@v_taco TRD OR Build

Hello all,

I`m starting a build thread to keep track of my mods. I won`t be getting too much into rock crawling. Primary use is for going on FSR to take me camping/hunting/fishing in remote areas. Just made an instagram account @v_taco hoping to collect some awesome photos while out and about exploring. I`m from BC, Canada.


Interior:

Katzkin Leather - Custom red "TRD" Stitching on back rest
TRD Shift Knob - "TRD" Red Inlays
Centre Console Tray

WeatherTech Floor Mats



Performance:

TRD Performance Air Intake System (TBD)
ECGS needle bearing eliminator


Exterior:

TRD Pro Grill
OEM Truck Bed Mat
AVS In-Channel Wind Visor
TACOMA Tailgate Decal
TACOMA Door Badge Decal
V6 Badge Delete

Prinsu Design Studio CabRac
Tyger Auto Soft Tri-fold Tonneau Cover
Custom Bed Rack to go over Softopper (TBD)



Lights:

LED Interior Light Conversion (TBD – If you know of any kit that 100% works, by all means send me the link)

Armor:

TRD Front Skid Plate (DESTROYED )
MOBTOWN OFFROAD Front IFS Skid Plate 3/16" Steel
SOS CONCEPTS 100% Bolt On Sliders


Wheels/Tires:

4 17" TRD Pro Sema Wheels – Matte Black
4 265/70/17 BFG K02 – C Rated


4 17" Method 308 Roost Bronze (TBD)
4 285/70/17 K02 (TBD)

Suspension:

Bilstein 5100s Front and Rear
Old Man Emu 888 Coils
Old Man Emu Dakar Leaf Springs
Old Man Emu Bushing Kit
ARB U-Bolts
Leaf Spring Shims Install

Lighting:
Hikari Led Headlights 9600 Lumens 6000k
LED Fog lights 6000k

Misc:

AJT Design Key Fob (Black w/ "TRD" Red Inlays)
Viofo A119s Dash Camera


RTT (TBD)
ARB Awning (TBD)

 

Getting prepped at the dealership for pickup.






Katzkin leather, dealer installed. Much higher in quality comapred to factory leather imo.



AJT key fob and TRD shift knob with red vinyl inlays.






How she sits now with the lift. Been getting stupid amount of vibration. Hopefully the ECGS bushings will rectify the issue. Had to go in twice to the shop as the first time they set the Front shocks 1 notch up. Told them that it should be at 0 and had to pay another 2 hours of labor...the guy told me that it can even be at the highest notch and it would be fine (WRONG!!!) which is why it was only my preference to have it at 0 setting hence the charge lol. They lost my business for any future mods. Forgot to get the before and after measurements of the lift...



My TRD skids...try to flatten it with a car jack at home. Got the big dents out, but now the bolt holes don't line up. If anyone has a metal shop/skills to put it back in spec, make me an offer.

 

Reserved

 

Wait....did you smack the skid into something and dent it, so you try to flatten it with a jack? Or you dented it with the jack?

 

I didn`t see the steep drop ahead with a large boulder and landed on it. Got home, took the skids off and used the jack to flatten it out. I guessed it got stretched out too much. It wouldn`t go back on !!!

I shouldn`t be on this forum if I did that while trying to lift my truck using the skid as a point for whatever reason. lol

 

Haha I figured as much...but you never know good thing you got that steel one on order. I'm waiting for a group buy to start to get one myself.

 

I pulled the trigger on @Mobtown Offroad skids on their labour day sale. Reviews were good on them and the price was right!

 

right on. I'll take advantage of all the sales once I'm back on the main land. Shipping to the islands is killer.