derekabraham's build!

[derekabraham]

I haven't made one of these yet, and I'm bored so I thought I would.

I acquired this truck after my previous vehicle got totalled by an 88 year old who hit the gas instead of the brake at a stop sign.

Here it is the day I got her on 5/31/08.



First mod was the K&N Drop-In Air Filter, given to me by Jason Harris (JJ Customs).

First road trip: July 2008. No mods beside the drop-in filter. (Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas)

Colorado:


New Mexico:


Arizona:


Texas:


Oklahoma:


Kansas:


I got the OEM bed extender at some point...
(only picture I could find)


I also got the Pop-N-Lock tailgate lock at some point...


First meet: Fiesta Island 10/11/08.


I got the TSB AAL done sometime before this picture.


I got Bilstein 5100's installed on 12/11/08, set at 1.75".


5100's and TSB AAL.


I pulled the front flaps on 1/13/09:


I got the rear Bilstein 5100's installed on 1/22/09.


5100s front and rear with TSB AAL:


Can't forget the TW sticker.


I got BFG A/T's (265/75/16) installed on 3/6/09.


That was promptly followed by getting the 5100's readjusted to 2.5".


BFG A/T's, 5100s front and rear and TSB AAL.


Second road trip: (Northern California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia), April 2009.

Northern California:


Oregon:


British Columbia:


Most recent pictures:




There are plenty of things in store! Including:
-color-matched Satoshi grille (everything is purchased, I just need to finish with Jason)
-emblems and wheels painted black
-color-matched bumper
-Herculiner on fender flares
-scooped hood
-in-dash navigation
-permanent CB radio and antenna mounted in bed
-Toytec 3 inch coilovers and AAL
-285/75/16 BFG M/T KM2's
-fire extinguisher bracket to mount in bed
-custom gas canister holder for bed
-Budbuilt skids
-4WD conversion
-OEM bed mat
-sliders with kickout
-DTRL and fog lamp on anytime mods
-Total Chaos UCA's
-Hi-Lift jack and mount for bed
-LoJack and alarm system
-Spidertrax wheel spacers
-TRD exhaust and supercharger
-TRD Drop-In Air Filter
-TRD brake kit
-N-Fab light bar with Lightforce or PIAA lights
-permanent C/B radio with a custom antenna mount in bed

I'll think of more!

Thank you for looking!

[eordonez]

nice bro!

[derekabraham]

Thanks Ed!

[PatHLC128]

keep up the good work, and thanks for letting me know exactly what my truck will look like once i get it lifted

[derekabraham]

Thanks and you're welcome!

[jdkeller]

very nice Derek. So your going to swap out your front end for 4x4!?

[derekabraham]

In a few years, yes.

[lifesaflaw123]

I like how everyone is finally making their build threads. FWIW, i got harbor freights Hi-lift jack. 30 bucks. Solid. after using my buddies hi-lift last weekend when comparing it to mine, i like my HF one much better. if you do some researching, plenty of people like the HF hi-lift a lot better as well. Just thought i'd share that with you to help you save some cash money's. Let me know if you want some pics.

[jdkeller]

Originally Posted by derekabraham

In a few years, yes.

haha. I was thinking about doing the same thing. But I decided to just sell this truck in a few years and get a 4x4 taco. Too much of a hassle. I look forward to it.

[jdkeller]

Originally Posted by lifesaflaw123

I like how everyone is finally making their build threads. FWIW, i got harbor freights Hi-lift jack. 30 bucks. Solid. after using my buddies hi-lift last weekend when comparing it to mine, i like my HF one much better. if you do some researching, plenty of people like the HF hi-lift a lot better as well. Just thought i'd share that with you to help you save some cash money's. Let me know if you want some pics.

Crazy! My stepdad just picked up the same one lol

[dud122]

lookin good dood

[lifesaflaw123]

Originally Posted by jdkeller

Crazy! My stepdad just picked up the same one lol

I got that and a 4 ton come a long for 60 bucks with tax!

[jdkeller]

yea i like their stuff. Its suited me pretty well recently.

[ilg]

Wow your truck really gets around. It's been to more states and provinces than I have. Looking good.

[derekabraham]

Originally Posted by lifesaflaw123

I like how everyone is finally making their build threads. FWIW, i got harbor freights Hi-lift jack. 30 bucks. Solid. after using my buddies hi-lift last weekend when comparing it to mine, i like my HF one much better. if you do some researching, plenty of people like the HF hi-lift a lot better as well. Just thought i'd share that with you to help you save some cash money's. Let me know if you want some pics.

Thank you! Harbor Freight it is.

Originally Posted by jdkeller

haha. I was thinking about doing the same thing. But I decided to just sell this truck in a few years and get a 4x4 taco. Too much of a hassle. I look forward to it.

I was going to do that, too. But I realized that I'm going to be putting so much time and money into my truck that I'm going to keep it until it doesn't run anymore.

Originally Posted by dud122

lookin good dood

Thanks!

Originally Posted by ilg

Wow your truck really gets around. It's been to more states and provinces than I have. Looking good.

I like to go on road trips.

[BulletToothTony]

Looking good man keep it up

[HBtacoma]

nice build derek!

[derekabraham]

Thanks guys!

[Burgman]

nice truck man
rep

[derekabraham]

Thanks man!