SoCal Leaf - SaBellCo's Build Thread

Hi Everyone, Thank's for visiting. I am finally starting to build out my truck and wanted to get a layout for what is to come. I took the first few post for now, but keep coming back to check in, as you know it all takes time.

Products Made:
2016 - Current Tailgate Lock:
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/3rd-gen-2016-tacoma-tailgate-lock.513023/
2005-2015 Tailgate Lock:
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/2005-2015-tacoma-tailgate-lock.428094/

Current Build of my 2013 DCSB TRD 4x4 ( all others in the order of execution):

Security:
SaBellCo's - Tailgate Lock from yours truely @scleaf

K&N Air Filter (10/13)
Armor:
SHMELL FAB - Rock Sliders with kick out (5/17) @Shmellmopwho

Toyota - Bed mat (5/17)

Custom Mods:
Tailgate cable mod (5/16)

E-track - Bed Rails (6/17)

RCI: (6/14/17)
0515 Tacoma Fuel Tank Skid Plate
0515 Tacoma Transmission Skid Plate
0515 Tacoma Front Skid Plate
0515 Tacoma Transfer Case Skid Plate
0515 Tacoma Rear Differential Skid
0515 Tacoma A-arm Skids

Slight modification on the branding, sorry RCI (I like the skid though)

Got started on clean metal primer. Used the airgun from HFear.. not the greatest gun but worked.







Skids are ready to install, just did the upper sides after work, will let them cook in the sun tomorrow. 6/23
unbranded the rear skid sorry again RCI


All skids are installed

Total Chaos Uniball UCA's
Swapped for SPC's
ADS 2.5 Extended Travel w/Remote Clicker's 700 lb. Springs
Oldman EMU HD Leafpack, removed the third leaf to make it a medium pack. Did not want to bounce down the road.

Installed 5/28:
rear
front








On Order:
Next

Battery Mod:






Updated

Just temp hooked up the low voltage dropout. Have to build some wire Though it is a deepcycle battery I do t want to kill it
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...voltage-booster-upgrade.604478/#post-20368718
Updated the Charge Voltage on the batteries DIY super cheap
Ended up making this with a fuse tap, 2 100v 3a diodes and a 3a fuse, probably for about $2 and it did not take 6 weeks. Wrapped it with 3M 600v electrical tape
Twin mount

 

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People and trucks who have inspired me along the way:
@Shmellmopwho

This Dude is a Bad Ass:
https://www.youtube.com/user/titanamericanbuilt

A Very Nice Customer Named Ed: (2005 Tacoma Freeway Miles with No Major Repairs)

 

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See the Thread:
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/tailgate-anti-theft-device.428094/#post-12288027

2016+ Tacoma Tailgate Lock (9/21/2017)

2016+ Tacoma Tailgate Lock V2.0 Update

 

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hey man! i found ya. would totally be interested in seeing what else you got up your sleeve.

- the dude from costco gas with the 4runner

 

Heeeeey!! I know that guy! Subd to your build man! Gonna get expensive

 

By the way! Anyone who wants to secure their tailgates and make sure they don't get stolen, this dude makes the best anti theft tailgate solution on the market. I love mine!

 

Excited to see the progress on this!