Subaru The Tacoma STI Build.

IN PROGRESS


Next Up:

C4 HC Rear Bumper
RCI Rock Sliders
Uptop Overland Roof Racks with lighting.
Genesis Dual Battery System

Full list of install parts:
To start off one of the biggest things I wanted to do was keep track of everything. So I made this huge spreadsheet that keeps track of all my mods both for me and if there is ever a problem I can give this to my insurance with all of my invoices.
This keeps track of install progress, price, and location of where I purchased.
If you want the Spreadsheet file to fill out for your own truck PM me.


The Begining:

2017 TRD OR DCSB- JBL- Sunroof- Pro Skid

This was the day after I took her home

First big trip with the trailer. No Major Mods yet. just some dune whip mounts. Also a Light bar mounted on the oem roof rack.



Family Picture time!



Grill Change:




Teslas being jealous:


Small Mods - Bed Stiffners, Antenna/ whip mounts @CaliRaisedLed and hella horns




Pause on mods got a toy:


Some last bit of fun before some major upgrades




stock Height measurements before changing the suspension:




First Batch of major UpGrAyDZZZZZz
OME BP-51
OME rear leaf pack HD with add a leaf
Camburg uni UCA
Thank you so so so much to @HeadStrong Off-Road they are amazing. Also the customer service there is so good. They made my first round of dreams possible.







Before having to cut the Fenders for the bumper install I put on some bushwakers. you know the old cut once or something something.

BEFORE:

AFTER:


ITS TIME!!!!!!! Special Shout out to @Speed Freek for doing this install

A truck full of truck stuff



and so it begins





CMC and Pinch weld

BEFORE:

AFTER:

SOOOOO good Jason is amazing it looks factory


STOCK VS UPGRADE: I could not believe the difference I am amazed the stock stuff holds up




HUGE Difference


BYE BYE old parts



After Suspension- what a long day Jason and I put in a solid 9 hours. Whole suspension redone along with front Diff bushing, and CMC and pinch weld slam. Tomorrow! ARB Summit.



Looks so funny with tiny Tires. Skipped leg day.

Now this:




Just a little Slice and Dice:




Cutting done Time for Fitment:




After another loooooong day she is finally done. What a fuckin beauty.




First trip out after the upgrades. Holy shit what a difference. I highly recommend the BP-51




Meso Total Tail light Stage 2


Rims and Tires
Going with Ray 10 17x9
This shot is right before ceramic coating. Tomorrow is mounting day!


with 285/75 Km3


Finally got them mounted!


A list of my write ups:
Hella Horns:https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/because-hella-horns.596265/
Hypertech inline Speedo: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/hypertechs-in-line-speedometer-calibrator-module-install.601934/


I have to Finish with a huge shout out to the people who made this build possible from providing tons of inspiration, custom mods, and excellent write-ups that helped along the way.

Thank you to:
@mesojdm
@Speed Freek
@KTJO 4x4
@Tacowiede
@DSIM
@YamaDirtrider
@HeadStrong Off-Road
@crashnburn80

 

how are the bushwhackers attached at the cut end? I've been contemplating doing this but I'm not sure how they'll hold up and I'm afraid it'll catch a lot of air with how the opening is...not sure if the bumper i'm going to put on sticks out far enough...

 

The Screw that holds it into the fender nothing special. I have thought about blocking it up with something however I have not noticed any problems. I have been on a few off-roading trips and still no problems. When I took off the stock ones there as a ton of dirt and rocks in there so I am not too worried. One of the things I'm going to do is LineX my Fenders so when I do that I might ask them if they can some how cap it off with LineX.

 

oh, i thought the screw was on the other side of the cut...the part that would be cut off...guess i haven't looked at it too closely

 

Ya it feels super firm on there. Maybe the lineX makes them more stiff as well.

 

Hurray today is the day! My rims and tires got mounted!

going for a bath tomorrow and then a drive to a tight view spot for some better pictures

also since I got bigger tires I installed an inline calibrator. here is my write up for it https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/hypertechs-in-line-speedometer-calibrator-module-install.601934/


Enjoy

--Subaru The Tacoma

 

cool truck

 

Anymore pics of front bumper? I want to know how far off truck it sticks. Like from an aerial view. How’s suspension ride?

 

It sticks out a bit I can get a tape measure on it from the grill. Here is the closest thing I have to aerial view.

EDIT: adds 11.5” to the front from the grill


Also low key showing off my sweet trailer hammock set up. Sad this picture is pre rims.

This is me now

 

Looking Great! How do you like that Summit Bumper?

 

Honestly.... I LOVE IT!

Seriously it’s the best.

Pros:
Really well built and thought out
Crash test rated
You can stand on it
Looks great
Easy to access behind the bumper for wiring or maintenance

Cons:
Really heavy I highly suggest upgraded suspension.
It was 10000 parts and the install was not easy. (Once assembled and installed really easy to service)
You have to cut a lot.
Adds 1’ to your front end

 

Glad to hear it... it's at the top of my list once I make it to picking a bumper. Thanks for the solid info!

 

Finally got to take some fun photos after new rims and tires

 

Life has been super busy with play and work. I also suck at social media. So here is an update. A lot has happened!

TRD Performance Air intake

Super easy Install got it for super cheap at the Toyota 40th aniv. sale. Honestly its the only reason I picked it up. Don't really have a lot of options in CA.


Time to Armor up!!!!
first up ARB full front to back Skids:

Super easy install I did it by my self in about 3 hours with a good amount of dicking around

Pullin time: Warn Zenon Platinum 10s with Factor 55 ultra hook
amazing product I love the wireless remote its absolutely wonderfull worth the $$



Also snuck on an ARB recovery point while doing the winch. I am such an ARB fan boy all the stuff they make is worth it and amazing.... should have powder coated it pink before putting it on *shrug*

Finally after waiting a month or so from time of order my snug top arrived! and so did my decked.

snug top with LED strip light, reinforced roof and roof rack track. ( in prep for my up top alpha ex)


if you are thinking about getting a @DECKEDUSA super amazing product no complaints.


Stop tech brake upgrade:
I did the stop tech Rotor upgrade with Stoptech street pads along with SS lines
special shout out to @crashnburn80 for that amazing write up. Makes a huge difference 10/10 would recommend.