My 2017 Limited Build-Boss Lift-White- and my 2 Cents

I thought I would put this in one simple thread for anyone looking to do the same.



Toytec Boss Complete Lift
Fuel Hostage Wheels -12 offset
BFG AT KO2 285/60/18
Tonneau cover- Literider Roll up cover
Smittybuilt Step Bars
TRD Pro Grill
Front Side Window Tint
Blacked out emblems
Husky Liners

 

Nice truck man.

 

Boss Complete Lift- Front Differential Drop Kit, Rear Axle Shims for proper pinion angle alignment.
Rides very nice, a good daily driver, it is not punishing on road bumps. I chose the 1 1/2 rear spacer over the add a leaf, I wanted to keep a softer ride. I feel it was a good choice. I don't haul weight daily, only on occasion. It was dealer installed, for what it is worth, they were very impressed with the kit, they said it was a no brainer, everything installed perfectly.
Front is a 2" lift, I will tell you that a 2 inch lift in person looks a lot higher than it does in pictures. I personally think it is perfect.

 

Smittybuilt Step Bars
These are NOT a perfect fit out of the box. I really like the bars because they sit very close to the truck and you don't see the brackets. As for the fit- the bolt holes line up, however the front of the bar curls into the frame of the truck. The tube has a plastic cap on it, we pulled the cap off and cut off a half inch of the bar and put the cap back on. Good to go.

 

I had this cover on my last truck, great cover. It is a perfect fit, latches tight. It uses the Tacoma's bed rail system to install. Very easy.

 

Wheels- Fuel Hostage D531 -12 Offset
Tires- BFG AT KO2 285/60/18
No chance of rubbing.

 

PICS

 

My 2 Cents.

Love the truck. This forum could give you major paranoia, however, I like the truck. The interior and Entune system are good. The JBL sound is really good. People complain about the transmission shifting. I drive it, if it needs a new gear it shifts, so be it, that is what a tranny does. Great truck. Small box compared to my full size, but clearly I knew this going in. Fits nice in my garage. I buy a truck because "I" like it, but I will tell you, people love the truck.

 

This is probably the best looking truck I have seen on this forum. I am a little biased since I have a 17 white limited as well. Love everything about your build. Not too much lift but just enough. The PRO grille, the fuel wheels, KO2s. It all looks really great. I have been wondering what the chrome accents would look like if i blacked out everything else. Wish I had the extra cash to make my truck look like that! So far I've enjoyed my little truck too. I have not experienced any of the problems people have discussed on here except a little tranny slip from 3rd to 4th gear. Going in for my 5k service in a couple days and hope to get a software update and get it fixed. Again, love your truck!

 

Beautiful truck....well built and classy. I'm looking to do a very similar build when it comes time for a 3rd gen. Keep up the good work!

 

Thx, I picked those wheels with some chrome on them(the bolts, and screws) to work with the black and chrome on the truck. I had thoughts of blacking out the emblems, but I like it this way. One never knows what ideas I could still come up with though. ☺

 

I have the Access Literider cover and couldn't be happier, i got the TW member price deal ($290 shipped) through Truck Alterations .. i highly doubt there is a better roll up cover for that price

http://truckalterations.com/html/tacomaworld.html

 

What kind of mpg are you getting with this setup? Did the dealer install everything? If so, how did they say this would effect your warranty?

 

18x9 wheel?

 

I don't feel I have enough miles on the truck to give an accurate mpg quote. For what it is worth I reset it today, 20 miles to work, driveway to driveway 16.9 mpg.
Dealer installed everything, Warranty is valid.

 

That is correct. 18x9

 

Do your tires stick out past the fender well? I am trying to decide between -12 and +18 offset. Any chance you could post a pic looking straight down the side to see the tire placement? Thanks.

 

What's the car under the cover

 

Boss ftw. I just got a similar setup. 2.0 with AAL in the rear and remote resi.

 

They stick out just a bit. Just the way I wanted them. Hope this helps.