TRD Off Road Namibia Edition

This is my 2017 TRD Off Road build. This is to keep track of everything I do to the truck and the adventures I take it on. If I remember to take photos. I will also include planned mods which I will write in RED.

I am from a country in South West Africa called Namibia, therefore the Namibia Edition.

(4/10/2024)


(9/5/2022)

(12/18/2021)

Purchased 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road (12/10/2016):

Quicksand color
Manual Transmission
Tow Package
Locking Tailgate
Center Console rear 12V output​

• Completed Mod
• Planned Mod

Exterior:

A/C drain extension (12/17/2016)
Front bed rail (1/14/2017)
Debadged whole truck (2/11/2017)
CustomCarGrills with perforated ss mesh and TOYOTA lettering (3/26/2017)
Painted the rear bumper (4/1/2017)
Rugged Cover 2 (5/16/2017)
OEM bed mat (6/15/2017)
Custom TRD Off Road Namibia Edition bedside decals (8/6/2017)
Custom Namibia flag decals placed under side mirrors (8/6/2017)
Differential breather relocated behind the driver tail light (9/24/2017)
Redline Tuning hood struts (12/10/2017)
OME Carrier Bearing Drop Kit (4/15/2018)
ECGS 8" Clamshell Bushing (4/20/2018)
TRD Oil Cap - Japan Version (12/7/2018)
CMC by @Timbo's Customs (3/14/2019)
Total Chaos Bed Stiffeners (6/12/2019)
Smittybilt Overlander RTT (7/4/2019)
5” Bed Bars by TaterFab (7/4/2019)
RTT Security Mounts by Wheel Every Weekend (11/16/2019)
GZila Designs Battery Clamp (10/1/2020)
@MESO Customs Headlight Trim Plates (10/27/2020)
Mountain Hatch Tailgate Panel Black (4/18/2021)
Warn VR EVO 12S (8/14/2021)
Warn Epic 3/8" Steel Winch Hook (8/14/2021)
Maner Mount - Winch Control Box Mount (8/14/2021)
ARB Twin Air Compressor (2/16/2023)
GTFO Expedition - ARB Twin Compressor Bracket (2/16/2023)
True North Fabrications Door Decals (8/30/2023)
SRQ Fabrications Door Decals (8/30/2023)
ORYX Door Decals (8/30/2023)​

Armor:

Mobtown Off-Road Bolt-on Sliders with Kick-out (9/1/2018)
Mobtown Off-Road Front Skid with Reinforcements (8/11/2019)
Mobtown Off-Road Transmission Skid with Reinforcements (8/26/2019)
Mobtown Off-Road Transfer Case Skid without exhaust re-rout (8/26/2019)
Mobtown Off-Road Transfer Case Skid with exhaust re-rout (2/15/2020)
True North Fabrications Hybrid Front Bumper (2/15/2021)
SquareOne Creastions Frame Caps (4/4/2021)
SOS Concepts Rear Bumper (4/16/2021)
HC Rear bumper​

Interior:

WeatherTech floor mats (12/25/2016)
Vehicle OCD (Organized Console Device) center console organizer (1/14/2017)
Vehicle OCD (Organized Console Device) center console tray (1/14/2017)
Window Tint 18% driver and passenger doors, 70% Windshield and rear windows (12/22/2017)
Armrest Storage Organizer Center Console Tray Divider (12/25/2017)
Hondo Garage radio knobs (3/14/2018)
TRD 6-Speed Shift Knob (12/24/2018)
Anytime Front or Rear Camera Mod + Nav Override (7/30/2019)
CaliRaisedLED Left Switch Panel (8/2/2019)
@MESO Customs Dash Vent Rings - Black (2/12/2020)
@MESO Customs 4wd Switch Blackout Ring - Black (2/12/2020)
@MESO Customs White LED Map Lights (2/12/2020)
Painted Cup Holder Surround Black (5/5/2020)
Painted Toyota Emblem on Steering Wheel Black (5/8/2020)
Toyota Door Sill Protector (5/8/2020)
@MESO Customs Dash Vent Rings - MGM (5/11/2020)
@MESO Customs 4wd Switch Blackout Ring - MGM (5/11/2020)
@MESO Customs Climate Ring Kit - MGM (5/11/2020)
@MESO Customs V2 Ultimate Dome Light - Dual Brightness (9/28/2020)
Rokform Swivel Dash Mount (5/20/2020)
VLED 5K White Vanity Lights (11/16/2020)
Glove Box Organizer (4/18/2021)
OEM Audio Plus full system
ARB Elements Fridge
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Lighting & Electrical:

Auxbeam 32" LED Light Bar (3/25/2018)
CaliRaisedLED Lower Bumper Light Bar Brackets (3/25/2018)
CH4x4 Toyota Small Push Switch "LED Light Bar" Symbol - White LED (3/25/2018)
CH4x4 Toyota Push Switch "Bumper Light Bar" Symbol - White LED (8/5/2019)
@MESO Customs Ultimate Turn Signals (4/20/2019)
@MESO Customs Total Tail Stage 1 (6/3/2019)
2020 Black Taillight Housing (10/7/2020)
Painted Chrome Headlight Pieces Black (10/12/2020)
Philips H9 Standard Halogen Low Beams (11/10/2020)
VLEDS Micro Exreme High Beams (11/10/2020)
VLEDS High Visibility Amber 50 LED Front Turn Signals (11/16/2020)
Pair of Black Oak Spot Pod LED Lights (4/28/2021)
Pair of Black Oak Flood Pod LED Lights (4/28/2021)
Pair of LED Rock lights under the hood (7/10/2021)
CH4x4 Toyota Push Switch "Rock Lights" Symbol - White LED (7/10/2021)
SLEE - Short OE Replacement Billet Battery Terminals (8/8/2021)
TTocas 100Amp Circuit Breaker (8/29/2021)
Blue Sea 6 Circuit Fuse Block (8/29/2021)
Switch Illumination Harness (10/16/2021)
LED Rock Lights (10/23/2021)
400W Anytime Harness + Outlet Addition (12/28/2021)
2LO Plug & Play Harness (8/28/2022)
CH4x4 Toyota Push Switch "2wd Low Range" Symbol - White LED (8/28/2022)
CH4x4 Toyota Push Switch "Twin Air Compressor" Symbol - White LED (2/16/2023)

