2014 Super white Taco Build

Hello All, Im new to Tacoma World.

I've been a lurker for quite some time, but I finally Found the truck I wanted so i ditched my Civic and pulled the trigger on it on. As of July 21st it was all mine

The day I drove off the lot, 5 miles on it

2014 DCSB TRD Off-Road 4x4
Entune Plus
Tow Package
The Works



4 days later i decided it was time for a trip to Sycamore. I dented my factory skidplate on this trip, good times.







My buddies Molested Jeep sitting behind me, he got stuck in some sand . I on the other hand, did not!



Some Asshole decided to swipe my driver side bumper a week later.. You have to love Arizona..



Decided to Plasti Dip my stock TRD Off-Road wheels, I think they turned out pretty swell.


Current Mods
-6000k Hi/Low HID's
-AntennaX 5" antenna
-Plasti Dipped wheels


Future Plans
-Either Method or Mickey Thompson wheels (haven't decided yet)
-Either DuraTrac's or Open Country's (270/70/17)
-30'" Light bar in the lower grill valence
-I would love a raptor style Satoshi grill, but dont have the balls to do the fab myself on it..
-Front and Rear Suspension lift (any input on what route to go would be awesome!)
-WeatherTech Laser floormats
-Seat Covers
-Many more i just cant think of them.

I will update this as I go, not sure what my exact plans are but I'm just going to go with the flow.

 

Nice truck. Love the color, ditch the HIDs!

Also love the body damage on a new truck lol

 

Thanks man I love super white. Why ditch the HID's?

The damage makes me cringe...

 

I have the same truck. 2014 DCSB 4x4 trd offroad. Its a great truck.

 

I love it so far, the only thing I miss about my Civic is the MPG haha.

Where did you get your grill by chance?

 

Welcome from Chandler as well come out to a meet some time

 

Will do! how often are they??

 

So I bought this new 2014 tacoma and Ive added about 1,000 pounds of steel so I bought a 2013 Ford focus to commute in. I made my grill. I ordered a color matach grill from a trd sport. I cut out the plastic added grill craft mesh then I ordered the letters from bay area metal fabrication.

 

We have them almost every week on monday nights this week however I think we are going to do it on Wednesday

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/arizona/91924-weekly-monday-meets-chill-happy-hour-245.html

thats the weekly meet thread also if you have any questions we are always willing to help

 

Oh right on, i might have to try it that way.

Sounds good man thanks!

 

Ditto

 

I know this topic has been Beaten to death but i want first hand input pertaining to what I'm thinking.

I know I want

5100's in the front (for the time being)
OME 885 Coils
Driverside Spacer (Driver Lean fix)

In the rear I'm Debating new shocks as well, keep in mind I have the factory Bilstiens.

Should i swap them with 5100's, 5160's, or are the factory TRD Off-Road shocks fine.

Then I am not sure what AAL I want/should do.

I've done a ton of lurking a researching but none compare the 5160's and the 5100's to the Factory Off-Road shocks.

Any input would be appreciated! Thanks Guys

 

The 5100 shocks are better then the factory as far as the 5160 anything with a resi is going to be better then the same shock without the resi. When I had my prerunner I had an icon AAL and it was good for some height. It was progressive with multiple springs vs. just an AAL with 1 spring and other than that I do not know any other differences maybe somone else can chime in. Hope this helps

 

Thanks man, Yeah i guess thats where my knowledge ends..

Do I want a progressive?
Or a single AAL?? Im assuming Progressive is going to make the ride quality better.

Im going for about 2-2.5 in the front and whatever in the back that will make it level.

 

It all depends I have never ridin in truck with any AAL other than an Icon one its pretty stiff but it rides nice. When I had my prerunner without the spindles I was pretty much level with 2.5 and that AAL although I am a fan of the nose up...

 

Alright for sure, would you say its stiffer than factory ride? Or a little smoother?

 

I know this may be a weird response but I haven't ridden in a stock truck for over a year I honestly don't remember what it was like... Sorry that doesn't help much

 

No worries man, thanks for the input. Im sure someone on here will be able to shed some light

 

Bump for more opinions!!

 

Dang can't say I've ever purchased a vehicle with only 5 miles on it. Love the white and the new damage.