Ycart1201's 2016 Tacoma Build

Well... here we go again. This is my 4th Tacoma (2000, 2006, 2012, 2016). Figure I'll post pics of my new truck as I build it. Feel free to ask questions, leave comments, or just show some yota love.

If you're a fellow Instagram user, feel free to follow the page I created for my build @my_yota_obsession

Current Setup:
Lift:
Bilstein 5100's @ 1.75 with OEM springs & Deaver Add-a-leaf.

Wheels:
17"x8" ƒ(x)Pro wheels in dark high-gloss gunmetal finish.

Tires:
275/70-17 BFG KO2

Step Bars:
Avid Offroad (retrofit from my previous 2012 Tacoma).

Misc. Mods:
Tailgate Sticker (Matte Black Finish) from www.IMPORTequipment.com
TRD Drop-in Air Filter
OEM Toyota Mud Flaps
OEM Toyota Behind the cab Bed Rail

More mods to follow...

Thanks, Ycart1201

Most current photo:

 

What size tires

 

275/70-17. I've updated my trucks build specs.

 

Photo Above: Although my dealer had just about every color available, I had narrowed my search down to either Silver or White.


Photo Above: Ultimately I chose Silver. Kinda partial to that color.

 

A couple random pics of the new taco.

 

Nice! Congrats on the new truck!

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/detako-2016-trd-sport-4x4.410673/

 

Above: Picked up some goodies from my local dealer.


Above: Installed OEM Toyota Mud Flaps. Super easy install. Only took a about 15mins.


Above: Installed the Bed Rail that was missing behind the cab. I transferred this one from my 2012 Tacoma that I sold. Fits perfectly, all holes line up. Easy 3 minute install.

 

Above: I installed a TRD drop in air filter. Another super easy 3 minute install. I did this just days after buying the truck so I wasn't able to compare/notice any gains in power or mpg's.


Above: Just a random pic of my tuck sitting in the rain.

 

Above: My plan was to reuse the step bars from my 2012 Tacoma. All the bolt holes lined up perfectly, but unfortunately they didn't clear the frame at the front of the truck.


Above: With a little help, we cut them down so they would fit.



Above: After cutting (and capping the ends we cut), it was time for fresh paint. Used Industrial grade Matte Black from Sherwin Williams Paint Co.


Above: This photo shows how much we had to cut off (about 3/8" each side) and how much clearance I now have from the frame.


Above: Installed. Tah-dah!

 

Above: A photo of the freshly installed side steps.


Above: A boring mod but a mod none the less. Picked up some metal plate frames with a slightly tinted cover.

 

Above: New tires arrived. 275/70-17 BFG KO2


Above: Doing a comparison of tire sizes.

 

Above: Part of my lift arrived. Bilstein 5100's.


Above: The other part of my lift arrived. Deaver Add-a-leafs I purchased from Headstrong.

Parts are starting to pile up while I'm waiting for my wheels to arrive.

 

Above: A before and after of the lift install. Raised the front 1.75" and the rear 1.5". It's almost perfectly level. Exactly what I was going for.


Above: Another photo showing how it looks after the lift has been installed.

 

Above: The most exciting part for me... NEW WHEELS!!!


Above: The packaging was amazing! Double boxed, FN Wheels dust cover, plastic trim ring, and padded wrap under that. FN Wheels takes great pride in protecting their product during shipping.


Above: My new ƒ(x) Pro Wheels in dark high-gloss gunmetal finish.

 

Above: This is a pretty good comparison of the wheel color (dark high-gloss gunmetal finish) vs trucks paint color (silver).


Above: I love this photo because it shows the depth of the wheel. I love that these wheels are 8" wide!

 

Above: Loaded up and headed off to the tire shop.


Above: Discount Tire (formerly America's Tire) doing what they do best... Working on Tacomas.


Above: Freshly installed (and rubbing the front air dam like crazy when I turned).


Above: Before and After. Say good bye to the front aid dam.

 

Above: Another photo the day I got my wheels/tires installed. The dark high-gloss gunmetal finish looks amazing on my silver truck. Pictures don't do it justice!!!


Above: Another before/after photo. After shows Lift/Wheels/Tires.

 

Above: Couldn't resist snapping a pic with this crazy background.


Above: Stopped for a quick photo on my way to a local plant nursery. What a view!!!

 

Above: A photo showing the Matte Black Tailgate Sticker from www.IMPORTequipment.com, Install is super easy and only took a few minutes.

Here is a link to the tailgate sticker: http://www.importequipment.com/Onli...s=2016+tacoma&search_in_description=1&x=0&y=0

 

Above: Some pics I took in an alley.


If you want to buy the Tailgate Sticker shown above, click here: http://www.importequipment.com/Onli...s=2016+tacoma&search_in_description=1&x=0&y=0