ramonortiz55's scandalous build - if it doesn't feel right, you're doing it right

So after paying for my 2013 Prerunner cash and adding about 6K in mods, I decided to sell it and start on a foundation I should have in the first place.

Prerunner:















New build: 2015 DCSB offroad 4x4, picked it up on Saturday, August 15, 2015 from a dealership in Austin, Tx.





I got $26,000 for my prerunner, and I got the deal on the 2015 for $31,199.

This is a long term build, since my efforts, wallet contents, blood, sweat and tears are focused on my 3rd gen 4runner build: La venenosa

The following "mods" where transferred from my prerunner to the new build:

1. Weathertechs
2. Rear wet okole seat covers fit, front wet okole seat covers did not fit, had to get some remade

Pending and probably Mods


1. ABS kill switch - https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/abs-kill-switch-mod-for-05-offroad-easy-way-pics.170927/

2. Voltage regulator https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/the-northstar-agm-battery-voltage-booster-upgrade.604478/

3. Illuminated Key Ring - https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/illuminated-ignition-ring-mod.362500/ and https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...-mod-in-progress.362500/page-12#post-13489341

4. Fog lights with high beams on - https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/diy-fog-lights-on-with-high-beams-brights-free.214484/

5. Secondary air pump - https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...you-own-a-tacoma-you-should-read-this.449563/

6. Bypass kit for Secondary Air Pump - https://hewitt-tech.com/product/secondary-air-injection-system-bypass-kit-gen-2-plug-play/

7. Auto window switches - https://cartrimhome.com/Door-Switch-For-Toyota-Tacoma-2012-2015?tracking=TacoOutlaw

8. Replacing Alternator Fuse - https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...-box-battery-wire-replacement-upgrade.420450/

 

Mod List and Build Pictures:

1. Gray TRD Beadlocks

2. Redline Tuning Hoodstruts

3. OEM Power outlet in center console

4. Tailgate Clamp

5. Mirror relocation bracket because I am too tall

6. Turning off door chime

7. Original @nat molle panel

8. Anytime 400W for bed inverter plug

9. @Coupe battery tie down

10. Rokblokz mud flaps

11. Bottle Opener in Bed

12. Replaced Non Clock hazard with a clock hazard unit

13. Relocated Emissions pump for future second battery tray

14. @ragofabrication bed stiffeners

15. Front Runner roof rack

16. Bedslide

17. Big Three Upgrade

18. Powertrays and Switchpro Install

19. Baja Designs Light Bar on Front Runner Roof Rack

20. Baja Designs Amber Fog Light Kit

21. Baja Designs Ditch Lights with Rago Fabrication Hood Brackets

22. Blue Sea Bed Outlet Install

23. Expedition Essentials 2TPAM Install

24. ARB Compressor Install with Expedition Essentials Bed Cubbie Mount

25. SSO Hidden Winch Bumper Install

26. Hilux Illuminated 4x4 Switch

27. Voltage regulator fuse

 

Future Picture Dump!

 

I'm here for the BS

 

being that this build is going to take a few years, there s gonna be plenty of it. lol

 

@ramonortiz55 dont tell me you traded it with the nfab and lights?

 

No sir, i didnt.

I sold it to a private buyer with the nfab and lights

 

i got $26,000 for it.

dealer wanted to give me $22,000.. and didnt want me to take the lights off.

 

where in texas are you at?

 

Beaumont

 

especially with two builds going on at the same time

 

Sweet prerunner man! What bed rack light bar is that or was it fabbed? Subbed for build!

 

Yesterday, I was casually looking for some wheel for my 4runner build when I bumped into this:



After being harrassed by the guys at the Houston BS thread, I managed to beat them to the deal. @357sig

I was able to install the TRD gray beadlocks.

Thanks for @SCSPerformance for providing the appropriate lugnuts. Didn't want to spend $110 for TRD lugnuts.

 

That light bar in the bed was an NFAB light bar. They're here in Houston.

 

Installed hoodstruts over the weekend:



Added a few rivets since I didnt like how the bottom bracket would flex when the hood raised up..

 

Following my previous write up:

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...enter-console-clean-look-lots-of-pics.306779/


Installed two always hot power outlets, one in the center console to charge a phone and keep it hidden:


One behind the center console to provide a power point for rear seat passengers and a future WHYNTER fridge:

I used OEM toyota charger port and sleeve. The sleeve features a self closing lid. Wish that our tacomas had the self closing lids for the power outlets below the ac controls.

 

Also went ahead and secured my tailgate:

 

Looking good Op I installed bumper yesterday I picked up from the Texas classifieds