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2015 Sport Build

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by Gruber1922, Oct 8, 2019.

  1. Oct 8, 2019 at 3:55 AM
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    Gruber1922

    Gruber1922 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I figured I'd make a build thread, even though it is a bit late.

    I've always wanted to buy a Tacoma but didn't want a car payment. I finally folded in March of 2019 and bought my first Tacoma, a 15' Sport. The vehicle was completely stock when I picked it up. Had 23k miles on it. I told myself I wouldn't spend too much money on it... but you know how that goes.

    Here is when I first brought the truck home:

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    Mod List:

    Wheels/Tires:

    -SCS F5 in matte jet black, 16x8 -25
    -B̶F̶G̶ ̶K̶0̶2̶,̶ ̶2̶8̶5̶/̶7̶5̶/̶1̶6̶
    -Yokohama Geolandar G003 MTs, 315/75/16

    Suspension:
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    O̶M̶E̶ ̶c̶o̶m̶p̶l̶e̶t̶e̶ ̶l̶i̶f̶t̶ ̶w̶i̶t̶h̶ ̶8̶8̶7̶ ̶s̶p̶r̶i̶n̶g̶s̶
    -ADS extended travel fronts with adjustable compression, 650 lb coils
    -ADS extended travel rears with adjustable compression
    - ̶O̶M̶E̶ ̶H̶D̶ ̶D̶a̶k̶a̶r̶s̶ ̶w̶i̶t̶h̶ ̶W̶h̶e̶e̶l̶e̶r̶s̶ ̶B̶u̶s̶h̶i̶n̶g̶s̶.̶ ̶2̶n̶d̶ ̶o̶v̶e̶r̶l̶o̶a̶d̶ ̶s̶p̶r̶i̶n̶g̶ ̶r̶e̶m̶o̶v̶e̶d̶
    - @Ironman4x4America heavy leaf springs
    -Carrier bearing drop
    -Front sway bar delete
    -Wheelers front and rear Super Bump bump stops
    -Wheelers U-Bolt flip kit
    -SPC Light Racing UCA's
    -1̶/̶2̶ ̶T̶o̶p̶ ̶P̶l̶a̶t̶e̶ ̶S̶p̶a̶c̶e̶r̶s̶
    -Hammered pinch welds
    -ECGS bushing
    -Trimmed front and rear fenders/flares. About 2.75" front fenders, 2.25" rear fenders
    -Lil B’s cab mount relocation kit
    - @Bison Offroad cam stop kit
    - @TOTAL CHAOS cam tab gussets
    - BAMF hangers and HD shackles

    Exterior (lighting):
    -T̶a̶c̶o̶m̶a̶b̶e̶a̶s̶t̶ ̶H̶e̶a̶d̶l̶i̶g̶h̶t̶s (don't buy, the light output is trash)̶
    -U̶l̶t̶i̶m̶a̶t̶e̶ ̶H̶e̶a̶d̶l̶i̶g̶h̶t̶ ̶u̶p̶g̶r̶a̶d̶e̶
    -LED retrofit with rear halos, Apollo 3 shrouds. From Bx Built
    -Tacomabeast tail lights
    -30” hidden lightbar (Amazon special) with Caliraised mounts
    -40” light bar from @Iggy for my Prinsu
    -Baja Designs Squadron Sport fogs
    -Lasfit LED reverse lights
    -Lasfit LED license plate lights
    -Amazon switch panel (actually highly recommend)
    -Baja Designs S8 lightbar

