Brandon's Build

HOW SHE LOOKS TODAY​

Wanted to start a thread to keep track of what ive done.
Maybe show off a little while I'm at it. (Not anything to boast about yet)

Im a machinist/welder so i like to make my own parts, 90% of the time i make my parts beefy enough for a dumptruck (atleast i know they wont break )

Here it goes... I visited my local dealer in Texas to see if they had anything i wanted to trade my 2010 Tacoma for. They said someone reserved a black DCSB 4X4 6SPD and backed out moments before i walked in. I couldn't pass up the opportunity (1st 4x4 manual Double Cab they had ever had come in) I signed the papers on Oct 15 2012, and took her home Oct 17 2012. Since it is my dream truck, my wife said i should name her Eleanor (Stereotypical but i don't care).

EXTERIOR:

Custom Sliders
Custom Front Plate Bumper
Tailgate Hose-clamp Mod
Plasti-Dip Front Grille
Painted stock TRD OR rims
Custom Bed Light Bar (Removed) http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/254125-bed-light-bar-my-dcsb.html
D-Ring Recovery Hitch
Mesh satoshi grille
Hi lift jack w/ bed side mount
Mossy Oak Bedside Decals from Connor (CBoy808)
285/75/r16 Mickey Thompson Baja Radials on 4Runner (i think) Steelies
5100s in the rear (Thanks LUKA)
1" spacer FRONT/ AAL REAR

INTERIOR:

Mossy Oak seat/Steering wheel covers and floormats​

PERFORMANCE​

Flow-master 40 series Muffler
Tacoma World Oahu sticker (+2HP)
Locker Anytime Mod
K&N Air Filter​

DREAMS​

Wet Okole Seat covers
Custom Rear Plate Bumper
Hood light Mounts
6" Lift or Self Made LT+2 UCA&LCA
BHLM
Even Better Tires
TRD Sport Hood
Weathertech Digi Fits
Snorkel
Bed Lights
Under Hood LEDs
Hood Struts
Shackle Flip Kit
SAS planning in progress
Bed Tire Carrier
and so much more! my wallet ends before the list does

PICTURES​

Day I brought her home





Went to a lake to play with the 4WD


Fab'd my Light Bar





First TW Meet!


Sliders



Turned my truck into a tripod


Finally did my long awaited satoshi

 

reserved

 

this one too

 

Great start! What 3 inch lift are you thinking of getting?

 

Looks good so far. Maybe do the BHLM. It's cheap and can change the look drastically in my opinion.

 

Love it Sub'd
I love the looks of the '12-'13 front ends.

 

lookin good man

 

Nice, im currently seeking to get a job in oahu hi, nice to see tw is strong there. cuz ill be bringing mine out.

you got any company recommendations hiring technical engineering staff?

 

I have no idea yet. Didnt make E5 so its gonna wait a bit

thats the treason I traded my 2010 in. They look mean

man they are EVERYWHERE here. And TW is too. What kind of technical engineering do you do

Thanks man

 

Mechanical Engineer, a lot of field exp leading a crew, proposals, documentation, cad, drawing. Looking into project lead engineering

 

Nice truck! I wish the TRD OR was available in DCSB form in Canada.

Did you make the satoshi grill yourself?

 

I sure did. I now hate the sight of bondo, but I'm happy with how it turned out

 

spent last night working on the front bumper. Went to Kaena Point HI today after some rain storms. i wanted to finish the plate bumper but mud called my name










(Thanks for the action shots Nate(xmods))

 

Almost done


And new bed side decals

 

Why didn't i see this sooner????? i thought u were going to go with at least a 6inch lift and where are the pics of your current lift!?

 

hold your horses good sir, the first post was almost a year ago. and i have have forgot to update

 

man u better update it... i see its very old already u have at least half of the cool stuff u wanted hahaha when do you want your weather techs....

 

When I give you the $ haha probably tues.

 

Long needed Update

Buildin da Bumper






Wanted to play Jeep


Decals from Connor


Sliders work when the floor jack is too small for the lift


washed and Waxed by my braddah Phil


well i found out the hard way, if you break your AC line, you CAN TIG weld it back


New to me Tires and Rims!


Beach TW Meet


Off road park


Cute Puppy seat mod


visiting Phil


Mike(LUKA) bothering me at work


Randon Dirty Pic

 

im jealous of all your mud shots