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MESO CUSTOMS Quicksand Build thread

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Builds (2016-2023)' started by MESO, Jul 26, 2017.

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  1. Jul 26, 2017 at 11:13 AM
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    MESO

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    Hi!
    I'm Stew. I like Trucks, Cars, Guns, LEDs, and long walks on the beach.(not in that particular order)
    Never thought about a build thread, but after some member suggestions..Here it is.

    2016 TACOMA TRD OFF ROAD DOUBLE CAB LONG BED QUICKSAND
    Enjoy. :cheers:

    CURRENT PICTURE:
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    My 2nd GEN that was sold for the 3rd GEN
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    Fresh off the Boat from MEXICO!!
    They threw in a free RAV4 for the wife.. some special promo going on?. Sure, why not.
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    LET THE MODS START!

    Current Modifications:
    I'll try my best to remember

    Exterior:
    AVS in channel rain guards
    Black Vinyl wrapped roof
    Camo wrapped Mirror caps
    Camo TACOMA stickers
    BAMF Grill
    Sport Hood Swap
    Vinyl wrapped hood/scoop
    Custom TRD bedside decals
    Custom low profile roof rack
    Bushwacker flares with through bolts

    Engine:
    K&N intake
    OrangeVirus ECU tune
    Custom make snorkel

    Drivetrain:
    Nitro 4.88 Gears

    Interior
    Camo wrapped Dash/trim
    Blacked out air vents rings
    Weatherbeater floor mats front/rear
    CNC billet roof rack

    Armor
    SOS Front bumper
    Mobtown IFS Skid
    CBI rear High clearance bumper
    Marshall Fab sliders w/ kickout

    Recovery
    Smittybilt X20 9500 Synthetic winch
    Factor 55 Fairlead
    Factor 55 Prolink
    ARB straps


    Suspension
    Fox 2.5 Ext. travel front
    King 14" 650lb springs
    Builtright ubiball UCA
    Fox 2.0 rear shocks
    Wheeler AAL
    Bamf CMC plate

    Wheels/tires
    Black Rhino Armory 17X9.5 -18
    Falken Wildpeaks MT01 315-70-17

    Audio/Electronics
    Audiocontrol LC7i
    Kenwood KFC X1700P front
    Kenwood XR10 Subwoofer
    Kenwood X500-5 Amp
    Custom Fiberglass enclosure
    Dynamat
    Stinger SP1200 battery
    custom Fuse/relay panel


    Lighting
    Custom Quad Bi-led Projector retrofit Headlights
    Baja Designs Squadron fogs(x2)
    Baja Designs S2 ditch lights(x2)
    Baja Designs S2 rack lights(x6)
    Baja Designs S2 Pro Reverse lights(x2)
    Baja Designs Squadron roof lights(X8)
    Mesojdm Ultimate 3rd Brake light with 5 Baja Rock lights
    Baja Amber Raptor grill lights
    Mesojdm Custom LED tail lights
    Rigid Ignite Mirror lights
    Radiantz LED puddle lights
    All interior lights changed to LED

    Links to my mods:
    Black headlight mod/retro:
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/3rd-gen-bhlm-retrofit-projector.429820/
    PRO style hood Vinyl:
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/pro-style-hood-vinyl.431373/
    Stereo build
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/3rd-gen-audio-build.446676/
    ECT on. 24/7 MOD
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/ect-mod-on-all-the-time.456373/
    LED tail light Retrofit
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/3rd-gen-btlm-led-retrofit.467712/
    Ultimate 3rd brake light build
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/ultimate-3rd-brake-light-mod.483154/
    Ultimate LED turn signals
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/ultimate-led-turn-signals.486423/
    Quad LED projector Retrofit
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/3rd-gen-quad-led-projector-retrofit.499612/
    Ultimate Mirror Build
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/ultimate-side-mirror-build.495736/
     
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    MESO, Jul 26, 2017
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  2. Jul 26, 2017 at 11:13 AM
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    First was Tint/window visors
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    Sport hood swap!
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    FN rims
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    Suspension and tires om 285-70-17
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    Then came some sliders
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    BAMF grill on
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    Vinyl wrapped hood
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    We're going to the moon!
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    Custom Fiberglass sub box
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    First set of BHLM done
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    First range day
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    First set of Custom LED tail lights
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    Mulitcam black wrapped trim
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    Upgraded mirror Turn signals
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    MESO, Jul 26, 2017
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  3. Jul 26, 2017 at 11:13 AM
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    New bedside decals
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    Updates my mirrors. Built in puddle lights, ditch lights, etc
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    No more chrome air vents
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    upgraded 3rd brake light
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    Custom LED tail lights
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    MESO, Jul 26, 2017
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  4. Jul 26, 2017 at 11:14 AM
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    MESO

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    Time for new wheels/tires.
    35's!
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    CMC
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    Cutting all done!
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    ALso switched up the headlights for quads
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  5. Jul 26, 2017 at 11:14 AM
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    Subd!
     
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    Need more interior space, so I made an overhead Molle Rack
    Billet Al
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    Subd!
     
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  8. Jul 26, 2017 at 5:23 PM
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    Oh my. This is happening! Subd!
     
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  9. Jul 27, 2017 at 2:54 AM
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    Sweet baby jesus :thumbsup: SUB'd!!!

    Would love a more detailed writeup on the fender trimming! Looks like you use a body saw with fine metal blade attachment?
     
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  10. Jul 27, 2017 at 2:59 AM
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    Yup
     
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    Your truck looks pissed off.
     
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  12. Jul 27, 2017 at 9:36 PM
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    Good.
     
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  13. Jul 27, 2017 at 9:48 PM
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    Digging the wheel setup! :thumbsup: Great looking rig
    :cookiemonster:QUICKSAND....my favorite
     
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  14. Jul 29, 2017 at 7:40 PM
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    @mesojdm did you just use a generic mutlicam black vinyl? That looks really good.
     
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    Dude the new truck is fucking sick, but god damn that 2nd gen is the tits. Everything just works so nice together. Good shit.
     
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    How did you do the grille like this?​
     
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    Great looking rig!
     
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    photoshop lol jk
     
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    Here is what I used
    http://imagecraft.mysimplestore.com/t/multicam-black

    3RD GEN FOR LYFE YO. But ya, I miss that 2nd gen. 4.0 and a non-retarded tranny was nice.

    I dremeled out the Toyota logo, fabricated a flat plate to take it's spot. Then plastic welded and sanded smooth. I liked the OEM grill, just not the big logo.
     
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