JediWebDude 2006 TRD Off-road 4x4 build

2006 Toyota Tacoma 4WD TRD Off-road Doublecab Shortbed in Indigo Ink Pearl
Purchased Nov 2013

This is a father/son project. We surprised our son with this on his 17th birthday. Now the build fun begins.

Mods thus far:

- Rocktek rear bumper (TRDParts4U)
- RCI Fabrication skid plate
- TRD beadlock style black rims (used)
- Toyo All-Terrain 265/75R16 tires (4 Wheel Parts)
- Pioneer AVH-X3500BHS in-dash unit installed (Car Toys)
- Alpine reverse camera integrated with Pioneer in-dash screen (Car Toys)
- Clifford 2-way alarm system (Car Toys)
- Bilstein front coilovers w/ 2" lift, Bilstein rear shocks with block for 1" lift
- new lower control arms
- Nerf bars removed
- super dark tint from previous ownership now removed
- FireStik CB antenna and pickup mount and cable

Current look...

 

Current photos...



Bumper install...the vampire stakes certainly helped get it to the right elevation...





What it looked like at the dealership...

 

Awesome project for a dad and son to take on together! I have seen your T4R build, and really loved it, so I can't wait to see what you and your son put together here.

 

I love those rims! I wanted to find those when I picked up my FJ TT ones. But you know me, I go for the deals! lol Can't wait to see how it progresses.

 

Thanks guys.

Bad News: took it in today to get off-road suspension/lift installed. The mech called and said the lower control arms are seized. Cost to cut them out and replace is about $800. Ouch! New LCAs have lifetime guarantee.

 

What's the verdict on the suspension? Did you get it all squared away?

 

Great start so far. Indigo Ink FTW!!

 

Installed CB antenna today. Ran the cable behind the tail light. Bringing cable into the cab was easy thanks to this post:
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/181314-where-run-cb-coaxial-cable.html#post3841190

 

Yes, it required replacing the LCAs. The new LCAs have lifetime warranty, so if they get stuck--which they shouldn't because proper lube was applied--4 Wheel Parts will replace for free.

New Bilstein coilovers in front for a 2" lift, new Bilstein shocks in rear with block for 1" lift.

New LCA...


Lousy photo of new Bilstein coilover up front...


New rear shocks...

 

Since this was purchased at 126,000 miles, we decided to do the following maint:

- run Seafoam through vac line (truck smoked for 2 days)
- change spark plugs
- clean throttle body
- clean MAF sensor

 

I got a call from my son informing me that he was stuck. In the mud. No other rig. Yes, he went all 4 wheels in. I used iPhone tracker to locate him and perform the extraction.



This little mishap included turning the OEM skid plate into a earth-mover. Front plate was destroyed. Fortunately, TRDParts4U (Dallas Toyota) had a RCI Tacoma skid plate in-stock. Conner spent the next day cleaning out the mud and replacing the OEM plates with the RCI skid.

 

Needs a front bumper (ordered one a long time ago...still waiting)


Needs more flex for rear axle. Not sure what to do there...replace leaf springs?




Rock Sliders perform well...


The Junior Off-roaders and their rigs (it was Father-Son off-road day)...

 

for being an awesome dad and building something with his son I cant wait to see what comes next!