CristianTRD's Build Thread.

Alright. So I've decided to post a build thread of my own. Not only to show some of the few things I've done to my truck but to help me keep track of them as well. Feel free to comment..


How she sits now..



March 16, 2010:
This was the day we had gotten her from the dealership. It was a used 2008 Double cab Prerunner with around 25,000 miles on it. (Crappy picture, but was the only one I could find.)




Few weeks later. I then bought a Ranchand grille gaurd for it.





And these seat covers that I got from Amazon. They look good but they tend to get real hot or cold depending on the weather..




Also got a GROM Audio iPod and auxiliary connections that I placed in the little storage thingy next to the steering wheel. It still allows me to use the factory controls on the steering wheels and charges my phone.





About two months later I decided to lift it. I bought eibach adjustable coilovers with bilstein 5100's in the front. I also added a 1.5 inch AAL in the back.



Comparing the two..

After a few hours my dad and I finally installed them.!

And then for the back which was fairly simple.



Done.!


Then I went with an easy mod by blacking out the emblems..



And also blacking out the tailights...


Bought some tailights just in case I happened to mess them up. Courtesy of NwiTACO.!

Sanded and prepped for the Nite Shades.

After Nite Shades. After letting it dry I added a few coats of clear on them. Like 15 actually.



Final Product.!


I knew I had to do the BLHM but wasn't to confident in doing it. But I eventually grew some and I think it looks great.!


Taking the headlights out were prolly the hardest part in the whole process..





Few more pictures...





Got the Weathertech Digifits. Love them.!




Rear..



Then I decided to take the pinstripe off.


With..

Without.


Then I went ahead and painted the front valence black. The chrome grille is soon to be gone as well. Prolly gonna get a color matched one.





April 10, 2012
Did the center console lock mod.



April 11, 2012
Left for the Terry Scholarship Interview.

April 12, 2012
Got a new HU for the Truck. The Pioneer AVIC-X940BT with the Schoshe dash kit. I love it so far.. no complaints.!







The mic. (With my dad and friend in the background)


May 13, 2012

Installed the iPod cable (CD-IU50V) through the middle of the truck and out of the center console.













Got Satoshi'd.!!! Courtesy of TacoME.!





June 10, 2012

Added the "TOYOTA" Land Cruiser to the Grille.! Love the look and will be painting the white part to match the color of my truck pretty soon..




Finally got me some tires and wheels.! 17" Pro-comp 7089's wrapped in 285/70/17 Duratracs.





I will take better pictures later.!

 

Looks good man!

What happened to your grill guard?

 

Took it off in order to paint the valence. Now I'm debating on whether or not to sell it..

 

Oh alright then.

Its up to you man, personally i think it makes it look more rugged. Its prob the closest thing to a steel bumper in terms of protection compared to grill guards out there.

 

Thanks man. Yeah I see what you mean. But I'm not sure yet.

 

Thanks man.!

 

Grille Guard for sale...

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2n...699-fs-ranchhand-grill-local-pickup-only.html

 

if you like a brush guard type look but dont want the full size like the ranchhand you may want to look at the avid light bar.

 

also, do you have a link to those seat covers?

 

I got them on ebay or Amazon.. I don't remember where or who the seller was though.. Heres a link.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=toyota+tacoma+trd+seat+covers&_sacat=0

 

Yea man. Idk yet. I was thinking about just mounting some lights behind the grille..?

 

Some new pictures...

 

Finally got me some tires and wheels.! 17" Pro-comp 7089's wrapped in 285/70/17 Duratracs.





I will take better pictures later.!

 

Looks good man, I love the grill

 

Thanks man. Idk if I should leave the mudflaps or not.? Any opinions.?

 

More pictures...

 

I keep mine to stop paint chips. I actually like the way look too.

 

Sorry, I know this is a really old thread. Looking into the pro comp 7089's with 285/70/17 as well. Was cmc needed? Any rubbing issues?