9civichatch3's DCSB Progress Build

Compared to other builds on TW this one will not be as exciting. I plan to make a fun, reliable daily driver.

I purchased my 2008 Tacoma PreRunner SR5 DCSB in December 2012 from a local Hyundai Dealership in Alabama. It was a 1 owner with 51,xxx miles in great condition.


Traded in her.....



To get her ..


Took her home, Toyota Family







Exterior:

• Tint
• Removed Mud Flaps
• Bestop Supertop

Interior:

• New OEM Floor Mats

Audio:

• GTA iPhone Interface

Suspension:

• 2012 TRD Shocks F/R
• ToyTec Front 3/4" Top Plate Spacer
• ToyTec Rear 1" Block Spacer w/ U-Bolts

Wheel/Tire:

• OEM Wheels
• 265/70/16 General Grabber AT2
• Nitrogen

Performance:

• K&N Filter

Future Mod$:

• BAMF Bolt-On Sliders
• Color Match Handles/Mirrors
• 10" Sub
• Bed Extender

 

First thing I did was removed the mud flaps and TINT. Originally I just matched the rears but it wasn't enough. I went back and had then put 20% over the rears and 15% up front.

 

Hauling 70lb mortar bags at work



Debadge

 

From the pic above you can see that next on my list was tires. I did a lot of research and finally decided on 265/70/16 General Grabber AT2. Awesome tires.

 

I need to get my tint redone (it's just regular tint, I want ceramic - makes a huge difference), and like how it looks dark... 15%'s pretty low transmission, though - any issues seeing at night (particularly on poorly lit roads)?

 

I wanted to upgrade the suspension. I know everyone says 5100s but I really didn't want to lift it with the current tires. I just wanted a better ride and a level.

2012 TRD Shocks


ToyTec 3/4" Top Plate Spacer




Ready to install


Started off with the rears (easy)


Then the front


Old


New


Done

 

It is harder to see at night, but not really an issue. Backing up in dark areas is the hardest.

 

Next project .... making my FREE 6ft bed mat fit my 5ft bed.

 

looks good to me black out the rims

 

A coworker traded in his Tacoma DCLB last week and I snatched out his bed mat.


Measured and penciled


Cut


Cleaned & Installed




For lack of any better update ....

 

Thanks, but every single Tacoma has black wheels ! I like the OEM look.

 

The new suspension setup drives great. Its not night and day but very happy with the ride and look.

PS: my 55mph shake/vibe got better.

 

New OEM Floor Mats

 

I really like those tires. I've been reading a ton of good reviews about them and I'm considering picking up a set. I'm doing a budget build myself - not sure about lifting yet either.

 

Couldnt be happier with the tires.

 

but they look good in black lol, but looks great anyways, how you liking the ride so far

 

I thought about doing them black. Still not sure.

The ride is great. She is sitting perfect (for now).

 

Picked up a Bestop Supertop today from TW Member ScissorMeTimbers.

 

Really nice man! Keepin it simple.

 

Installed ToyTec 1" Rear Blocks






Then installed this for when I was done.