Phil's Red on Black Build

Hey everyone, thank you for checking out my build! First pic is the first shot I took of her in the driveway, followed by how it sits as of 6/2/16.






Exterior Mods:
-Plasti-derp front grille black
-Plasti-derp side emblems red
-Plasti-derp rear bumper black
-Debadged tailgate
-TRD FJ Trail Team 16X7.5" wheels
-CMC done by Keepers Metal Fab @JeepAndrew
-Hybrid sliders w/kickout welded on by Keepers Metal Fab @JeepAndrew
-7 LED rocklights installed by @JeepAndrew
-CBI Off-road ditch light brackets and G2V 3x2 ditch lights


Interior Mods:
-TRD short throw shifter
-TRD gray ball shifter
-Pioneer AVH-4100NEX w/bypass, Scosche mount
-Kenwood Excelon XR400-4 amp mounted under driver seat
-JL TR650CSI 6.5" component speakers
-JL TR650CXI 6.5" coaxial speakers


Suspension & Performance Mods:
-OME Nitrocharger Sport 90000 struts
-OME 887 coils powder coated red
-SPC Light Racing UCA's
-285/75/16 Hankook Dynapro ATMs
-AllPro Expo leafs
-AllPro U-Bolt flip kit
-Wheelers Superbump bumpstops
-Magnaflow cat-back exhaust
-K&N air filter (not CAI)
-Front mudflap delete


Near Future Mods:
-Pelfreybilt IFS, Mid, and Trans skids.
-Brute Force Fab or Pilfreybilt plate bumper
-Extended rear brake lines
-Rear shackle flip
-Long travel rear shocks
-Fit 33" spare in stock location
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Dream Mods (that will happen):
-Raised, removable bed rack to accommodate a roof-top tent
-Tepui, CVT, or similar 3 person tent
-35's
-Regear to 4.10

 

I had sold my 05 Subaru STi a couple days earlier and I was lucky enough to stumble on this through my brother, who takes photos for Tucson Subaru. He called me all giddy telling me how they have this black Tacoma that has everything I wanted: V6, 4X4, low miles, and a 6-speed! The previous owner was in the Air Force, and had exported it to Germany, and imported it back right before selling. The thing could have easily been sold as a new car when I got it-the guy was extremely meticulous about everything. In the back of the owners manual, he logged all of the servicing that he had done since buying it new in 11. I knew I wanted to black this thing out from day one, and I've always thought a deep red went very well with glossy black. I needed a reliable daily driver that I could take to the trails 12-24 times a year, tow some quads, and get her through some rough terrain.

 

Lookin good!Looks similar to mine!We both have good taste!

 

Thanks! Great looking truck yourself. That colormatched rear bumper looks so fly! That's one definite advantage I see the sports having over the off-roads.

 

Our trucks are very similar, except I really need to make my wheels shine. Lol. Pics of your grill?

 

Just put one up...I just recently dipped the emblem black to match the rest. Looked way better than red!

 

Sweet!

 

Thanks Matt! I need some bigger tires like yours!

 

Looking good!

 

Right back atcha! How do you like those Toyos? I'm torn between those and the bfg TA KO2s

 

Love the Toyos!

 

Plasti-derped my rear bumper today. I think I'm gonna do one more coat to finish it off. This is the last main thing I needed to do to black her out!

 

Pretty bummed I wasn't able to meet up at Hot Rods with everyone on Saturday, but we sure as hell made up for it yesterday. We originally wanted to go all the way to Peppersauce, but the road after turning left in Reddington was pretty slow moving and not well traveled. It's the service road for that underground gas pipeline that runs for a long way. A service truck would have a real tough time crossing some of those riverbeds. It was the first time I truly needed to go into 4Low and see what A-Trac was all about. Some of these hills climbing out of the riverbeds were very steep with lots of bigger, loose rocks trying to ruin your momentum. Holy balls was I impressed. It just glided up the hill like it was nothing. We brought a couple GoPros, a suction mount and a drone...my roommate is a very talented videographer and editor and as soon as he releases this video, it'll be up here for everyone to enjoy.
Here's a sample of his work from a trip to the White Mountains last year: https://vimeo.com/103457209

 

https://vimeo.com/131825287

We didn't capture any of the tougher spots to get through, but still a pretty sweet video

 

OME 887 coils ordered! LR UCA's are next...

 

Sneak peek of things to come

 

Nice truck Phil! Did you ever get those coils in?

Hope you can make one of our Tucson meets soon! Check out the thread for the latest on our run coming up in October.

 

Thanks Taylor! Saturday is the big day..going to the base's auto shop with Quang to get it done. Never used a legit spring compressor before, that should be a great time.

I've had horrible luck with my schedule and meets lately, but I should be able to make the October shenanigans.

 

FINALLY! 33" KO2's (I think) are going on this week

 

Went a slightly different direction and got OME struts to match the coils. I also balked on the KO2s and went with Hankook Dynapros. Haven't driven enough to see how they are but they're definitely louder than my 265s as expected. Power loss wasn't terrible but noticeable. I won't have any great pics of the setup until this storm passes but here's some teasers with my clearance...