MikeyMcFly - Gen 2.5 "Broja" - 2016 DCSB OR 6MT

So, we begin again.

Since my beloved 2013 seen here was taken from me by an inattentive driver, I'm building a new truck.

Since it's got a mash-up of 2G and 3G parts, Pro, Baja and otherwise, I'm calling this one my Broja.
IMG_3200-edit by Mike M, on Flickr

It's a 2016 DCSB OR 6MT with the Premium and Tech package with the OEM Tonneau cover.

Engine

- 3.5L
- 6spd Manual :bouncy:

Suspension
Current

- PTR13-35150 2G TRD Pro Suspension
- Headstrong Off-Road AAL sans overload
- ECGS Bushing
- Generic Sway Bar Spacer

Wheels/Tires
Spring / Summer / Fall
- Toyota TRD "Beadlock" Wheels - Graphite
- 265/75-16 BF Goodrich All-Terrain KO2
- TRD Lug Nuts

Winter
- 2016-2019 TRD Sport Alloy Wheels
- 265/70-17 Nokian Hakkapellita R3 SUV
- OEM Long Wheel Locks
- Empyre Off-Road TRD Center Cap Decals

Storage
- OEM SR/SR5 Steel Wheels
- 265/70-16 Hankook I-Pike RW11 Snow Tires

- 2016 TRD Off-Road Wheels --- No Tires

Removed and Sold
- 2013 TRD Off-Road Wheels
- 2010 SR5 Steel Wheels
- OEM FJ Cruiser Steel Wheels

Interior
- OEM Rear Floor Liners
- OEM Door Sill Protectors
- OEM Accessory 2005-2015 Tacoma / FJ Cruiser TRD 6MT Shift Knob
- Weathertech Front Floor Liners
- Covercraft Waterproof Rear Seat Covers
- WeatherTech Cupfone
- VLED front and rear footwell illumination (blue installed / aqua in storage)
- KTJO Driver Side Grab Handle
- KTJO Door Bowl LEDs - Ice Blue
- Diode Dynamics LED Interior Map / Dome Lights

ICE
- OEM Entune Premium system, including Nav
- JL Audio Stealthbox
- Kenwood X802-5 5-channel amplifier
- Kenwood Remote Volume Knob
- Kicker / Subaru Tweeters
- Kicker 46CSC6934 6" x 9" Front Door Speakers
- Kicker 46CSC674 6 3/4" Rear Door Speakers
- Carabc CarPlay module
- Noico Sound Deadener
- Stinger Fast Rings

Exterior
- OEM LED Headlamps - non-Pro
- OEM TRD Pro Grille - real, no replica BS
- OEM TRD Pro Rigid Fog Lamps
- Rigid Amber SR-M Fog Lamp Covers
- OEM TRD Pro Skid Plate
- Tuffskinz Turbo Silver "TRD" Skid Plate Inserts
- Debadged "Tacoma" on doors and "V6" on tailgate
- 2G OEM Bed Extender - Not Currently Installed
- Amp Research Quick Release Extender Mounts
- Removed TRD OR Decals
- OEM bed mat
- OEM chrome exhaust tip
- OEM tonneau cover - Stored for Summer
- CBI Ditch Light Mount - Removed
- Firestik 4' Antenna - Removed
- OEM Mud Flaps
- Generic LED Reverse Lamps
- OEM 2G Running Boards
- Retro 4WD Mudflap Decals
- Tacoma Lifestyle Smoked Sequential Turn Signals
- 2G Tacoma Front Bed Rail
- Rocky Mount Bike Fork Mounts - Not Currently Installed
- KC "C-Series" 30" LED Bar
- KC Pro Sport 6" HID #640 Lamps
- KC Pro Sport 6" HID #641 Lamps
- Black Horse Off-Road Light Bar
- OEM Trailer Hitch Plug Cover
- "Statler Toyota" License Plate Frame

Electronics
- Pelfreybilt Fuse Panel Holder
- Blue Sea Fuse Panels
- Blue Sea Circuit Breaker
- 3 Gang Switch Panel
- Air On Board Switches
- Aukey DR-01 Dash Camera
- Cobra 75 WX ST CB Radio (currently disconnected)
- Scangauge II on a Blendmount


To Be Installed
- Wilson Little Wil Antenna
- Noico Sound Deadening
- davesa Plate Light Disable in Reverse harness
- MESO Extended Fuse Cover

Future Plans
- Homelink Rear View Mirror?
- Drive it?

