"The Grudge" Overland Build

Hey guys! So finally got some time to make a build thread for my 2007 Tacoma DBCB Short Bed, nicknamed "The Grudge". Originally the truck was purchased with around 100,000 miles and mostly stock. Since the purchase I have made some upgrades (nothing major), and put 60,000 miles on the truck. The truck has made several trips to the Upper Peninsula, Michigan and a trip out West is currently in the works. Residing in Wisconsin, the off-road scene does not seem to be popular, for Toyota's that is. Currently I wheel with a group of guys, all who share a passion for the outdoors and Toyota's. I openily invite anyone in the area who share a passion for offroading to message me, as we are always looking to add to the group. Below, I shared pictures of the current build status of the truck along with various pictures from trips since the day I purchased the truck.


Current build (04-26-2017)

Exterior
- Digi Diodes premium curved 50" lightbar w/ mount
- Digi Diodes 2x2 flood LED Pods
- CBI ditch light brackets
- DIY Custom bed Shovel/Axe mount
- ATO Hi-Lift bed mount w/ Hi-lift
- LED license plate lights
- Stock mud flap and side steps removed
- Airflow Snorkel
- POR-15 Frame Paint

Armor
- Pelfreybilt Hybrid Front Bumper
- ATO Sliders (Weld On)

Interior
- Kenwood KVT 512 head unit w/ sound system
- CH4X4 OEM push swithes
- Console Vault
- Cobra 75WXST 40-Channel CB Radio w/ 4' Firestik Antenna
- Edgestar 63qt Fridge w/ custom slideout

Engine/Drivetrain
- K&N Air Filter
- Mobil 1 5w30 extended performance
- Axle Dump Exhaust
- ECGS Front Diff Bearing

Wheels and Tires
- Method Standard Wheels
- Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx tires (285/75/16)

Front Suspension
- MOOG LCA's
- Icon 2.5 Extended Travel Remote Reservoir Coilovers
- Total Chaos Uni-Ball UCA's
- SPC Cam Bolts
- Total Chaos cam-gussets
- Wheelers Front Superbumps
- Wheelers Front Performance Brake Lines

Rear Suspension
- Icon 2.5 Series RR Rear Shocks (0-1.5" Lift) CDC
- Dakar Leaf Springs
- All-Pro U-Bolt Flip Kit w/ Wheelers bumpstops
- Wheelers Rear Extended Brake Lines




Stock look, day of purchase (2015)

 

Nice build!

 

Couple more upgrades this past week. Had an injury, so wasn't able to work on the truck for some time. Finally got a Cobra CB radio with antenna mount and Airflow snorkel installed.

Airflow Snorkel Install



CB Radio/Antenna Install

 

Was able to get the Pelfreybilt Hybird Front Bumper installed over the weekend. Need to still make a few changes (trim factory skid and install spacers), but loving the look so for. Got all new suspension ordered and should be installed in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!

 

Been a while since I've posted on this build thread. But some big changes for the truck are in the works! Including, ATO sliders, Moog LCA's, Icon extended travel coilovers, TC cam gussests, TC UCA's, Dakar Leaf Springs, Extended brake lines, POR15 frame paint, 63qt edgestar fridge, Wheelers front and rear superbumps, AllPro U-Bolt flip kit and custom bed bars. Stay tuned!

 

After some long last couple of days the truck is making some good progress. Starting to look like it may be actually able to drive soon!

 

Well the truck is on it's shoes again! Sorry for the dark pictures, but will have more in the coming days. Still need to fix a few minor things. Almost ready to hit the trails!