derekabraham's build!

derekabraham · 05-18-2009, 08:18 PM

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 · 05-18-2009, 08:20 PM

nice bro!

derekabraham · 05-18-2009, 08:23 PM

Thanks Ed!

PatHLC128 · 05-18-2009, 08:24 PM

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

derekabraham · 05-18-2009, 08:25 PM

Thanks and you're welcome!

jdkeller · 05-18-2009, 08:27 PM

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

derekabraham · 05-18-2009, 08:29 PM

In a few years, yes.

lifesaflaw123 · 05-18-2009, 08:31 PM

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 · 05-18-2009, 08:32 PM

Quote:

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 · 05-18-2009, 08:33 PM

Quote:

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 · 05-18-2009, 08:34 PM

lookin good dood

lifesaflaw123 · 05-18-2009, 08:34 PM

Quote:

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 · 05-18-2009, 08:35 PM

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

ilg · 05-18-2009, 08:35 PM

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

derekabraham · 05-18-2009, 08:38 PM

Quote:

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.

Quote:

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.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dud122

lookin good dood

Thanks!

Quote:

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 · 05-18-2009, 08:40 PM

Looking good man keep it up

HBtacoma · 05-18-2009, 08:41 PM

nice build derek!

derekabraham · 05-18-2009, 08:41 PM

Thanks guys!

Burgman · 05-18-2009, 08:44 PM

nice truck man
rep

derekabraham · 05-18-2009, 08:45 PM

Thanks man!

05-18-2009, 08:24 PM	#4
PatHLC128 Hates college. Name: Pat Joined: Aug 2008, #8867 Location: White Plains, NY Age: 24 Gender: Male Posts: 891 09 TRD Off Road 4x4 AC 2009 Access Cab Automatic 4.0l OME complete 3" kit, 265/75/16 BFG ATs, UWS Low Pro Toolbox, AFE Pro-Dry S, OEM Bedmat, Ventvisors, Husky Liners, Tint, De-badged	keep up the good work, and thanks for letting me know exactly what my truck will look like once i get it lifted __________________ "To each his own." My Build

05-18-2009, 08:27 PM	#6
jdkeller How many words can be fit in this s Joined: Nov 2008, #11040 Location: Inland Empire, Ca Age: 21 Gender: Male Posts: 4,625 2008 Tacoma Prerunner TRD Offroad 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 Rear TSB, Dome light LED, Devil Horns, Debadged, 6000k HID Headlights and fogs, reverse light LED's, Grillcraft black mesh, rear OME n182's, Total Chaos UCA's, 285/75/16 BFG KM2's, Spidertrax spacers, Blacked out emblems, cb, All Pro 3" leaf pack, Fox 2.0 coilovers, Revenge Fab Sliders, u bolt flip kit and Timbrens, iPod/iPhone stereo adapter.	very nice Derek. So your going to swap out your front end for 4x4!? __________________

05-18-2009, 08:31 PM	#8
lifesaflaw123 don't hate me cause i'm a prerunner Name: Paul Joined: Oct 2008, #10334 Location: Huntsville/Auburn, Alabama Age: 20 Gender: Male Posts: 2,937 08 Prerunner DC/SB TRD Sport 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L V6 OME N140s front shocks w/ 885 coils, 2" toytec aal in the rear!!! Satoshi Grill, Lock/unlock chirp (both my writeups) DTRL mod, Alternating turn signal mod, Nav head unit w/ back up camera, tonneau cover, foglight mod, some debadging, 20% tint all around, Locking bed cubby's, 12-volt plug in bed, kc slimlites behind the grill, pa/cb set up, way too much really...	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. __________________ My satoshi write up. LOCK/UNLOCK Chirp for DTRL and Alternating turn signal modders My build My Smurf build

05-18-2009, 08:35 PM	#13
jdkeller How many words can be fit in this s Joined: Nov 2008, #11040 Location: Inland Empire, Ca Age: 21 Gender: Male Posts: 4,625 2008 Tacoma Prerunner TRD Offroad 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 Rear TSB, Dome light LED, Devil Horns, Debadged, 6000k HID Headlights and fogs, reverse light LED's, Grillcraft black mesh, rear OME n182's, Total Chaos UCA's, 285/75/16 BFG KM2's, Spidertrax spacers, Blacked out emblems, cb, All Pro 3" leaf pack, Fox 2.0 coilovers, Revenge Fab Sliders, u bolt flip kit and Timbrens, iPod/iPhone stereo adapter.	yea i like their stuff. Its suited me pretty well recently. __________________

05-18-2009, 08:40 PM	#16
BulletToothTony EasTex Tacos Joined: Feb 2008, #4833 Location: Huntsville, Texas Age: 20 Gender: Dude Posts: 772 07 BSP Prerunner 2007 Access Cab Automatic 4.0 Volant CAI, Flowmaster 40 series single in/dual out, Scangauge II, Tint, Pioneer 6"X9" front speakers, 2 Alpine 6 1/2" rear speakers, Debadged, Black Eagle Alloy 064 series 18X8.5's, Toyota Skid Plate, Cobra 19 DX IV cb, Garmin Nuvi GPS, BHLM, 6K HID's, FLM, Blacked out Tail Lights.	Looking good man keep it up __________________ Brett TEXAS

05-18-2009, 08:20 PM	#2
eordonez vv little ed vv Name: Ed Joined: Mar 2008, #5340 Location: Chihuahua, Mexico Age: 28 Gender: Dude Posts: 7,982 TRD Sport Dcab 4x2 Black Sand Pearl 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L OEM All Weather Mats, wheel locks, Toyota Silver Tube steps.....	nice bro!

05-18-2009, 08:34 PM	#11
dud122 rabble rabble rabble Joined: Nov 2008, #10566 Location: Baltimore, MD Age: 24 Gender: Male Posts: 1,458 02 TRD DC 4x4 SR5 2002 Double Cab Automatic 3.4l V6 Deck Plate'd, Grey Wire'd, AFE Pro Dry S Drop'd, Rockers Herc'd, Tails Tint'd	lookin good dood

05-18-2009, 08:35 PM	#14
ilg VanCity Taco. Joined: May 2009, #16835 Location: BC, Canada Age: 25 Gender: Male Posts: 150 09 4x4 TRD O/R V6 6-Spd MagGray 2009 Access Cab Manual 4.0L V6 Stock :(	Wow your truck really gets around. It's been to more states and provinces than I have. Looking good.

05-18-2009, 08:41 PM	#17
HBtacoma SoCal714 Name: Oscar Joined: Aug 2007, #2321 Location: Huntington Beach Gender: Male Posts: 640	nice build derek! __________________ MY BUILD http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/bui...mas-build.html

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