MikeyMcFly - Gen 2.5 "Broja" - 2016 DCSB OR 6MT

Watching The Grand Tour and decided to throw together my to-do list.

Purchase
- Black Horse / GoRhino Light Bar Mount
- KC HID Long Range Lamps
- Homelink Mirror
- Depo Head Lamps
- Subaru Tweeters(?)
- Door Speakers(?)
- Different Winter Wheels(?)

Install
- Blue Sea Fuse Panel / Breaker / Pelfreybilt Fuse Panel
- Wire Air On Board Switches
- Install 30" KC "C" Series LED bar
- Replace "TRD" logo with Tuffskinz Turbo Silver inserts
- Install Aukey DR-01 dash camera
- Install Little Wil CB radio antenna
- Solve front end clunk

 

I like. I'm curious to see the black horse roll bar. I've had one on my F150 yet I don't see Tacoma's with roll bars.

 

I had the N-Fab on my 2013, which I loved. I test fit it on this truck and it didn't work at all for me. The thicker bars of the Black Horse are appealing. I like the GoRhino bar more aesthetically, but the idea of drilling the bed sides doesn't work for me (as well as the 2x price).

See what the future holds as I need to save up a ton more money.

 

That's another thing for me to, the black horse on my F150 had to be drilled, I also had some other permanent modifications. I'm trying to avoid all that permanent modifications on my Tacoma, because if at some point I don't like/want it. It can come right off.
I do like the Colorado roll bar from their factory

 

The Black Horse is mounted without drilling as it hits the rail system. I saw photos of that exact bar on FB a few days back. The N-Fab didn't require drilling the bed either.

The Colorado bar is very, very similar to the GoRhino piece. There's also a Vanguard bar, but I'm not certain how that mounts, and I don't really care for the excess hoops on it.

 

Updates, sort of.

IMG_4029 by Mike M, on Flickr
IMG_4074 by Mike M, on Flickr

I bought the Black Horse bar. Yes, it's polished stainless. No, it's not staying polished stainless. The Toyota specific bar in black has been discontinued, and I didn't want to risk getting the universal fit and have it not work. I bought two sets of KC Pro Sport HID 6" lamps for it. I did a pair of long range and a pair of driving ones, so they'll be a nice setup.

IMG_4057 by Mike M, on Flickr
IMG_4056 by Mike M, on Flickr

OEM FJ wheels. I had originally tried to source a set used but decided to bite the bullet and buy a new set. In an interesting turn of events the FJ Cruiser center caps are actually also the same caps Toyota used on the 3rd generation 4Runner as well as the T100. Because of that, I was able to find a set of caps for sale for half the price of the FJ Cruiser listed ones. Whether or not they are actually OEM Toyota parts, I don't know, but they look perfect.

My plan is to paint them the same silver used on the SR5 steel wheels. I'll go 265/70-17 for snow tires this time around. I may have some fun and go full retro with a set of chrome trim rings to give it a somewhat unique look, but I'm not 100% sure yet.

Regardless, it will be fun to change things up again.

 

First page updated with mods to date and new photos!

 

This is my favorite build on here. Clean, simple, not overdone.

 

Thanks, I appreciate it.

I haven't driven it in two weeks now. I need to sort out why one of my light bar spot lights doesn't work and figure out how to update the light mounting for stability, and then refit the bar after pulling my tonneau cover, but I'm not in a huge rush to do anything there. I'm saving up for the 2020 lamps and will grab them once I've got the cash.

 

Love this build, saw your sig in a different thread and had to see bigger pics of roll bar. love it! unique look. May have to look into for myself.

 

Hey man I just got my roll bar put on recently. Can I ask how you routed your wires for the spotlights and that third brake light?

 

Not the prettiest execution but it works. I left the excess wire as in the winter I take the bar off and run my tonneau. I have a set of weather tight connectors that I unhook.

My 3rd brake light connects to my tail light via a hole I drilled inside the pocket. I have a connector inside the pocket so I can remove it in the winter.

If there are more specific details, please let me know.

 

Looks great

 

Updated the main photo and the mod list. Outside of a subwoofer changeout, I think I'm done with this truck.

A few assorted updated photos:
IMG_2579 by Mike M, on Flickr

Before and After with the new head lamps:
Comparo by Mike M, on Flickr

Messing around with the center caps on the new winter set:
IMG_7683 by Mike M, on Flickr

The Rigid SR-M amber covers:
IMG_7757-edit by Mike M, on Flickr
IMG_7741 by Mike M, on Flickr

The new side mirror turn signals:
IMG_7791 by Mike M, on Flickr

 

Your 2016 Broja is what inspired me to try something similar.


I might swap out the wheels for the color you have though. I like a little more contrast.

 

Few miscellanous updates:

End of 2021 Beauty Shot:
IMG_3200-edit by Mike M, on Flickr
IMG_3186-edit by Mike M, on Flickr
IMG_3167-edit by Mike M, on Flickr

Audio Upgrade :
IMG_9076 by Mike M, on Flickr
IMG_9077 by Mike M, on Flickr
IMG_9057 by Mike M, on Flickr

 

This is one sexy truck. I really like the rear backup lights you added. Overall just looks great.

 

Updated all the photos and mod list on the first post.

 

IMG_3728 by Mike M, on Flickr
IMG_3689 by Mike M, on Flickr
IMG_3686 by Mike M, on Flickr
IMG_3681 by Mike M, on Flickr

Cleaned up the truck and dug out the good camera for the first time this summer / late summer.

 

I hope this has won TOTM before...