    Exterior (other):
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    OEM TRD Pro Grill
    -Stubby antenna
    -Pop n Lock
    -Partial tailgate debadge
    -Removed door elblems
    -Plasti-dipped rear emblem
    -M̶a̶x̶ ̶M̶o̶d̶u̶l̶a̶r̶ ̶1̶4̶"̶ ̶b̶e̶d̶ ̶r̶a̶c̶k̶
    -Q̶u̶i̶c̶k̶ ̶F̶i̶s̶t̶ ̶m̶o̶u̶n̶t̶s̶ ̶f̶o̶r̶ ̶b̶e̶d̶ ̶r̶a̶c̶k̶
    -T̶e̶p̶u̶i̶ ̶K̶u̶k̶e̶n̶a̶m̶ ̶R̶u̶g̶g̶e̶d̶i̶z̶e̶d̶ ̶R̶T̶T̶
    -Total Chaos bed stiffeners
    -OEM Tacoma Bed mat
    -PakRax tailgate reinforcement
    -Prinsu Cabrack
    -AVS in channel window visors
    -Hi Lift Jack bed rack mount
    -Tinted mirror turn signals
    -SOS factory recovery mount replacement
    -25% front tint
    -Leer 100xl canopy with prinsu cab rack
    -Exhaust chop
    -Gear Tech Customs splash guards
    -Tuff Stuff 6.5x8 awning
    -Sequential side mirror turn signals
    -Square One Creations frame caps
    -CRUA AER roof top tent

    Exterior (armor):

    -SOS Sliders
    -RCI aluminum front skid
    -RCI aluminum transmission skid
    -RCI aluminum transfer case skid
    -@WarFab Armor rear HC phantom bumper with tree savers and dual swing out
    -BAMF front hybrid with hoop
    -Smittybuilt X20 Gen 3 10k
    -Recovery shackles
    -RCI aluminum LCA skids

    Performance?:

    -Uni filter mod
    -Cowl Intake mod
    -Nitro 4.88 gears, Harrop e-locker in the rear
    -Stoptech slotted rotors
    -TRD brake pads

    Interior:
    -Husky X-Contour floor liners
    -Black leather Clazzio seat covers
    -1̶"̶ ̶s̶e̶a̶t̶ ̶s̶p̶a̶c̶e̶r̶s̶
    -OEM lightbar switch
    -DMM mount with ram accessories
    -Cup holders from @rns0504
    -Desert Does It front seat jackers and MMP with fire extinguisher
    -@MESO steering wheel cover
    -@MESO map lights/dome light
    -Ultra Gauge with @SpikerEng mount
    -Rear driver seat delete
    -Hooke off-road overhead molle
    -Custom rear seat delete

    Audio:
    -Pioneer Dmh-2660 NEX head unit
    -Subaru Kicker tweeters
    -Rockford Fosgate R169x3 front and R165x3 rear speakers
    -Doors sound proofed with Noico 80 mil

    Miscellaneous:
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    Boar recovery boards
    -Bed rack bottle opener
    -Center console organizer
    -@CBoy808 bedside decals
    -TPMS light disabled
    -Poly radiator bushings
    -Hi was Lift Jack
    -Spiker hood struts
    -Ratchet strap bed stiffener mod (to keep my bedsides from bending outwards)
    -70mai dash cam lite
    -Amazon hi-lift mount
    -Relentlessfab axe/shovel mount
    -Setpower RV45S fridge paired with a Jackery 500 and solar panels
    -Matt Gecko under hood lights
    -Tailgate camera relocation kit
    -Cartrim auto window switches

    Future Plans:
    -Sub/Amp
    -LambTek Innovations winch switch
    -12v bed mount (too lazy to install)

    All of my fab/welding work is done by @ adventurefab on Instagram. He is located in Vancouver, WA. Hit him up for great pricing and quality work

    Instagram: @agrub1
     
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  2. Oct 8, 2019 at 4:11 AM
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    Gruber1922

    Gruber1922 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I wasn't sure how much I would off-road the truck. The first thing I did was change out the headlights, tail lights and fog lights. Went with Tacomabeast headlights and tail lights. Also installed Morimoto LED XB fogs. The light output of the fogs and headlights were not good. Planning on a retrofit soon.


