2018 DCSB Quicksand build!

Took delivery of an '18 Quicksand OR on Sept 28th 2018, put 700KM straight off the lot on day one... here's how she sits now:

Suspension
- Icon Suspension RXT Leaf Pack set to option #2
- Eibach Pro Suspension set to 2nd notch
- MotoFab Lean Spacer in Drivers side to eliminate taco lean
- Falken Wildpeak AT3W 265/75/16
- @SCSPerformance Ray 10's Matte Dark Bronze 16" -12mm


Exterior / Armor
- SE Tonneau Cover by @DiamondBack Covers
- Gar-Fab @somebody Flat Tailgate Panel
- @ok_expedition Engine + Mid Skid Plates
- AOD Fab Full Length Bedside Molle Panels (10+ overland points)
- AOD Fab Bed Stiffeners
- CBI Prinsu Rack
- RCI 20 Degree Sliders
- V4.0 Blacked out side mirror turn signals by @MESO
- Auxbeam F-16 LED DRL/Highbeams
- Amber Fogs by @CaliRaisedLed


DIY / Cosmetic
- Kicker CS 6x9 Front Speakers
- Kicker Subaru Tweeters
- Rear Diff Breather mod
- Machined Radio Knobs by @hondogarage
- Full Rubber Engine Bay guards DIY by @Shveet
- 3D printed glovebox inlays by @tacos4cheap
- Para Handles (originally for interior handles, ended up on Prinsu)
- Heritage Grille by @FreshMexicanTaco
- Dash Multimount by @FreshMexicanTaco
- Driver Seat Spacer mod by @olecoot
- Raised Aluminum Tailgate inserts
- AVS window visors/rain guards
- OCD glvoebox & centre console organizers
- Badge delete
- Meso Customs AC rings in Quicksand
- Meso Customs Climate rings in Quicksand
- Meso Customs Push Start in Red
- Meso Customs Dual Dome light
- Meso Customs Chrome Delete
- Raptor grille lights
- Rear passenger non-delete seat platform



How she sits now:



Day 1:

 

You sir, have great taste. I recently took ownership of your twin, and will be starting a build thread shortly.

Can't wait to see how our trucks progress!

 

Hell yeah man, good choice!

 

Finally got around to installing a couple things! A couple Photos as per tradition..

AUXBEAM F-16's in my Low/High. I know we have HID purists here, and I'm not one to cheap out but I really wanted to give these a try (between these, Mori 2strokes, or HID's). The pro/cons were quite even for me, so we'll see how she goes. If they fail hard I'll definitely replace with a "more" proper choice.

Quick review: Colour is amazing compared to stock, brightness very much an improvement, cutoff/position seems okay, I just need a real night test. Price was hard to beat at roughly $120 CAD total both sets. Worth it off the bat.

Amber fog pods complete swap soon. Undecided on what.

 

Obligatory Heritage Grille installation as well.... Bought from @FreshMexicanTaco, great quality, price, and delivery. I actually didn't mind the OR stock grille, but in the end, the change is nice and the chrome delete is where it's at. Even thought the "toyota" is more in your face, the overall black theme makes the front end more understated but still beefy.

Since this is a 2018, I purchased an OEM garnish off eBay and it was (as expected) perfectly plug and play. No extension harness needed, no warnings so far.

Pics...

 

Headed up to Ganaraska Forest the other day....great views and a good time breaking the truck in for much 'worse' things to come

Also installed Meso's side view signal's yesterday, will take some photos soon.

 

aluminum embossed tailgate inserts from eBay (along with all other blacked out badges). Still need to install the driver/pass emblems. Keeping the back debadged.

If anyone wants/needs blacked out ABS plastic "V6" "4x4" shoot me $10+ shipping. Not going to use 'em.

 

You being from the Ontario, I read this in a 'Wayne from Letterkenny' voice.. Thanks for the chuckle sir!

PS. Your truck is looking amazing, and great photography skills!

 

hahah, that's pretty accurate. And thanks man! Looking forward to running around more of these places not just for the truck but for some decent Fall photos.

 

Update on the F-16's by Auxbeam. They look good still and I drowned them in mud/water a few days ago - whole engine bay wet/muddy. All the fans still spin and work as should. No rattles, pretty even spread, I'm happy.

 

Awww Damn. Just ordered a Diamondback SE Tonneau and Wildpeak 265-76-16 Tires for the winter.

You guys are making me broke.

 

Do you have an output shot of the LED low beams?

 

This is kind of as close to "in person" with a photo example that I can get. Sorry I didn't have a wider lens on me at the time. The output spreads wider in a good way, but oncoming traffic isn't blinded. The colour is nice, a slight blue tint but not annoyingly so, just cold enough. WAY brighter than stock though which is awesome. Top is low/daytime, bottom is with high.

 

I installed the seat spacer mod from @olecoot yesterday. Quick delivery and the more affordable choice for this mod from anyone making it. Hardware is high quality and will not compromise any safety.

crappy photo, but here's the hardware for the installation. In the end the 1 inch seat lift actually makes a big difference, my back has been killing since I bought this truck.

 

Debadged the chrome today and added black emblems. I kept the tailgate completely debadged (removed "V6") and just kept the black raised tailgate inserts. Removed the side Tacoma and added black.

Super easy insallation, no hair dryer, just fishing line and some elbow grease on to remove the adhesive.

Bonus in this pic is @mesojdm's blacked out side view signal lights.

New tires, wheels, and bed cover are on their way!





Finished look:

 

Where aboots in T.O. are you?

 

Downtown

 

Not too familiar with Queen W. Visit North York occasionally

 

Nice. Not too far at all, just a bit north east. Don't often get down to your end but I'm sure I will be soon to check out some trails south of the border.

 

One of the smallest "upgrades" I've done but holy shit are these machined knobs by @Tacowiede just perfect. Super functional over the stock ones and much better looking.

Finally snapped a pic but I've had them on since day one.