Bray1197's 2017 Tacoma TRD Pro Overland Build

First let me start out by saying this is a purpose built truck for what me and my wife love to do. Make memories!! We both share the passion for traveling, overlanding, camping, and Toyotas.
We became passionate a few years back with my 2007 Tacoma TRD Sport that we built for a 40 day cross country camping trip. We made many mistakes building this rig and learned/paid the price for it.

This thread is for the people who are new to "Overlanding" and have many concerns/questions. So feel free to ask any and all questions regarding my build. I may not have all the answers, but I can tell you where I failed in my first build.

I couldn't have done this build is it wasn't for the support from my wife and Sparks Parts(http://www.sparksparts.com/ ) of Myrtle Beach, SC. 90% of my aftermarket products were installed by Sparks Toyota in Myrtle Beach, SC.

Lets Begin:

Vehicle:

• 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro (Cement)

Interior:

• National Luna Dual Battery Controls Flush
• Spod Flush Unit
• Goosegear flush mount plate mounted in headliner for Spod and National Luna Control
• JL Audio W3 Sub, JL Audio Stealth Box, JL Audio 600 watt amp (Bass control knob located just left of steering wheel)
• ARB Dual Air compressor/Front locker actuator mounted behind rear seat (drivers side)
• Patches from all the places me and my wife have traveled adhered to the roof
• Center console converted into Safe by Console Vault
• Entire Cab has been Dynomatted...Roof, doors, floors, rear.. this was done to cut down on road noise from tires/roof rack and improve audio sound.
• All interior lights have been converted to LEDs

Engine Bay/Performance Upgrades:

• TRD Cold air intake
• ARB high mount differential breather kit
• National Luna Dual Battery System
• 2 Oydssey Batteries
• Spod control system
• CBI Off Road Hidden winch mount
• Warn Platinum Zeon 8S
• Headlights: Morimoto HID's 5500K 55w

Gears/Locker:

• Rear Locker: Factory E-locker
• Front Locker: ARB Air Locker
• Gears: Nitro 4.88

Wheels/Tires:

• 4-Runner Trd Pro wheels.. 17"
• BFG All-terrains 285/70/17's
• Minor trimming necessary to prevent rubbing
• Powerstop drilled/slotted rotors with TRD high performance pads

Roof Rack/Lighting/Bed Cap:

• Roof Rack: Prinsu Designs Cab and Cap rack
• Leer 100XL Bed Cap
• All lighting by Baja Designs and Off Road leds
• 6 Baja designs S2's 3 on each side for camp set up
• 2 S2's flush mounted in rear bumper
• XL-80s mounted to CBI Offroad ditch light brackets
• 8 Off road only led rock lights (undercarriage)
• 4 off road only led rock lights mounted inside swing arm of bumper just above folding camp table for meal prep. These lights are magnetic so they can move if needed.
• National Luna 27" led light bar mounted on underside of Leer cap

Suspension Upgrades:

• Fox 2.5's left stock
• Upgraded Rear Leaf: Custom built leaf pack by Deaver Suspension

Armor:

• CBI Hidden winch mount
• CBI Frame sliders with custom in lay for steps
• CBI High clearance rear bumper with swing out spare tire carry, dual Gerry can holder, and custom painted to match propane tank.

BED/Camping Gear/Recovery Gear:

• CVT Mt. Rainer Tent with annex
• Rear mounted CVT 60" Awning
• Side mounted CVT 79" Awning
• Custom Goosegear drawer system
• Pelican Cooler 65qt
• Warn Epic recovery package
• Bubba Rope
• Krazy Beaver Tool/Axe
• Maxis Trax
• C4 rear CB Antenna mount

Pics below are in no particular order of my build, only to show progress and help.


Links to companies involved:
http://www.sparksparts.com/
https://cascadiatents.com/
https://www.goose-gear.com/
http://www.cbioffroadfab.com/
http://www.prinsudesignstudio.com/
https://www.bajadesigns.com/
http://offroadonly.com/
https://krazybeavertools.com/
https://www.nitro-gear.com/
http://www.arbusa.com/
http://www.deaverspring.com/
http://www.c4fabrication.com/


Things coming in the mail:

• ATH Fab bed stiffeners
• Firestik CB Antenna
• Roof Rack Mtn Bike mount

Wish list:

• Natinal Luna 65 fridge freezer
• Renelogy Solar panel system
• CBI Off Road Skid plates... Transfer case, diff, and gas tank
• Road Shower 2
• Magneson Super Charger (when released)

I am sure I am forgetting a few things, I will update with new pics when new mods come in.

 

Dunno why it uploaded the pics twice, my bad!!

 

Very nice build! That's like a dream build.

Don't take this the wrong way, but you must be made of money. Or you are retardedly in debt.

Either way, nice truck. Enjoy it!

 

Strong work! Striving towards a similar build. Anymore info, and pics of your bed drawers would be appreciated.
Thanks
Morgan

 

Nice clean build, can't go wrong with that! Enjoy!

 

Looking badass, enjoy the adventures!!

 

Beautiful truck man! Can you post a pic of the trim work you did on the front to prevent rubbing? I have the same truck but kept the TRD wheels and added the 285/70's.

 

Brotha, I've said it before and I'll day it again I love your build. Everything has a purpose and it's simple and clean. Really well put together

 

I'm so jelly lol

Awesome build

 

sub a lub a dub dub.

 

Tks bro! Not offended lol. It's called no kids, I have two jobs and my wife has 3. Hard work will pay off.

 

The drawers I have are built by Goosegear. What kind of pics of them would you like? I have a few

 

Here you go! You can see in the pics it was very minor trimming

 

Tks bro!! When you Camp it's cheaper lol. Plus my wife is military so we get into every National Park for free, it's like have a really really good coupon lol

Don't tell her I said that

 

Any details or information on the install of your SPod and Luna controller?

 

What winch did you go with?

 

You made the best choice IMHO going with the cement gray. Literally the only reason I would trade in my 2nd gen OR for a 3rd gen PRO. Buuuuut I don't want to do that bad enough. I'm in love with your overland build though, nice work. Very clean.

P.S. 5 jobs between the 2 of you?! Holy fuck that's next level grinding. Props.

 

As far as?

I can tell you a few things... to completely remove the headliner in the 3rd gems you have to remove the windshield. Don't cut within an inch of the Mts controls on the roof. All the wiring is run down the a post. I don't have a pics of that portion of the build though.

 

Warn Platinum Zeon 8S