Nimble9's Secondhand Parts Build

I'm making this build thread to help me keep track of my mods, as well as document the progression of my truck.

My end goal is to have a reliable daily that I can wheel at Rausch Creek at anytime. I started with prerunner, but I realized that it wasn't the platform I should start with. So I traded her for a 4x4!!

I named the thread my secondhand parts build, as almost everything on the truck was purchased secondhand. I've graduated from college, but my truck budget has remained relatively the unchanged.

How she currently sits:



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Mods:

Interior:
Wet Okoles Fronts, w/heaters and Rears
Husky front floor mats
Weathertech rear floor mats
Red LED front lights
White LED dome lights
Metra Single din dash kit
JVC KD-R970BTS Head Unit
ImMrYo mirror bracket
Ram Mount Mod - DIY HERE
3D printed Cupholders
Flashlight Mount
Molle Panel
Noico 80 mil sound deadening
Rockford Fosgate Prime Speakers w/ Subaru Kicker Tweeter

Exterior:
Mobtown offroad hoop front bumper
Mobtown offroad high clearance rear bumper with swingout - Custom hitch on swingout - Pics w/ Bike Rack - Added Gussets
20" 140w led bar
35w reverse lights
@Urineovrurhead old Satoshi grill
20% tint all around w/ banner
AVS in channel rain guards
Tan Softopper
Relentless Fab Aluminum Tailgate Cap
Bedmat
Smittybilt shackles w/ daystar isolators
Trasharoo
Thule T2 painted black
Heininger 6000 stable hitch extension
Prinsu - PC'd black w/ cutout
31" Amazon single row LED light bar
2011 mirrors
2013 Taillights
Ebay Snorkel w/ engineair Precleaner - more pics, Precleaner added
CVT Mt Shasta Extended Stargazer Summit Series
ARB 1250 awning
Squareone Creations HighRise Softopper Compatible Bed Rack
Hopkins Levels
Thule Weekender
Ebay Retrofit Headlights
Ebay Fender Flares Converted to Bolt On
"colormatched" grill with OEM FJ emblem
Aftermarket LED Tail Lights

Wheels/tires:
(5) 17x8.5 Method Grid 309
(5)

$386+ Cooper Discoverer STT PRO Tires

295/70r17 Cooper STT Pros


Armor:
All pro IFS Skid
All pro transmission skid
All pro transfer case skid
RCI LCA skids
@Mobtown Offroad full bolt on sliders
BAMF rear diff skid

Suspension:
Front:
ICON 2.5 Extended Travel Coilovers
Gusseted Spindles
JBA Offroad UCA's - upgraded K6292 Balljoint
Wheelers Superbumps

Rear:
Blistein B110 shocks
OME Dakar
Wheelers poly bushings
ATO shackle flip
All Pro U Bolt flip kit
Timberen Bump Stops
4X HD Shackle Hangers

Misc:
@OCTaco 24" extended stainless rear brake lines
Extended rear diff breather relocated behind taillight - DIY HERE
Axle dump exhaust
CMC w/ BAMF Cab Mount Chop Plates
60" Hi-Lift
K&N Drop in Filter
@At The Helm bedside stiffeners
Custom 1 piece Driveshaft
WaterPort
Front bumper plates reinforced
Camping Gear Loadout
Stainless Bottle opener
Spigot for Jerry Can Mod
Marlin Crawler LCA / CAM Braces
Rotopax 4 Gal
ECGS Bushing
Energy Suspension Rad Bushings
X2 27F AGM Battery
Voltage Booster

Recovery Gear:
Tow strap
(4) D rings
Amazon Traction boards

Spare Parts:
Front wheel bearing
Inner and outer Tie Rods
U Joints
Cam Tab Bolts
CV Axle


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Purchased Pile of parts waiting to Install: Mods to buy next:
Engo Winch or

$300 RUGCEL WINCH 12000lb 12V Truck Waterproof Electric Black Synthetic Rope Electric Winch with Hawse Fairlead,Wired Handle,2 Wireless Remote Control,Jeep Trailer Winch

