Ebbs' SEAF (Semi Expo As Fuck) Build...

So this build thread is late, and slow going...
Most Current Pic:

April 2016

May 2015





March 2015

I bought the truck in March of 2014 and it looked like this



Specs.
1999 SR5 excab 4x4 5spd
3.4l v6
132,xxx miles

Engine:
fumoto oil drain valve
k&n cold air intake. (going back to stock)

Drivetrain:
Current:
4.30 stock gears
Elocker rear Swap
URD short shifter

Old:
3.92 stock gears
Open/Open

Suspenson:
OME 2.5" lift Dakar Leaf Pack

Wheels/tires
Current:
Toyo Open Country 285/75R16
Mickey Thompson Classic III matte black

Old:
BFG KM2 285/75R16
Mickey Thompson Classic III matte black

Armor:
Current:
All Pro Front bumper
All Pro Skids(IFS + Trans)
All Pro E-Locker Skid
RTI Rock Sliders

Old:
TJM plate bumper front
Stock skid plate

Recovery:
hi-Lift
Shovel & Axe

Lights
The retrofit source retrofit lights, mini d2s
Rigid D2 Driving with CBI Ditch Mounts
Rigid SAE D2 Driving Lights in bumper
LED Reverse bulbs
LED rear facing LEDs in bumper

Exterior:
DIY satoshi with TOYOTA lettering (broken out by vandals replaced with stock)
Rhino Liner Bedliner (done by previous owner)


Audio:
Pioneer Headunit
Alpine PDX-V9 5 Channel Amp
Alpine Type R 6.5 Componants in front doors
Alpine Type R 6.5 Coaxial in rear
Two Alpine Type R 8" subs in factory ported boxes

Random
Rear diff breather mod routed to inside gas door
halon fire extinguisher
ultragauge
ARB tire deflator
20gal DIY Power tank (Power tanks regulator rest pieced together)
trasharoo
Redline tuning hood strut kit
Softtopper (sold)
Truck Bedzzz air mattress (for sale)
INSAIN FAB DIY Bed Rack (designed by me with help from, and welded by @SilverGhost)
Tepui Kukanam Tent
ARB Awning (still working on mounting)
L-Track tie downs in bed
Gague swap to have a tach
01+ Manual Mirrors
01+ Center Console


The day after I bought it... it looked like this



I've done some Mild wheeling and some minor upgrades.

First was replace the broken PIAA's with Rigid LED's


wheeled a couple times



then it was the retro fit's



wheeled a couple more times:





scared the shit out of Jace, and broke my front Diff driving like an idiot
the result


so I replaced the front diff with one with 4.30 gears and swapped in an E-Locking Rear Axle


Finished my Satoshi


moved the rigids to some CBI ditch mounts


added a light bar (not staying)

 

Nice to see a build thread started! Why isn't the light bar staying?

 

the output is shit. my headlights (though bright as all hell with the retro fit) completely outshine it. also, there's moisture that's leaked into it, so I'm claiming warrenty on it, and they're going to swap it out for a 20" dual row for me. that is if the rep ever returns my e-mail lol.

also I don't like that it blocks my "TOYOTA" looks like an after thought (which it was) lol

I'm picking up some 4" hid lights from a local member, so those may go there... not sure yet... we'll see what the new bumper looks like

 

Ah. I know what it's like having your headlights wash out your light bar.. I did the two dual row 20" bars behind my grill first and looooved them, then I put some high power LED bulbs in the headlights. I only switched the headlight bulbs for the colour tbh, but they are so much brighter that the 20's barely make a difference anymore. The 50 on the roof though.. now that thing is bright!

 

Yeah I think I'm going to sell the 20 when I get it if it's not bright enough (really just want it to throw down the trail further than my brights) I will probably do a 40 radius up top eventually though...

currently looking at what I want to do for fog lights in my new Apex... I have some "driving" Rigid D2's but the light throw on them is SLOPPY they're on my CBI Dich mounts now... might as well be flood. they do have some SAE compliant ones I may go with... we'll see

 

sub'd. Always got to love a 98-00. Looks good man

 

Thanks, Honestly the 98-00 are my least favorite, but the look and uniqueness is growing on me. If I could change the color I'd be much happier... Love yours in Silver... jut not enough contrast with the dark green for me.

but I've got a bit coming this week... All-Pro bumper/skids, custom sliders, and going mount some tie down tracks in the bed.

 

I'm torn between 98-00 and 01-04. I may do a swap later down the road but there's bigger mods to fry

Thanks! I don't mind the green, put some bronze rims on it and it looks better. Very nice! I like the All-Pro stuff just super expensive. I've got 4x sliders waiting to be welded on

 

I took advantage of their free shipping deal over my birthday weekend and saved close to $500. Wished I'd had it powder coated but couldn't wait for it. so I've just painted it and I'll powder coat it at a later time if it's an issue.
01-04 is the best IMO... and yeah I've thought about that swap.

 

Damn that's a lot! Usually rattle can does the job.

The swap doesn't seem hard just needing parts. If I could find a cheap hood that matches my color, I'd do it in a heart beat. Selling my grille and retro would cover the rest easily

 

I wouldn't bother too hard finding a matching hood... a black hood would look good on silver. and cut down on the glare. $.02 I'm never giving up my retrofit, best $ I've spent on the truck so far... LOVE them, just need to fix them now, damn passenger has fogged a little (not enough to effect light output, but makes it look like shit) and my Halo's are burnt out, so I've gotta replace those. Think I'm going to just order some new housings, take my time with the prep (I rushed it last time as I didn't have any choice to get them done in a day) I'm toying with leaving the chrome for contrast...

 

Hi

 

I would only sell them if I were to swap because they won't fit. I would then redo them for the 01-04 headlights. But yes one of the best mods I've done. Great output and looks awesome

 

Ahh yeah. I got ya.

You sure are taking a lot of time off the next couple weeks damn it! lol

 

Haha howd u know!?!?

 

Cause I was trying to get a freak'n alignment done! LOL

 

Bahahahahahaha that's so funny they have my schedule now! Yeah had to burn some vaca... and get the truck ready

 

lol no worries, just want to make sure I'm ready LOL

are you going to wheel at all this weekend? I'm looking to hit up a trail... maybe the gulches...

 

Nah I don't think I am. I think I'm gonna work on the tube doors.... got my prerun in last weekend

 

It's about time!