Additional Photos :

IMG_0027-edit by Mike M, on Flickr
Right after I bought it and debadged, prior to sticker removal

IMG_0777 by Mike M, on Flickr
CB Radio Setup and TRD Shift Knob

IMG_9076 by Mike M, on Flickr
IMG_9057 by Mike M, on Flickr
IMG_9077 by Mike M, on Flickr
IMG_4531 by Mike M, on Flickr
IMG_0803 by Mike M, on Flickr

Audio Setup, Dash Cam and Interion Illumination

Covercraft Seat Covers
IMG_0573 by Mike M, on Flickr

Misc Photos
The brief cap experience
IMG_2708 by Mike M, on Flickr

IMG_E3388-edit by Mike M, on Flickr
Winter 2018

IMG_2932 by Mike M, on Flickr
Winter 2020

IMG_3253 by Mike M, on Flickr
Winter 2021

IMG_1784 by Mike M, on Flickr
IMG_1785 by Mike M, on Flickr
KC Lighting Setup

IMG_3193 - Copy by Mike M, on Flickr
IMG_3186-edit by Mike M, on Flickr
IMG_3167-edit by Mike M, on Flickr
IMG_2577 by Mike M, on Flickr
IMG_1790 by Mike M, on Flickr
Thanks for looking!

 

Nice man, sorry that you lost the original, but I say go all out on the new.

 

Hey Mikey, I was just curious if you could tell me where you got all your lights for your back to the future build. I want to build mine like that!

Sorry to hear about your old rig, the new one looks awesome though, and good choice on the manual!

 

Awesome! keep us updated on the build!

 

I wish I could, but I think funds are going to be working against me this time. It was easier before I was married, owned a house, etc, etc. I've got the set of wheels waiting once I wear out the stock tires and I'll do a little here and there, but I highly, highly doubt I'll be lifting this one.

The light bar is N-Fab. At the time I got it, it was special order only, but I believe they now sell it to the general public. The lights on that bar are KC Daylighters in long range configuration, bought from Amazon. The front bumper is ARB, obviously with IPF 900XS driving lights.

That's the goal. Hopefully as time passes I'll have things to update!

 

Just a quick pic with the decals removed.

 

looking good!

 

Same color as my lemon limited. Good luck.

 

Hey after you removed the decals (which I plan to do), did you do anything special in regards to waxing or protecting? I was told that once the stickers are removed, it is essentially just bare paint in those spots.

 

I didn't, I just went over it with some clay. The decals are applied post-paint so the truck should already be painted/cleared. I need to hit it with some Collinate 845 before winter to prep the truck, but otherwise I left it.

 

We have pretty mild winters here in Germany.. so I don't plan to do any crazy prep work, but I will run some clay over it after pulling the stickers off.

 

The clay just removes any adhesive the remover wheel (or other methods) leaves behind. It can't hurt to hit it with some wax.

 

Updated the first photo to show the new grille.

 

When you replaced the shift knob, did you put a black washer on top of the chrome piece that tops off the boot?

 

Once you remove the OEM knob and get something else the shift boot will start to slouch. The problem is that the chrome insert is wider than the shift lever, so it will move around and click against the lever. To solve that, I purchased this grommet from Home Depot. You trim one side of it so that it almost looks like the shape of a mushroom. The top will be wide enough to cover the chrome piece leaving a very finished ring. You cut the bottom so that it can wedge into the chrome insert. You then force the grommet and boot down so that the rubber grommet hole fits tight against the lever. Once complete your setup will look like mine.

Good luck!

 

Smart thinking!
Thanks for the lesson.

 

So, in exciting news, I've developed my master plan for the truck. I'm saving up at a pathetically slow rate, but I'm getting there. So here's what I see :

- Purchased the TRD Pro Suspension
- Headstrong / Wheelers or Icon AAL
- 265/75-16 BFG tires
- ECGS bushing (?)
- TRD Pro Fog Lamps
- Warn semi-hidden winch bumper
- TRD Pro skid plate (if it works with the Warn bumper)
- OEM 2G running boards (the black plastic kind) or the 3G aluminum boards
- Leer / ARE basic cap

I'm looking forward to saving up and checking things off my list. At only $20-25 / week I'll be saving for years to make this work.

 

Updated the first post with all new photos and information!

 

Since February, I've done quite a bit, which is exciting.

I finally got the truck clean and for fun I threw on a set of retro 4WD graphics on the rear mudflaps.

Updates on Post #1.

 

Prepped for winter. I added the OEM TRD Pro skid, which outside of being on the fence on the red letters, but I like otherwise.

IMG_E3388-edit by Mike M, on Flickr
IMG_E3403edit by Mike M, on Flickr