Cheap winch from amazon
Ecotechne Maxtrax Mounts

Upcoming Maintenance Projects:
Steering Rack w/ Poly Bushings
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/chuxs-2013-beach-buggy-build.339950/page-131#post-17982476

Things to work on this summer:

• Wire Brush / paint driveshaft
• Exhaust Reroute
• Wirebrush and paint rusty bits
• Black wrap on hood or plasti dip, (fix the glare problem)
• Install mic on HU - been too lazy and forgetful to plug it in for 2 years
• Fluids - T case, Tranny, rear Diff (I have all the metal crush washers)

Things to do long term:

• Poly LCA bushings
• New cam tab bolts
• Poly Steering Rack bushings
• Steering Rack rebuild (@Arcticelf )

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RIP Parts Sold/Traded/Replaced:
eBay steel bumper (all pro copy)
(2) 4" 27w LED fog lights
Derped grill
Bestop Supertop
Raceface tailgate pad
@Urineovrurhead Custom HC Rear bumper
@Urineovrurhead custom swingout tailgate w/ foldout table
Dakine paddleboard rack for swing our tailgate (used once and a while)
FJ steelies w/ rim stiffeners welded on
Spidertrax spacers
FJ Steelie spare rim
(5) 255/80r17 Cooper ST MAXX
(4) 33x12.5r17 Cooper STT
(5) stock 16 steelies
90000 nitrocharger sports
OME 60091 Shocks
Relentless Fab U bolt Flip
Energy Suspensions Bump Stops
OME Carrier barring drop
Plano bed rail mounted storage container
Blower Temp Fix
@Arcticelf GreymanFab Bed Rack
886 coils
90021 nitrocharger sports
driver side trim packer
New Headlights w/ black housings
16x8 -10et Level 8 Mk6 Wheels
285/75/16 General AT2's D load
CVJ Front axles (high angle inner boots, neoprene outer boots)
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Performed Maintenance:
170k - rear diff fliud - 10/9/2016
177k - new spark plugs - 1/28/2017
183k - oil change (Mobil1) and tire rotation
183k - inner and outer tie rods - 4/15/2017
188293 - oil changed Mobil1
189k - tires rotated
190k - new CVJ Axles - 7/3/2017
192k - passenger side wheel bearing - 8/13/2017
193149 - oil changed - Mobil1
193331 - rotated tires, front pads and rotors - 9/1/2017
195899 - New carrier bearing and spicer U joints - 10/7/2017
196283 - balanced and rotated tires - 10/13/2017
197520 - new OME 90021 shocks, new shoes and drums, brakes bled, rotated and balanced tires - 11/8/2017
198242 - oil change - mobil 1 - 11/17/2017
200165 - Custom 1 piece driveshaft - 12/28/2017
203856 - oil change - Mobil 1, rotated tires
208923 - oil change - mobil 1
211569 - tires balanced and truck aligned
211295 - New blower Resistor - 7/27/2018
213335 - truck aligned, new Centric Rotors - 9/21/2018
213565 - oil change, Mobil 1, k&n oil filter
216059 - cleaned TB and MAF - 1/12/2019
216989 - oil change, Mobil 1 - 2/4/2019
219,616 Tires balanced and rotated, Alignment done - 5/30/2019
220,458 - JBA UCA Balljoints replaced - 7/3/2019
221,763 - oil change, Mobil 1, k&n filter - 10/1/2019
222,083 - Icon Coilovers installed - 10/17/2019
222,569 - Crossmember weld nuts fixed - 11/29/2019
224,027 - ECGS installed, new axle seals, new CVJ axles - 4/25/2020
224,027 - Serpentine Belt, Idler pulleys, and tensioner pulley - 5/4/2020
224,074 - New EBC Yellow Stuff brake pads installed - 5/7/2020
225,263 - New Intermediate Steering Shaft - 6/18/2020
225,498 - Oil Change, Valvoline 5w-30, OEM filter, cleaned and oiled air filter, new Blistein B110 rear shocks - 7/7/2020
227,775 - Tire Rotation - 11/7/2020
229,845 - OEM spark plugs PN K20HR-U11 - 9/18/2021
230,650 - Oil Change, Valvoline 5w-30, OEM filter - 6/5/2022
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Trips:
July 21, 2016 - 1st Time at Rausch Creek
October 29, 2016 - 2nd Trip to Rausch Creek
December 8, 2016 - Trip to Virgina for Epic Trade
December 11, 2016 - Rausch Creek (More Photos)
January 1, 2017 - Rausch Creek
February 2, 2017 - Rausch Creek
February 5, 2017 - Wheeling a Secret Spot in NJ (More Photos)
March 27, 2017 - Rausch Creek
May 3, 2017 - Trip to Raystown for Camping and MTB
July 29, 2017 - Rausch Creek for Toyota Takeover (More Photos)
March 4, 2018 - Rausch Creek (More Pics)
May 18, 2018 - Dirtfest 2018 at Raystown Lake
July 1, 2018 - Day trip to Michaux for Hiking
July 13, 2018 - Birthday Camping Trip in Cape May
July 28, 2018 - Rausch Creek for Toyota Takeover 2018 (Youtube Clips)
October 1, 2018 - RothRock State Forrest Camping Trip
November 4, 2018 - Michaux Camping Trip with friends
May 18, 2019 - Dirtfest 2019 at Raystown Lake
May 31, 2019 - Camping at Assateague Island
June 19, 2019 - Michaux Exploring
August 17, 2019 - First Time Exploring Bald Eagle State Forest - (More Content)
August 24, 2019 - Camping at Tobyhanna Lake
May 17, 2020 - Finally a trip to Rausch Creek
July 8, 2020 - Birthday Camping trip to Assategue Island
July 21, 2020 - Exploring AOAA
October 18, 2020 - Exploring AOAA More!
May 20th, 2021 - Raystown Bike Fest w/ new and improved sites!
July 29th, 2021 - Camping at Assateague Island
December 19th, 2021 - Rausch Creek with Jeeps
October 15th, 2022 - 6th Annual AOAA Invasion - October 14-16, 2022






