TrojanMan’s trail runner 4x4 build

As she currently sits as of
2018

In september of 2017, I traded in my first love. I spent countless hours pondering on how I can make this little 2wd first gen have potential. Spent lots of money and ended up sending her down to the lot. Although it was hard to say goodbye, it was easy to welcome my new second gen
Welcoming in my new 2010 aclb 4x4. Although my new acquired debt hung over my head, my heart get warm.

I couldn't stand the ugly bulky front skid so I had that removed as well as painting my grille and spray rhino lining my rear bumper. I wouldn't suggest rattle can liner, it doesn't produce the texture one would hope for.
Next thing I new I needed was a camper shell. I camp, mountain bike, and have a mobile detailing service so I needed to be able to lock away my belongings. I found a used shell about 100 miles away and jumped on it. Unfortunately the next day someone posted up the identical shell in the same town I had just driven to, for about 300 less....


10/21 did a side step delete for more clearance. Have a set of level 8 16" bronze wheels on the way, as well as some toyo open country 255/85 that I'm itching to throw on.


Mod list-

Suspension
-toytec coils (Removed)
-king extended travel w/resi 2.5 600lb spring
-Total chaos uniball upper control arm
-fox 2.0 rears
-Dakar medium load leaf springs
-sway bar delete

Wheels and tires
-toyo open country m/t 255/85(removed)
Falken wildpeak a3t 315/75/16 12.5 wide
-level 8 16” wheels

Misc mods
-Uniden cb radio
-are camper shell
-abs killswitch
-relentless ditch mount bracket with oriely pods

Armor
- elite Offroad front bumper
- sos ifs & mid skid
- sos bolt on sliders
-brute force fab high clearance rear with swing out (soon)

Lighting
-rigid industries 22” light bar
-ditch light pods

Camping misc
- keepers metal fab bed track
- freespirit Small rtt
- prinsu access rack

 

Weekend play time. Finally got to see what potential this thing has practically stock. Can't wait for my wheels and tires at the end of this week

 

Drove 2.5 hours up to Phoenix to pick up some toytecs. Got an awesome deal and hopefully they will be on today as well as new tires and wheels

 

Nice!

 

Sub’d

Cool looking Tacos

 

Truck took a big turn today, got the toytecs on in under 2 hours as well as a swat bar delete and abs killswitch mod. Ran over to discount and got the wheels and tires thrown on and it sits like a beast!
Sway bar delete, crazy how much this mod made it feel like a real truck Toytecs on at full preload, rides a little rough but I'm sure they will settle Finally the abs killswitch mod, @05tacomabro doing fine work getting that switch in there.

 

What a change some nice wheels/tires and a lift does! Truck looks great

 

Mud flap delete mod in the future?

 

Heck yes!

 

Thanks man! I agree, the whole truck looks changed and I'm very happy about it. I'm not too sure as for the mud flaps. I really don't want to speckle my doors but maybe when I get some sliders to help prevent that

 

Had a little fun yesterday with the new and improved height

 

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Looking for suggestion on my next mod, specifically geared towards aesthetics?

 

New tails
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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XCV9J1N

 

I have never been a fan of aftermarket head/tail lights but those are pretty sweet...

 

11/4 went out and did some playing. Shot some guns and drank beer like any good Toyota lover would do

11/5 got my sos concept ifs and mid skids. Ifs is on but still need hardware for the mid. Went with the bronze color. Still debating that look

 

11/15/17
Went and did a little something tonigh and got huge rewards. Rear end feels like a cloud compared to stock and now the truck sits level.

Blocks are temporary until i get my add a leaf and flip kit

 

@3rdgenpick-upMike

 

Made a quick edit testing out new angles this morning.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=A_6U6AmEtyg

 

11/27 took a trip down south to Gardner Canyon. Found the most rough wheeling I’ve done in my truck yet. Video to come


Did a cb install tonight along with a quick detail. Found an old Uniden so I thought I’d put it to work.