17 DCSB OffRoad PNW exploring build

I had an '11 4runner Trail that I sold in 2017 as I thought I was moving back to NC and wouldnt have a use for it. Things changed and I'm still in WA.....so I recently bought a Tacoma to fill in for my 4runner.

fairly current:


Current Mods:

Exterior
TRD Pro Grille [aftermarket/ebay]
removed stock mudflaps
matte black vinyl hood wrap
exhaust chop
cab mount chop
Dobinsons 4x4 snorkel

Bed
Toyota bed mat
Total Chaos bed stiffeners
RCI bedrack
RCI maxtrax mounts
Maxtrax
Rotopax 1.75gal
Pelican 1750
Firestik 3' cb antenna

Interior
Vehicle OCD center console organizer
20% tint all around
ME-SO Customs Minimalist Key Fob
TacoGarage DMM w/mounts

Lighting / Electrical
Morimoto XB LED fogs in Amber
Nfab multi-mount front bar
Rago ditch light brackets
Powertrays Switch-Pro, blue sea bus bar, blue sea terminal block
Switch Pros 9100
Baja Designs S2 Pros amber/wide [ditch lights]
Baja Designs Squadron Sports amber/wide
Baja Designs XL Sports amber/driving
Baja Designs XL 80 amber/driving
Baja Designs S1 amber/wide [rears mounted on RAM mounts]
MESO total tails

Armor
Rago rock sliders

Front Suspension
Fox 2.5 factory series extended length coilovers
JBA STD High Caster upper A-arms

Rear Suspension
Radflo 2.5" remote res 0-3" lift shocks
OME Dakar medium duty leaf pack

Wheels / Tires
SCS F5s Matte Jet Black w/red 16x8 -25mm
Yokohama Geolandar M/T G003 255/85R16



Upcoming

Armor
skids

Exterior
Diff breather mod

Purchased used in March 2019 with 55k on it:

 

My old Trail

 

I bet y’all have a lot of cool trails.

 

Tons and Tons of fireroads to explore!

 

Post pics.

 

fresh rubber

 

Will definitely get some once I get my lift installed and get out on the trails again!

 

Pre-lift

 

post lift [and ucas, and sliders....]

 

My 'other' car

 

rago brackets and BD s2 pro ditches installed. Still working on the switch pro setup...

 

Nice

 

Mount Pilchuck forest road

 

sunset on Mount Pilchuck

 

posing in the sunset

 

Hey man! honestly theres pros and cons to both. My original intent was to get another 4runner [or possibly an FJ] - my gf kept trying to talk me into a truck [as it would be more practical - ie we could use it for other stuff as well] in the end I went with the taco and am glad I did. My old 4runner sat a lot because I only really used it for offroad/exploring/mtns type stuff. I use the taco every week for random crap.

I liked having all the 'interior' storage on the 4runner for gear, I liked the shorter wheelbase [I did a trail this weekend that I had done many times in the 4runner with zero issues and the taco had a tiny bit of trouble]

The bed on the taco makes it way more flexible for cargo you wouldnt want to put inside, but more cramped for stuff you do want inside...

I honestly dont think you can go wrong with either and I am super happy with my choice. I guess it all comes down to your use and what you typically carry. If more interior room is important the 4runner is probably the better option. if you want the flexibility of carrying wet/smelly/trash/lawn stuff/etc in the bed the taco is.

 

How do you like cooper ?

 

So far I really like them. I had Toyos on the 4runner and they performed well and held up well - probably would have gotten another pair but they didnt have 275/70s
The Coopers have about 1k on them now and they have done great in the bits of offroad I've done. Really quiet on the road. Really heavy and you can tell when you accelerate and brake. I've gotten used to it but it made a noticeable difference from stock. I was torn between these and the Wildpeak at3s.

 

Hmmm yeah I have Toyo now and they feel heavy so anymore weight than 60-64lbs is asking for too much out of this week 3.5 and I’m regeared to 5.29s smh