Kevin's Inferno

Functional upgrades:
- - 'BerryItDesigns' Magnetic Phone Mount - converted to MagSafe charger
- Subaru Kicker tweeter upgrade
- Kicker HideAway subwoofer under driver's seat
- Alpine PowerPack Amp hidden behind HU
- 12voltSolutions remote start with long-range remote
- Rav4 driver's side mirror with blind spot mirror
- OEM Bed Mat
- OEM Hard Tonneau Cover
- Hardwired Garmin Dash Cam
- 3D MaxPider Floor Mats
- TRD Intake Flow Accelerator
- Falken Wildpeak AT3W in 265/75/16 (3 season)
- Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 SUV (Winter)
- Pop N' Lock tailgate lock/unlocker
- Better Radio Knobs (courtesy of OneMoreToyota)
- AMP Research Bed Extender
- Meso Gasshole

Cosmetic:
- Scooped hood
- Blacked out Toyota exhaust tip
- 16x8 SEMA style TRD Rims in Matte Black (C/O Wheelsco)
- Swapped tail lights for 2017-19 TRD Pro style ones
- Removed chrome V6 Badge
- Added black 'TACOMA' tailgate lettering
- Blacked out 'TACOMA' side emblems
- Chrome delete steering wheel emblem
- Replaced Chrome Door Handles with Black Ones
- MESO AC Vents Chrome Delete
- TRD Pro Grill
- MESO Chrome Delete Kit
- 30% tint in front (to match back)

Lighting:
- Rear middle headrest light bar (1st one ever? lol)
- Light bar in Scoop
- LED strip bed lighting (C/O Matt Gecko)
- 6000k LED Map Lights
- 6000k LED Head Lights
- 6000k LED Fogs
- 6000k LED License Plate Lights

Haven't installed or waiting on (purchased) parts:
- OEM Running Boards
- OV Tune

Still pondering if I should:
- Stiffer front coils
- Caddy horn

 

That is the first head rest light bar I have seen.

 

@StayinStock FYI...

 

It's such a weird and specific mod that I think I'm probably the only person with it.

Required a tiny bit of DIY and to sacrifice my middle headrest, but it was pretty easy overall.

 

Well, I wanted a bright light pointing backwards for when I pick up wood for the cottage (it's pitch black usually). I also prefer a lightly modded or OEM look, so I didn't want an exterior light bar.

I took inspiration from this meme even though I 100% do not plan on actually doing this to people.


Parts needed:
- 9" lightbar (double row) with proper wiring and adjustable 'feet'
- Rotary tool with metal bit (dremel)
- Middle headrest
- Screw that fits in to hole of headrest posts

Basically I just cut off the posts from the headrest, screwed in the lightbar, and that's it. Pretty simple. I haven't actually wired it up yet, but I'll get to that soon. Too many things going on right now.

I also might add a smoke layer over the lens, as it's a little too visible from the outside for my liking.

 

Well I have the auto glass door, so I'll certainly open it when I use the light.

If it does scatter too much, I'll makeshift some sort of blinders (like on a horse) to endure it's not too bad.

I'll know soon enough though.

 

My headrest light bar:


TRD Shift know with Inferno inlays


The best phone mount, and some awesome radio knobs


Hardwired Garmin dashcam


Bullet Bill ECT sticker


MESO Chrome delete


Rav4 Side mirror (yellow due to lightning, not tint)

 

I would get in so much trouble with this. I want it.

 

Darkened the headrest light bar so it's a little more stealthy from outside. I can always remove the tint if I don't find it bright enough anymore.


It's snowed a lot recently so I haven't gotten around to as many things as I'd like. I'll knock out a few of my to-do list items when I get some time and decent weather.

 

Kicker Hideaway Sub (under front driver's seat) and Kicker Tweeters installed. Sounds great! It's exceeded my expectations for sure.





Also long range remote start module installed. I decided to attach the receiver to my Go Pro mount. The wires arent visible if you're seated.

 

Hey! question for you regarding the hideaway. When you installed under the passenger seat, did you remove or rotate the support bar? In my second gen I rotated it, and it worked fine, but I havent pulled the seat in my third gen yet to see whats under there! glad to see you got it done though

 

Nah, it slid right in nice and snugly. I keep my seat all the way down and back, so there's plenty of room.

 

I checked in my sport, seems like I’ll need to do some adjustments down there to make it fit right.. it is on your passenger side right?

 

It's on my driver's side. Might be different than the passenger?

 

Oh! Yes, it’s different. The passenger seat has a metal support under it. Your orig post was a little confusing- thanks for getting back to me though!

 

I see the confusion - I wrote passenger and not drive's side. My bad man. Probably should have paid closer attention.

Good luck with yours though! I'm really happy with mine

 

Its a great little sub for sure, thanks!

 

Finally wired up my headrest rear-facing lightbar.


Window closed:


Not too bright on the inside:


Window open:

 

For what purpose? Just to blind those behind you? Or is there a real benefit here

 

I needed a bright rear light for when I load wood in to my bed at night at the cottage. It's pitch black and I can't get super close because of all the trees. I prefer a stealthy OEM look, so I didn't want anything on the outside of the truck. I could have used the 400w plug, but I kinda wanted something semi-permanent and unique.

Blinding tailgaters is just a bonus.