2017 Tacoma 4X4 DC LB - Adventure Truck

So this is my build thread. There are many like it, but this one is mine.

The goal of this truck is to be my daily driver as well as perform in the dirt and mud. I want a safe, reliable, fun rig that I can pile in the family and head out on an overland adventure, fishing trip, camping etc. Or meetup for day runs to wheel and BS around SoCAL.

While I appreciate, respect and admire those who cut and slash their rigs for extreme rock crawling, that isn't the idea for this truck. All mods will be made to avoid any cutting any part of the truck, thus voiding the warranty.

Listed is the current state as well as a "planned" section as time progresses.

Truck brand new off the lot at Temecula Toyota



Current Status
Current Status

Suspension/Tires/Wheels

• Stealth Custom Series Ray10 16in
• Goodyear UltraTerrain AT 265/75/R16
• ICON 2.5 Coil-overs
• ICON VS Rear Aluminum shocks w/ remote reservoir
• ICON Rear RXT w/ Add in Leaf
• ICON Tubular Uni Ball UCAs

Armor

Storage and Accessories

• Leitner Designs ACS Cargo Bed Rack
• Leitner Designs Gear Pod x4
• Leitner Designs Universal Mounting Plate x3
• Leitner Designs ACS Extra Load Bar
• Leitner Designs HI-LIFT Bracket
• Leitner Designs Roof Top Tent Brackets
• ARB High Output On-Board Compressor (Single)
• CBI-Offroad ARB Compressor Mount
• Odyssey Extreme 34-JPC1500T Battery
• Toyota Bed Mat
  Toyota Bed Mat 6ft Bed
• $101 Hi-Lift Jack HL484 48" Hi-Lift Black Cast and Steel Jack for Tractor
  HI-LIFT 48" Jack

Camping / Overlanding Gear

• $13 END OF ROAD Original Quick Fist Clamp for mounting tools & equipment 1" - 2-1/4" diameter, 2 Count (Pack of 1) - 0010
  Quick Fist Clamp x4
• RotoPax 2gal water
• RotoPax 2gal fuel
• RotoPax LOX Mount
• $18 Smittybilt RUT-Recovery Utility Tool Trail Shovel - 2728
  Smittybilt Recovery Tool
• $150 VIAIR 300P - 30033 Tire Inflator Portable Offroad Air Compressor for Truck & SUV | 12V On/Off Road Tire Pump Air Compressor Portable Heavy Duty 150 PSI, up to 33" Tires, 2.30 CFM, Alligator Clips
  VIAIR 300P Air Compressor (Backup)
• ARB Classic Series II 50QT Fridge/Freezer
• $58 ARB 10900027 Fridge Freezer Wiring Kit and Threaded Socket Mount for quick installation onto your battery, compatible with all ARB Fridge Freezers.
  ARB Fridge Freezer Socket Wiring Kit
• TuffStuff Ranger Roof Top Tent w/Annex
• $40 FIRST RESPONSE KIT BAG (4X4 OFF-ROAD VEHICLES)
  First Response First Aid kit
• $50 Smittybilt 3" x 30-feet Tow Strap (Yellow) - CC330
  Smittybilt Recovery Straps
• $30 Smittybilt Trail Axe with Sheath - 2828
  Smittybilt Trail Axe
• Tools (sockets, wrenches, blades etc)
• Extension Cords
• Bungy Cords

Tech

• iPAD Mini 2 (internal GPS antenna)
• $21 BAOFENG UV-5R VHF/UHF Dual Band Radio 144-148MHz 420-450MHz Transceiver
  BaoFeng UV-5R VHF/UHF Dual Band Radio
  
• $8 Baofeng BF-S112 Two Way Radio Speaker,Black, Auxiliary
  Baofeng BF-S112 Two Way Radio Speaker
  
• $50 Arcshell Rechargeable Long Range Two-Way Radios with Earpiece 4 Pack Arcshell AR-5 Walkie Talkies Li-ion Battery and Charger Included
  Arcshell Rechargeable 2 Way Radios (4 pack)
• $21 Authentic Genuine Nagoya NA-771 15.6" Whip VHF/UHF (144/430Mhz) Antenna SMA-Female for BTECH and BaoFeng Radios
  Nagoya NA-771 15.6-Inch Whip VHF/UHF
  
• $13 Scosche MAGDMB MagicMount Magnetic Car Phone Mount - Secure and Convenient Dashboard Phone Holder with 360° Adjustable Magnet Head - Universal and Compatible with IPhone, Samsung, and All Devices
  Scosche Pro Magnet mounts (x2)
• Gaia Pro Topo App
• SPOT 3 Satellite GPS Messenger
• $8 JINHEZO for GoPro Hero 5/6 / 7 Frame Clear View Shell, Protective Skeleton Housing Case, with Quick Release Buckle, Long Thumb Bolt Screw, and Lens Cap, Action
  Black Frame Skeleton GoPro Mount

Installs

Bed Rack

The kbvoodoo bed rack installation is pretty straight forward. So simple they don't even send instructions. After some close examination, I was worried the rack was a little too light on gauge of steel and hardware, but was assured by @KB Voodoo and a few others here on TW that it has been tested, tried and true to handle whatever is thrown at it.

