Jare's 2010 Build

Bought her in June 2017. Finally got me my Taco. Had a 94 pickup for 10 years before hand and still in the family over 250k miles.

This ones coming along nicely. Basically want a classy off-road look. Daily driver but if need be I can get off-road.

Current as of 5/2025


First Day


Took off bull guard


Added BFG TAKO2's


Added Anzo headlights. They light up really well. Very pleased.
Update 3/2/21
These headlights have died, I restored them summer of 2020 and that lasted 5 months barely. Moisture is now constant in the drivers side. Light output sucks with the stock halogens, HIDs are a must to make them doable but the right side has a large angle that can definitely blind anyone to your right....
Back to stock TSB TRD Sports in a later post with pictures




Removed topper, painted grill emblem, added TRD exhaust tip.
Took it in for the Leaf Spring recall. Apparently this model already has the new ones.
Am ok with that!



Quick fix for fog lights until light bar



Plasti-Dipped the emblems and chrome Trd tip
Added Billy 5100's at 1.75"



Been a minute... led fogs. Nfab steps. Tonneau cover.


3/1/21


3/21/23
The project of all projects!

Billy 5100 w 887
JBA UCA
OME Dakars EL111R
B110 rears
OEM LCAs
New Rack and pinion
Wheelers u-bolt flip
Wheelers diff drop
OME carrier bearing drop
Wheelers leaf bushings (energy suspension)

Before and after


Suspension:
Billy 5100 front struts
OME 887 coils
JBA UCAs
OME standard Dakars
Billy B110 rear shocks
Wheelers U-bolt flip kit
Headstrong 3 degree axle shim
1/4” driver spacer
Wheelers Diff Drop
Energy Suspension body mount bushings
Energy suspension radiator bushings
New Moog LCAs
Need extended brake lines

*Had to replace the clockspring after replacing rack and pinion as I misaligned and broke it
*Removed the carrier bearing drop after axle shim as it made vibration worse

Shoes:
285/70/17 BFG KO3
Fuel Rebel 6 17"
Powerstop rotors and pads

Under the hood:
K&N Open Air Intake (new filter 4/28/21)
MAF, Throttle body clean, gasket replace 190k
Tranny, coolant flushed 180k
Power steering flush 200k
KC Cyclone hood lights
X2power 24F AGM battery
Voltage booster (Ford Diode + add a fuse) Creates 14.1-14.7v start up to idle
@crashnburn80 Headlight upgrade harness
New Bando serpentine belt 7/2021
Mil-Spec batter terminals
Overland equipped fuse block/mount kit
Bulletproof Fabricating cooling panel
Redline Hood Struts

Interior:
@csjumper2003 interior map and dome lights
Tufskinz
12-15 Climate Control w/ 12 to 16 pin harness handmade
Black out radio bezel/Hazard switch
Cheap seat covers until Clazzio
Climate control knobs
Kenwood touchscreen radio swap
JBL audio upgraded speakers
Soundstream Amplifier replacing trash JBL system
Factory style Light bar and pods switches installed under radio

Exterior:
Full body compound, polish
Ceramic coating
Removed Bull Guard
TRD PRO style grille
Raptor style lights
Sold and removed topper
Added TRD exhaust tip
Plasti-dipped rock guard
Emblem covers
Bakflip Tonneau cover

Lighting
@csjumper2003 4000 lumen fog lights and switchback DTRL LED conversion
Projector LED smoke fog lights (These suck, back to stock and jumpers LEDs... maybe an extra set up SS3s from Diode Dynamics down the road)
Cali-Raised behind bumper light bar mounts
30" Nilight 380w light bar (absolutely best bang for buck, puts out incredible light)

3/2/21 Upgraded to 30" Diode Dynamics driving light bar with to amber fog lenses
12 awg Harness for full light output potential​

Hand made behind grill mount for 2 6.5" Nilight Amber led pods

3/2/21 Upgraded these to Diode Dynamics SS3 Pro Fog pods
14 awg harness​

Added Anzo headlights, HID conversion

4/2/21 Replaced Headlights with OEM TRD Sport TSB smoked
Added Osram 90/100w H4 bulbs, incredible output
Added LED parking lights​

Bed lights with open/close on/off switch
Diode Dynamics Hitch Led

Future Projects:
Tailgate strut
2.5 gen digital dash clock
Repaint 3 of the fender flairs
Maybe different rear bumper, last piece of chrome i have.
Extended brake lines

Future updates starting 1/11/2020 in later comments

 

way better without the bull bar

 

I thought so too, made the world of difference...

 

Hey there brother. I have a 2008 and I'm experiencing some rubbing issues when I make right turns. Did you rub at all? I'm thinking of trimming my mudflap to prevent rubbing while I buy a leveling kit. I want 5100's, but I already bought Rancho RS5000 for the rear, so I'll have to stick with Rancho front struts.

 

Clean ride! But yes, before I did my 5100 @1.75 leveling I did rub a chunk. Once I leveled it out I don’t experience it at all.

 

Thanks! Do you think a 2" leveling spacer will do the trick?

 

I would definitely say so, going up 1.5-2” would solve it. I’ve got perfect clearance right now with my 265’s. Looks like the same set up as yours. Good choice

 

Yes, exact same tire/size. I like BFGoodrich, I previously had Firestone Destination A/T. I recently got my truck a much needed paint job, my dad bought my tires as an early birthday gift, I'm 16, and my birthday is in October.

 

Can’t go wrong with em. I’ve had them forever. Went through two sets with my 94 pick up. Had some wranglers that came with it, and they just howled and road hard. TKOs are a good call.

But, if you ever can. 5100/6112 are a good call. Smooth ride. I’m about to upgrade my coils to OME 885 to give that 2.5 lift and I hear it’s a great feel. Food for thought!

 

If I ever save up enough money, I'll upgrade my suspension height. Right now, I'm trying to make my truck look like a badass budget build.

 

Don’t blame you there! Exactly what I’m trying to do.

Ps, don’t mind me noticing. But I see you’re in McAllen. Yall ever go to Drifters Hamburgers?

 

I'm more about 5 guys burgers. I pass by Drifters all the time. How do you know of McAllen?

 

Are you from the RGV?

 

Drifters originated in the Springs lol I’m engaged to the owners daughter. They franchised down to McAllen a few years ago. Small world! Call me biased when I say you should give em a go!

 

Wow, that's cool. That drifters place used to be a Church's chicken, and is right next to a Heart Hospital.

 

I'll definitely give them a try!

 

I’d recommend it!

And sorry, RGV?

 

Oh, the area where I live is known as The Lower Rio Grande Valley, RGV for short. If Drifters is headquartered in CO, Why did they open one in McAllen?

 

How did your future father in law find out about McAllen?

 

Gotcha. Nah, born and raised in CO. And the franchisees wanted one and the owner like the franchisees a lot. Rest is history really.