On 255/80r17









on 33x12.5x17


on 265/70's



Other Builds:

• 2006 Mazda 6 S Hatchabck - First Car
• Squareone Creations Workstation
• Nimble9 has a Fozzie - Old DD
  
• DadWagon Bulild - New DD
• Nimble9 Nerds out Builds

Threads I started:

• Squareone Creations
• Northeast TW Thread
• Post you MTB/ Road Bike Parts
• What's your instagram name? - absorbed into thread where OP is MIA
• Rausch Creek Video Thread

 

History: so I started with this https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/nimble9s-very-low-budget-fresh-outta-college-build.397526/

My first truck was my beloved access cab prerunner:


But after a few months of ownership, and a harsh winter I realized I needed a DCSB or LB 4x4

Then I stumbled on this:


And after the dealer replaced the frame, wheel bearings, brake lines, TSB rear leafs, shocks, LCA's and much much more, I took her home!




After she was mine, she didn't stay stock for long!

 

Trips:

Rausch Creek on stock suspension:


Red white @loosnut and blue @TinyTech626 :


Rausch Creek 10/29/16

 

She was in full winter mode when I picked her up!

265/70/17 Blizzaks



Tailgate pad w/ pipe insulation added:


Wet okoles installed:



Non winter wheels and tires mounted:


All pro skids and RCI LCA skids installed:



TW sticker mod:



MTB stuff storage (weatherproof Plano box):



eBay front bumper:




Now this thread is up to date as of 7/23/2016

 

This is now my idea post, where when I see something I like, or want to build, or want to reference, I will post it here!

