ilovetacos build!

ilovetacos · 08-16-2009, 06:32 PM

I purchased my 2006 Tacoma TRD Sport 4x4 on July 28, 2006 from Hanlees Toyota in Davis, CA. I had no intentions that day to buy the Tacoma but once I test drove it and they gave me a price I couldn't refuse I ended up taking it home that night. There isn't a day that goes by that I ever regret buying the Tacoma. A lot of time and money was spent but everytime I drive it, I feel like the day I drove it home from the dealership.

The modding began at the dealership when I made the purchase. I added the TRD Skid Plate (P.O.S.), Toyota All-Weather Mats (they only lasted a year) and OEM Toyota Bed Mat.

This is the only pic I have of it completely stock.

Added a Gaylord's x2000 fiberglass tonneau cover. I highly recommend this fiberglass tonneau cover. It had all the bells & whistles (electric unlock/dome light) but I found I needed the bed height more often then I thought so I sold it about a year later.

Next came the Toytec 3" lift...Old Man Emu 885 coils, 1/4" Top Plate Spacer, Alcan Add-a-Leaf, Front Diff Drop and Rear Axle Shims. I kept the stock Bilsteins and wheels/tires until I could afford some new shoes and shocks.
This pic was taken the night I drove it home from the shop after it was lifted.

Then I debadged, removed the front mud flaps, added a black billet shorty antenna, painted the front Toyota emblem black and got new wheels and tires! I went with MotoMetal 951 Black 16x9 wheels and BF Goodrich 265/75-16 Mud Terrains.
(Pic taken at Pismo Beach/Oceano Dunes. Skid plate took a beating on this trip. August 2007)

(Pic taken at Sequioa Lake/Three Rivers, CA)

Sold the tonneau cover, picked up a Randy Ellis Light bar and 4-Hella 6" driving lights.
I really never liked the RE light bar but since I picked it up used locally for a good price I decided to give it a shot.
I never liked the fact that it stuck out so much from under the front bumper.

Sold the light bar and installed a Grillcraft Grille. (Pic taken at Big Meadows in the Sequoia National Forest)

Mounted 2-Hella 6" driving lights behind the grille (>>> HOW TO <<<) and got rid of the TRD Skid Plate. It was bent up pretty bad.

I then raced a fighter jet and lost.

Got the tailights tinted by a local body shop and trimmed the rear mud flaps about 3" up. Added the TRD emblem for an addtional 20 hp. At this time I also had a Flowmaster 50 series muffler installed.

Got new wheels!!! American Racing Mojave Teflon 16x8 (part no.3981-6883). Kept the 265/75-16 BFG Mud Terrain tires.
I also added Bilstein 5100 shocks front and rear (Thanks Sonny at DSM)...and removed the TRD Bed Decal.

Tested out my Add-a-Leafs by hauling a huge load of Ag Source magazines! I was helping the owner with deliveries at the time. The Tacoma handled it very well but you should have seen the looks I got!

Got new TRD Sport Bed Decals in all BLACK (Thanks Sockmonkey!)

Doggy approved!

Time for a new tailgate. Had it replaced under TSB/Warranty.

Windows tinted...35% on the front and 5% on the back.

Installed a complete stereo system. ( >>> MY INSTALL THREAD <<<)
Alpine 9887 Head Unit, Alpine PDX-5 channel amp, Image Dynamics 6.5" components (front), 6.5" coaxials (rear) and a 10" subwoofer.
Tacotunes speaker baffles and subwoofer box. I made the amp/crossover mounting board attached to the sub box.

This is how it sat August 2009 except the yellow fog lights. I swapped those out with Sylvania Ultra Stars for the summer. I'll go back to the yellow fog lights during the winter. I also went back to the OEM grille and black emblem. I will eventually install my N-Fab light bar (Thanks Darknight!) with 4 driving lights.

September 13, 2009: Painted my center bottom bumper black. (>>> HOW TO <<<)

September 21, 2009: Painted the pinch welds black.

