starforsaken's "Tuck 2.0" build

starforsaken · Oct 9, 2016

It has taken me forever to get a build thread going, but here goes...

On 01 August 2015, I had to take my beloved “Tuck” in for service because he was leaking in the driveway. Tuck was a 2003 Lunar Mist DCSB Off Road Prerunner that I purchased in 2005 with 25000 miles already explored. Tuck was very good to me despite the abuse I had inflicted upon him.

As I waited for a diagnosis, I wandered the showroom idly killing time. I knew that I would one day like to buy a new truck, but figured that day would be many years into the future. Then I saw a dark, shining beast outside on the lot. I had to go introduce myself. He was tall and proud with just a hint of arrogance, well aware of his own beauty. He was a 2015 MGM DCSB Off Road Prerunner. He was destined to be Tuck 2.0.

Tuck 1.0 was traded in that day for only $8k less than I purchased him for 10 years earlier and I was going home with a new steed.

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FYI: The name is an homage to the episode of The Simpsons where Ralph buys Lisa a Malibu Stacy car for valentine's day. "LOOK IN THE TUNK." "HE MUST MEAN TRUNK."
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Tl;dr: Introducing Tuck 2.0

Stuff I've done so far:

TRD beadlock wheels (PTR18-35090) and Lug Nut Kit (PTR27-35100)

N-Fab Nerf Bars (

$550 T0580CC-TX | Fits 2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab 5' Short Bed, SRW Gas

T0580CC-TX)

Color matched grille (53100-04481-B1) and emblem:

Weathertechs front and rear.

Wet Okole seat covers in Black/Charcoal.

Dash Designs charcoal dashmat (a must in the Arizona sun).

G-Tek Fab door sill protectors:

Red Line Tuning hood struts (

$100 21-27010-02 Hood QuickLIFT Plus System Compatible with Toyota Tacoma 2005-2015 (All Black Components)

21-27010-02)

SaBellCo tailgate anti-theft bracket:

ImMrYo mirror riser bracket. (A must buy!)

Steadfast Auto 14” antenna.

Salex glove box organizer.

Toyota (c)ash tray for coins (

$22 74102-02140 Toyota Ashtray Cup

74102-02140)

Origin8 bike fork mounts (L:15mm, R:QR):

Arrogant Bastard hitch receiver cover (and bottle opener):

Mobtown Offroad steel tailgate reinforcement and cap (it's under there):

Blackout interior:

Shift Bezel (58805-AD010)

Instrument cluster bezel (55412-04100)

Matte radio bezel (55421-04050)

Steering pad (84250-04040-C0)

F Sport shift knob (logo sanded off):

Additional D-Rings to clip my bed net to:

And I just finished painting the gauge cluster rings MGM with a matte clear coat:

There will be more...