Drake's 2016 TRD Off-Road Quicksand build thread

Hello!

-Background :
I was in Austin , TX in 2011 and saw a nicely built FJ Cruiser for the first time. As soon as I saw it.. I was hooked . I purchased my first FJ the following weekend , built it mildly, and brought it to my first FJ Summit event in Ouray , CO. Fast forward three FJ's (one had Total Chaos +2" LT , one had All Pro +2" LT , a few Land cruisers (another forum, another time) , and here I am. For those interested , those rigs have been sold. It came clear to me that I wasn't willing to keep up with the constant maintenance of suspension components Long Travel Kit requires , especially for daily driving and persistent off road trips . I'm a firm believer in driving to a destination , not towing a rig to a destination.

I had always liked the Tacoma , but told myself for the price , I could have a full size truck. After researching the legendary re-sale value and capability , the truck began to make more since. After purchasing a home , and deciding heavy wheeling was no longer a hobby I wanted to pursue (for now) , I was sold on a Tacoma.

I came a cross a 2016 Quicksand TRD Off-Road Tacoma that a mutual friend was selling for financial reasons. It checked a few boxes of mine - 2016 Quicksand under 27k miles, TRD Off road package , and painted snug top shell .

The previous Toyotas I owned (besides my first FJ Cruiser) were all "bought" not "built" , and admittedly I didn't appreciate the rigs as I should have. On the other hand , I wanted to get into a rig that had amazing baseline features , with the ability to build as I desired . This was the itch I couldn't quite scratch on owning other built rigs . Plus , You never REALLY know who turned those wrenches and with what sort of mechanical ability.


Thus , my first build thread !

as of 5.9.2017:

2016 Quicksand Tacoma Dbl Cab TRD off road ~27k miles

shift sense pro


LIFT :
3" PRO COMP LIFT -- I bought it like this . . Coming from Fox , Toytec Boss , and Radflo lifts.. I dont see how people can ride around with these spacer lifts. I am actively researching the best lift for my needs and will report back on purchase. Taking my time researching this one. **UPDATE 7.17.17** SPC UCAs installed

TIRES:
TOYO 305 70 16


Immediate plans :

LIFT : As stated , researching the best lift for my needs .

WHEELS : SCS STEALTH 6 matte dark bronze ordered 5.7.17

SLIDERS : Researching at this time **UPDATE** Shrockworks sliders installed .

Rear Bumper : Researching at this time , considering CBI .

Front Bumper : I'm not a huge fan of current 3rd gen front bumpers right now.. Second Gen front ends offer much better looking bumpers!


IG : drakes_FJ
To see my other rigs .


Enjoy

 

Nice looking truck. Subd for updates.

 

Good looking truck. Sometimes I wish I had gone with this color instead. Can't wait to see what you do with it.

 

Love the quicksand color. You'll have fun building this one.

 

Wheels will be here Friday !

 

Installed ShiftSense Pro last night.

 

Great looking truck

 

SCS wheels mounted

 

Looking good, what other plans do you have for it?

 

Will likely build it similar to my FJ :

Radflo Coillovers up front with UCAs with somesort of HD type rear lift for load . Sliders , maybe a roof rack then call it a day .

Im keeping it simple.

 

Welcome. I say that to myself with every vehicle I buy but I can't seem contain myself.

I also came from an FJ, I had a '13 Trails Team with Fox suspension and some other goodies and traded it for the same reason of owning my first own, having the bed space is nice. I would consider owning another FJ, if Toyota were to ever release them again.

 

Side shot

 

Did a quick trim of the bracket that was known to rub on the radiator hose

 

Did some camping to spectate Endurance Racing out in the hill country of Central Texas . First time camping out of the back of a truck. I'm 6'0" .. dropped the tailgate, laid a blanket over the back for privacy and slept amazingly well . I have a good baseline for how I think i'm going to camp next time.

 

Subd

 

nice build. hows the shift sense pro working for you?

 

Quicksand envy.... this is an awesome truck

 

Good looking truck! ​