IzI_Offroad Build Thread - 2016 TRD OR DCSB Overland

Day 1: Traded in the 2013 for a 2016


Installed:
-Prinsu roof rack
-SOS Concepts LP Advantage Roof Rack
-Rotopax set
-MAXSA traction pads
-265R75R16 BFG KM2
-FN Wheels Countersteer Offroad

Installed:
-KC HiLiTES Gravity PRO6
-KC HiLiTES Gravity G34
-ARB Awning
-Fire Extinguisher Mount
-Hi-Lift Jack
-UltraGauge Blue

Installed:
-Icon Stage 6 (VS 2.5 Front and Rear Resi w/ Tubular UCAs)
-Dakar Leafs w/ Add a Leaf



Installed:
-Tuff Stuff 4x4 Roof Top Tent



Upgrades on the way:
-CBI Front Bumper
-CBI Rock Sliders
-Stainless steel extended brake lines

Planned upgrades:
-285/75R16 Falken Wildpeaks or BFG KO2
-CBI swing out rear bumper
-CBI full skids
-New grill (preferably TRD Pro)
-700lb coils

 

I was trying to find your build thread last week after asking you about your lighting setup on IG via my personal account haha. Great looking truck! I've posted a photo or two of your truck around here on TW (credited w/ your Instagram handle), so I hope that's cool!

 

I'm glad you went with that type of light bar! Looks really good!

 

@Taylor@KC HiLiTES Feel free to use the pics. Brad over at KC has been awesome getting the truck set up! Doing a shoot this weekend so should have some more pics for you.

@erok81 Thanks! Always shooting for something a bit unique and the PRO6 definitely fit the bill.

 

Sweet thanks! I was just in Vegas yesterday and today, wish I would have seen this earlier and I woulda offered to meet for a beer or something last night!

 

@Taylor@KC HiLiTES Let me know next time you roll through and we will grab a brew and/or hit some trails

 

So how do you like that light bar? Seems fairly new and can't find a whole lot of reviews. KC is running a sweet sale. I have one in my cart but can't decide if I want to order or not.

 

Off of the top of my head, @nfs257 @stvstoy are also running it and may be able to provide you with consumer feedback!

 

I just put mine on and haven't been off road yet but @stvstoy is the one that convinced me lol he posted a video on here of it.

 

Is his the gray one where he posted an outside video and inside of the lights turning on? That's the vid that has me almost convinced.

 

Yep that's him. Idk if you've seen the thread on the Pro6 but it has some more helpful links and such too. Truthfully not trying to pressure you on this as I totally understand that it's a big purchase. Just let me know if you have any questions and I am more than willing to help out.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...d-pro6-light-bar-for-2005-2016-models.460512/

 

@erok81 Forgive me, I've been on the trails. Honestly the Pro6 has been my favorite mod so far. When we first put it on I spent the night staring at it in the driveway. The performance is amazing, as I'm sure you've heard, and when you pair it with ditch mounts you have a pretty thorough front facing light arrangement (close, medium, far). If anyone has questions on install shoot me a message.

 

Ghost town adventures through central Nevada

 

Dang, nice! Switching to personal account for the Nevada talk haha.

Where in Central Nevada? Near Railroad Valley or no? I'm working on my Master's right now and all of my field work is in southern Nevada (places like Amargosa River, Ash Meadows, and the White River, Pahranagat Valley, Moapa, Condor Canyon, Mesquite, etc). I have never been further north than the Kirch Wildlife Management Area and that looks like it might be worth a trip next time I'm there!

 

We went to Tonopah for Xmas and hit some trails up there. Most of the trails were right around the Toiyabe range, but we tend to just fly by the seat of our pants. We had a newbie with us so we didn't go too hard (his wife bought an FJ and hadn't taken it off road yet). When are you coming back down to Vegas? Lets do brews and discuss. We can come up your way on a weekend. You bring lights, I bring beer

 

Nice, that looks like a ton of fun. I actually enjoy going out with newbies as I love seeing the excitement grow in them as well as watching that passion develop. I probably won't be back to Nevada until around April or May. Most of my field work for my research is done, so it's going to be a lot of office work for the next 6 months or so. But if I do come up there for fun before that, you'll be the first person I notify! I'd love to chat over some beers.

 

Good looking 3rd gen! How long did your cbi bumper take to arrive at your door from when you ordered?

 

how do you like the Maxsa boards? those are next on my list

 

Took about 4 weeks I believe. I was told 4-6 since they have been backed up with how popular the T3 series has been.

Actually haven't had to use them yet, but I've been impressed with the build quality. Price is a bit more appealing than the alternatives.