NorCalTRD's '06 DCLB TRD Sport Build

Alrighty, time to get started on my new to me TRD!
Its my first Toyota and im looking forward to enjoying many miles from her

I always do a significant set of maintenance when I acquire a vehicle, this one wont be an exception.

DAY 1
3/21/2013

240,000 Actual (thanks to carfax check)
99,000 on the Odometer
New/Low Mileage Engine and Transmission

The previous owner was quite the shady character and had swapped the odometer to try and get a higher value for his truck. It does have a new engine and transmission in it and I plan on doing a lift kit which will replace the main suspension components. I figure with a new engine, transmission, and suspension this truck will be like new aside from the body/frame!

3/24/2013

Changed the oil and filter, Mobile 1 5w-30 and OEM Filter w/Washer
Changed the Rear Diff fluid with Castrol 80w-90 + Friction Modifier (TRD Sport has LSD diff)

3/25/2013
Fixed the digital compass and temp gauge by re soldering a 510 transistor, referenced in the TW write up!
Picked up some various plastic fastners that were missing, a new foot rest, along with a new gauge cluster clear face. The previous owner cracked it while putting in the different odometer, what a dumbass.

3/26/2013
Total detail of the exterior including polish and carnuaba wax.
Replaced a leaking Output Shaft Seal and created a DIY for Tacoma World, can be found in 2nd Gen section.
Ordered Aeroturbine AT2525XL (resonated model) from ebay.

3/27/2013
Complete detail of the interior including removal of seats and steam clean of carpets.
Washed the seats thoroughly with a hose and spray attachment, damn those seats were NASTY.
Replaced some more various broken small plastic parts with OEM replacements.

3/28/2013
Picked up a quart of WS ATF fluid to top up the tranny after fixing that leaky seal. Im glad I did, it was at least half a quart low from the slow leak.
Used the Tacoma's debug OBD mode and overflow bolt to properly level the ATF fluid.
Lubed the cabin fan motor and installed a carbonized cabin filter

4/2/2013
Had my Aero Turbine 2525XL installed with a turn down before the rear axle.
Also stopped by the tint shop and had 40% front windows and 5% glare strip done.

4/13/2013




5/3/2013
New tires going on!
Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs in 265/70/17, Load Rating C






10/2/2013
Although it was the last on my list of future to do's the Audio System ended up taking priority because the previous owner had removed the front speakers and I was tired of having shitty music in my taco.

Hardware:
Head Unit Pioneer X5500-BHS DDIN
Subwoofer Image Dynamics 10" IDQ10V4D4 (500w rms @ 4 ohm)
Subwoofer Amp Rockford Fosgate R500 (500W rms x 1)
Speakers Hybrid Audio Technologies Imagine I61-2 (100W rms @ ohms)
Speaker Amp Pioneer PRS-800 (125W rms x 2 @ 4ohm)
Backup Camera TaoTronics Camera
Wiring Kit Rockford Fosgate RFK4D 4 Guage Dual Amplifier kit

Also an AWCS Module to retain OEM steering controls, a scosche dash kit, and a bypass for the head unit so I can watch videos in motion.

Today I managed to get all the doors deadened inside and out using RaamAudio's Raammat and foam sheets.
The back doors i closed up but the fronts are still waiting for the HAT speakers to arrive to be finished.
I ran the 4G power to under the driver seat and then ran 16g speaker wire from there to the front speaker locations, I just a piece of 12 gauge romex and electrical tape to pull the wires through tight spots and the door boots.
It was getting dark as I yanked out the OEM head unit, tomorrow i should be able to get the X5500 installed.
I think both amps will fit under the drivers seat and also I plan on building the sub box on friday or saturday.
Should be finished up by next week.











Built the sub box












2/23/2017
Cruised through the last 3 years doing regular oil changes at 3-5k miles with fresh filters and crush washers every time.

Had a complete brake service done in the last 6 months, discs resurfaced, new pads front and rear, adjusted, fresh fluid, all done at the dealership.

Just did an oil change at 151K miles yesterday.
Changed the rear differential fluid with 75w90 Valvoline LSD gear oil and added Toyota's 4oz of LSD fluid.
Completed Drain and Fill 60k Automatic Transmission service with 4 quarts Toyota ATF WS fluid.
Changed the sparkplugs with Toyota OEM Denso replacements.
Inspected coolant and other fluids.

Should be good for another 60k with regular oil changes.

Absolutely love all the mods I completed, I use the stereo daily and on long road trips with friends. It never disappoints.
The exhaust still sounds great, not too loud but enough to be noticed.

Never got around to doing the OME lift because I use my truck bed and it would make it more difficult to load dirt bikes, load and unload materials etc.

Would still like the N-Fabs, for looks and ease of getting in and out of the truck.

FUTURE TO DO'S (In order):
N-fab step bar
3" lift with OME Nitro Charger Sports, OME 885 Coils, and OME Dakar Leaf Pack
Grillraft
In Channel Window Vents

 

Reserved

 

Uploaded a pic

 

Nice! Looking forward to seeing it lifted!

 

New tires!
The duratracs are so SWEET

Their not loud at all, ride is about the same, and coming from well worn stockers I noticed about an inch of lift just from the tread on these suckers.

 

Can't stand dishonest people. Looks like you have take the right steps to overcome. What comes around; goes around. Tires really changed the look for the better. Good luck.

 

Installing an audio system!
new updates in original post and pics will come soon

 

Got the sub box built
pics uploaded

 

Carpeted the box and finished the audio install!
Now I just need to break them in and tune them

 

Loving my audio system, it ROCKS!
Got white interior LED set from Jumper's LEDS here on tacomaworld, they are very bright and really add that newer vehicle look.
Also got a rear window security bar from the guy that sells em here on TW, and waiting on my new Weathertech Mats that I bought from the group buy.