MTNHABT Overland Adventure Rig, Build Thread!!!

Since I've invested in a ton of Group Buys (thanks everyone) on TW, I thought it was time to create a build thread and give thanks...hang in there while I update and edit. *There was no drop down for posting to "build threads".

MTNHABT Adventure Rig
2016 Tacoma Sport 4x4
JBL Technology Package
Purchased January 2016
Overland Bound Member #1702
IG @ufindmeoutside​

ADVENTURES:
March 2016 - Calexico, CA - Training
May 2016 - Mammoth Mountain, CA
October 2016 - Santa Barbara, CA
November 2016 - Mojave Desert (1.0 Fiasco)
January 2017 - Mojave Desert (2.0 Re-do!!)

WHEELS/TIRES/CLEARANCE
FRONT: STOCK SPORT SUSPENSION - **UPGRADES COMING SOON
REAR: STOCK SPORT SUSPENSION - **UPGRADES COMING SOON
ICON Stage 4 (COMING NOVEMBER 2016!!!!!!!!!)-TW GB Thank You!! @ramonortiz55
- 2.5" Remote Reservoir Extended Travel Coilover Shocks
- (0-3" Lift) 2.0 Aluminum Series Rear Remote Reservoir Shocks
- Tubular Steel Uniball UCA
- Icon Progressive Add-A-Leaf
- 3M Protection Film, Suspension
http://iconvehicledynamics.com/shop/2016-up-toyota-tacoma-complete- suspension-systems/1070-2016-up-toyota-tacoma-0-275-suspension- system-stage4-w-tubular-uca.html

Stealth Custom Series (SCS) RAY10’S, Matte Jet Black
17 x 8.5”, Bolt Pattern 6 x 139.7, Backspace 4.30”, Offset -10-----TW GB Thanks Vin @SCSPerformance

BFG KO2’S – 265/70/17 - FOR SALE!!!!

COMMS
BaoFeng UV-5RE Plus UV 5R+ Dual-Band 136-174/400-480 MHz FM HAM Two-way Radio
Baofeng SMA 209j Stubby Soft 3, Dual Band Antenna
Baofeng Two Way Radio Mic/Speaker
Whip, High Gain UHF/VHF Antenna

AUXILARY BATTERY/POWER MANAGEMENT
Goal Zero Yeti 400
Signstek Y Branch MC4 Solar Panel Adaptor Cable Connector (1, M/FFFF and F/MMMM)
One Pair Black + Red Solar Panel Extension Cable Wire MC4 Connector 10 AWG or 12 AWG
Goal Zero 8mm Adapter Cable, Cigarette Lighter
HQST 100 watt, 12V Monocrystalline Lightweight Solar Panel

TRAIL ARMOR/REINFORCEMENTS

SHELTERS AND SURVIVAL GEAR
SOFTOPPER Canvas Bed Cover, 98% Demo model, $540.00 OTD!!! (normal price $778.00 +ship/tax) March 2016
SOFTOPPER Cleaning/Maintenance Supplies March 2016
303 Fabric Guard (Rain proofing/Sun Damage Protectant)
303 Protectant
303 Clear Vinyl Protective Cleaner (Vinyl Window Cleaner)
Bestop Soft Top Cleaner Bottle (Haven’t used yet)
ARB Awning, 2000 (ARB4402A) June 2016 -----------------TW GB Thank You! @TinkyWinky
Engel 50 qt Truck Fridge, April 2016 ---------------------------TW GB Thank You! @m3zy6
Single Burner Butane Stove, 10,000 BTU July 2016
DIY Road Shower/Water Storage IDEA: @HomerTaco August 2016
Water pump November 2016
Extra Long Shower Hose November 2016
Big Agnes, 2-person ultra lightweight tent, previous backpacking cache
Camp Kitchen Box x 2, Frontrunner July 2016
Camp Chair, Steel, Expander Chair, ultra-compact design, Frontrunner July 2016
Titanium Cup June 2015
Water filter, Sawyer Mini June 2015
Camp Stove x 2
Daytrex Food Bars, fresh water supply
Electric blanket, 40* Marmot Down Mummy bag

TOOLS/OFF-ROAD RECOVERY GEAR
Crankshaft Positioning Sensor (carry back up)
Pelican Flashlight Rechargeable LED November 2013
Rotopax 2 Gallon Gasoline Pack February 2016
Mechanix Wear Tactical Original Covert Gloves
EZdeflator Tire deflators August 2016
Fire Extinguisher, ABC, Walmart October 2016
Krazy Beaver Tools, Shovel “Murder Spork”, March 2016 -- TW GB Thank you! @Whitecloud
ARB Speedy Seal Tire Repair Kit (10000010)
Cargo Straps
Hand Tools, rolls
Emergency Tire Tools
Fully equipped First-Aid kit, ammo can
Quick Fist Clamps, driver’s side roof rack mount (shovel), October 2016
#55,612 x 10 mm sockets, box ends, open ends!!!

