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17 White DCLB TRD Sport Mini Build

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Builds (2016-2023)' started by vprgts, Mar 14, 2017.

  1. Mar 14, 2017 at 12:59 PM
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    vprgts

    vprgts [OP] Well-Known Member

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    285/70/17 Nitto Ridge Grapplers, Wescott designs pre collar lift, rough country power side steps, Truxedo pro x15 soft roll up bed cover, OEM bed mat, OEM bed swing out box, OEM Trd pro front skid plate, aftermarket pro grill, diode dynamics led fog lights,
    17 TRD Sport DCLB Tech pkg sunroof, heated seats, etc. No JBL speaker upgrade

    Items installed:

    1. Front windows tinted
    2. Avital Remote Auto Start
    3. TRD Pro Grill
    4. Interior map light, dome lights and visor mirrors lights LED bulb swap
    5. Plexi dip front bumper cover black (no glossifier)

    A Special Thank you to Marie @HeadStrong Off-Road for great knowledge and pointing me in the right direction for what I was looking for.

    6. 2nd Gen Bilstein 5100 all the way around
    7. OME 887 Coils
    8. Deaver single rear AAL
    9. Spidertrax 1.25 front/rear wheel spacers

    10. 265/70/17 BF Goodrich AT K02. (4wheelparts.com) great price!

    Now after weeks of deciding on what size tires I was going to go with...I'm extremely happy with my choice. Without re-gearing as you all know these motors struggle is real especially with a lift, heavier tires, etc. and I wasn't about to do gears.

    The truck feels like (almost stock) it pulls great with this set up and rides so much better then the sloppy stock set up. My personal opinion. IMG_6468.jpgIMG_6569.jpgIMG_6639.jpgIMG_6693.jpgIMG_6751.jpgIMG_6753.jpgIMG_6758.jpg

    Items ordered:

    11. Truxedo Tonneau Roll Up Cover

    Future Mods:

    12. Going to Plasti dip my wheels black and paint my calipers Red next when the weather clears up. If I don't like the look I will gets some new wheels. If I love the look it will have only have cost me $60 in parts.
    13. 30" inside front grill light bar
    14. LED fog light bulbs

    More pictures to follow...
     
    Last edited: Mar 15, 2017
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  2. Mar 14, 2017 at 1:41 PM
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    HeadStrong Off-Road

    HeadStrong Off-Road Well-Known Member Vendor

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    That is one clean looking Tacoma you go there @vprgts !! Thank you so much for sharing the pictures and for your business, we greatly appreciate it! :D
     
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  3. Mar 14, 2017 at 4:58 PM
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    Taco351

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    K&N air filter/LED lights/Magna Flow Muffler/TOYO AT2 Tires and lots of fun stuff.
    How are you liking the coil overs on the front? I put 5100s on the rear and plan to put 5100s up front. Are the new springs heavier than the front stock? Does the truck ride rougher in the rear with the AAL? I thought you might like to see my calipers and brake drums.

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  4. Mar 14, 2017 at 5:20 PM
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    vprgts

    vprgts [OP] Well-Known Member

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    285/70/17 Nitto Ridge Grapplers, Wescott designs pre collar lift, rough country power side steps, Truxedo pro x15 soft roll up bed cover, OEM bed mat, OEM bed swing out box, OEM Trd pro front skid plate, aftermarket pro grill, diode dynamics led fog lights,
    I had headstrong off road pre assemble coils and shocks so weight wise I wouldn't know. I definitely wouldn't say it rides rough in the rear. It's actually perfect to me bc the stock overall set up on the Trd sport is soft. Think of it as smooth but tightened up. Great stance and after a few hundred miles I'm sure the fronts will settle down a bit. What's funny is I came across your truck and saw the front calipers painted so that's what gave me the idea to do it on mine. I'm going to leave the rear black.
     
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  5. Mar 14, 2017 at 6:55 PM
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    Taco351

    Taco351 Well-Known Member

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    K&N air filter/LED lights/Magna Flow Muffler/TOYO AT2 Tires and lots of fun stuff.
    How much lift did it add in the front and rear?
     
  6. Mar 14, 2017 at 7:02 PM
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    vprgts

    vprgts [OP] Well-Known Member

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    285/70/17 Nitto Ridge Grapplers, Wescott designs pre collar lift, rough country power side steps, Truxedo pro x15 soft roll up bed cover, OEM bed mat, OEM bed swing out box, OEM Trd pro front skid plate, aftermarket pro grill, diode dynamics led fog lights,
    2" and some change
     
  7. Mar 14, 2017 at 7:11 PM
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    MarX

    MarX Hotdogs, spam and skittles.

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    RETRAX bed cover, Tailgate lock, TRD exhaust. 887's, LR UCA'S, Bilstein 5100's and Deavers AAL.
    Looks good!
     
  8. Mar 15, 2017 at 4:25 AM
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    vprgts

    vprgts [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Thanks
     
  9. Mar 30, 2017 at 5:35 PM
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    vprgts

    vprgts [OP] Well-Known Member

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    285/70/17 Nitto Ridge Grapplers, Wescott designs pre collar lift, rough country power side steps, Truxedo pro x15 soft roll up bed cover, OEM bed mat, OEM bed swing out box, OEM Trd pro front skid plate, aftermarket pro grill, diode dynamics led fog lights,
    Truxedo roll up tonneau cover installed, painted calipers and derped my wheels.

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