Cement Tacos let's see them!

Doing one of the jobs

 

2019 6MT TRD OR

New 2020 lights installed. Blacked out chrome, smoked reflectors

 

MT YAS!!! Lucky man!

 

Doing yard work... I've had so many trees fall this past year.

 

It’s been a while. I’m sure do miss it around here.

 

Great pic.

 

Long time lurker, first time poster:
First off, thanks already for helping me decide on Cement. I'd been monitoring TW for a few months for prices and colors, and I liked the look of your Cements more than any of the others. I was between Army Green and Cement, but I wanted to buy a used camper shell since I'd be driving from PA > Salt Lake with all of my belongings in the back. Pulled the trigger on a 2021 Cement Off-Road DCLB with a few minor dealer upgrades (blackout, step) that I had been monitoring, partly because there were 2 cement shells listed on FB marketplace within 2 hours. One fell through, the other I was fortunate to get that same night.

I've already shorted out my truck and couldnt start it by trying to tap the shell light into the rear brake light (the clowns on youtube dont mention disconnecting the battery before messing with the wiring). Luckily I found out it was just a blown STOP fuse that I had to replace - and trust me, it was a miracle I diagnosed that myself using other TW threads.

I think I'll pay a LEER dealer to wire the cap, replace the lock/get a spare key (the kid i bought it from didnt even know it had a lock, lol) and seal it from water leaking.

First mod will be a Pro Grille and some minor decals. I love those retro 3-color stripes you see everywhere, but i doubt they'll look right with a shell on top. Can't spend any more real money until i land a job out here in Salt Lake.

Question: Any cheap mods that you have been happy with - I'm talking mostly aesthetic, that make your Cement really look unique? Bonus Points if you have experience making a shell look right.

I'll hang up and listen, thanks!

 

‘19 TRD OR LBDC w/ JBL Premium Package.



ARE shell, Fallen Rubicons, 12v Solutions remote start, C4 Fab bumper, Baja Designs fogs, Midland cb, backseat dog bed, etc.

 

Welcome to TW, glad you got the truck you wanted. I'm one that is less concerned about aesthetics than function, but a couple of things I did do that were aesthetics related was to remove the TRD Off Road stickers from the bed, as well as the Tacoma emblems on the doors. It gave the truck a cleaner look, and costs nothing to do. I was also given a set of black matte vinyl inserts to black out the stock wheels, I believe they are about $25 to purchase and help a lot with the looks as well.

 

I bought those and although they did improve the look, they immediately began to peel, fold and break despite a strong prep/install job. I hope you have better luck.

 

I kind of thought that they wouldn't last long either, however, I've had them on my truck for about 6 months now and have had no issues, even going through the automatic care wash after off roading has not caused a problem. When I installed them I first cleaned the wheels well, then wiped them down with 90% Isopropyl alcohol, then used Rapid TAC Application Fluid when applying the wraps. I also let the wheels dry and the wraps to cure for 24 hours before driving with them. Time will tell how they hold out over the long run I guess.

 

Wow nice pictures! Nothing nicer then a taco in the snow!

 

Awesome Tacoma! Do you mind sharing your suspension/ wheel and tire setup?

 

Well they the KO2s i got are the E rating so they are dont quote me about 5 or so pounds heavier than a C rating in the same exact size. The loss in mpg is about a mile to mile and a half for me. I think with the C rated you wouldnt even notice the difference if the mpg is your biggest concern. I like E rated tires because they are more rigid and dont wear as much. Also my truck having a manual transmission i noticed right away a difference in how the clutch grabs which took like a day of getting used to. The 265/70/17 size definitely has no rubbing issues at all what so ever. I took my truck up some snow piles where the suspension went through full travel and haven't noticed any issue.

 

Well .. thats my first attempt at trying to get my truck on top of a snow pile like a jeep owner would lol

 

Just picked up my first Tacoma
Loving it!

 

Bonus points for getting a long bed...but......need pics!!!!

 

Thanks Mike! I probably would've bumped into you in SE PA (i grew up 2 miles from Valley Forge Park), but I'm in Salt Lake now. The long bed is for sleeping in, so i don't have to drive home from all the 2 hour trips i take to find remote trout.

My truck is still pretty stock, but I have a decent camera and some local murals to help me look cool (smoke and mirrors, baby!). I'll make some real mods when i get the money, but as for now, i'm just looking to make it my own.