage in the bed with CVT tent on top
Plate rear bumper with spare tire on back
Rock sliders with kickout
steel skid plates
Dual battery setup
Rock lights on the underside
Safari snorkel
HiLift Jack and shovel mounted to the cage
More to come as I keep looking at others and things break.


2010 Tacoma TRD OF
bought it May of this year as shown



Came with Optima yellow top, Nfab light bar, Hella Rallye 4000's and viper alarm.
First upgrade was a Pelfreybilt plate bumper with 2 of the Hella lights and 2 Warn HID driving lights, YETI bottle opener, and a double row led light bar. Also cleaned up all the extra wires the po left behind the bumper.




Next decided to start with a dual battery setup since I got a Warn 9500ti winch and the previous owner left a birds nest of wires all over from the Hella lights.
got rid of this

and went to this. Moving the yellow top to the passenger side as soon as I get funds for cable and Blue Sea ML-ACR


Hated where the switches for the lights were placed by po so bought new switches and moved them behind the shifter and added switches for the winch so when I get my lift to support the extra weight all the switches and wires are already done on the inside



Parts purchased but not on
Texas Ed. 17's waiting for 255/75/17's

Warn 9500Ti debating on synthetic line and waiting for Christmas for my OME nitro shocks and 887 coils to support the weight.

 

looks good so far!

I'm of that bumper. I'm surprised it didn't tank your front suspension though if you're still stock.

 

Looks like a good start. I like the switches. You should put your money towards the truck before a ring. Once you put a ring on it you loose half the money that could go towards your build.

 

I lost about an inch maybe inch and half when I put the bumper on.

LMAO She said whats mine is hers and whats hers is mine. She makes about 3 times what I make so truck budget will double

 

Haha. Then stop the mods and save for that ring. Goodluck with the build and wedding planning.

 

Ah gotcha. still looks good man!

And I know how that is. my gf is in law school and will be making a lot more than me in a few years. I'm not complaining though.

 

i wanna see what the 255's look like!

 

Haha trying, the wedding is all her though.

Yeah she's in oil and gas exploration so I just learned to deal with not always getting my way lol

Hopefully tax return will help with that.

 

Thats what you think. Wedding planning is tough. She will want your opinion and you really wont care but you cant say that. Also, there is never enough money. The guest list is always to long and there isnt enough time. But when its all said and done. Its really just a big party to celebrate you two. Just make sure you remind her that when she gets stressed.

 

Her and I have both talked about having a small wedding and a huge reception so all our friends and family can have a fun time. I just want her to be happy. I did get excited when she mentioned going cross country in the tacoma as a honeymoon idea.

 

Hows the ride after losing the height? Just placed my order for the pelfreybilt as well and am on stock suspension. Plan on putting on anyways just be nice to know what to expect. Thanks!

Build is looking good too! 255s are on my list as well

 

Sorry just saw your post. Ride isn't terrible but it will dive when you brake and you can for sure feel railroad tracks and stuff in the road more. Hopefully when I can get some friends to help ill have my OME nitro and 887's on next month and see if that helps.

 

thanks for the input. might have a line on a cheap lift for now or i may go the ome way too for now.