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Sterling_vH111's Supercharged & Long Travel Build Thread

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by Sterling_vH111, Aug 25, 2016.

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  1. Aug 25, 2016 at 6:48 PM
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    Sterling_vH111

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    Sterling_vH111 [OP] Go do something real instead.

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    2012 DCLB Prerunner V6
    Secretly Long Travel & Supercharged
    2012 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab Long Bed Prerunner TRD Sport v6 Auto
    IMG_2230.jpg

    How it currently looks (January 2023) :
    33D6DB56-B614-4776-885C-3C67C8000F9B.jpg
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    Mileage as of (Oct 2023): 118,xxx

    MPG’s w/ LT and Natural Aspiration:
    10-11MPG Offroad/Towing
    14-15MPG City
    17-18MPG Highway

    W/ Supercharger:
    10-12MPG Offroad/Towing
    13-14MPG City
    16-17MPG Highway

    I got the truck in October 2015. Needless to say I was beyond excited to have my first truck, until I joined TW a day later, and realized I wanted to sink about $15k+ in mods worth into it. (here were are 6 years later, over $20k in, and still not close to done

    Only stock pictures I have of the truck
    IMG_0014.jpg IMG_0203.jpg

    Exterior:
    • 35% tint all five windows and 85% on windshield.
    • Debadged / No TRD beside stickers
    • OEM Bedmat
    • OEM Bedstep
    • Redline Tuning Hoodstruts
    • DTF FAB Type “C” skid/bumper utilizing OEM bumper
    • AVD Fiberglass Front Fenders
    • Custom Fiberglass Bumper Caps
    • Tube front core support
    • ADV Fiberglass Bedsides
    • TygerAuto Soft Toneu Cover
    • @Basikbiker Tundra Rack
    • PRG Products Outer Heim Tie Rods
    Suspension:
    • Fox 2.0 Performance series coilovers set at ~1.5" lift (REMOVED)
    • Camburg Racing 3.5"+ Long Travel Kit with heimed joint upgrade
    • Fox 2.5" Factory Series Coilovers 8" stroke with RR and DSC - LT spec
    • Fox 2.5" Factory Series 3 Tube Bypass 8" stroke
    • Fox rear 2.0 performance series smoothies (REMOVED)
    • 2018 Ford Raptor Fox 3.0 Internal Bypass 12" shocks
    • Wheelers 2" AAL on oem tsb springs (REMOVED)
    • Deaver j66 pack (custom modified by Deaver)
    • Custom Alcan Leaf pack, +200lbs and 5” lift.
    • Maxtrac 4" spindle lift
    • Wheelers front superbumps
    • Rear Locked Offroad 2x2” Pin Bumps
    IMG_3880.jpg

    Wheels/Tires:
    • 17" Pro Comp La Paz 29 black no hubcaps
    • BFG All-Terrain Ko2 in LT285/70R17
    • WestLake SL369 315/70R17 (cheapest 35’s I could find, thru Amazon !)
    Engine/Performance:
    • Volant CAI with dry filter & filter splash cover
    • Borla Cat back exhaust (Chopped just before the axle )
    • 2012+ air injector pump filter Mod
    • @mightytacoman Cam Gears installed by @greenEFSI
    • TRD Supercharger (bought used in 2022 @107k miles)
    • URD 2.85” stealth s/c pulley
    • CSF FJ radiator w/ shroud
    • 160° Mishimoto thermostat
    • NGK LFER7BHX Ruthenium Spark Plugs
    • Chiayi Racing Red Bullet VVT-I solenoids

    Interior:
    • Painted Center A/C vent dash piece black
    • Midland 10001z CB with Pa
    • OEM all weather mats
    • Coverking Ballistic Canvas seat covers in black
    • Clazzio #1 Heated Seat kit
    • Bedlinered kick panels, and front & rear plastic door sill step cover things
    • Thinkware Q800Pro Dashcam
    • SPOD Mini 6 Control System (for off-road lights)
    • Cravenspeed flex pod gauge mount
    • SpeedHut boost/vac Gauge
    • SpeedHut AFR Gauge (wideband mounted after OEM Y-Pipe
    • Full sound system upgrade (see below)
    Sound:
    • Doors and rear Firewall dynomatted
    • Pioneer AV-H4500BT Head Unit
    • Audio Control "The Epicenter"
    • Focal 6.5" midrange component speakers front and rear
    IMG_1517.jpg
    • Memphis Mids and Highs amp 200 watt
    • Memphis subwoofer amp 500 watt
    IMG_1526.jpg
    • Dual Memphis MC 10" subwoofers
    • Custom Sealed enclosure behind rear bench seat
    IMG_1527.jpg
    • Focal Access Tweeters (front and rear doors)
    IMG_1518.jpg