CARGO STORAGE AND CONTROL
Custom bed storage drawers and sleeping platform, February 2016
Prinsudesigns Cabrac, March 2016 ---------------------------------TW GB Thank You! @zscott
Black Silicone RTV (for roof rack bolt holes)
Cargo eye bolts
Heavy-Duty 12-Piece Hollow Punch Set, March 2016
Food/Kitchen & clothing storage, Frontrunner Cargo Boxes
Plano Rifle Box

INTERIOR MODS
Qi Mobile Wireless Charging Receiver
Vehicle OCD, Console Organizer, Amazon------------------------TW Member ************
LED Lighting Upgrades
Weathertech Floor Mat system, front and rear-----------TW GB Thank You! @ramonortiz55
Groupon Faux Leather Seat Covers
Driver’s Side Visor, Molle Organizer, Blue Ridge Overland
Auxiliary USB ports
Tacoma Warning Decal, Comedy

EXTERIOR MODS/LIGHTING
Bay Area Metal Fabricating (BAMF) Recessed Raptor Drop-In Grille Insert, Color Matched Silver Sky Metallic -------------------TW GB Thanks @JLee !!!
Grille: http://www.bayareametalfab.com/2016-Drop-in-Grill-insert_p_62.html
Install: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/bamf-3rd-gen-grille-insert-install.432410/
Eyourlife 14400LM 240W 42 Inch Light Bar & Wire Harness
Raptor (like) lights
LED Strip Bed lighting, 16.4 ft, (purchased for bathroom remodel),
- LE Power Adapter, Transformers, Power Supply For LED Strip, Output 12V DC, 3A Max, 36 Watt Max, UL Listed
- LE® Mini Remote Controller for Single Color LED Strip Lights, RF Dimmer for 12 V DC LED Light Strips, 12A, Wireless Remote Control for All Dimmable 3528 5050 LED Strip
TRD Metal Silver Front Grille Badge
Aluminum Valve Stem Caps
Lamin-X Film (FOGS) Part #: T554Y (TRD vs SR5)

GENERAL MODS
Removed/sold factory OEM Roof Rack to TW member February 2016
Custom California Legacy Plates February 2016
CMS Magnetics N45 1.5" x 1/16" Disc Neodymium Magnets, Pack of 10
Plasti-dip Tacoma Emblems March 2016
Custom 3M Clear Bra application to tailgate (protection) June 2016
Custom Magnetic Closure for Softopper window panels (vented/vinyl windows) June 2016
Removed front mud flaps – KO2 install: 265/70/17 June 2016
THIN BLUE LINE Flag July 2016
Flag Pole Hitch Mount July 2016
Rear Diff Breather mod,-------------------------------------------------------Thanks! @dylmatik

***ROAD DOG SUPPLIES*** Bella, 7 y/o Boxer...my best buddy and my truck alarm
Groupon Seat Covers
Anti-spill Water Bowl
Rhino 3-inch Seat belt extender (no beeping when K9 in front seat)

REFERENCE GUIDES/GPS FILES
LeadNav App for iPhone/iPad
HEMA Maps App for iPhone/iPad
Mountaineering: Freedom of the Hills, 8th Edition
California Trails, High Sierra Region, March 2016
Sierra Nevada Byways, Backcountry Drives, October 2016

FUTURE - All the REAL DEAL stuff, aka investments
Pelican Recovery Storage Box (roof rack) mounting
Fomoto Oil Drain Valve
Dual Swing-Out, Rear high clearance bumper with camera and positioning sensor cut outs
Shakle Flip Kit
Rock Sliders/Grip tape on rock sliders
Headrest Paracord Grab Handles
RAM Mounts: Radio, iPad
Tint x4 corners, Quality Glass Tinting, Glendora, Ca – See CHAD
Sound proof driver’s door, roof, and ceiling
ARB Dual Air Compressor
Trailer hitch pin, 2016 Tacoma specific
Secondary Air Filter Mod (Will’s Automotive recommendation)
Install Switches:
ARB Twin Air Compressor

$24 CH4X4 Push Switch for Toyota Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, Fortuner, Hilux, 4Runner, Prado 12V 3Amp - Twin Air Compressor Symbol - Blue LED

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019EJQPFQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Mictuning Zombie Lights

MICTUNING [New] LED Push Button Switch with Connector Wire Kit for Toyota - ZOMBIE LIGHTS Symbol - Blue

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01G1W04YM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Mictuning Sasquatch Lights

Mictuning Push Switch Backlit SASQUATCH LIGHTS (Blue LED Light), ON-OFF Toggle Switch 3A 12V for TOYOTA

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B011KZLOXA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Increased fuel capacity - rotopax additions
Maxtrax
Recovery straps
Dual Battery Power Management System

 

Hello neighbor (210/2)

Nice truck. Are you over the $10K threshold? Toyota research says thats the average money the new Taco owners spends on their truck.

