js312's 2011 DCLB 4x4 TRD Sport Mild Build

Truck: 2011.5* Tacoma TRD Sport double cab long bed 4x4 (w/ Tow Package)
Purpose: To make the truck how I think it should have been from the factory.

Current Mods
SUSPENSION

• General 90-297HD Leaf Packs
• Bilstein 5100 Shocks (Front and Rear, Front is set at 0)
• Old Man Emu 884 Coils
• Stock UCAs and Everything Else
• Lift Amount: Approx 2" all around

AUDIO

• Kenwood DDX271 Double DIN touch screen headunit w/ XM tuner and steering wheel audio control interface adapter
• Tundra USB/Aux Port
• Sound Ordnance 8" Shallow Powered Sub (under driver's seat)

EXTERIOR/INTERIOR COSMETIC & CONVENIENCE STUFF

• OEM Bed Mat
• Extang Trifecta Tonneau
• EGR In-Channel Vent Visors
• OEM Tube Steps
• LED strip lighting in bed
• Heated Mirrors
• Heated Seats
• Illuminated 4x4 Switch
• WeatherTech Floor Liners
• 35% Front Window Tint
• UltraGauge MX 1.3
• Extra LEDs to Illuminate Cup Holders
• NorthStar 27F AGM Battery
• FJ40 "4 Wheel Drive" Emblem
• Added AC outlet in center console (from stock inverter)

WHEELS AND TIRES

• Summer - Hankook DynaPro ATm 265/70 R17 on OEM TRD Sport Wheels
• Winter - Yokohama Geolandar I/T G072 245/75 R16 on OEM wheels from a 2008 TRD Off Road

Current from front:


Current from rear:



From last winter w/ winter wheels and tires, OEM roof rack removed since:



When I brought it home:





*I call it a 2011.5 because it was a late build 2011 that got a few 2012 changes. For example, it has white face gauges, the steering wheel controls use the 2012 logic to program to a new interface, UltraGauge custom gauges work with 2012+ codes/addresses, and it is exempt from the leaf spring recall because they added a clip halfway through 2011 production.

 

Looks good man. What did you do for seat heaters? Did you go with seat covers over stock seats or did you pull the stock seat covers off and put the heaters under and replace?

 

I went with this kit:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-seats-hea...fits=Model:Tacoma&hash=item2326adbeb2&vxp=mtr

I chose that specifically because another member mentioned the switches fitting correctly in the blanks under the HVAC controls. So, yes, I pulled the factory covers off to install them. I actually didn't have to pull the back completely off because they don't go high enough up the seat to reach the rod.

 

Suspension

With just the General Leaf Packs Installed:

Photo from the back (sitting higher because of my General HD leaf pack):








With the OME 884s and Bilsteins all around:



Little more info here: http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/suspension/357147-general-90-297hd-4-leaf-packs.html

 

That USB/AUX port is awesome! You got it from a Tundra? Was it pretty easy to install?

 

I can't take the credit on that one. Take a look here:

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/au...tereo-input-tacoma-aftermarket-head-unit.html

I like it because it looks OEM.

 

How is the ride with the 884s and 5100s?

 

Great! Slightly stiffer than the stock TRD Sport suspension, but I don't think it's harsh in any way.

 

Got sick of my General leaf packs making noises. It was from dirt and grime getting between the leafs. So, I pulled them apart, took a wire wheel to them, and painted them with graphite-based spray paint. Did about three coats. The stuff is much slicker than normal paint, so my hope is the graphite will help as a lubricant and make it so dirt and grime will wash right out.

 

Recent Mods:

Switch Panel (w/ heated mirror and Air On Board tray light switches added):


...bottom three at night:


Bed Lights:


4x4 Switch:




Kenwood HU:


Heated seat switches / Tundra USB Aux ports:

 

Settled on this spot for my UltraGauge

 

This spring I did some preventative maintenance. Changed spark plugs, all filters, and all fluids (coolant, diffs, t-case, oil, transmission fluid).

Diff and t-case oil looked almost new. Rear diff had a fine film of sludge on the magnet and one smaller shard (probably about half the size of a shelled sunflower seed). Coolant looked good, tough to tell the color from the new bottle. Plugs could have easily gone more than 30k, as always. Transmission fluid was my last change. Flushed it through the cooler and used about 12 qts total. The original vs the new looked like this:



I don't notice a difference in shifting, but it shifted well to begin with so I'm not sure it could have had an improvement.

 

More Interior Mods

Brake Controller (Reese Brakeman IV) and level control dial for subwoofer:


TRD Sport WeatherTech replacement decals:


Subwoofer well-hidden under the driver's seat:


I ended up making a bracket for my UltraGauge to move it slightly. Also added some LEDs to shine down on the cup holders at night:

 

Few additions/changes:

Northstar 27F. I need to adjust the cable on the negative terminal and the engine bay is a mess from an incident in Maine, but you get the idea:


Moved my brake controller and Ultragauge:



Replaced the V6 badge with a 4WD one from an FJ40:


...and drove through this in Northern Maine. Twice. (had to go back) It's significantly deeper than it looks. The Clarkson law of speed and power got me through, though I didn't like how many bangs I heard from the frame crossmembers hitting the ground:


Truck looked like this when I was done. Boy, does pyrite mica hide mud!

 

How do you like your Ultragauge? I am considering getting one for my 2009 but i want to see if its worth it and compatible.

 

I love it. Go for the MX if you have an automatic transmission. It will give you the AT Temp which is really nice for towing.

Also, calibrate your fuel economy over a few tanks and it will be dead on after that.

 

Sounds good! Is there directions on how to do that?

 

Yes, there is a guide you can get from Ultragauge. It basically just means you adjust your actual gallons used when you fill up. Mine was about 5% optimistic before I calibrated it.

 

Sounds good man I'm gonna order tonight! Hopefully it arrives quick and i can get it set up!