Yax267 access cab build

This build may be slow due to funds but it is happening and slowly coming together. I haven't done anything major lately so ill just go from where it started.

Exterior:
Bilstein 5100's front and rear
30" toughlight bar
CBI ditch light brackets with toughlight 4d amber pods
2 bedrail mounted rear-facing pods
Anytime fog light mod
Plasti dipped Emblems

Wheels/ tires:
Bfg all terrain Ko2 285/75r16
16" Method standards

Future Mods:
Depo tailights
Blue sea fuse box
Bussman 100amp circuit breaker
6 rocker switch panel
Bumpers
Mid travel
possibly a RTT
Soft top shell
sport hood w/scoop


The first time it saw dirt with nothing done



Then came the Bilstein's. 5100's front & rear. And of course the plasti-dipped emblems



For being stock, shes got flex!



Then came the 285 Ko2's!



Up next was method standards. i was pretty excited about this since it completely changed the look of the truck.



When I bought the truck the shell came on it so Its nice to have on longer trips especially in the winter. Wish i could always have it on but due to always having a dirtbike in the bed its tough. I'd like to look into a soft topper if anyone has any recommendations.


I added a 10" Auto zone bar in the lower bumper just since my buddy had it laying around his shop. we spliced it into the fog lights since to me it wasn't worth running a switch and relay just for that.



Just havin a little fun and flexxin!





Got a huge deal from Toughlight on 2 4d amber pods, 2 4d regular pods, and a 30" pro 2 bar all for $200. i want to wait until i have a switch and relay/ fuse box to put it all in.



But got really anxious yesterday and decided to swap the 10" out for the 30" while keeping it on the fog lights.







Mounted it to the crash bar but used the old mounts just because I didn't want to drill holes in the new pretty ones.



Later last night, decided to do the very easy anytime fog light mod so the bar could be on without the headlights.

(excuse the muddy engine bay)

 

So I wired up 2 amber pods behind my grill this morning. Hung them off of 2- 5/16, 4 1/2" bolts with some lock washers and nuts. Had to do the horn relocation to behind the battery for this. Might not be the most functional but it works until I decide to do a mesh grill.

 

@MuricaTaco How'd you mount the flag pole to the hitch?

 

I'll take post some photos of it tomorrow but it's fairly simple, however I have a tow ball not a hitch so it was pretty simple for me. Basically mounting my pole I put a nut and washer on each side of my bumper & tightened it down.
Granted I'm pretty sure 2nd gens have hitches & not tow balls however I've seen mounts created for hitches before and other means of mounting a flag

 

@Yax267 send me a reminder tomorrow.... I keep forgetting lol

 

Stretchin out in holy jims! Didnt get as many pictures as i wanted, forgot my camera at home. I guess phone works!

 

Was just there yesterday, lookin nice

 

Thanks dude! Lets make a run out there soon! But i wanna get a little muddy next time

 

Was surprised about how little mud there was out there. Not sure if you know but there's going to be a cleghorn run after this meet next Saturday
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/matt-dennys-alehouse-takeover-may-14-2016-food-bs-4x4.425646/

 

This is how I have my flag pole mounted

 

Yeah i was pretty suprised, not even too many puddles! But yeah i heard about that, unfortunately i have work at 5! We'll see i may try and get someone else to work it.

 

Sub'd.

 

Got my @CBI Offroad Fab DLB's last night so decided to mount the amber's. love the look and the installation was super simple. minor drilling to widen up one of the holes but besides that they're perfect!

 

Painted my gauges and door speaker rings. easy to do but a pain to take off the entire door panel for the speaker rings. Looks good though!

 

Welded up some tabs for 2 pods behind the cab. works great at night and can be pointed sideways if needed.

 

First time up at Main Divide rd. a few days ago! truck handled great!



Fun little turn off to the side of the trail. Never made my truck teeter before but it happened!