 

in fo shenanigans

 

Mojave 2016 - 80 miles of dirt, 120 miles of road...Mojave 1.0 Fiasco
Base Camp: Owl Canyon
It was a great time meeting everyone! Looking forward to many new adventures!
@snowboard704 @SB Taco @dylmatik @MY2TOYS


Photo Credit: @sgxphoto IG

Photo Credit: @sgxphoto IG








The Taj Mahal back der!!!


Morning view from bed...


The aftermath...busted steps (knew that would happen) and covered in Mojave mud!

 

No...not yet. Luckily, I'm completely satisfied with ALL of my Tacoma investments.

 

Nice

Beautiful pics. Thanks for sharing

 

Awesome thread Good to see Freedom of the Hills in there. Great reference/book. I think I've read it three times cover to cover.

 

Good stuff in there! I'm a Paramedic and that book is the gold standard for SAR out here.

 

Looks good! Cant wait to see more pics & mods for what the future holds

@tcBob @chris4x4 Could possibly change the category to “build thread"

 

Amazing rig - great images and so glad to see you are an OB member!!

Instant sub!!!

 

That would be great if they could assist. Pretty sure no one wants to keep seeing my thread with minor updates for now.
thanks!

 

Seriously solid looking build! Also, I just got my HAM license, decided to buy the

$18 Baofeng UV-5R Dual Band Two Way Radio (Black), 144-148MHz & 420-450MHz

Baofeng UV-5R as well to get started, do you like it and how hard is it to program? I read reviews saying it was really hard and I don't know the first thing about programming HAMs, Got the cable to hook it up to my Mac mini. Do you also have a HAM mounted into your truck? If so what do you recommend.

 

*******WARNING******* PIC DUMP!!!



OG Status: Pre TW Group Buys!



Personalized it! Don't bother robbing my place, everything I have is invested in this truck.



BACK THE BLUE RALLY I organized - August, 2016
27 rigs, 9 Police Departments and countless members of the public got to see our support of LEO's!!!



Some random day spent in the mountains...



Santa Barbara, October 2016 - UCSB visit



Azusa Canyon, Off-roading 101 with OLAF, September 2016




@prinsudesigns BADASS (aka functional) roof rack:


Lowe's hardware that for the most part fit the t-slots









TW @Tsumara made me a set of these perfect brackets!!



Water storage, awning mounted to the Prinsu roof rack:






Softopper install:











Softopper rear flap mod with magnetic strip - works perfectly!




Bed storage - work in progress...








Tailgate works as a great workbench!


When you don't have the right tools for the job, you improvise...





I left out all of the locking mechanism pics to help maintain security. Nothing will keep people from getting what you want if they want if bad enough but my setup will certainly delay them for at least an hour!!






Locking tailgate mod...works with key fob!!

 

More pic dump of mods...I never planned on making a "build thread" so the pics aren't all that great. My apologies.



Original Sport tires/wheels sold to another Taco owner - made his SR5 look so much better!



Originally went with spacers as a band-aid fix for my desire to have a better stance. Ended up taking the dive and went with SCS Ray10's and 265/70/17. Some rub on stock suspension at full stuff (driveways and off road)







Full droop = about a 4-6" lift!! Geez it looked so good at this height!






Blacked out the badges...good ol' Plastidip!







Got the Qi charge adapter for iPhone (gets the phone HOT and slow charge) and obtained a back up (well known to fail for certain VIN's) Cam Shaft Position Sensor. I will not be stranded off-road with no tow available because of this little guy!





Really pleased with the WEATHERTECH's!!! The high molding provides superior coverage!



Bay Area Metal Fab Raptor Style Grille!!
Super easy to install and WHAT A DIFFERENCE!!
Gives new life to #frontendfriday
Took a total of 30 minutes because I was being very careful with the tabs.











Added Lamin-X amber foglight film...I didn't install correctly the first time...TAKE THE FOG HOUSINGS OFF!!!


#mtnhabt

 

My all-time favorite modification to my Tacoma to date!!

This little addition reminds me every day why I work and what I'm working for.
Life is truly short and I have been blessed with the position only recently to be able to afford my dream truck.
It's also my daily so this decal is in my face constantly.
It helps me refocus and is a great reminder of the adventures to come!!

#mtnhabt

 

Who did the sticker? If you did it can you please post the link to the vendor? I really like it and could see it catching on......

Thanks!!!

Awesome rig and GREAT pics!!!!!

 

@pabloq506. I'm tagging you little sis

 

Today's project...getting fuel supply on lockdown. 8 gal capacity for the MTNHABT.

Plan is to keep 2 gal at all times for folks stranded on local freeways...it happens a lot out here with all of the commuters.

The other 6 gals will be rotated into the tank on a regular basis. This is partially for prepping needs as well.

Not many are aware: No power = No pumps!