Yup, another Pro Vu Du Bloo build

hey all, Just received delivery of my 19 VooDoo Blue TRD Pro. Received her in Tuesday and started the mods today Thursday.

These are my stock pics

 

Beautiful, welcome!

Did you order new tires and snorkel yet?

 

So my goals, Hobbies and recreation will help guide me through my build. Also aesthetics and functionality are important. I live in Massachusetts. I like hiking, skiing, running, mountain biking, road cycling, kayaking....outdoor activities. So my first mod has to due with getting me where I need to get to a bit more safely.
I chose to start with wheels. This appears to be a common wheel choice on Tacoma world and I too approve. So first mod: 4Runner TRD Pro wheels with BF Goodrich K02 all terrains 265/70 17 C rated.

Before


Original wheel and tire


New wheel and tire

After



I went this size because it’s only 1” taller than factory. Didn’t want to mess with the IMO nice PRO suspension. Ride is slightly louder but neglelible. C rated tire over the E rated due to less weight, I’m not towing, and most likey not going to due serious rock crawling.

Overall, I think it looks so much better and feel that it should have been this way from factory.

 

LOL
Was just typing it up

 

Snorkel is not on top my mod list

 

Congrats on the KO2. Welcome to the PROBRODOZER K02 brotherhood; a must for any Tacoma owner.

Whats next?

 

Already ordered:
LED interior bulbs, Headlights, license plate lights (why are they not LEDs stock! Why?)
TRD air intake not the snorkel (not sure if any benefit but got a good price)
ARB breather relocation kit

 

right on .... going down the right path. no ditch lights? no rigids?

 

Must admit I was torn between K02s, Ridge grapplers and Wrangler MTRs

Seemed K02s were a safer choice for NE winter snow??

 

Oh, I’m looking
Ditch lights, sliders, bed rack.....

 

RTT is already awaiting
Used REI dividends for a nice rugged Tepui.....Only cost $400 out of pocket

 

You are nailing it harder than Woody Allen nails teenage girls.

Rock on my PRO BROTHA!

 

Thanks, wifey is rolling her eyes. LOL

 

So got a few things in the mail.

 

Super inexpensive thanks to Amazon!
Low/Highbeams
Full interior
Reverse lights
License plate lights

 

Ok, here it is! Couldn’t wait.

Interior before

 

Interior after

After thought

Much nicer ambience and lighting.
Map light was a mother. You need small fingers and lots of patience. The tape trick posted on line was a must to remove factory bulbs.

 

License plate lights

Pictures make it tough to discern.
These were a bit tough. Had to use a small pry bar and/or large screw driver to squeeze housing tabs to work them out. Then bulb swap is easy. On YouTube some guy did it with housing in place. He must have fingers from Superman!

 

Reverse lights

Before: with comparison LED drivers side




After:

 

Headlights low and highbeams

Aux beams....easy install. Plug and play