Current Modifications:
* Bilstein 5100 Shocks set at 0 (Front & Rear)
* Old Man Emu 885 Coils and 1/4" Top Plate Spacer
* Alcan Add-a-Leaf
* 16x8 American Racing Teflon Mojave Wheels (part no.3981-6883)
* 265/75-16 BFG Mud-Terrains T/A KM
* Tinted Tail Lights
* 5000K HID Headlights and Sylvania Silverstar Foglights (or Nokya Yellow Foglights)
* Weathertech Floor Liners (Front & Rear)
* Window Tint (35% on the front and 5% on the back)
* Flowmaster 50 Series Muffler
* Redline Hood Struts
* Alpine 9887 Head Unit w/iPod Connection
* Sirius Starmate Radio
* Image Dynamics CTX65cs 6.5" Components, CTX65 6.5" Co-Axials, iDv3 10" sub
* Alpine PDX5 Amp
* Fat Mat Sound Deadener
* LED Interior and License Plate Lights

Future wish list:
* Icon Vehicle Dynamics Stage 2 Suspension System
* Total Chaos UCA's
* Slee Slider Steps
* N-Fab Light Bar (will install very soon)
* In-Dash Navigation
* Optima Yellow Top Battery (D34/78)

My DIY and How to:
* Bed Lights with Tailgate Pin Switch
* Extra D-Rings in Bed
* Lights Mounted Behind Grillcraft Grille
* Add a Cam-Lock to Center Console
* Stereo System Install Thread
* Paint Center Bumper Black

ilovetacos · 08-16-2009, 06:33 PM

A few DIY mods and accessories I added along the way.

Fog lights on anytime mod:

Mounted a maglight:

Added tamper proof bolts and 2 bolts to the bottom on the license plate.

Before the new complete stereo system I installed the USA Spec Auxilary unit for my iPod and Sirius Radio.

Sirius and black billet shorty antennas:

Added a cam-lock to the center console: >>> HOW TO <<<

Bed lights: >>> HOW TO <<<

Extra pair of D-Rings to the front of the bed: >>> HOW TO <<<

5000k HID Headlights:

Weathertech Mats front and rear. I also swapped out the shifter knob with a knob from a '09 Nissan Armada. It is a little bigger and no chrome ring at the bottom.

Rear center seat belt "button" mod: >>> HOW TO <<<

I ditched the Shorty Billet antenna and cut the OEM antenna down so it was level with the top of the cab.
Redline Hood Struts are also in this picture:

Extra switches and hidden garage door opener

cmack48 · 08-16-2009, 06:37 PM

Nice!!

Uhaul-n-azz · 08-16-2009, 06:37 PM

Looks good!!!

RaginCajun · 08-16-2009, 06:38 PM

I am at a lost for words--

Awesome build man! Looks amazing!

chris4x4 · 08-16-2009, 06:38 PM

nice!

df4iguy · 08-16-2009, 06:55 PM

I love the bed lights idea. were did you tap into for power?

Dark Knight · 08-16-2009, 07:05 PM

looking good.... the mojave rims are killer

roxspin72 · 08-16-2009, 07:10 PM

lookin good...

ClemsonTacoma · 08-16-2009, 07:16 PM

looks good! any signal loss with the ome antena trimmed?

senor taco · 08-16-2009, 07:17 PM

Your truck is sick. nice build!

TR3NT · 08-16-2009, 07:38 PM

very cool.. looks like the cash and effort paid off

Colton · 08-16-2009, 07:45 PM

Very nice buid!

ilovetacos · 08-16-2009, 08:08 PM

Thanks everyone for the kind comments!

Quote:

Originally Posted by df4iguy

I love the bed lights idea. were did you tap into for power?

Under the dash I tapped into the fuse block and added a "add-a-fuse" and a switch in the one of the empty slots.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ClemsonTacoma

looks good! any signal loss with the ome antena trimmed?

I think so...I really don't listen to FM radio but I did notice that some channels I used to get do not come in as clear but a my radio DJ friend told me that when some stations switched to HD signal their FM signal lost a little strength. Not sure how accurate that is though.

chris4x4 · 08-16-2009, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ilovetacos

I think so...I really don't listen to FM radio but I did notice that some channels I used to get do not come in as clear but a my radio DJ friend told me that when some stations switched to HD signal their FM signal lost a little strength. Not sure how accurate that is though.

I noticed this with my stock antenna. When the switch happened, a couple of signals/stations seem to be a little weak. Do you have a write up on your bed lights???

ClemsonTacoma · 08-16-2009, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ilovetacos

Thanks everyone for the kind comments!

Under the dash I tapped into the fuse block and added a "add-a-fuse" and a switch in the one of the empty slots.

I think so...I really don't listen to FM radio but I did notice that some channels I used to get do not come in as clear but a my radio DJ friend told me that when some stations switched to HD signal their FM signal lost a little strength. Not sure how accurate that is though.

as long as it looks good

fletch aka · 08-16-2009, 08:16 PM

Nice build and write up.

ilovetacos · 08-16-2009, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris4x4

I noticed this with my stock antenna. When the switch happened, a couple of signals/stations seem to be a little weak. Do you have a write up on your bed lights???