So, armed with a socket set,a few wrenches, and some lock-tite, the entire thing came together in roughly 1hr or so.






Roof Top Tent

(install picks coming soon)



Icon Stage 3 with UCAs

















Goodyear Duratrac's A/T 265/75/R16









TRD Off Road Grill Replaced with painted SR5 Grill

Replaced Off Road chrome grill with custom painted SR5 grill. i like chrome accents but the full chrome grill was too much.

Before






After



PS: the clips are a pain in the ass hah. Only took me about 1hr to complete.

Tools needed: 10mm socket, flat head screw driver, Phillips head screw driver.

Previous Build

2007 Tacoma TRD Sport PreRunner

• ToyTech/OME Front Spring (+3inches)
• ToyTech Rear AAL Kit (+~2inches)
• ProComp 16 inch Steel Wheels
• Firestone Destination M/T 33 inch (trimming was required)

Before


After

 

Nice build you have going

 

Thank you sir

Looking forward to the build

ICONS Purchased and on their way!

 

How's that voodoo bed rack treating you? That's on my maybe list right now.

 

Honestly so far it's great. I literally put it together, mounted it and loaded my gear them took it on a 2000+ mile trip through the mountains.

Did lots of diff terrain, bouncing, flexing etc. it had a 200lb RTT on it all week. I honestly checked it after every day of off-roading (I'm a worry wart) and it never flinched.

Got home and ran a socket over everything just to be sure, everything was tight.

 

Came home to this on my porch today after work Way early. I wasn't expecting it for another 2 weeks or so.

FYI Auto Anything has some pretty good prices. I got 15% off on this.

Stage 3

 

cool build
Just a heads up on SPOT 3, keep track of your subscription. I've heard a lot of stories that when its time to renew if you do not contact them they will auto renew and give you their most expensive package ($400)

 

Yea I was thrown a little by the sub they require of you but I tend to error on the side of caution with most things and decided to sign up.

It's fun to have friends and family follow you around on your adventures though, and I'm hoping to never have to use the rescue function hah

 

The basic subscription isn't bad. I had the same one till I got the delorm ireach.
Bit more money but you can get shorter subs and actual text.

I've heard many stories of people getting a 2 year sub with spot. Then after 2 years they automatically sign you up again but for their most expensive package

 

Icon Stage 3 install complete! Thanks to @Speed Freek for help with the install.

 

Looking good Kyle..
I don't why people hate the 3rd gen so much, but I'm digging them more everytime I see one

 

Yea man, its kind of like reading Yelp. There are always haters.

You just have to see for yourself.

There are little things about it that are....well different, but if I wanted the same I would have bought a Gen 2

 

Nail it right there^
I wanted to get a newer 2 Gen 4x4 but now I'm going more and more for a 3rd Gen 4x4.... will see next year once I save a little more money for downpayment, interest rates down here in Mexico are crazy high! (10% interest for good credit, 13% for ok credit and 15-18% for bad credit history)

 

Another alignment today. I definitely recommend 2 alignments about a week apart with the stage 3s. Don't pay for two just take it back to the shop and tell them it's driving a bit strange or whatever. My toe and camber were almost 2 " off from the last time.

Also wash wax and some new decals. I know a lot of people hate the badges but I like a bit of chrome to break up the black on my truck. The chrome grill will be replaced at some point.

 

Order placed for my Duratracs!


Instant $75 off for these at Tread Depot, just an FYI as of today.
https://www.treaddepot.com/#!productGroup/tires/wdtr

 

Custom plates ordered too hah

My wallet hurts so bad since I bought this truck, but you know what, I dont care. I love it!

 

Nice! Getting mine fitted on Friday...you going to run them on the stock OR rims?

 

Yea mine should be arriving Friday too, or Monday at the latest.

Im sticking with the OEM 16in rims for now. I like the TRD 17in wheels, but I think Im gonna stick witht he 16in for the future. Cheaper tires, more flexibility in wheel well clearance.

 

Tranny TSB completed today. The dealer was surprisingly "aware" of the issue. They drove it, verified it, and fixed it.

It was my first time Carlsbad Toyota service, but I am impressed with them right out of the gate.

Truck drives totally different. Feels like a regular truck now. Crazy how one little ECU tweak can make your life so much better. Hah

 

How much did these run you