Taczilla's Build... Nothing Fancy, Just a Work Limo... STOLEN!... maudit tabernacle!

I'll be working on some cottages this summer that will require me to cross a small creek now and then. Hence, I did the diff breather relocation mod.





Pretty easy to do. Looks like I need to paint the undercarriage!

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/111954-my-differential-breather-mod-photos.html

Thanks TW!

 

Installed a Pop & Lock

$200 PL8540 Pop & Lock – Power Tailgate Smart Lock Combo with Bolt Technology for Toyota Tacoma, Fits 2005 to 2015 Models (OEM Color Black, PL8540)

PL8540 today. Works with your remote and ignition key.



It works great! No more stolen tailgates, and added security for the contents. Pretty slick item. A very easy install, except for accidently pulling the weather pack connector off of the wire. Grrrrr... it took half an hour and a wobbly pop to disassemble and repair. Also aligned the back up camera so the grid lines in the mirror display are now ligned up with the big-ass hitch.

Also did the clamp mod on the tailgate a while back. It's a cheap and easy theft deterrent for the gate. The Pop & Lock is for the contents. I wouldn't want this posse of Husky's to disappear.




And did this too .... as it looks now with the Avids on the side.



Drippin' Rust Check all over the bumper since I coated the inside of the gate while doing the tailgate mods.

Now on to the front and rear Avid bars.

 

How are you liking the Depo Tail lights? How does the quality of them compare to the original tail lights? I really like them but I've been on the fence about buying them. I want to make sure that they are worth buying.

 

They are certainly heavier/more robust than the OEM tail lights. They are of very good quality and very well built. They also look pretty cool too!

... and the local constabulary hasn't bothered me about them. I wouldn't hesitate to buy again.

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I bought here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/DEPO-2005-2012-TOYOTA-TACOMA-DOT-SAE-JDM-LOOK-BLACK-LED-REAR-TAIL-LIGHTS-NEW-/351373864801?fits=Model%3ATacoma&hash=item51cf83af61&vxp=mtr

I had them shipped for free to a US address, then had them forwarded to me.

 

Lookin' better today. I finally installed the front 2.5's set at 2" of thread for a real 3.5" lift.

CH to fender measurements:

Front right = 23"
Front Left = 23"






... and a 2" AAL to compliment the rear 2.0 resi's and 1 " block. And cleaned up and painted the frame. Gonna repaint the diff and leafs tomorrow.

Rear has a 1" block and 2" AAL

Right rear = 25"
Left rear = 24 1/2" (Full tank of gas)






Ignore the butterflies and dragon flies in the background. It's a wifey thing.

Goodbye and good riddance ReadyLift.

Hey OZ, it now runs like a dream. No more bump steer or under steer while cornering. It rides and handles like a 'truck' limo. If you have the money, go for it! You won't be disappointed.

I'm a happy man.

Gonna try to install the front and rear Avid bars tomorrow too.

 

While installing the Icons I discovered that the All Pro end links are all rusting to shite, and that's only since December.





Gonna have to give them a call.

 

I had a busy weekend cleaning up the pile of accumulated parts.

Installed the Avid bars front and rear. When you're alone, you do what you gotta do:



Garage stools are also jack stools; not just short garage bar stools. They're padded, adjustable, and work great!

Check it out!







I like it! Notice his little buddy sneaking a peak in the background.

I also went to OEM black emblems and Shadow Chromed the front emblem.

I also blacked out the tail pipe with two coats of BBQ paint and two coats of high temp gloss engine paint.

Yeah, I know, the flaps look lame. They are gone as soon as my new ones come in the mail.

Gonna work on the BackRack this week. It's brand new. I need to scuff, prime, and bed-guard it to match the Avid bars.

 

The family... Daddy, Mommy, and the kid in the background.



My wife loves her little Land Rover (cheap-ass Escape). Please don't tell her otherwise.

 

The new Icons are softening up. It's riding real nice.

 

I sweetened it up a little more.

I put on some flaps...



... and a decal and some emblems...





There's not one other like it in Canada.

Let the shit storm begin!

 

So I park beside a factory issue TRD Off Road ...



... and took a closer look ...



Which one is the Off Road vehicle of choice?



I can't wait to park beside a factory Pro when I go to the US this summer.

PS: OEM black head lights and Pro grill coming next week. I'll be able to crawl taller mountains with those add-ons.

 

I got some tail light guards that I bought brought up from MA on Sunday. I sanded them down, put three coats of adhesion primer, three coats of EZ Bedliner, and two coats of copolymer clear coat.



I also installed the Pro Grill insert and smoked OEM headlights that came with them!



I'm liking it...



Now on to the BackRack project.

 

Marc, trucks looking good. How do you like the MT tires?

 

Thanks, man.

Your mirrors have served me well. I like that I can reach out the window and tip them up for an even wider view when I have to.

The MT's are a very stiff tire, and run hard, loud and stiff on hard-top, but kill anything off road. They don't flex under load when towing, and bull through anything that I have encountered on or off road. I run 36 lbs in front, and 42 lbs in the rear. They are a true working truck tire. I like them.

 

Glad you were able to find a set of the Trd pro badges!

 

Thanks Marc,
I have been running Duratrac's and they are almost worn out. I was thinking of giving these tires a try because they will only be used for 4 wheeling. Plus I can get a pretty decent price on them though my work. It's either these ATZ P3's or the MTZ's, not totally sure yet though

 

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ATZ P3's 285/70/17

These are E rated (equal to 10 ply). Apparently the sidewalls have 3 plys of Kevlar. They howl a little on hard top, so I crank up the radio!

They are all over fleabay. You just have to wait for the right price (< $35). I bought the complete set of OEM black emblems for less than $125.

 

Your truck is looking really good man! The smoked TRD Pro headlights look great and are next on my list. I just have to work up the strength to open the wallet and buy them!

 

Nice truck man! I'm a fellow Ontarian too! A little further up North though.... just outside of Hearst! Check out my build thread.... let me know what you think!

 

Really like the look of this truck!