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Comms:

Cobra 75WXST CB Radio (11/19/2017)
C4 Fab tailgate antenna mount (11/19/2017)
4' Black Firefly CB antenna (11/19/2017)
4' Black Firestik FS-4BK CB Antenna (7/21/2018) with Firestik SS-3H Spring and Firestik Fire-flex Cable Assembly W/low-profile Fire-ring and Stud (11/19/2017)
Hondo Garage un-holey dash mount with CB mic hanger (3/14/2018)
TIDRADIO TD-F9GP 8Watt Ham Radio Handheld (8/27/2020)​

Engine:

TRD performance air intake (3/31/2018)
TRD Cat-Back exhaust (12/7/2018)
Painted exhaust tip with High heat Flat Black paint (6/11/2019)
TRD Radiator Cap (12/7/2018)
AutoCraft Platinum 24F-AGM Battery (8/1/2019)
Exhaust Re-rout by RJ’s Custom Piping (1/11/2020)
Cut the exhaust after axle (1/11/2020)
Safari Snorkel (10/17/2021)
Sy-Klone Series 9001 Air Precleaner (10/20/2021)
Aluminium Oil Filter Cap Assembly (5/22/2022)
TRD Engine Oil Filter (4/22/2023)
5.29 Gears
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Wheels and Tires:

Mickey Thompson Classic III Black 16" x 8" 0mm offset (11/4/2017)
Goodyear Wrangler Trailrunner AT 265/75/16 (11/4/2017)
Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT 295/75/16 (3/11/2019)
Spare Tire - ST Maxx 255/85/16 (12/21/2020)
Cooper Discoverer STT Pro 305/70/16 (4/26/2021)
Toyo Open Country MT 315/75/16 (4/10/2024)​

Suspension:

Bilstein Front 5100’s set at 0.65" with stock coils (8/27/2017)
Bilstein Rear 5100’s (8/27/2017)
Bilstein front 5100 set on first notch with OME 887 coils (4/15/2018)
Deaver 1.5-2 inch add-a-leaf (4/15/2018)
Total Chaos UCA (2/3/2019)
Timbren ABSTRFK Rear Bump Stop with U-Bolt Flip Kit (7/10/2019)
OME Dakar Leaf Packs Medium Duty with OME Bushings (12/31/2019)
OME Extra leaf for EL095R springs (1/25/2020)
Bilstein front 5100 set on first notch with OME 886 coils (1/25/2020)
Swaybar Delete (1/25/2020)
Timbren ABSTOF Active Off-Road Front Bump Stop (12/28/2020)
Kings 2.5 Coilovers with #700 coils (4/2/2022)
Bilstein Rear 5100 Extended Travel B110 (4/13/2022)
Energy Suspension LEAF SPRING BSHING SET (3/17/2023)

$14 Dorman 31067 Rear Leaf Spring Inserts Compatible with Select Models, 2 Pack

Dorman 31067 Rear Leaf Spring Inserts (4/2/2023)
24" Steel Braided Extended Rear Brake Lines (4/22/2023)
Total Chaos LCA Cam Tab Gussets (5/1/2024)
Bison Off Road Stop Cam Alignment Kit (4/19/2025)​

 

I never got to introduce myself at Hard Rock. Looking forward to the build. I highly recommend a rear diff breather mod

 

Hi, thanks man. I will definitely look into relocating the rear diff breather. I hope to see you at the next meet.

 

I'll be Citrus but not the beach meet

 

Me too. See you then.

 

Had an awesome time at Hardrock cycle park and Ocala national forest in FL this weekend. Met some great people and had a blast seeing what this stock Tacoma is capable of, even with the very wet conditions.

 

Installed the Bilstein 5100 shocks this weekend. Was really easy using the floor jack method to decompress and compress the springs. Installed them at the second notch / 0.65" and love the outcome. Looks perfectly level, but still has a minimal rake to it. Will add pictures of the result soon.

 

You do any lift in the rear?

 

No, only installed the new shocks. The ride overall feels a lot better. Will install upgraded suspension in the future with about a 2" lift when the funds are available.

 

beautiful truck and landscapes! Quick favor...any way you can take photo of your interior OCD mods? I also have a 2017 manual and would like to see what this looks like if at all possible. thanks.

 

I have rear 5100's and a 2"AAL for sale if your interested

 

Thanks. I can take pic for you tomorrow. These are only inserts for the center console. you can see them here on Amazon:

$16 Vehicle OCD - Center Console Organizer for Toyota Tacoma (2016-2023) - Made in USA - SLX113

https://www.amazon.com/Vehicle-Orga...&qid=1504052904&sr=8-4&keywords=ocd+organizer

 

Thanks, wont be getting on the added lift any time soon. What type of AAL do you have?

 

I have a wheelers 2" AAL in my stock 15 leaf springs and Bilstein 5100's

 

Thanks man. Will keep that in mind when I decide to do the lift.

 

Sub'd

 

Thanks for link...it had pics on Amazon, so no need to send one. Thanks again.

 

Why Nambibia?

 

OP stated in the first paragraph" I am from a country in south west Africa called Namibia, therefore the Namibia Edition."

 

Thanks. Literally skipped the last sentence.