Yeah but it's over on Toyotanation.com

Here's a link: http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/sh...&highlight=bed

chris4x4 · 08-16-2009, 08:23 PM

Thanks!

Padilla1880 · 08-17-2009, 07:05 AM

Nice build!

08-16-2009, 06:32 PM	#1
ilovetacos Beetle, is as bad as can... Joined: Jan 2008, #4464 Location: Visalia, CA Age: 27 Gender: Dude Posts: 686 '06 TRD Sport 4x4 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L V6 Bilstein 5100 Shocks(F&R), OME 885 Coils, Alcan AAL, 16x8 American Racing Teflon Mojave Wheels, 265/75-16 BFG Mud Terrains, Tinted Tail Lights, 5000K HID, Flowmaster 50 Series Muffler, Redline Hood Struts, Alpine 9887 HU, Image Dynamics Components, Co-Axials & 10" Sub, Alpine PDX5 Amp and a few DIY Mods.	ilovetacos build! I purchased my 2006 Tacoma TRD Sport 4x4 on July 28, 2006 from Hanlees Toyota in Davis, CA. I had no intentions that day to buy the Tacoma but once I test drove it and they gave me a price I couldn't refuse I ended up taking it home that night. There isn't a day that goes by that I ever regret buying the Tacoma. A lot of time and money was spent but everytime I drive it, I feel like the day I drove it home from the dealership. The modding began at the dealership when I made the purchase. I added the TRD Skid Plate (P.O.S.), Toyota All-Weather Mats (they only lasted a year) and OEM Toyota Bed Mat. This is the only pic I have of it completely stock. Added a Gaylord's x2000 fiberglass tonneau cover. I highly recommend this fiberglass tonneau cover. It had all the bells & whistles (electric unlock/dome light) but I found I needed the bed height more often then I thought so I sold it about a year later. Next came the Toytec 3" lift...Old Man Emu 885 coils, 1/4" Top Plate Spacer, Alcan Add-a-Leaf, Front Diff Drop and Rear Axle Shims. I kept the stock Bilsteins and wheels/tires until I could afford some new shoes and shocks. This pic was taken the night I drove it home from the shop after it was lifted. Then I debadged, removed the front mud flaps, added a black billet shorty antenna, painted the front Toyota emblem black and got new wheels and tires! I went with MotoMetal 951 Black 16x9 wheels and BF Goodrich 265/75-16 Mud Terrains. (Pic taken at Pismo Beach/Oceano Dunes. Skid plate took a beating on this trip. August 2007) (Pic taken at Sequioa Lake/Three Rivers, CA) Sold the tonneau cover, picked up a Randy Ellis Light bar and 4-Hella 6" driving lights. I really never liked the RE light bar but since I picked it up used locally for a good price I decided to give it a shot. I never liked the fact that it stuck out so much from under the front bumper. Sold the light bar and installed a Grillcraft Grille. (Pic taken at Big Meadows in the Sequoia National Forest) Mounted 2-Hella 6" driving lights behind the grille (>>> HOW TO <<<) and got rid of the TRD Skid Plate. It was bent up pretty bad. I then raced a fighter jet and lost. Got the tailights tinted by a local body shop and trimmed the rear mud flaps about 3" up. Added the TRD emblem for an addtional 20 hp. At this time I also had a Flowmaster 50 series muffler installed. Got new wheels!!! American Racing Mojave Teflon 16x8 (part no.3981-6883). Kept the 265/75-16 BFG Mud Terrain tires. I also added Bilstein 5100 shocks front and rear (Thanks Sonny at DSM)...and removed the TRD Bed Decal. Tested out my Add-a-Leafs by hauling a huge load of Ag Source magazines! I was helping the owner with deliveries at the time. The Tacoma handled it very well but you should have seen the looks I got! Got new TRD Sport Bed Decals in all BLACK (Thanks Sockmonkey!) Doggy approved! Time for a new tailgate. Had it replaced under TSB/Warranty. Windows tinted...35% on the front and 5% on the back. Installed a complete stereo system. ( >>> MY INSTALL THREAD <<<) Alpine 9887 Head Unit, Alpine PDX-5 channel amp, Image Dynamics 6.5" components (front), 6.5" coaxials (rear) and a 10" subwoofer. Tacotunes speaker baffles and subwoofer box. I made the amp/crossover mounting board attached to the sub box. This is how it sat August 2009 except the yellow fog lights. I swapped those out with Sylvania Ultra Stars for the summer. I'll go back to the yellow fog lights during the winter. I also went back to the OEM grille and black emblem. I will eventually install my N-Fab light bar (Thanks Darknight!) with 4 driving lights. September 13, 2009: Painted my center bottom bumper black. (>>> HOW TO <<<) September 21, 2009: Painted the pinch welds black. Current Modifications: * Bilstein 5100 Shocks set at 0 (Front & Rear) * Old Man Emu 885 Coils and 1/4" Top Plate Spacer * Alcan Add-a-Leaf * 16x8 American Racing Teflon Mojave Wheels (part no.3981-6883) * 265/75-16 BFG Mud-Terrains T/A KM * Tinted Tail Lights * 5000K HID Headlights and Sylvania Silverstar Foglights (or Nokya Yellow Foglights) * Weathertech Floor Liners (Front & Rear) * Window Tint (35% on the front and 5% on the back) * Flowmaster 50 Series Muffler * Redline Hood Struts * Alpine 9887 Head Unit w/iPod Connection * Sirius Starmate Radio * Image Dynamics CTX65cs 6.5" Components, CTX65 6.5" Co-Axials, iDv3 10" sub * Alpine PDX5 Amp * Fat Mat Sound Deadener * LED Interior and License Plate Lights Future wish list: * Icon Vehicle Dynamics Stage 2 Suspension System * Total Chaos UCA's * Slee Slider Steps * N-Fab Light Bar (will install very soon) * In-Dash Navigation * Optima Yellow Top Battery (D34/78) My DIY and How to: * Bed Lights with Tailgate Pin Switch * Extra D-Rings in Bed * Lights Mounted Behind Grillcraft Grille * Add a Cam-Lock to Center Console * Stereo System Install Thread * Paint Center Bumper Black __________________ >>> MY BUILD <<<

