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d.shaw 2012 DCSB build

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  1. Nov 19, 2018 at 11:51 AM
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    d.shaw

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    I had a 2wd Tacoma, went into the mountains in Mexico, realised I needed a 4wd. Around the same time my dad passed away (fuck cancer) I decided to build up a Tacoma. My dad always took us on great adventures into remote parts of New Zealand as a kid, so its a tribute to him

    Today -
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    I found a 2012 in Portland Oregon with some nice upgrades so I flew from San Diego with a bunch of cash in my backpack and met the guy at the airport. After sorting everything out I drove out to the coast and camped my way home. As it looked then:

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    2012 Toyota Tacoma DCSB

    As it was then
    Icon stage 4 suspension - sold
    Metaltech sliders - sold
    Trail Ready wheels 17 inch
    Goodyear wrangler MT/R 285/70-17 - changed
    Leer cap 100XL - sold
    Weathertech floor mats

    Bits ive added
    Vagabond Outdoors Drifter - brought from @Anderson #006
    Pelfreybilt alu. front bumper, center hoop (headlight hoops @ the Truck Shop SD)
    Pelfreybilt ifs,mid, trans and gas skids
    Pelfreybilt high clearance rear bumper with swingout, dual jerry can holder and table
    Pelfreybilt weld on sliders with kickout
    Pelfreybilt battery cage
    ARB Safari Snorkel
    Kings 2.5 EXT travel remote reservoir rear shocks with adjusters
    Kings 2.5 EXT travel remote reservoir coilovers with 700lb coil
    Deaver U402 expedition series stage III leaf pack
    BAMF HD shackle hanger / HD shackle and crossmember - @desertjunkie760
    Total Chaos bed stiffeners
    Exhaust reroute The Truck Shop SD
    Optima Bluetop D31M battery
    HKB electronics 0.5 voltage booster
    Timbren-Industries front active off-road bumpstops
    Timbren-Industries rear active offroad bumpstops with Ubolt flip kit
    Builtright gusseted spindles The Truck Shop SD
    Builtright gusseted cam pocket The Truck Shop SD
    CMC The Truck Shop SD
    Yokohama Geolander MT 295/70 - 17
    Totally Rad Products Bullet Antenna cover
    Martin Offroad Drifter roof rack
    Stoptech slotted and drilled brake rotors
    Stainless steel DOT brake lines
    front / rear fenders trimmed - including rear bumper (to match)
    MartinOR GFC roof rack - removed - on @prof.jones tacoma
    GFC #422 - removed now on @prof.jones tacoma
    Prinsu cabrack - sold
    Beachboy caprack - sold
    Pelfreybilt HC rear - sold
    OME Dakar HD leaf pack - on @prof.jones Tacoma


    Smittybilt x20 winch synthetic line
    Factor 55 prolink
    Baja Designs 20 inch driving/spot combo
    Baja Designs squadron sport - wide cornering
    Baja Designs S2 PRO - rear bumper
    Ceramic window tints front / rear
    NANOplex charcoal ceramic 50% windshield tint
    MAXTRAX - black
    Wet Okole seat covers - black - front
    ARB CKMTA12 twin onboard compressor using Slee Offroad mount
    COMOSO hoses and elbows etc
    Viair 400p air compressor - in @prof.jones truck
    Scepter Military fuel cans X4
    Scepter water cans X4
    JAGMTE Scepter Pressurised kit, wrenches and fuel spouts
    Mountainhatch Tailgate Table
    $75 KILMAT 80 mil 36 sqft Car Sound Deadening Mat, Butyl Automotive Sound Deadener, Audio Noise Insulation and dampening
    Kilmat 80mil sound deadening rear of cab
    Olecoot seat spacers
    Overland equipped aux fuse block mount
    Blue sea systems 12 circuit fuse block
    Blue sea systems M-LVD low level disconnect
    KTJO4x4 in-cab AC power outlet
    Blue sea system 12v socket / dual usb
    Rear differential breather mod
    RelentlessFabrication hood hinge aux mounts
    WEboost antenna - OTR drive
    Midland MTX115 micromobile two way radio - 3db ghost antenna
    $125 NOCO Boost X GBX45 1250A 12V UltraSafe Portable Lithium Jump Starter, Car Battery Booster Pack, USB-C Powerbank Charger, and Jumper Cables for up to 6.5-Liter Gas and 4.0-Liter Diesel Engines
    NOCO GB40 lithium jump starter
    Homemade 40% rear seat delete - removed
    Goose Gear 40% rear seat delete
    Goose Gear 60% rear seat delete
    Dometic CFX3 55IM fridge
    Cascadia 90w hood mounted solar panel MPPT charge controller
    63 Industries 5lb propane mount

