Clean Street Build: 2008 SR5 DCSB - Impulse Red

I'm starting this Build Thread to catalog the mods and upgrades to my second 2nd Gen Tacoma after selling my beloved 2007 TRD Pro Build. This truck belongs to a family member but has given me freedom to influence his modification selections!

This is a clean, super simple street build used primarily as a daily driver, grocery getter, and dog hauler.

Let us know what you think!

2008 Toyota Tacoma SR5 2WD Double Cab Short Bed - Impulse Red

How it all started... Parked next to my 2007 TRD Pro built Tacoma.












Exterior
OEM 2009+ Black Chrome "Smoked" Headlights
OEM 2011 "Honeycomb" Color-matched Impulse Red Grille
OEM Toyota Color-matched Impulse Red Rear bumper
OEM Toyota LED Taillights
OEM Black TACOMA Door badges
OEM Toyota Daytime Running Lights
Morimoto 2Stroke 2.0 LED Headlights
VLEDS V6 Triton Amber Turnsignals
Nokya Hyper Yellow Foglights
Honda S2000 Antenna Mod
Tailgate Debadged
Pop & Lock Tailgate Lock

Interior
LED Map Lights
LED Dome Light
Weathertech Floorliners Front & Rear
YETI-style Black powdercoated cup holders
Rear Sliding window custom security bar

Suspension
Bilstein 5100 Front & Rear shocks

Wheels & Tires
OEM 20" 4Runner Limited Wheels
Toyo Open Country A/T II (245/60/20)

Performance
TRD Air Filter

 

Time for SOS drop kit ???





With the 285 /50/20s

 

Is this with the front stock? Or their 2"/3.5" kit all around?

 

Kit all the way around . This from when I first dropped it like in 2012 or so . Still running same with 285/ 50 / 20s now . Old pic with 265/50/20

 

Very nice! 285s on a 7" wide wheel? I ran 275/65/20 on my 4Runner and run into Soo many issues Everytime I wanted to get my tires services or rotated due to them not being within the OE tire recommendation. Love the stance tho!

My only concern with the lowering kit is the ride quality. We upgraded the suspension to Bilstein 5100s and the owner really enjoyed the change in ride quality over stock.

 

Ive also lowered mine and ride quality is pretty much unchanged. Actually its a little better since the truck has a lower center of gravity, it makes it loads of fun on twisty roads. The sos kit im using utilizes the stock bilstein 4600 shocks. The only downfall is the decrease in carrying capacity, but some hellwigs can help sort that out if you want to have your cake and eat it too

 

Rims are the replicas . 20 x 8.5 +25 . I found ride better . Using all factory springs and shocks so SOS says shouldnt affect ride . Seemed not as bouncy . Added Qa1 in rear and even better .
You got a good start on your truck . Looks good . What ever you do truck going look good .

Edit added pic in other post with the 285s .

 

Back to topic . Looks good just the way it is . For a 07 paint looks to be in great shape

 

I've had the SOS kit on the shelf for about 6 months. I almost decided to sell mine but decided to keep it and have some fun with it. Every time I see this truck I get motivated to get mine done.

 

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