    Lighting / Electrical:
    • 30" Amazon bar behind the grill
    • Dual 3" Amazon pods on the rear bed rail (Removed)
    • OTRATW Contura V switches
    • Dual inline 6" Led reverse lights on rear bumper
    • Full interior and exterior Led replacements
    • 5000K HID bulbs in headlights and fogs (REMOVED)
    • Philips +130% halogen bulbs
    • Black Headlight Mod (REMOVED)
    • Amazon Chrome / Clear Reflector Headlights
    • Spyder Auto Chrome LED Tail Lights
    • Cooper Bussman fuse / relay box using 3 out of 5 channels
    • 2012+ Fog light anytime mod
    • Diode Dynamic SS3 MAX LED SAE fog lights
    • Diode Dynamic 30” White Combo Bar (behind grille)
    • Diode Dynamic 30” Amber Spot Bar (behind grille)
    • SPOD Mini6 mosfet electrical Control System
    • SDHQ Behind Grille LED Mount
    • X2 Power AGM Battery 27F
    • High voltage charging fuse for AGM battery
    Recovery:
    • 3.5" x 30' Recovery strap 35,000 lbs
    • Hitch shackle
    • Soft shackle
    • Mini Shovel/blade/serrated blade mounted with quick fists in bed
    • Philips and flat blade screwdrivers
    • Blunt and needle nose pliers
    • Full socket/ box end wrench kit covering all Suspension hardware sizes.
    • 2 road flares
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Traction boards
    • SmittyBilt 5.65 CFM Air Compressor with DIY dual-tire air hoses
    • Harbor Freight Badlands 3-ton Offroad Jack
    • Baofeng 8w Handheld UHF/VHF
    • Rugged Radios GMR2
    • Misc Pics:
    v 0" rear lift, 1.75" front lift with 285's
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    As you might guess, it rubbed like holy hell for a couple months :annoyed:
    IMG_1221.jpg IMG_1225.jpg
    v One shitty pic with 4" spindles and 2" AAL on
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    I lowered the front coils a bit afterward so theres not as much bro lean now...
     

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    Last edited: Feb 25, 2024
    Sterling_vH111, Aug 25, 2016
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  2. Aug 25, 2016 at 6:48 PM
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    Sterling_vH111

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    Wheeling Trips / Places

    I don't remember to update this very much :(
    Pictures are throughout the rest of the thread. Find them by dates.
    1. Countless "Holy Jim" Romps Trabuco Canyon, CA / 2015-2018
    2. Saddleback Santiago Peak / July 2016
    3. Lake Havasu, AZ / August 2016
    4. Brian Deegan's Backyard / July 2017
    5. Lake Havasu, AZ / July 2017
    6. Ocotillo Wells SVRA / June 2018
    7. Saddleback Santiago Peak / July 2018
    8. Pismo Oceano Dunes / September 2018
    9. Pismo Oceano Dunes / October 2018
    10. Pismo Oceano Dunes / November 2018
    11. Cuesta Grade / December 2018
    12. Flagstaff AZ / January 2019
    13. Big Falls SLO / February 2019
    14. Pismo Oceano Dunes / May 2019
    15. Pismo Oceano Dunes Camping Trip / October 2019
    16. Johnson Valley OHV / February 2020
    17. Maple springs Santiago Peak / March 2020
    18. Ocotillo Wells OHV / October Halloween 2020
    19. TW Superstition Trip / January 2021
    20. Sheep Creek and Lytle Creek Night Run / February 2021
    21. Ocotillo Wells OHV / October Halloween 2021
    22. Barstow OHV / Clean Dezert November 2021
    23. Big Bear Trails / January 2022
    24. Barstow OHV / January 2022
    25. Ocotillo Wells OHV / October 2022
    26. Barstow OHV / December 2022
    27. Johnson Valley KOH / February 2023
    28. Barstow OHV / March 2023
    29. Barstow OHV / June 2023
    30. Mojave Trail / October 2023
    31. Cougar Buttes / December 2023
    32. Superstition / January 2024
    33. Cougar Buttes / March 2024
     
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  3. Aug 25, 2016 at 6:49 PM
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    Sterling_vH111

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    Reserved
     
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  4. Sep 1, 2016 at 10:08 PM
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    Blacktacoma23

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    Blacktacoma23 If your tires don't rub you can fit bigger tires

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    Sub'd!