    Medical bags, one general - one trama
    Two fire extinguishers - laying beside front seats and doors



    Painted a bunch of things (black) wheels, grill, other small bits
    Flat clear coated hood

    Camping things:

    Aeronaut Outdoor Hoverquilt
    LavaBox Hekla with Trident burner with 11lb propane tank
    Solo Stove Bonfire
    Solo Stove cast iron grill top and hub
    Helinox camp chairs
    DIY Version SandyCats Trailwash
    Smittybilt shovel
    Jetboils
    Crashpad trash bag
    Front Runner Flatpack X2
    Tepui kukeman 3 rtt explorer series -sold

    Some work ive had done at 'the Truck Shop' here in San Diego, James is an awesome dude and has been super helpful - and very knowledgable
    Some stuff ive installed with the help of my good friend Kai Wolf. He is a quiet genius when it comes to all things mechanical and stuff. plus his garage has a million tools

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    snorkel.jpg

    rearbumper.jpg

    Ive been able to get out and about in the Tacoma, take my kid camping (he lives in NYC) and show him parts of the country (and things) he wouldn't otherwise see (like bears running in front of the truck on a dirt road in the middle of the lost coast) - its definitely been a great ride - so far anyway.

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    d.shaw, Nov 19, 2018
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  2. Nov 19, 2018 at 11:59 AM
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  3. Nov 19, 2018 at 1:02 PM
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    Toy tech Boss, Black Rhino El Cajon 17x9, BFG KO2 285/70R17, Expedition one front and rear bumpers, Rigid Industries lights, bro grill, Comeup winch, RCI skid plate, Rago bed rack, Free Spirit RTT, Mobtown
    Very nice build! Thanks for sharing
     
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  4. Nov 19, 2018 at 1:55 PM
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    thank you
     
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  5. Nov 19, 2018 at 2:07 PM
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    Awesome truck and awesome backstory to it! Looks like you've taken it on some pretty epic trips.
     
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  6. Nov 19, 2018 at 2:22 PM
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    thanks. its a constantly evolving (as you know, i saw your build) piece of machinery, and it takes us great places
     
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  7. Dec 24, 2018 at 6:52 PM
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    d.shaw, Dec 24, 2018
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  8. Dec 26, 2018 at 12:43 PM
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    Nice build and fuck cancer!
     
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  9. Dec 26, 2018 at 12:56 PM
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    Nice truck and F cancer for sure.

    Where is this?
     
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  10. Dec 26, 2018 at 8:06 PM
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    thanks and yeah - for sure
     
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  11. Dec 26, 2018 at 8:08 PM
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    thanks and jedediah smith redwoods state park in nor cal
     
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  12. Jan 14, 2019 at 5:30 AM
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    stuff and things
    these are some great photos of some amazing locations!
    if you don't mind me asking where are these places?
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  13. Jan 31, 2019 at 5:52 PM
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    lost coast in nor cal and black mtn - san bernadino national forest (idyllwild)
     
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  14. Apr 16, 2019 at 6:54 PM
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  16. May 29, 2019 at 3:21 AM
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    that blacked out B pillar hmmm
     
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  17. May 29, 2019 at 5:29 AM
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    just trying to copy @prof.jones third gen, done (poorly) on a windy sunday afternoon using wheel paint with a flat clearcoat....
     
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  18. May 31, 2019 at 9:28 PM
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    i did mine with plasti dip and it came out great
     
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  19. Jun 1, 2019 at 9:35 AM
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    ahhh - that is probably super smart, mine is going to take some more 'work' to make it look 'better' from more than like 13ft away......

    looks good from here....

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