First Time Tacoma/Offroader

hey guys just recently picked up a 2020 TRD OR and ive started a shopping list for upgrades. What do you guys think and what would you recommend changing/getting first!? Thanks for the input!

C4 FABRICATION
TOYOTA TACOMA 2016+ HYBRID FRONT BUMPER- $1,374.80

Smittybilt XRC Gen3 12K Winch with Steel Cable- $549.99

CBI 3rd Gen Tacoma Bolt-On Rock Sliders- $849

Dissent Offroad Tacoma cab rack- $740

CBI 3rd Gen Tacoma Full Overland Skid- $764.99

Nitto Ridge Grappler 265/70 R16 116T XL BSW- $728

CaliRaisedLED TOYOTA TACOMA LOW PROFILE DITCH LIGHT COMBO- $154.99

CaliRaisedLED 40" CUT-OUT PRINSU ROOF RACK SLIM LED LIGHT BAR COMBO- $249.99

CaliRaisedLED OYOTA TACOMA LED FOG LIGHT POD REPLACEMENTS COMBO- $149.99

OME-TAK16 - OME Tacoma Suspension lift kit for 2016+ Tacoma-$1349.14

2016+ Toyota Tacoma and Hilux 8.75" Nitro Gear Package-$1593.89

 

Tires

 

plan is tires, bumper, winch, roof rack and then slowly do the rest as I can. the nitro gears will be at the end since it will be hard to get to a shop that can install them since im 4 1/2 hours away from the closest one to Portland OR.

 

Tires, shovel and use it to figure out what is a need vs looks cool

ETA: unless this isn’t your first off-road build them have fun

 

Welcome OP. Hold off on the gears, may not be needed with that tire size. That winch is slightly overkill, make sure the bumper can handle that 12k winch. Mods in this order IMO:
Tires
Lift
Sliders
Skids
Bumper/winch
All the small mods in between.

 

this is my first build lol super overwhelmed by all the gear and parts! I came from more of a ricer/street racing scene so im more used to flashy parts and lowered cars any help is always welcome!

 

Make sure to sign up for Instagram first

 

would the 9.5 winch be a better setup? my only thought for the larger one was in case i need to help someone out who is heavier.

 

I already have an Instagram lol but up until now its been more 2A based. @Squash_edc

 

Just check with c4 what is the max winch rating for that particular bumper. But yes bigger is better.

My SSO slim bumper is only rated to max 10k winch.

 

If you’ve got a burning desire to spend money get tires and a really good set of shocks. The stock shocks were pretty good, but Fox shocks were a huge upgrade over stock for me, and was useful on and off pavement.

 

<3

 

not necessarily a "burning desire" but I have an addiction to not leaving things stock and making them sexier/ more versatile lol.

 

In my opinion, you'll want to go synthetic on the winch. Otherwise, you'll be changing it down the line (no pun intended).

And consider the OEM LED fogs as seen

Toyota Genuine Parts - Led Foglight Black (PT413-42191)

here. They're pretty nice! GL!

Edit: those fog lights can be found cheaper on Toyota parts websites like McGeorge or BAM auto parts.

 

yea I kinda figured I should just save for the synthetic line! Ill check out those fogs too!

 

+1 on those fogs. That's what I've got.

OP the ditch lights you chose (Caliraised) are excellent, I have those too.

 

yes and get synthetic winch cable.

 

What terrain do you have/plan on traversing? Thats the real question; including for winch cable.

Most guys say synthetic for weight and don't use them, so yes. If you expect rock rash, ehhh, it's a chafing liability.

 

I say synthetic for the safety factor. I’ve used the shit outta mine with no real issues. Just use the protective sleeve and maybe a winch blank and you’ll be fine.

 

I'd bite, less "maintenance" as well. Can buy a damper for steel cable too, though.