    :thumbsup:
     
    Blacktacoma23, Sep 1, 2016
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  5. Jan 24, 2017 at 6:40 PM
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    Sterling_vH111

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    Sterling_vH111 [OP] Go do something real instead.

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    Snow time in the mountains...
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    Forgot I hade the pathetic beginnings of a built thread!
     
    Sterling_vH111, Jan 24, 2017
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  6. Jan 24, 2017 at 6:44 PM
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    Sterling_vH111

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    Sterling_vH111 [OP] Go do something real instead.

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    Went to Sandtrack with Ken Roczen
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    And also saved a sprinter with my bed mat.
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    ^ Scratching my head at how he buried himself that bad without noticing.
     
    Sterling_vH111, Jan 24, 2017
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  7. Jul 11, 2017 at 8:54 AM
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    Sterling_vH111

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    Sterling_vH111 [OP] Go do something real instead.

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    Brian Deegan’s backyard:

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  8. Jul 21, 2017 at 9:08 AM
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    Awesome mods so far! Did you keep the stock tweeter location on your front doors?
     
    Tybee Taco, Jul 21, 2017
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  9. Jul 22, 2017 at 1:06 PM
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    Sterling_vH111

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    Sterling_vH111 [OP] Go do something real instead.

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    Yes, stock location but new tweeters.
     
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  10. Aug 16, 2017 at 10:34 PM
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    Sterling_vH111 [OP] Go do something real instead.

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    Finally finished wiring in my Cooper Bussman, switches, rear pods, and rewriting my 30" grill bar !
    SO MUCH CLEANER!
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    Also did the 2012+ fog light anytime mod
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    Sterling_vH111, Aug 16, 2017
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  11. Aug 31, 2017 at 7:34 PM
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    Sterling_vH111

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    Sterling_vH111 [OP] Go do something real instead.

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    Bedlinered my kick panels on both sides, and all the door steps that lead to them, front and rear.
    I like it.
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  12. Aug 31, 2017 at 7:39 PM
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    nice truck man, but i wish it was a 4x4 =[
     
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    Justanotherhemi Space Cowboy/Ninja

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    Sterling_vH111

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    Sterling_vH111 [OP] Go do something real instead.

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    Same! :( But begars can't be choosers...
    truthfully I hardly need it for the off-roading I do, and for what I want to build this truck into, 4x4 only limits my travel! ;)
     
    Sterling_vH111, Aug 31, 2017
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  15. Nov 2, 2017 at 3:25 PM
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    Sterling_vH111

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    Sterling_vH111 [OP] Go do something real instead.

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    Smashed a tail light offroad, so I got some VipMotoz black bezel ones, not sure how I feel about them yet...
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    EDIT: These are now off and have been replaced with chrome versions of them same style.
     
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    Those are some super sexy tail lamps!
     
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    Sterling_vH111

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    Sterling_vH111 [OP] Go do something real instead.

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    Thanks!
    Would look even better on your black tacoma I bet!
     
    Sterling_vH111, Nov 2, 2017
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    Justanotherhemi

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    Justanotherhemi Space Cowboy/Ninja

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    You owe some night time pics. You can't just tease, mic drop & leave
     
    Justanotherhemi, Nov 2, 2017
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  19. Nov 2, 2017 at 7:30 PM
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    Sterling_vH111

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    Sterling_vH111 [OP] Go do something real instead.

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    Asked and delivered...
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    Also just realized...
    @ChadsPride dont you have these as well? :D
     
    Sterling_vH111, Nov 2, 2017
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    Justanotherhemi Space Cowboy/Ninja

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    Duuuuuude! That is sexy AF!

    @ChadsPride wil like this 10 times!

    On my short list of wants
     
    Justanotherhemi, Nov 2, 2017
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