Tire Carrier I like - https://crashpadgear.com/products/wheel-bag-4wd-boss



Rotopax Mount parts:
https://www.4xinnovations.com/Tire-Carrier-Wheel-Mount-Plate-and-Support-Gusset_p_163.html

https://www.4xinnovations.com/4x6x14-Plate-with-38-Holes_p_99.html
or
https://www.4xinnovations.com/4x4x14-Plate-with-38-Holes_p_98.html

Better latching system for the swingout:
https://www.4xinnovations.com/Swing-Out-Tire-Carrier-Latch-Assembly_p_110.html

Hoops like this:



from @6 gearT444E






Love the idea of a modular burner:

$43 Coleman BottleTop Propane Stove with Adjustable Burner, Portable Camping/Backpacking Cooker with 7650 BTUs of Power

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009PUR5E/?ref=exp_dirtlifestylenate_dp_vv_d

gusseted LCAs like @EatSleepTacos


These for my method standard wheels






Swing-out Spindle Goals (have now )



Hammock Mounts:

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/deadhed61s-build-up.264005/page-10#post-8795720

Bed Rail Mounted Spare Tire: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/secondary-spare-tire-mount-diy.427467/#post-12263474

Organizing the Camp Bins:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BPVP1K...olid=171GH3RRDDNZV&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

https://www.amazon.com/Galvanized-L...526909974&sr=1-4&keywords=landscaping+staples

Foldout table and tailgate!




More Tailgate Goals: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ong-travel-build.215653/page-12#post-15262908





Love the camp bin with a hinge and bungies





link to DIY cap rack

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/diy-prinsu-style-shell-rack.521186/

Dog cover tie down idea




@turbodb has awesome route planning resources here:

https://adventuretaco.com/tag/route-planning/?order=asc











From 08/08/2016:
Slowly piecing my lift together:

• OME 60091 rear shocks
• OME 90000 front shocks assembled with 886's
• Toytec AAL
• Toytec extended Ubolts

Now all I need are parts to arrive and a date to install!

Things I want as well:

• +4" brake lines
• U Bolt Flip Kit
• Bumpstops

 

looks great so far i come up to lancaster for the indoor archery tournament i'll have to look for you

 

Heck yeah man! I want to get into archery, shooting, and hunting, but having too many hobbies is a great way to be broke haha

 

when you get a chance go buy and visit lancaster archery they are perhaps the largest supplier on the east coast and rt in your back yard. they have a great staff and i believe give lessons archery is a gret sport to get into whether you hunt or not

 

Installed my used bestop! Went up super easy without instructions. It's been pouring and even without the back window because my tailgate pad it's mostly dry!

 

Some updates! Last week I installed some 4" Amazon LED fog lights, as I missed having fog lights for inclement weather. Super easy to wire. Took like 5 min to solder and then it's plug and play. I aimed them way down to not blind others on the road as well.



Output is much better than oem fog lights!

 

Today I bought dakars and poly bushings to complete the parts for my lift!

 

All my parts are here except my poly bushings! So excited to get old red lifted!



Also, posting these pics, to add bed stiffeners to the list...

 

Will post suspension install pics here tomorrow!

 

Less than 3 hours for full install of fronts, rear dakars, U bolt flip kit, extended SS rear brake lines installed and bled, and a test drive. All thanks to @Urineovrurhead! And thanks to @Firebird for support!

Ride report: it rides way better than stock! No alignment yet (getting one tomorrow) but it's straight as an arrow. No more sway bar but it rides about the same. I did have to turn sharp at 65 mph to avoid being hit by a work van, and it freaked me out how much it rolled, but that's about the only situation I can tell I don't have one. 886s in the front with weight are perfect and it drives so much better over everyday bumps. Dakars are with no weight in the back are not too stiff at all. Brakes feel a bit firmer but in a very good way.

There is a slight shudder from take off at 10mph but it's hardly noticble. CB drop will take care of that!

Overall extremely pleased with how it looks and even more pleased with how it performs. I can't wait to take it to Rausch Creek!

All I need are bumpstops!

Here's the photo dump of the install day!






Cutting extra length on u bolts

 

Flexin at a little white church.

 

Looks good! I dig the FJ steelies.

Do I spy a Trek Remedy?

 

Haha thanks! and yeah that's my friends.

I have a slash 9.8 I just built up! I like it so much I'm getting rid of my enduro 29

 

Sliders were ordered sometime last week!

Alignment today!



Although the cam tab is now bent


Went home and did the CV boot slide mod since I noticed the fins were touching after my lift.





Step1


Step2


Step3

 

Changed rear diff fluid @ 170k miles

 

Rear diff breather mod



Sealed my bestop better on the sides