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AleGav's Baja Build Thread

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by alegav, Apr 18, 2013.

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  1. Apr 18, 2013 at 3:31 PM
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    alegav

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    alegav [OP] TeamBlue

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    Pelfreybilt IFS Skid, Mid Skid and Plate Bumper, Rigid Industries Dually's, ARB CKMA12 On Board Air, Kenwood TM-281A Radio, Rear view mirror relocation bracket, Wheelers SuperBumps, Toytec Baja Spacer
    Well since I have been inspired by many others build threads I decided to make my own. Nothing drastic has been done yet but I have done a few mods to stand out from the rest. (Not really just another black Tacoma :))


    Interior:
    LED interior lights from CSjumper. Went with the white LEDS for maximum light output. Night and day difference. Inexpensive mod and would recommend to anyone.
    Rear view mirror relocation bracket
    Kenwood TM-281A Race radio and NMO Diamond antenna

    Exterior:
    Rigid Industry Duallies LED White Flood
    $338 ARB CKMA12 On-Board Air Compressor High Performance 12 Volt for Air Locker Differentials and Tire Inflation
    ARB CKMA12 Air Compressor, 20ft hose

    Armor:
    Front and mid skids by Pelfreybuilt
    Front Plate Bumper by Pelfreybuilt

    Suspension Front:
    Suspension - Baja Edition
    TRD Bilstein 9100
    Wheelers front Super Bump stops

    Suspension Rear:
    TRD Bilstein 5160's

    Future mods:
    Pelfreybilt Sliders
    Warn VR10000s Winch
    20" SR-Series Rigid Industries LED Flood/Spot Combo

    Stock

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    Kenwood TM 281A

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    Onboard Air

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  2. Apr 18, 2013 at 3:31 PM
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    reserved for pics
     
    alegav, Apr 18, 2013
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  3. Apr 18, 2013 at 3:36 PM
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    BulletToothTony

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    BulletToothTony You’ll have that on these big jobs.

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    Good start
     
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  4. Apr 18, 2013 at 3:42 PM
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    alegav

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    Thank you!!! Apprectaie the kind words.
    Yes, I have to take some interior shots i'll be sure to include those also!
     
    alegav, Apr 18, 2013
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  5. May 20, 2013 at 2:38 PM
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    alegav

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    alegav [OP] TeamBlue

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    Look what I got!! Air compressor and pump up kit. I was going to run a tank but decided not to. This will take 37's from 0-36psi in less than 2 mins. So filling up my 265's is going to be cake :)

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    alegav, May 20, 2013
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  6. May 22, 2013 at 11:16 AM
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    Clean looking truck
     
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  7. May 22, 2013 at 11:59 AM
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    Thanks you! :)
     
    alegav, May 22, 2013
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  8. Jul 19, 2013 at 12:21 AM
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    nice looking truck. I have a 2013 trd offroad and I'm trying to get it to sit at the same height as the baja. Do you know what exactly I'd have to do to my truck? I know your truck comes with 66mm front and 50mm back bilstein shocks. But I can't find those anywhere. Any ideas?
     
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  9. Jul 19, 2013 at 8:28 AM
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    To be honest with you I think you have to "Know" someone to order the parts off the baja since they don't sell them as "upgrades" I think the rears can be ordered but the fronts are a different story. I know is an Eibach #650 spring. If you wanted to go the cheap route you could just get a 2 inch spacer (but I don't recommend that if you're going to off road) otherwise I would look into a decent mid travel setup from Fox, Icon or King. I'll see if I can find some part number for ya on what I have.
     
    alegav, Jul 19, 2013
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  10. Jul 19, 2013 at 8:48 AM
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    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/277344-because-baja.html

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  11. Jul 19, 2013 at 9:35 AM
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  12. Jul 20, 2013 at 9:22 PM
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    Build: 2013 Tacoma TX Baja Access Cab 6-Speed Manual *denotes stock feature for Baja Exterior/Performance *TX Baja Series Badging (small sticker--no large “Baja”), Red TRD badge on tailgate Billet 14” antenna Hitch cap Softopper with interchangeable mesh/solid rear doors, doggie door at cab, and dust bag *TRD Cat-back exhaust DeMello Bolt-On Hybrid Rock Sliders TRD front aluminum skid plate *TRD Gun Metal Gray Beadlock Style Wheels *BFG A/T 265/70/16 LED plates lights (thx CSJumper) Interior/Performance *Toyota HD Flooring throughout cab...entirely weatherproof. No carpeting TRD Quickshifter TRD Shift knob, MOMO knob, *Stock leather knob Uniden Radio/Walkies LED Replacement Bulbs (CS…again) Suspension *Front 3” TRD racing coils *60mm HD Bilstein (TRD custom valved in San Antonio) front shocks. Similar to 9100/9300s w/ bumpstop *Modified bumpstops by TRD in San Antonio *50mm Bilstein (TRD custom valved by TRD in San Antonio) *Tuned 3 leaf + overlo
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  13. Jul 21, 2013 at 11:43 AM
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    Thanks!!! Same to you
     
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  14. Dec 18, 2013 at 9:39 AM
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    What's new in here? Any updates?
     
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  15. Dec 18, 2013 at 9:25 PM
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    Ahh you caught me haha ya I have to get pics if my onboard air setup, bed light bar installed and my new radio I'll take some pics this weekend and update!
     
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  16. Jan 16, 2014 at 6:39 PM
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    RSDeuce

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    Hey man, sweet ride. I just bought a '14 Off Road and the mods you have are the exact direction I want to take my truck.

    Quick question, is that the "ImMrYo" mirror relocation kit? I am 6'3" and the first thing I did while test driving was think "I have got to move this thing up." However, the guy has only posted 5 times (last time in 2012) and I haven't been able to figure out if he is active and still making them. If it is another kit, where did you get it?

    Thanks
     
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  17. Jan 16, 2014 at 9:30 PM
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    alegav

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    Congrats on the purchase and thanks for the kind words. That is the same kit. I think if you PM him he'll get back to you on the details. That's what I did.
     
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  18. Jan 17, 2014 at 2:27 PM
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    Awesome. Thanks for the quick reply.

    I just noticed you are in SD. Same here. I am moving to Seattle sometime next month but have an itch to use my truck a bit while I am here. As a former BMW owner I have no idea what is good for off-roading in these parts.

    I know the desert and sand dunes are the main thing it seems, but I grew up more of a forest-trail and rock-crawler in Colorado. Any ideas where I should think of taking the truck this weekend?

    Also, I mountain-bike. I think combining the two would be a good time. I usually go to Mission Trails, which is good for biking but not so much for anything off-road in a truck.
     
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  19. Jan 17, 2014 at 2:29 PM
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    since you have the compressor are you going to get a front locker???

    Btw where did you mount it?
     
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  20. Jan 20, 2014 at 8:31 PM
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    Might get an air locker at some point. I mounted it in the small cubby behind the drivers side passenger seat. I'll get some pics.
     
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