Superflu's common man build

Hey folks! I know most people say this, but this is my build thread more for me to track what I've done to my truck rather than show off my mediocre DIY skills. (And general debauchery)

At the time of this initial posting I'm 26 years old and I'm on my 6th vehicle. Doing a little wrenching on each one.
16 - 05 Dodge Magnum (sold)

18ish - 03 Infiniti G35 (just so happens to be one of the best cars I've ever owned, also sold)

19 - 07 Nissan Titan (sold)

22 - 05 Ford Excursion diesel (yes the 6.0 no it never had problems. Was an absolute beast, sold)

23 - 01 Jeep Wrangler (Sold)

25 - 15 Toyota Tacoma (why I'm here now!)

How I bought the Taco


2015 TRD Off-Road with roughly 36k on the odometer. I will be honest, the silver sky metallic was not my first color choice. But the price was right and it had the (hard for me to find) JBL sound system.

How she sits as of 11/24/2018


Lists of modifications done:

Cosmetic:
Color matched grill shroud
Window tint
Weathertech window visors

Wheels and Tires:
SCS SR8 16x8 with 265x75 BFG KO2

Armor:
B.A.M.F. Rock sliders

Suspension:
Icon Stage 4
- 2.5 Adjustable resevior coilovers
- 2.0 Rear shocks w/ reseviors
- Icon tubular UCA
- 1.5" AAL

I intend to turn this one into a general off-roader / camper. So in the near future definitely a lift and I would like some extra armor.

My girlfriend also owns a 4th gen 4runner that we have been building as well. That I will admit is quite a bit further along than mine.


We both grew up in the San Diego area but are currently living in the much greener Washington state near the Tacoma area.

While I'm a mediocre wrencher of vehicles I am much more versed in the selling and buying of vehicles. I have a degree in business and have been working in the automotive industry for 6 years now. I wont disclose where I work (for obvious reasons) but I am more than happy to share professional advice to those that should need it.

Besides the truck and professional life, I'm into camping, shooting, gaming, and beer/whiskey. So those are all things I'm always down to B.S. about.

For those interested in the traveling adventures that we embark on with our puppers you can follow myself on instagram @brestad and or my girlfriend @preschool.teacher.life

For the doggo lovers here are our travelling companions Chevy and Chloe



Thanks for taking the time to read, I hope y'all enjoy the ride with me!

 

2nd slide of the thread are some photos of the places that we've road tripped and "off-roaded" to
Ape caves near Mt. St. Helens

Zion national park



Bryce canyon national park



Some random hidden gem off the beaten path near Zion

 

3rd slide saved for? Hobbies maybe?
I'm very big into PC gaming (Primarily Counter-strike)

I'm a big beer and whiskey fan and I'm always experimenting with Old Fashioneds


I'm no pro chef but I do make some mean Carne Asada (and other red meats in general)

Very much into car detailing and this is another thing I can give a fair amount of tips and tricks on

And of course the start of my off roading love

 

Nice, sub'd for well everything.

 

Looking good! I think Silver Sky is one of my favorite colors. How did you color match the grille surround?

 

Ebay. A dealer back east had a surplus so I was able to pick it up for 80ish bucks. I was then able to sell the chrome OEM one for 40. Definitely money well spent aesthetics wise!

 

I agree with you. It’s a big improvement! I need to do something with the chrome on mine, too.

 

Welp, I bought into the black friday craze and ordered the Icon Stage 4 kit. Hard to pass up on 20% off

 

Hit 40k as I rolled in home. Pretty big deal for me, never owned a vehicle under 100k miles before

 

I'm a patch fan so very important that the first patch embraces the amateur I am. Thanks @boogie3478 for the quick delivery, it's even better looking in person!

 

Thanks so much for your order!

 

Sub'd! Love everything about this so far. You've got good taste in some of your past cars (seeing your excursion brings back memories ).

 

I miss that rig every day. I just couldn't justify such a large vehicle after selling my toy hauler. Though selling it did allow me to buy my taco....

 

Little sneak peek before I can get some shots in the day light

 

She's dirty but I'm stoked on how the lift turned out! (I'll get some more photos once shes had a spa day. [Which also means it needs to warm up in the PNW])

 

Had a snow day in the PNW. Melted off before I realized I should take a pic. But at least I had "an excuse" to go 4 high on main roads for a little!

 

Just came back after a month and a half long assignment in Reno. Back home, caught the Supercross race in Seattle then up to Mount Reiner for the first time of the year for me

 

Not build related, but traded in my first "do it yourself" vehicle. Not gonna lie, it was sad to see her go but can't beat a straight trade across for my new daily. Just accepted a position that took my commute from 8 miles round trip to 90 miles round trip hahah. While the taco can handle the milage I'd rather not kill myself in gas and maintenance.


So welcome to the family Larry the Prius!

 

Been out of the tacomaworld loop for a while. Decided to make a strong financial decision and purchase my first home. Shes a little old (the bathroom locks threw me for a whirl) but I enjoy having something I can put some money into.

 

I then followed up a wise purchase with a not so wise purchase. But the price was right (working for a dealer has its benefits). She's AWD and has a little more HP than the taco and 4runner, but she won't be seeing any trails haha.

Figured I'd get my mid life crisis out of the way early on. Once we are into spring, I'll flip her for more taco parts.