08-16-2009, 06:33 PM	#2
ilovetacos Beetle, is as bad as can... Joined: Jan 2008, #4464 Location: Visalia, CA Age: 27 Gender: Dude Posts: 686 '06 TRD Sport 4x4 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L V6 Bilstein 5100 Shocks(F&R), OME 885 Coils, Alcan AAL, 16x8 American Racing Teflon Mojave Wheels, 265/75-16 BFG Mud Terrains, Tinted Tail Lights, 5000K HID, Flowmaster 50 Series Muffler, Redline Hood Struts, Alpine 9887 HU, Image Dynamics Components, Co-Axials & 10" Sub, Alpine PDX5 Amp and a few DIY Mods.	DIY Mods and other accesories A few DIY mods and accessories I added along the way. Fog lights on anytime mod: Mounted a maglight: Added tamper proof bolts and 2 bolts to the bottom on the license plate. Before the new complete stereo system I installed the USA Spec Auxilary unit for my iPod and Sirius Radio. Sirius and black billet shorty antennas: Added a cam-lock to the center console: >>> HOW TO <<< Bed lights: >>> HOW TO <<< Extra pair of D-Rings to the front of the bed: >>> HOW TO <<< 5000k HID Headlights: Weathertech Mats front and rear. I also swapped out the shifter knob with a knob from a '09 Nissan Armada. It is a little bigger and no chrome ring at the bottom. Rear center seat belt "button" mod: >>> HOW TO <<< I ditched the Shorty Billet antenna and cut the OEM antenna down so it was level with the top of the cab. Redline Hood Struts are also in this picture: Extra switches and hidden garage door opener __________________ >>> MY BUILD <<<

08-16-2009, 06:37 PM	#3
cmack48 I am a bum. Name: Connor Joined: Jun 2009, #18119 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Gender: Male Posts: 6,872 99 SR5 TRD Off-Road 4x4 1999 Xtra Cab Automatic 3.4L V6 Uniden CB Radio with custom folding Firestick antennae mount and PA, Viper Alarm with engine kill, Outdoor speakers mounted under the bed, Integrated iPod controls with Panasonic Stereo with Infinity Component Speakers and Rockford Fosgate Sub, KC Daylighters Off-Road Lights, LineX Bed Liner, Military Ammo Can mounted under the bed for storage, Auto Dimming Rear View Mirror with compass temperature gauge and UV sensor, Hood Protector, Husky Liners, Gray Wire Mod, Painted Grile, Tinted Tails, Debadged.	Nice!! __________________

08-16-2009, 06:37 PM	#4
Uhaul-n-azz Senior Member Joined: Nov 2008, #11056 Location: Memphis TN Gender: Male Posts: 384 07 SR5 2007 Access Cab Automatic 4.0 ARB Bumper,ipf lights,tool box,trd seat covers,ipod interface,5100 all around	Looks good!!! __________________

