Taco Adventurer Build (Custom rock sliders new)

So in August 2019 I purchased my 2002 Tacoma DBCB 4WD with 218k miles. I got it bone stock! The picture below shows exactly how I purchased it! I didn't really want a red tacoma, but I couldn't pass up the deal this guy gave me.

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Table of Contents:

Cleaning up the paint: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/taco-adventurer-build-dont-miss-out.671239/page-2#post-23604463

265/70/16 Nitto Ridge Grapplers: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/taco-adventurer-build-dont-miss-out.671239/page-2#post-23604472

Spydertrax Wheels Spacers: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/taco-adventurer-build-dont-miss-out.671239/page-3#post-23604477

Plasti-Dip Fender Flares: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/taco-adventurer-build-dont-miss-out.671239/page-3#post-23604488

Raptor Lights: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/taco-adventurer-build-dont-miss-out.671239/page-3#post-23604546

Plasti-Dip Grille and Bumpers: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/taco-adventurer-build-dont-miss-out.671239/page-3#post-23604564

Bilstein 5100 Level: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/taco-adventurer-build-dont-miss-out.671239/page-3#post-23604606

Rust Be Gone: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/taco-adventurer-build-dont-miss-out.671239/page-3#post-23604614

New Radio: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/taco-adventurer-build-dont-miss-out.671239/page-3#post-23604621

Scenic Route: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/taco-adventurer-build-dont-miss-out.671239/page-3#post-23604647

2019 TRD OR Wheels: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/taco-adventurer-build-dont-miss-out.671239/page-3#post-23604652

Trail Gear Front Tube Bumper: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/taco-adventurer-build-dont-miss-out.671239/page-3#post-23604662

Spray on Bed Liner: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/taco-adventurer-build-dont-miss-out.671239/page-3#post-23604670

Custom Bed Rack: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/taco-adventurer-build-dont-miss-out.671239/page-3#post-23604727

Yakima Roof Rack: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/taco-adventurer-build-dont-miss-out.671239/page-3#post-23604739

Bed Rack RTT: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/taco-adventurer-build-dont-miss-out.671239/page-3#post-23604746

Custom Rear Bumper: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/taco-adventurer-build-dont-miss-out.671239/page-3#post-23604780

7" ProComp HID: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/taco-adventurer-build-dont-miss-out.671239/page-3#post-23604834

Retrofit Projectors: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/taco-adventurer-build-dont-miss-out.671239/page-3#post-23604834

Custom Tire Carrier Swing: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/taco-adventurer-build-dont-miss-out.671239/page-3#post-23604853

Bilstein and Toytec Lift Kit: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/taco-adventurer-build-dont-miss-out.671239/page-3#post-23604857

BFG KM3 285/75/26: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/taco-adventurer-build-dont-miss-out.671239/page-3#post-23604863

Backseat Delete: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/taco-adventurer-build-dont-miss-out.671239/page-4#post-23604876

Hi-Lift Jack Bed Rack Mod: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/taco-adventurer-build-dont-miss-out.671239/page-4#post-23610260

TRD Decal: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/taco-adventurer-build-pictures-fixed.671239/page-4#post-24028461

Custom Center Dash: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/taco-adventurer-build-pictures-fixed.671239/page-4#post-24309186

DIY GoFastCamper: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ofastcamper-shell.671239/page-5#post-24572500

 

Hope you guys enjoy the build as much as I do!!!

 

Nice work man! Truck is lookin great

 

Man, you did one hell of a awesome job.

when you put the trail gear bumper on with the tab turn signals, did you put the LED flasher relay in to account for hyper flash?

 

I did not, I just let it blink super fast haha! But one time my blinkers just stopped working so I eventually changed it out (but that wasn't the issue lol)

 

What was your issue when your blinkers went out?

 

Dude, I checked the fuses, they were good. I check the wiring, it was good, I checked everything!!! Then after two days I realized I checked the wrong fuse

 

Thanks man!

 

Wow. You’ve gotten a lot done in less than a year! Cool rig. Is this your daily ride?

 

Yeah man been putting in some work lately! And it is my daily driver. Terrible on gas but it’s pretty so that’s okay

 

ya I hear ya, I’ve gone back and forth with the idea of making my truck more rugged/excursion capable but I just don’t off road quite enough to drive around a Safari rig everyday lol so I’m kinda keeping it stock instead of bolting a buncha of Armor on it and weighing it down. While it looks cool, and I’d like having it, I just don’t see the everyday need for my uses at this juncture. I’ll live vicariously through builds like yours ! Hehe

 

So I’m military currently stationed in ND, so I don’t wheel much because there’s literally nothing near me. Closest trails are 4 hours away haha! Hopefully I’ll be in Colorado for my next duty station.

 

Well I’m in western North Carolina and there’s plenty of off-roading/trails to be had here and my 3 inch lift and 285s are plenty to get the job done. “Over landing” here is not really a thing I don’t think? I mean you can Kinda overland I guess but it’s not as vast the way it is out west. As much as I’d like to get into “overlanding” it’s kind of unaccessible. The occasional trail through the woods at Uwharrie is enough for me

 

Makes sense! Wish there was at least something close to me! But hopefully soon.

 

Are you in Minot? I just received my assignment notification for there.

 

The 3rd Gen stock wheels look good blacked out. I wasn't a fan of putting those on but blacked out really changes things up. Nice Build Thread, thx for posting.

 

Yep! Which squadron you coming to?

 

I’m actually not that big of a fan of all black wheels. My wife talked me into it

 

Sweet rig man!!
You happen to remember which led's for the raptor mod been wanted to do this ..

 

I don’t remember the exact led unfortunately