'13 TX "PROAJA"

I'm finally able to make a build thread - been wanting a Taco for 6 years or so and have been looking forward to this for a long time.

Truck Specs/Mods:

2013 Tacoma TX Pro - DCSB - MGM Grey
+ Tacoma TX Baja Suspension Kit (PTR13-35120)
+ Icon AAL
+ Firestone Ride Rite Airbags (w/ Daystar Cradles)
+ 265/75/16 Duratrac (C Rated)
+ Access Literider Tonneau
+ Weathertech Floor Mats
+ Ultra Gauge
+ Anytime Fog Mod
+ Diff Breather Mod
+ Locking Gas Cap
+ Color Matched Grille
+ Plastidipped Bumper and Emblems
+ Trimmed Front Mud Flaps
+ Front Tint (35%)
+ MattGecko's LED Bedlight Kit
+ Custom TX Pro Graphics
+ TRD 3rd Brake Light
+ BAMF Sliders
+ Removed Faux Bead Lock

As She Sits Today











Purchase Day



Tint Done



Duradracs





Fog Light Mod



Trimmed Flaps



Diff Breather



Plastidip









Ultragauge



SUSPENSION!!











Before



After



Out to play in some dirt















Durtrac Fail

 

freakin awesome! if you don't mind me asking.... how did the suspension set up run?

 

$1500. Yes a bit expensive and yes could have got Icon or Kings, etc. etc.

 

Marin Headlands?

 

Do you not have rear bump stops? I see the airbags with a spacer. What about a bump stop

 

Yes sir!

 

When you install airbags you remove the bumpstop. The airbag is essentially now the bumpstop.

 

Lol that was the first place I went after I got my truck

 

its gotta be nice.

 

Got it. Thanks

 

Wait a min...did you used to park your truck in the lot at Strawberry Village by the Safeway?

 

You gonna get a new Duratrac or just get another set of something?

Matt

 

Already got the new Duratrac. I haven't given up on them yet, but if I blow another one like this I don't think that I will be able to trust them.

Too many good things going for them to give up just yet.

 

Ive had 2 sets and they havent let me down yet(knock on wood)

 

It was such a weird flat. I wasn't rock crawling or anything. I did hit a bump kind of hard a little before the flat, not sure if that started the tear but I was doing a 3pt turn in soft sand (lake bed) when the tire gave out. I didn't see anything sharp that could have caused the tear when I was doing the 3pt turn. Really weird.

 

After the lift/airbag install the rear of my truck was riding a bit harsh on bigger bumps. With the stock Firestone setup I was limited to either limiting my down travel or limiting my uptravel/bottoming out too quickly.

Based on recommendation from Firestone, I purchased some Airbag Cradles from Daystar and removed the spacers.

http://daystarweb.com/productdetail.php?productID=1232

The rear of the truck has been transformed now, the big bumps are being soaked up as they should be and I'm not limited at all on the droop. The only slight problem now is that the cups aren't 100% centered on the bag so the inside edges of the bag are just barely touching the cup. Might be a problem long term for wear.

So far, it seems that the mission has been accomplished. I'm getting great ride unloaded and have the ability to pump the bags up when I tow my boat.

At rest, no load, 5psi.



Testing droop - 5psi





Loaded boat - psi



Loaded boat 25 psi



Loaded boat - 25 psi



Before



After



Screwing around on a hill

 

Added MattGecko's bed lights. They are freggin awesome.

 

http://youtu.be/AqOGidgPzIY

 

such a clean build man, i like how you ordered the OEM baja suspension, keeps it clean and factory, im sure youve got some kind of toyota warranty too for them so thats good. so far 5 stars, one of my favorite simple builds, great attention to detail

 

Built the truck to suit your needs! That is the way to do it!