2017 TRD Off-Road Double Cab Build

I finally pulled the trigger and am upgrading my 2017 TRD Off-Road. I've included a few pictures pre-upgrade. Since those photos have been taken I've added:

RCI Rack w/ a Tepui RTT Kukkenam Ruggedized 3
TRD Pro Grille

The Tacoma build starts Wednesday morning at the shop and should be done by Thursday afternoon/Friday morning. I'm adding the following items:

• Ironman Foamcell Stage 1 Lift https://ironman4x4america.com/toyot...-pro-2-5-3-stage-1-performance-load-0-440lbs/
• 17" Black Rhino Kelso Wheels in Matte Black https://www.blackrhinowheels.com/off-road-wheels-rims-kelso.php
• Falken Wildpeak AT3W 275/70R17 https://www.falkentire.com/tires/light-truck-suv-cuv-tires/wildpeaka/t3w-tire
• Go Rhino RB20 Running Boards https://realtruck.com/p/go-rhino-rb...YsB0FulE29RNSJd4TXDHNWzSg7EAJmnIaAjyYEALw_wcB

I was really torn between Bilstein 6112 & 5160's but after talking to my local shop I was sold on the Ironman's. The majority of the guys actually run them on their builds (a LC & 4-Runner) and both raved about the quality of ride over Bilstein. I'll be keeping the lift right at 2" so I don't have to add UCA's and will have a little adjustment for the taco lean. I also will be replacing the needle bearing, per the recommendation of literally everyone.

After I get it back I'll give a review on the Shock/Tire combination vs. stock. I also will be going to the mountains this week-end to Ski so I should get a pretty good idea of how it drives.

Pictures to follow!

 

Initial Feedback:

• Ride quality is wayyyyyy better than expected. Granted, it's been 1 hour but I took it around town (West Denver) and a little bit on the highway. The handle is definitely firmer than stock but not so much that it's a huge difference. It's very comfortable as a daily driver.
• Already going over some speed bumps, dips in the road, a curb, etc. the performance vs. stock is far beyond what I ever imagined. It's super soft and barely noticeable compared to stock. Already an absolutely huge upgrade for performance, I can't wait to get it on some light trails and washboards that I consistently encounter dispersed camping in the summertime in the mountains.
• Falken tires are much more quiet than I expected, definitely a firmer ride and a little road noise but overall it's nominal compared to my worn down stock tires.
• Alignment is much better, this was to be expected as I hadn't had my vehicle aligned after a summer full of camping.

I've driven a taco with 5100's and the ride performance is far superior, I'm happy with the extra money spent on the Ironman's. So far I couldn't be more pleased, I'll continue to report back as I get into different types of terrain. I can't wait to get my running boards on next week (waiting for delivery to install with a buddy).

Highly recommended to this point!

 

Subscribed. Interested to know how the Ironman holds up to the winter salt.

 

Wow, what a difference! Looks so sweet now

 

@ColoradoHoosier How much lift did you get front/rear by the way? And I'm judging by the price that you didn't go with UCA's. Did it align well?

What's the report now that it's been on for a week+?

 

What shop helped you pick the Iron Man 4x4?

 

also interested in results.

 

Is that the 0 offset or -12?