My 3rd Gen ACLB TRD OR 4x4 Prem/Tech Quicksand Build...

I bought a new Toyota 3/4ton P'Up back in '83 and damn near couldn't kill the thing ultimately did though when the 3rd Gen came out I had to have one.

To date I have done some "personalization" however I am far from done, my goal is to build a one-of-a-kind or at least my idea of one Tacoma.

Build list...

What's done;
1) OEM LED bed lights using a Double Cab's on-off-auto cargo light switch
2) Tailgate Pop & Lock
3) Weathertech FloorLiner's F/R
4) OEM Bed Mat
5) Weathertech In-Window Channel Window Deflectors
6) OEM (Limited) Homelink Mirror
7) LED bulbs, fog (2700K), tail lights, turn signals f/r, side marker, CHMSL, tag and reverse
8) Pulse Protect CHMSL pulsing module
9) RedLine Tuning's QuickLIFT Plus gas hood struts (only have body mounts in place until Sport hood gets installed. The struts are in the white cardboard tube in the back.
10) Reflective vinyl applique in tailgate
11) LLumar tint all around, 80% on windshield, rear slider, rear doors with 30% on drivers/passenger windows, makes a HUGE difference in heat reflection!
12) TRD Cold Air Intake
13) TRD Cat-back Exhaust
14) TRD Oil Filler Cap
15) TRD Radiator Cap
16)

$40 Fumoto F103SX M12-1.25 Sx Series Drain Valve, Bronze

Fumoto F103SX oil drain valve
17) OEM (metal) oil filter housing
18) TRD Oil Filter
19) TRD Air Filter
20) Northstar NSB AGM/27F battery
21) Hellwig heavier/thicker front sway bar, made a tremendous improvement in controlling body roll
22) Katzkin custom leather seats w/custom embroidery on headrests
23) GoPro Hero5 Session
24) Grill egg crate only, blacked out w/PPG flat black and matte clear coat
25) Entune display screen protector

What's in the paint shop;

1) TRD Sport Hood w/scoop
2) Custom cut/fit and engraved Dawn Ent. bodyside molding

What's inbound arriving 1st week Feb '17;

1) Nitto LT285/70R17/C Ridge Grapplers
2) FN Konig 17x8 Six Shooter Wheels
3) OME BP51 2" Lift Kit with UCA's
4) Hellwig Rear Sway Bar
5) StopTech 6-Piston Front and 4-Piston rear disc brakes
6) OEM TRD 4.30 gears F/R
7) WeatherTech License plate frame/cover
8) Bushwacker pocket fender flares in hopes they'll cover the new tire poke-out if not something custom will be made


What's going to happen;

1) I am working with a local fabricator to design and build mandrel drawn side steps/fully functional sliders w/kickouts/air reservoirs that look exactly like the black 5" oval side steps currently installed. Not easy by any means but absolutely doable.
2) ARB Twin onboard air compressor using Slee OffRoad Mounting Plate
3) Working with same fabricator to design and build a hidden winch mount that is like nothing currently in existence
4) Install Warn Zeon 10-s Platinum winch in custom hidden winch mount
5) Working with a custom shop to create headlights and tail lights that again are like nothing currently in existence
6) Waiting on a wrecked Double Cab to pop up in a junk yard so I can remove the cargo lamp and graft into my roof.
7) Will be adding a Hi-lift jack and ground anchor with custom carrier to support both in bed
8) Will be adding shovel/axe/machete in custom carrier in bed
9) Install Baja Designs S8 light bar stealth under grill
10) Working with custom shop to design and create ditch light mounting location like nothing currently in existence
11) Custom front skid plate similar to TRD Pro that allows oil filter change without removal
12) Other things that don't currently exist in North American market but do exist with Toyota factory parts being available. I am working with a group very interested in Taco's and some of my ideas, hopefully they'll all work out and may eventually be available in the aftermarket only time will tell...

Here are some photos taken earlier today...

 

How do you like the TRD exhaust? Hows the sound?

 

I actually like it a LOT! The Atkinson cycle engine has a very distinct sound to it, once I installed the TRD exhaust it sounds completely different. It isn't overbearing or very loud but definitely throatier it combined with the TRD CAI made a big change in tone. Ironically my MPG increased in the city to an average of 18.3mpg haven't had it out on the highway much to determine a change there although I expect a decrease once the new wheel/tire combo get mounted. I'm going from a 31" OAD to a 33" even though I'll be changing my gears from 3.91 to 4.30 we'll see though. But yeah I highly recommend the TRD cat-back exhaust plus TRD CAI...

 

Awesome, good to hear, can't wait to be able to pick this up, the TRD exhaust for the DCLB has been on stop sale or unavailable for order for the past 2 months. I had the TRD exhaust on my 2nd gen 4.0L, by itself it was pretty tame, however with my K&N Intake, at high RPM I think it scared cars next to me Went with the TRD CAI this time around, the K&N was too much and had issues with passing smog here in CA when I hit my 6 years.

 

I don't think you'll be disappointed, it was a breeze to install too, didn't even jack the truck up but the two rear rubber hangers on the muffler were a PITA to get off you will have to wrestle with those, it took me about 45 minutes to remove the OEM and install the TRD in the dark with only a POS led flashlight.

 

Cool, Thanks for the feedback on the exhaust, good luck with the build!

 

Sweet! Now I can see what mods I will like for my truck, lol.

 

In for the ride!

 

Looks good OP, just in the wrong section. Needs to be in the build forum, you can report the thread and just state it needs moved.

 

Oh no sh!t huh!?! I just joined and thought the 3rd Gen forum was where to post. I'll have to contact a Mod to move it yes?

 

No worries man. Easy fix, just click the report button on your original post and state it needs moved to the 3rd gen builds section.

 

Awesome, thank you I'll do that now.

 

Done! Thanks again...

 

No prob man. Welcome to TW.

 

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Any updates? hope all's well

 

Any updates on this rig?