TAF_Taco's 2017 TRD Sport Access Cab Adventure Camping build

First off, I'm so happy to have found this forum.

Build list:

Wheels/Tires/Suspension:
Method NV 17x8.5 Bronze
BFG KO2 265/70/R17
Stock Suspension(for now)

Interior:
@Yo_Hec molle panels
Cascadia Concealment holsters
Cobra 75WXST CB Radio
@mesojdm Custom Coin Holder

Exterior:
@Cascadia Tents Mt. Rainier Standard
RCI Metal Works Bed Rack
Grille from @greg8765
Krazy Beaver shovel
Various quickfists mounts
$5 bike carrier(brand unknown)
BAMF CB Antenna Mount
OEM Front Bed Accessory Rail
Diff Breather Mod
ARB Dual compressor
Expedition Essentials bed mount
Switch Pro

$659 SP9100 Switch Pros SP-9100 8-Switch Panel Power System With Concealed Mounting Hardware

SP9100

Lighting:
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@CaliRaisedLed Amber Fog Lights
Interior LEDs
LED headlights thanks to @Rob Daman
Mictuning bed lighting

I purchased this truck in August with plans of it being more or less my forever truck. I'm about 5years out from retiring from the Air Force, and the payoff date aligns with my retirement date pretty well. I had no grand plans for it, mainly because I was pretty ignorant to the aftermarket support for Tacomas, but that quickly changed.

Within a week of owning my new truck, I had taken to YouTube for research, and found @MaxxTRD videos. Then I found myself going down the overlanding video wormhole, specifically stuff in Washington and Oregon. I noticed that people in these videos had these weird tent contraptions on their rooftops/beds and I was hooked. I knew that this type of driving/camping was something that I wanted to do. Two weeks after purchase my wife and I took a drive down to Bend, and made a stop at @Cascadia Tents for a tent and bed rack. After they graciously helped me with install at their facility, we were off for our first adventure!


After that weekend, my whole family was hooked.

That's enough story time for now. I'll finish uploading the rest soon.

 

Wheels/Tires/Suspension:
Method NV/BFG KO2

 

Interior:
Molle panels from @Yo_Hec
Cobra 75WXST CB Radio
Cascadia Concealment Holster


@mesojdm Coin Holder

Light bar switch/magnetically mounted flashlight

 

Exterior:
Grille from @greg8765

 

This post will serve as space for lighting updates
@CaliRaisedLed light bar and fogs

LED Headlight Bulbs

 

Dude, awesome pix! I have that no step on snek patch on my xterra. lol What is that you have, covers a socket?

 

It's a coin holder.

 

Ahh, i see! NIce. 3d printed? good stuff

 

Yeah, @mesojdm makes them.

 

Great build! Thanks for choosing us for your lighting needs

 

I have the same wheels. Went with something more aggressive for tire. I got tne Falken Wildpeak MT01. No regrets on the setup so far!

 

These came on the wheels. When they're dead, I'll switch to something like that.

 

Update: I tried to buy some sliders over the weekend from Craigslist. Seller didn't answer his emails, so I decided that on board air was the next logical purchase. On Monday, I drove up north to Expedition Essentials and picked up an ARB Dual compressor/mount. The owner Jeff was amazing to work with, and I can't wait to see what they come up with next.

Also, I sold my Cali raised Light bar to @Sour_Taco

 

Looking good! I've got the same bumper bar and switch. How'd you get that panel off to install the switch?

 

Thanks. Just pull really hard.

 

Recently finished up my Expedition Essentials rear ARB compressor mount/Switch Pros

$659 SP9100 Switch Pros SP-9100 8-Switch Panel Power System With Concealed Mounting Hardware

SP9100 install. It's hard taking your time and thinking things out, versus slapping stuff all over the place, but boy is it worth it.

First start by cutting your truck apart

Next get a buddy and lift the compressor/mount into place.

Run the wiring allllllllllllllll the way up front.
And connect it all to your Switch Pro

I use the Expedition Essentials sunglass holder bracket for the controller. Works great!