08-16-2009, 06:38 PM	#5
RaginCajun -Doomsday Squad-"game over man" Joined: Oct 2008, #9953 Location: Louisiana Age: 27 Gender: Dude Posts: 616 Black 07 DC prerunner 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L V6 3" Toytec Lift, 16" Fj Wheels,Tint, , Debadged Tailgate, BHLM, GrillCraft Grille, Wade In-channel vent visors, UWS Low-profile toolbox, Sockmonkey custom decals, Trd All>Weather floor mats,Tacoma Bed Mat	I am at a lost for words-- Awesome build man! Looks amazing! __________________ My Build http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/bui...uns-build.html

08-16-2009, 06:55 PM	#7
df4iguy Junior Member Name: Dan Joined: Jul 2009, #19934 Location: Chicago Gender: Male Posts: 29	I love the bed lights idea. were did you tap into for power?

08-16-2009, 07:05 PM	#8
Dark Knight 4x4 in uppercase = $x$ Name: Bruce Wayne of coarse.. Joined: Jul 2008, #8006 Location: Tennessee Mountains Gender: Male Posts: 3,680 Black 2005 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 Skyjacker Platinum Coilovers, Skyjacker rear leafs, FJ TRD SE wheels, 285/75/16 Nitto Terra Grapplers, Deleted N-Fab Light Bar, Piaa 520 Smr Driving Lights, Piaa 510 Ion Crystal Fog Lights, Yakima Rack, Extang Solid Fold Tonneau, Bestop Canopy, TRD Exhaust, TRD CAI, Kenwood DNX5120 Navi, Fog Light Mod, Driving Light Mod, BHLM, Scanguage II on Blendmount, TC uca's, VIAIR OBA, Shrockworks Rock Sliders	looking good.... the mojave rims are killer __________________ 84 pickup 4x4 \| need Aussie locker (toyota 8") 05 Tacoma

08-16-2009, 07:10 PM	#9
roxspin72 Enjoying my addiction Joined: Feb 2008, #4659 Gender: Guy Posts: 1,532 Speedway Blue, TRD SP/PKG #1: 4X4, 6 2008 Access Cab Manual 4.0 L Oh Yeah!!!	Sweet... lookin good... __________________ *BLUE DEVIL!!!* My Build: http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/bui...72s-build.html

08-16-2009, 07:17 PM	#11
senor taco Senior Member Joined: Jan 2009, #12330 Location: Monterey Bay, Ca Age: 26 Gender: Male Posts: 655 O7 taco PreRunner SR5 short bed 2007 Double Cab Automatic V6 4.0 17in fj cruiser wheels Chrome 4 pice billet grille Single in double out 50 series flowmaster with stainless tips Kenwod ddx512 double din touch screen DVD reciver with a single Rockford fosgate 12 in sub with an alpine amp tinted tail and third break light silverstar head and fog lights k&n drop in	Your truck is sick. nice build! __________________

08-16-2009, 07:38 PM	#12
TR3NT saving up Joined: Jun 2009, #18095 Location: So Cal Age: 17 Gender: Male Posts: 138 White 09 PreRunner SR5 Double Cab 2009 Double Cab Automatic recessed billet, blacked out valence,cheaters lrgm, 5100's all around, painted rims, weathertechs, painted pinch weld, 33" Hankook m/t, mkw wheels, tsb leafs	very cool.. looks like the cash and effort paid off

08-16-2009, 07:45 PM	#13
Colton You feelin' lucky, punk? Name: Colton Joined: May 2009, #17626 Location: Smithfield, VA Gender: Male Posts: 7,729 Future 2010 DC MGM 4x4 Automatic	Very nice buid! __________________ "Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28

08-16-2009, 08:16 PM	#17
fletch aka A doughnut with no hole is a danish Name: Gary Joined: Jan 2009, #12223 Location: Left Coast Gender: Male Posts: 2,785 09 Magnetic Gray TRD OffRoad 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 tick-tick-tick-tick... TRD cat back exhaust, vintage Hurst T-handle shifter from the 60's, Sock's bedside decals, 20% front tinted windows, Auto Page alarm, ScanGauge II, Luminics JDM Yellow Krypton fog lights, Laminex yellow tint on fogs, de-mud flapped, de-badged, extra D-rings under bed bolts, WeatherTech ED floor mats, Toyota bed mat, tailgate theft deterrent device.	Nice build and write up. __________________ Check out my photography web site; http://www.pbase.com/fletchaka

08-17-2009, 07:05 AM	#20
Padilla1880 "Let's Ride!" Name: Daniel Joined: May 2009, #17365 Location: Temecula, CA Gender: Male Posts: 1,174 05 TRD OffRoad V6 SR5 PreRunner 2005 Access Cab Automatic 4.0	Nice build! __________________

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