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swaggyveet's 2017 Toyota Tacoma DCSB TRD Sport Stormtrooper!

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Builds (2016-2023)' started by swaggy veet, Nov 23, 2016.

  1. Nov 23, 2016 at 6:18 PM
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    swaggy veet

    swaggy veet [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Bought my new 2017 Toyota Tacoma DCSB TRD Sport in Super White on November 21, 2016!


    Here is how it sits currently:


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    Here it is bone stock!

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    Modifications List:
    -Remove Front Apron
    -DeBadged
    -Tinted Windows
    -DDM Tuning Plus Canbus 5500K HID Kit in Headlights
    -DDM Tuning Plus 5500K HID Kit in Foglights
    -LED Map/Dome Interior Lights
    -LED License Plate Lights
    -LED Reverse Lights
    -OEM TRD Pro Grille Insert
    -30" LED Light Bar Behind Front Bumper Grille
    -Bumper Plugs
    -King Extended Travel 2.5" Front Coilovers w/ Remote Reservoir
    -King 2.5" Rear Shocks w/ Remote Reservoir
    -BF Goodrich A/T KO2 285/75R16
    -16" Method Double Standard Wheels
    -Total Chaos UCA
    -ToyTec 1.5" AAL in Rear



    Here are my previous truck builds:


    2016 Toyota Tundra CrewMax Limited
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    2014 Toyota 4Runner Trail
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    2008 Toyota Tacoma DCSB SR5
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  2. Nov 23, 2016 at 11:24 PM
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    skang

    skang Well-Known Member

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    You've had some sick rides! All done very clean.
     
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  3. Nov 23, 2016 at 11:26 PM
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    PangTRD

    PangTRD Well-Known Member

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    Nice! I followed your tundra build on insta guess im watching your Tacoma now. Should be good
     
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  4. Nov 23, 2016 at 11:41 PM
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    skang

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    Especially that 4Runner. Do you have a build page on that?
     
  5. Nov 24, 2016 at 9:32 AM
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    swaggy veet

    swaggy veet [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Thanks man! I actually do have a 4Runner build page in these forums somewhere. Lol
     
  6. Nov 24, 2016 at 9:33 AM
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    swaggy veet

    swaggy veet [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Thanks man! What's your IG?
     
  7. Nov 29, 2016 at 4:36 PM
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    swaggy veet

    swaggy veet [OP] Well-Known Member

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    November 26, 2016
    Black Plastidip + Rustoleum Flexi Dip Glossy Clear = Satin Black Finish on OEM Grille
    DeBadged

    It will be a while before I get the TRD Pro Grille, so I wanted to black out my OEM grille for the time being. Came out pretty good if you ask me.


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  8. Dec 1, 2016 at 4:39 PM
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    swaggy veet

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    December 1, 2016

    Installed an HID Plus Canbus kit in my headlights, and HID Plus kit in my fog lights. Both are 5500K, which is the closest to pure white that I could get from DDMTuning.

    Also did a full LED swap - map and dome interior lights, license plate lights, and reverse lights as well. They came out really nice. I hate the yellow halogen bulbs that come on stock trucks. Tip to get the map light bulbs out, use a set of pliers to grab the bulb. It's damn near impossible to grab them out using your fingers since they are so far lodged in there. The pliers made it easy to pop them out in 2 seconds.


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  9. Dec 4, 2016 at 6:47 PM
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    December 3, 2016

    Installed a 30" LED Light Bar behind the front lower bumper yesterday, as well as putting on my new TRD Pro Grille and removing the front license plate and plugging it up with clips from AutoZone

    I was not planning on buying the TRD Pro Grille this early, but someone on IG hit me up with an extra and gave me a steal on it. So why not? I love the look of this grille. Way better than the stock TRD grille.


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  10. Dec 8, 2016 at 6:43 PM
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    mcwalke2

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    Followed your 4runner build back in the day. Look forward to watching this one as well!
     
  11. Dec 8, 2016 at 8:40 PM
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    Thank you! An OG fan!

    This will be a slower build due to finances, but will be built none the less
     
  12. Dec 14, 2016 at 9:10 PM
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    December 14, 2016

    Better pic of the truck currently. I am in the process of ordering some new SCS Ray10 wheels, but they will take a little bit to come in. Also sold my OEM tonneau cover.


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  13. Dec 20, 2016 at 6:58 AM
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    Got my new goodies in from DSM! Ended up installing everything. Took about a good 4 hours without power tools with my buddy. Today it goes in for alignment, wheels and tires. The real headache with installation was the UCA on the passenger side. The through bolt that holds the UCA in place gets caught on some metal so you have to work it through which is a huge pain. Other than that, it was fairly simple.

    My AAL and diff drop are coming in later this week so I will update when I get those installed.

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  14. Dec 20, 2016 at 3:00 PM
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    So close to ordering my Kings from DSM. This doesn't help
     
  15. Dec 20, 2016 at 4:34 PM
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    Finally got everything aligned, and the new wheels and tires mounted. Everything rides so smooth and it handles great!

    Lift specs are:

    King Ext Travel Front Coilovers w/ Remote Reservoir
    King Rear Shocks w/ Remote Reservoir
    Total Chaos UCA
    BF Goodrich A/T KO2 285/75R16
    16" TRD Faux Beadlock Wheels in Gunmetal


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  16. Dec 20, 2016 at 4:42 PM
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    2x10" rockford subs 17x9" XD addict rims 265/70/r17 BFG's King shocks Mid travel
    That is the exact same set up on my 2010. The kings are beautiful :thumbsup: I'm surprised they haven't changed the suspension much on these trucks since 2010. Have you thought about removing the sway bar? I did and don't regret a thing, you feel so much more connected with the road and you get to use more of the travel out of the shocks. Sweet build man!:kona:
     
  17. Dec 20, 2016 at 7:56 PM
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    skang

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    What brand light bar did you get?
     
  18. Dec 20, 2016 at 7:58 PM
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    swaggy veet

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    Thanks man! I don't want to remove the sway bar just because I am paranoid lol.
     
  19. Dec 20, 2016 at 7:58 PM
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  20. Dec 20, 2016 at 9:16 PM
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    Truck is super clean
    Are those the FN's?
     

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