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kappes03's Storm Trooper..ish Build (SOLD) :(

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by Kappes03, Mar 13, 2013.

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  1. Mar 13, 2013 at 4:34 PM
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    Kappes03

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    Kappes03 [OP] Legend of the UG

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    2009 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road
    SOLD
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    Modifications​

    Exterior:
    BAMF front Hybrid bumper
    CBI TrailRider 2.0 with Swing Away Tire Carrier
    Prinsu Access-Cab Roof Rack
    AirFlow Snorkel with Enginaire Composite PreCleaner
    BAMF Weld on Sliders
    BAMF Rear Diff Cover
    2011 MGM Grill
    ATO Hi-Lift Bed Mounts

    Lighting:
    S-Tech switch system
    Hella fogs
    Rigid D-Series pods with amber covers
    6" Slimlite LED KC Lights

    Interior:
    Pioneer AVH-4200NEX using Android Auto
    Compustar Dash cam
    Scan Gauge II
    Wet-Okole Custom Seat Covers with TRD Off-Road Logo
    WeatherTech Floor Mats

    Suspension:
    Front:     OME BP-51 Reservoir Coilovers
    Total Chaos Upper Control Arms with Icon Delta Joint Retrofit kit
    Rear: OME Dakars/ OME BP-51 Reservoir Shocks
    Trail Gear U-Bolt Flip Kit

    Wheels and Tires:
    315/75-16 Cooper Discoverer ST Maxx
    16" TRD Trail Team wheels

    Gearing:
    4.56 Nitro Gears

    Recovery:
    Smittybilt X20 8,000 Winch
    SouthEast Overland Synthetic Winch Line
    Smittybilt Recovery Strap
    Rhino Recovery Strap
    D-Ring Receiver Hitch with Smittybilt D-Ring
    60" Hi-Lift Jack
    ARB Twin Compressor with Slee Off-Road engine mount

    Comms:
    $18 Baofeng UV-5R Dual Band Two Way Radio (Black), 144-148MHz & 420-450MHz
    Baofeng UV-5R V2+ Ham Radio
    $60 Uniden Pro505XL 40-Channel CB Radio. Pro-Series, Compact Design. Public Address (PA) Function. Instant Emergency Channel 9, External Speaker Jack, Large Easy to Read Display. - Black
    Uniden Pro505XL CB Radio

    Misc:
    Custom bed rack from InSainFab with custom canvas top
    Mount Shasta Extended Pioneer Rooftop Tent


    To Do/Order List:


    Day I brought her home

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    Next to my 2003 Honda CBR 600 RR that ended up getting stolen one random night

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    Old spacer suspension

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    San Isabel, Colorado

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    Hella Rallye 4,000s mounted on CrossFab Light Bar

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    Scan Gauge II




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    Tacos on the beach 2011
    Arapahoe Basin, Colorado

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    Rollinsville, Colorado

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    First set of sliders

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    Rollins Pass, Colorado

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    Waldorf Mine, Colorado

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    Suspension Upgrade

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    Changed Hella Covers

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    Anytime fog mod with Arctic Hyper Yellow Fogs

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    Tire Upgrade to DuraTracs

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    Couple weeks later… fortunately it was a half inch screw

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    BAMF Rear Diff Skid

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    BAMF Sliders

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    Out with the old

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    In with the new

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    Hi-Lift mount

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    Mounted the CB here, little Radio Shack cheapy.

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    To be continued….
     
    Last edited: Sep 7, 2021
    Kappes03, Mar 13, 2013
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  2. Mar 13, 2013 at 4:45 PM
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    Blacktacoma23

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    Blacktacoma23 If your tires don't rub you can fit bigger tires

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    Never thought Id see the day!

    Lookin good Mike :headbang:
     
    Blacktacoma23, Mar 13, 2013
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  3. Mar 13, 2013 at 4:56 PM
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    NYCO

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    NYCO go explore...

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    love how after all these years, you make a build thread when you're 3000 miles from your truck :laugh:


    when's it making the journey north?
     
    NYCO, Mar 13, 2013
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  4. Mar 13, 2013 at 5:10 PM
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    Gramps

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    Gramps My walker is faster than your Prius!

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    Colorado! Where else?
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    It's about damn time. :D
     
    Gramps, Mar 13, 2013
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  5. Mar 13, 2013 at 5:23 PM
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    Kappes03

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    Kappes03 [OP] Legend of the UG

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    Thanks man

    Haha yea pretty random. My sister treks out to Dallas TX in a couple weeks, then about a couple weeks on a boat to get shipped here. It's gonna travel through the Panama Canal

    Yea yea, I figured by the 10th pm or so I better do it
     
    Kappes03, Mar 13, 2013
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  6. Mar 13, 2013 at 5:32 PM
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    NYCO

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    NYCO go explore...

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    quite the round about way to alaska...
     
    NYCO, Mar 13, 2013
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  7. Mar 14, 2013 at 12:22 PM
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    Kappes03

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    Kappes03 [OP] Legend of the UG

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    Only way a ship can go haha
     
    Kappes03, Mar 14, 2013
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  8. Mar 14, 2013 at 4:24 PM
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    Gramps

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    Gramps My walker is faster than your Prius!

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    Don't worry it will get there and 2 weeks later you will be re-assigned to the South Pole. :D
     
    Gramps, Mar 14, 2013
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  9. Mar 14, 2013 at 11:21 PM
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    423 TACO

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    Looks good man can't wait to see it up here in person!
     
    423 TACO, Mar 14, 2013
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  10. Mar 15, 2013 at 3:22 PM
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    Kappes03

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    Kappes03 [OP] Legend of the UG

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    Haha fortunately that won't happen but that would suck..
    Won't be too much longer now!
     
    Kappes03, Mar 15, 2013
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  11. Mar 16, 2013 at 4:43 PM
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    RockyMtnTRD

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    RockyMtnTRD Wanderlust.

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    Looking good man!
     
    RockyMtnTRD, Mar 16, 2013
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  12. Mar 19, 2013 at 10:57 PM
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    Kappes03

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    Kappes03 [OP] Legend of the UG

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    Thanks man. I sure do miss it! I've only driven it for about 15 days in the last 10 months!
     
    Kappes03, Mar 19, 2013
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  13. Apr 21, 2013 at 10:28 AM
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    Kappes03

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    Kappes03 [OP] Legend of the UG

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    My truck finally arrived from Colorado the other day. I only drove for about 10 days since last May! I've been driving all weekend haha
     
    Kappes03, Apr 21, 2013
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  14. Apr 21, 2013 at 5:26 PM
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    NYCO

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    is it frozen yet?
     
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  15. Apr 21, 2013 at 5:29 PM
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    Kappes03

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    Kappes03 [OP] Legend of the UG

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    Been pretty warm up here, 45 degrees :D
     
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  16. May 22, 2013 at 8:31 AM
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    tacom08

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    Nice build
     
    tacom08, May 22, 2013
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  17. Jun 14, 2013 at 5:10 PM
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    Kappes03

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    Kappes03 [OP] Legend of the UG

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    She made her way up here about a month ago... FIIIIIIIIINALLY

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    Great looking truck! Lift and tires fit well.
     
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  19. Jun 26, 2013 at 9:30 PM
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    Kappes03

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    Kappes03 [OP] Legend of the UG

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    Few pics from back in Colorado

    First wheeling trip
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  20. Jun 26, 2013 at 9:37 PM
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    Kappes03

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    Kappes03 [OP] Legend of the UG

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    First Alaskan wheeling trip:

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    Kappes03, Jun 26, 2013
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