My 5-Lug Build

Hey, guys. This is my first build thread and my truck is still a work in progress, but here it is:

2013 Toyota Tacoma - Regular Cab Base Model (5-Lug)

The day I got my Tacoma





Added Bushwacker Fender Flares



Plasti-Dipped the stock steelies black



Swapped out the stock tires and put on some 235/75r15 BFG KO's



FatBob's lift and rear AAL's were added on for some height



Pro Comp 31 series put on. 15x8, -19mm offset, 4.5inch backspace





Put on 31x10.5r15 BFG KO2



Mods:
- Rear tints at 5%
- Plasti-dipped front emblem and rear badges
- Bushwacker Pocket Style Fender Flares
- AVS Bugflector (Bug deflector/hood protector)
- Kobalt low profile toolbox
- OEM bed extender
- Aries Bullbar
- Black box removal mod
- 31x10.5r15 BFG KO2
- 15x8 Pro Comp 7031 Series: 3.75 in. backspace, -19mm offset
- 60.1mm to 83.06mm hub centric ring
- Fatbobsgarage 2.75" lift with standard rear AAL

Future mods:
- Lights mounted on the bullbar
- OEM fog lights
- Backup camera
- Bilstein 4600's for the rear and Bilstein 5100's for the front

Thank you to everyone on this forum for y'all's help and advice! My truck would not be where it is today if it wasn't for y'all. Everyone was very helpful in answering questions and giving me inspiration for my truck.

 

Looking good so far. As far as a tool box goes, you could look into a uws low pro or a kobalt, but to be honest, I would just cruise CL for a tool box.

 

depending on where you are in VA, you might want to buy this from Matt (mgmtacoff)

(USED) Kobalt Low Profile Compact Toolbox (Line-Xed) - ($25 LOCAL ONLY)

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/buy-sell-trade/330539-mgmtacoffs-sale-free-thread.html

pretty good deal, these toolboxes are usually $80-$100 new. The kobalt toolboxes are not the strongest though.

 

Oh, man thank you so much for the link. I sent him a message cause we are both in Northern VA. I am just looking for a little tool box to hold all the stuff behind the front seat. Thanks though!

 

No problem. This toolbox would probably be best for you then. I would have bought it, but I already have a cap.

 

PM sent...

Matt

 

Looks good man! I have the same truck (mines 2008) and went the same route you're heading. Fender flares look great. Any plans on re-gearing once you bump up in size?

 

Thanks! I saw your build with the 31's also. Would you recommend re-gearing??

 

What lift were u looking to put on?

 

I was looking at either the Fat Bob's 2.75 inch lift or the Ready Lift 2.75 inch.

 

Armor up and put on the 31s. Honestly the 31s fill up the gap way better. It's like they are meant for our 5 lugs.

 

im selling an almost new from midtravel setup for that truck.

 

your wheels have got to be buried in that fender...get some wheels spacers

 

Do wheel spacers make the wheels stick out to the side more? If so, what size would you recommend?

 

Looks good so far, interested to see what else you find to do to your Tacoma. Working on getting mine lifted and 31's on it. Still a work in progress as I would guess yours is.

 

yeah. I'd recommend SpiderTrax wheel spacers or Bora wheel spacers in 1.25"or 1.5"

just make sure they are hubcentric not lugcentric.

 

You can get by without it, but it makes a huge difference. I'm around 21MPG with the 31 inch heavy ass grabbers. If you can find a stock 4.10 3rd member off of another NON TRD 6lug tacoma, it bolts right on. I did it in a few hours with a buddy in his driveway. Got a good price from another TW member. Like I said, it's not life or death by any means, but it makes a big difference.

 

Great looking 5-lug! I would kill for a white taco.

 

It took me 5 months just to find a "not white taco" in CA. I bought mine at HB Toyota, by the way(just moved from 20th St.)... The white tacos are mainly bare bones fleet trucks bought in bulk, by service companies. Should only be about 10,000 of them around.
This build is giving me hope for my truck. Thanks Sleazy for the build thread, looking good!

 

Yea I just personally like the white color on the Tacoma. But now that you mention it I do see a lot of white tacos around here. But with that being said I bought my truck in Virginia Beach, VA! lol