TrdGuyKc BUILD

***UPDATE***

Revival! Im going to be updating this thread over the nex few days so bear with me. There have been a lot of changes since the last update. Ill also add a list of modifications here on the first post.

As it sits today:::










Random Photo's. Descriptions will be added soon.



















Ok, so I have decided it was time to create a thread showing the progression of my truck. This will be a progressive one being that I have completed quite a bit and am now having to sort through all my pics and write this up, so bear with me.

Here is how it sits as of today:















I dont have many pictures, but here it is stock a few weeks after I originally purchased it in Feb. 2007.



LIGHTING:

Headlights:

The very first addition made to my truck was a McCulloch 6000k PNP HID kit.



I ran with this setup since new and decided that I would try a retrofit (and complete the BHLM. I bought the FX-R stage 4 kit from Retrofitsource.com. The process took a solid 2 days, but was well worth the money and the time as you can see. Leaps and Bounds better than ANY other lighting.













Headlight Housings (over time, in order):















Grille Lighting:

As many others have on this board, I added some Hella 500's behind the grille. Not all that functional, but I loved the looks.





PERFORMANCE

Thereafter, I found myself wanting some more power/sound, so along the way I purchased a TRD intake, TRD exhaust, Doug Thorley LT headers, a URD Y pipe, and the URD MAF calibrator. I then went to DynoComp and got it tuned.

Sound:



Tune:





LIFT/WHEELS/TIRES

Then came the Lift, Wheels, and Tires. I originally went with the basic Toytec 3" (885's and top plate/aal in rear), along with 5100's and 285/70/17 BFG m/t's wrapped around Pro-comp 6007 17x9 wheels. And it came out like this:







Since were on the topic of Lifts and Tires, I soon realized that there was quite a bit of SAG in the rear (and the front as well), so what i ended up doing, (and how it sits now), is getting the TSB spring pack in the back and throwing the AAl back in, and for the front, I ordered a 1" daystar spacer to go along with the saggy 885's. Heres a before and after shot of how it sat.

BEFORE::




AFTER::





Once the BFG's were retired I decided i would try a new size and ended up deciding on GoodYear MTR with Kevlar in 305/70/17. I did have to complete the cab mount chop in order to complete a full lock turn.







EXTERIOR TRIM:

So originally I purchased a Billet grille off ebay and sprayed it black with 3m runnerized undercoating.



Then I went ahead and decided I would go through with the Satoshi.



Only other differences on the exterior of the truck (that i can think of now), are the Lower Valence Vinyl, and the painted rear tailgate handle.



That will have to do it for the time being. I'm sure im missing a few things but when they come to me, ill update it.

 

Very nice looking truck you got there!

 

nice tires, cool headlights.

 

Finally! About time brotha!

 

Effin sick! I think I'm going to go that route with the FX-R Projectors. Such a nice truck!

 

lol, no kiddin right...... i was sitting there for so long saying that i need to do it, but knew it would take a bit of time.

 

Well, whenever you wanna do some retrofit headlights for me... I'm ready with cash money!

 

I dont mind helping out man. If you buy them ill get some time and help you out.

 

How do you like those goodyears? I'm thinking about them in that size.

 

i like them a lot actually. Road manners are very similar to the old BFG's. They do require a bit of trimming though.... and the cab mount chop.

 

nice build super white all the way. Sick build man

 

Well I will have about 6" of lift but that's cool thanks. Nice truck as well man I like the retro headlights.

 

how are your cv's with like 4 inches of lift??

 

Its not 4".... the original 885's sagged like crazy. Im sitting right at 3" right now with the TSB and the new spacer in the front.

 

looks really good, you have done a great job. there has got to be some tunes inside those doors?? look forward to the updates.

any vibes or shudder with your lift?

 

where did you get those eyelids?

 

Love it!!!

 

wow dude your truck looks sick! very nice build!

 

Love the way your truck looks!

 

No man, no tunes yet damnit..... soon, theres just so much to do and such little money.

The eyelids were purchased off ebay. they pop up now and again, just keep your eyes peeled.