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@Ay_arontrd’s you dun messed up 2wd to 4wd work truck build thread

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Builds (2016-2023)' started by AY_ARONTRD, Dec 26, 2018.

  1. Dec 26, 2018 at 5:56 PM
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    AY_ARONTRD

    AY_ARONTRD [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Welcome!

    As of today here’s how my truck sits...
    2019 DCLB CEMENT OFF-ROAD 4x4!
    9296336E-4A5E-49DF-8762-75D6058EEB24.jpg


    Originally picked this truck up on December 6th, 2018
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    Current mods-
    Black-current
    Red-removed
    Blue-waiting for arrival/install

    Suspension-

    Fox 2.5’s w/RR up front
    Fox 2.0 w/RR rears
    Fox tundra 2.5’s w/RR DSC rear

    Fox 12” 2.5 smoothies w/DSC rears
    Icon uniball UCA’s
    Dirt king boxed UCA’s
    Dirt king LCA’s
    Dakar Leaf packs medium
    Dakar AAL

    Deaver U402 stage 2 leaf pack
    Eibach 14” 650’s
    Icon 14” 700’s
    Archive Ubolt flip kit
    Wheelers superbumps front
    Wheelers superbumps rear
    Archive hammer hangers
    Archive shock relocation
    Poly Bushing inserts in shackles

    Wheels/tires-
    17” TRD pro sema wheels
    Falken wildpeak 285/70/17 tires

    Drivetrain-
    Nitro gears 5.29’s
    Harrop front Elocker
    Factory rear Elocker

    Armor-
    Shmellfab Sliders
    RCI front skid
    RCI transmission skid
    RCI transfercase skid (stock exhaust location )
    RCI transfercase skid (exhaust relocation)
    RCI gas tank skid
    RCI diff skid
    Pelfrey HC rear bumper
    CBI T3 w/mid hoop front bumper
    Marlin Crawler LCA frame brace gussets
    Archive Rear Sensor Skids

    Lighting-
    Meso V4 turn signals
    Meso map lights
    Meso dome lights
    Baja design squadron sports wc fogs
    Baja design squadron sport ditch lights
    Baja design S2 sports (on prinsu)
    Baja design onx6 20” light bar
    Amazon rock lights
    TRS retro-Quik kit.
    Morimoto D2s 5.0 projectors
    Morimoto 5k 35W HID bulbs
    Morimoto D2s 35w ballast
    Profile RGB DRL boards
    Profile demon eyes
    Morimoto Bluetooth XBT controller


    Recovery-
    Smittybilt x20 10k winch w/synthetic rope
    ARB 30’ snatch strap
    TGL tree saver strap
    Bubba rope soft shackles
    D ring shackles
    Factor 55 shackle mount
    HILIFT
    Orcish Snatch block

    Misc-
    Prinsu cabrac
    Meso coin holder
    Mx4 tonneau cover
    CMC
    AC drain mod
    Trd pro Knob
    RCI hilift mounts
    Trasharoo
    Sr5 grille
    Switchpro9100
    SDHQ SP panel mount
    CVT mt. Rainier RTT
    Bamf offroad low profile rack
    Fuelpax 4.5 gallon can
    Rotopax 4 gallon water container
    At the helm bed stiffeners
    ARB single compressor
    Clazzio seat covers
    Redline hood struts
    Exhaust relocation

    I was introduced to this forum around August of 2017. Seen a Tacoma with the pro grille, searched online, forum popped up and then it began! Before owning this truck I previously owned a 2017 sport 2wd. My original purchase was for a “work truck” that was reliable and would hold its value. Once I was introduced to the forums, I attended a few meets and that’s when I meant some of the badass people I now consider good friends! The original plans were to put a airlocker on my 2wd sport and call it good.. but.... got a sweet deal on a 4wd that I could not pass up.. so now... let the shit talking and build begin! Here was my sport before letting it go..
    F10FB703-657F-4C72-90E1-CFC64E7E4686.jpg
     
    Last edited: Sep 21, 2020
  2. Dec 26, 2018 at 6:00 PM
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    eccracer104

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  3. Dec 26, 2018 at 6:01 PM
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    eccracer104

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  4. Dec 26, 2018 at 7:02 PM
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    Nevin

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    OME 881 springs with 3/8 spacer. SCS SR8 16x8 Gunmetal 285/75/16 Yokohama G003 Nitros all 4 corners. Dakar rear leafs. Deckplate mod. Marlin Crawler 1200lb clutch. Redline hood struts. ECGS clam shell bearing. Philips LED headlights. Front Runner bed bars. Katskinz leather interior.
    Why have I heard so many times, 285s won't work on TRD sema 17x7s?
     
  5. Dec 26, 2018 at 7:04 PM
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    AY_ARONTRD

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    We’ve all heard it. I’m running them right now with no issues. I was hesitant to in the beginning but so far so good :thumbsup:
     
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  6. Dec 26, 2018 at 7:06 PM
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    Nevin

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    OME 881 springs with 3/8 spacer. SCS SR8 16x8 Gunmetal 285/75/16 Yokohama G003 Nitros all 4 corners. Dakar rear leafs. Deckplate mod. Marlin Crawler 1200lb clutch. Redline hood struts. ECGS clam shell bearing. Philips LED headlights. Front Runner bed bars. Katskinz leather interior.
    Huh. Good to hear. :hattip:
     
  7. Dec 26, 2018 at 7:28 PM
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    Shmellmopwho

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    Bunch of stuff
    Proud to be part of the build!!
     
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  8. Dec 26, 2018 at 7:37 PM
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    AY_ARONTRD

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    :cheers:
     
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  9. Dec 26, 2018 at 8:59 PM
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    sdsurfer

    sdsurfer @ODNAREM life...

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    5100s/OME 888s. Dakar leaf pack. Total Chaos UCAs. DeMello Sliders. BAMF Recessed Grille. Prinsu Cabrack and Toprack.
    Wohoo... I made the list. Nice build thread bud! :D
     
  10. Dec 27, 2018 at 4:53 AM
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    Here’s a few photos from last weekends trail run.. Palomar Divide. Courtesy of @Norsemanvike

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  11. Dec 27, 2018 at 7:19 AM
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    Norsemanvike

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    Proud to be a plank owner of this build thread and sub'd!

    You've got a great truck here. Oh, and here's permanent evidence of your shenanigans.

     
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  12. Dec 27, 2018 at 12:14 PM
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    You could've directed someone or used sticks to push them up. At least that's what I thought you did. Lol
     
  13. Dec 27, 2018 at 6:41 PM
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    MMoreno16

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  14. Dec 28, 2018 at 1:16 PM
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  15. Dec 30, 2018 at 4:06 AM
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    Subd! :cheers:
     
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  16. Dec 30, 2018 at 4:09 AM
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  17. Dec 30, 2018 at 3:45 PM
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  18. Dec 30, 2018 at 3:53 PM
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  19. Dec 30, 2018 at 3:58 PM
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    Pointed forward like a pro... :rolleyes: Easily fixable...

    Good to have them though, prepping for night runs?
     
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  20. Dec 30, 2018 at 4:25 PM
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    AY_ARONTRD

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    Waiting for the night to come. Then will position correctly
     

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