New Tacoma!

Hey guys, My name is CJ and I just purchased a 2014 Tacoma TRD Sport with 30,000 miles on it. I come from a jeep background and have had an xj, yj, and tj. I am currently stationed with the Air Force in Cheyenne, WY but am always in the Fort Collins, Estes Park, and Denver area.

The truck is a pretty large investment for me so my build will happen at a snails pace. The way it was financed was so that in 5 years it will be paid off which is also the amount of time left on my enlistment. With that being said I am huge on overlanding and with my last ride being a Jeep Tj I have so much more room now to carry all my gear now. My goal is to build a reliable rig to tackle light to medium trails. I am from Arizona/California and will use the truck to transport surf boards, dirt bikes, and camping equipment to remote locations.

Parts List....

Icon Lift- I like the look of the reservoirs but I am still undecided

UCA- When it comes time to buy I will be shopping for good deals for medium travel

Wheels- Hoping to come up on a good deal on some TRD Pro if not probably going to run Methods with a AT 275/70/17

Tanuea Cover/ Camper Shell- Not Decided on brand

Pelfreybilt Bumpers/ Armor- Would like it to hold a 30in light bar instead of a 20in... Full Skid plates

Sound System- Came with the ETune head unit.. need speakers and Jl Audio Stealth box/amp

Rear Seat Safe-
https://www.esptruck.com/product-page/toyota-tacoma-rear-under-seat-storage-unit

Lighting- Morimoto fog lights, Retro fit Headlights, 30" rigid light bar

Random Gear- Weather tech floor mats, Window Tint, Full LED kit from Jumper, Seat Covers


I look forward to learning from this forum and hopefully attending some local events. If you guys come across any deals on the parts listed or have any opinions on things I should do different, please let me know.

 

Welcome!
What brand of bad ass air freshener are you using?

 

I think its a California scents haha Im not sure though but I had to get the new car smell haha

 

Welcome to TW.

 

Welcome another trail limo.

 

Welcome! what's your AFSC? I've got about 5 years left until I retire, but going through an MEB right now so maybe less.

If you're always down this way, talk to Insain Fab in Commerce City (@SilverGhost can connect you to them) they do great work and they're right there so a tweak here and there is easy to get done. they're who is going to be working on my new truck ('17 I bought last Friday) and I wouldn't trust just anyone.

I have a thing for lights, flashlights, headlights etc... I just like being able to see at night. that being said... you will love the retrofit, I did mine in my 99 and seriously my favorite mod by far. I'd look into the Baja Designs 30" too, they make one that's dual controlled so you have 2-10"sections on either side that are amber, and the center section that is white. I had Rigid's on my 99, the SAE fog's and some up on my hood as ditch lights... they were bright and I loved them, until a friend pulled up with Baja Designs Squadron Pro's... and they made my rigids look like mini-mags... and the Squadron Pro's aren't even the brightest they make... by a long shot! so I just ordered a set of Pro's for my fogs (plug and play kit as well which includes mounting).

anyways, Welcome again!

 

Welcome to TW!

 

Just bring it to my house. I go crazy with a cutting wheel. When we're done you'll won't stop jumping your truck! Jk welcome!

 

BBCJ? Too many letters... LOL

 

Yeah I slightly addicted to lights also but light to keep it reasonable on the price range. Baja stuff is great but comes with a big ole price tag. As far as labor goes I love doing my own work on my trucks. Before the military I had racked up roughly 6 years of automotive mechanics and 2 years of metal fabrication and powder coating. But if i ever need some help I won't hesitate to shoot them a call.

Currently I am a 3p05 Security forces member..... Hopefully getting a K9 shred by the end of the year.

 

Don't tease me with a good time haha!

 

You have me all confused with bbcj haha

 

they call Ray (silverghost) BBR... Big Balls Ray see the banner at the top of the page? that tacoma flying through the air at the top right is him.

 

Thats awesome!

 

Welcome aboard.