DefconBrix [ overland Tacoma build ]

very nice truck man.

 

Are all those patches just velcro'd onto the headliner? I'm immediately stealing the crap out of that concept.

 

Test fit a piece of Velcro and find out!

 

Thanks everyone!
This interior changes the overall driving experience. Major upgrade!

Fro all those interested give you local Katzkin dealer a call to see what pricing they can give you (not published on their website) — they have numerous materials to keep the costs low but keeping the same overall quality.

These can be installed by anyone but for those who I talked to that have tackled it themselves all told me they would rather pay a professional to do it next time. Considering the side airbags, the heated/cooled options added and time involvement I definitely paid for it to be someone else's headache.

Thats exactly what it is VELCRO

some of my patches came with velcro backs and some I added it to. Stoked to see your collection grow! I totally stole this idea also from numerous others lol

 

Guess I know what I'm going to do with all my patches now

 

Don't know why I haven't sub'd this build yet .

 

Oh yeah...Sean..congrats on getting "build of the year" on TW! You deserved it!

 

Thanks Rick!

I tied for the title with MadeMan925 who has an awesome build!
So honored to even be a contender this year!
So many great builds are coming to life!
For instance... YOURS!!

 

Nah...lol I can't be at your level until I drop dime on some Katzkin leather... But thanks Bro...

 

How good is the AC option on the seats? Is it for the seat backs as well?

 

It's in both the back and bottom and on level 3 it is literally like an ice pack. Its the best thing ever. I'll never own a car without it again lol

 

Love your whole truck and trailer setup!! Those seats look really damn good too.

 

Love your truck man. I've got two questions for you. First, do you have any pics of your canvas top with the side flaps down while the rack in on your truck. Also, just curious how are those Toyo Open Country R/T's working out?

 

I said the same thing when I sat in my brothers escilade that had them. They're life changing and it blows my mind they're not standard on every make and model.

 

does the APEX aluminum front bumper hold up as well as the steel bumper?

 

I can't speak for Defcon's, but I have a similar Pelfreybilt aluminum front plate bumper and it's plenty damn good. Handles winching with no problems and it's half the weight and saves precious fuel in the long run. Now if for some reason you decide to go crashing into a tree, another car or large rock the steel bumper would probably take it better for sure, but it's your call in the end...

 

Hey defcon. You're build is awesome man I saw it on Instagram and I have been following for awhile now! I've been looking into the all pro long travel kit it looks like a great kit! I See you from utah and I am as well. I just was wondering if you had any suggestions on a shop for install of the long travel kit?

 

Well said! I won't run a steel bumper again personally after seeing first hand the difference in handling and fuel economy.

Thanks! The LT kit is a lot of fun but recently I have been considering going to a mid travel kit (I likely won't though) — this thought process has crossed my mind after driving a stock Tacoma for the last month and feeling the difference in daily driving. It's not bad just stock has the sway bar still so less body roll and tighter feeling.

I would check with Moab Outfitters in Linden for the install. The crew there are pretty seasoned guys and real friendly. I trust them.

 

In Moab with the family to start 2015 off right!

Explored the Arches National Park today.

Delicate Arch in the background




Getting ready to hike to a few arches — it's in the 20's here but still beautiful

 

Moab is one of my favorite places in the world. 12 hours from me but worth every minute. Springtime is especially beautiful