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  3. Oct 8, 2019 at 5:19 AM
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    Gruber1922

    Gruber1922 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Next I needed seat covers and floor mats. Installed some leather Clazzio seat covers. Went with the Huskey X-Contour floor mats. They fit perfectly and don’t curl over time
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  4. Oct 8, 2019 at 5:29 AM
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    Gruber1922

    Gruber1922 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Some smaller mods. LED map/dome lights and plasti-dipped the emblems black. Also a stubby antenna
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  5. Oct 8, 2019 at 4:50 PM
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    Gruber1922

    Gruber1922 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    CMC was done in preparation for 33's and a lift. Didn't have a picture when it was done so I had to take one now. Don't mind the dirt. Also added a bed mat and Total Chaos bed stiffeners as I wanted a roof top tent
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  6. Oct 8, 2019 at 4:55 PM
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    Gruber1922

    Gruber1922 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Bought a Pop n Lock to prevent tailgate theft. Also wanted a locking tailgate as I wanted to by a tonneau cover. Also bought black SCS F5 16x8 +0 wheels from my buddy in preparation of the lift
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  7. Oct 8, 2019 at 4:58 PM
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    Gruber1922

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    I had plasti-dipped my front emblem. My dad bought me a OEM Pro grill for my birthday

    Before
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    After

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  8. Oct 8, 2019 at 5:01 PM
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    Gruber1922

    Gruber1922 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Decided I needed more light. Installed the Cali Raised hidden light bar mount with an Amazon light bar
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  9. Oct 8, 2019 at 5:19 PM
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    Gruber1922

    Gruber1922 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Was torn between buying a lift and tires or a bed rack and a RTT. Went with the rack and tent first. Max Modular 14” rack with a Tepui Kukenam 3 Ruggedized
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    Put it to use within the next few weeks. Used some quick fist mounts to mount my shovel and axe
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  10. Oct 8, 2019 at 5:42 PM
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    After telling myself I’d wait a few months to buy my lift, I bought it a few weeks later. OME complete lift from @HeadStrong Off-Road with 887 coils. SPC UCA’s. HD OME Dakars in the rear with wheelers bushings. Wheelers super bumps front and rear with wheelers u-bolt flip kit. Took most of the day to install but was super easy. Had to wait a bit for tires

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  11. Oct 8, 2019 at 5:44 PM
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    After a lot research, went with KO2’s in a 285/75/16. Had to hammer back the pinch welds and do some minor work but no rubbing at all.
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  12. Oct 8, 2019 at 5:50 PM
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    Casper66

    Casper66 grumpy ass

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    Nice build! I saw 2015 sport and had to read. Great truck
     
  13. Oct 8, 2019 at 5:53 PM
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    MattCowsmasher

    MattCowsmasher ( -_・)ᡕᠵ᠊ᡃ່࡚ࠢ࠘⸝່ࠡࠣ᠊߯᠆ࠣ࠘ᡁࠣ࠘᠊᠊ࠢ࠘

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    Lifted, armored, lumenz w/ switches, positraked, long legged, big tars, debadged with a hood skewp
    Clean build :cheers:
     
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  14. Oct 8, 2019 at 5:55 PM
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    Casper66

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    we ought to just start a 2015 sport thread LOL
     
  15. Oct 8, 2019 at 5:55 PM
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    MattCowsmasher

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    Lifted, armored, lumenz w/ switches, positraked, long legged, big tars, debadged with a hood skewp
    I’m all in :fistbump:
     
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  16. Oct 8, 2019 at 6:00 PM
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    Maybe this is it and OP fell asleep :threadjacked:
     
  17. Oct 8, 2019 at 6:01 PM
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    Lifted, armored, lumenz w/ switches, positraked, long legged, big tars, debadged with a hood skewp
    :fingerscrossed:
     
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  18. Oct 8, 2019 at 6:04 PM
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    Hey I'm just here to see y'alls cool trucks it gives me something to work toward!
     
  19. Oct 8, 2019 at 6:31 PM
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    Gruber1922

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    Thanks all! Had to drive to work so I’ll be continuing shortly lol
     
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  20. Oct 8, 2019 at 6:35 PM
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    Continuing driving or working? Evening shift, IDK I worked it for a while it wasn't too bad
     
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