GrandMasterB's 2020 Tacoma Build

Hello all, and thank you for looking at my build thread.

I understand there are many build threads and a lot of things have already been done. This site gave me inspiration and plenty of wallet draining ideas, so I will be using this to help me document my journey.

Hopefully I can get to the point where I can help another member out, even if its just posting a link.

My Truck:

2020 Tacoma TRD Sport Double cab, Quicksand - Bought it in late May 2020 with 20 miles on it.



The first thing I did not really a mod, clay bar and ceramic coat. Came out awesome! I used Adams Ceramic kit https://www.amazon.com/gp/slredirec...4206319&id=4924110221846141&widgetName=sp_atf

We will see how it lasts but I believe this was a great thing to do to a new Taco.

Next came new center caps for the wheels. I really like the factory wheels, so I plan on keeping them for now. Bigger tires are sure to come in the future.

I like the look, way better than the Toyota logo.

I added a dash cam. I am a fan of dash cams, I was a tractor trailer driver for a long time before I got my new position in an office. One never knows what you come across. Hopefully I will be able to get some good off road footage when the time comes.

I went with the Garmin Mini because its so small behind the mirror, cant't even notice it.

$112 Garmin 010-02062-00 Dash Cam Mini, Car Key-Sized Dash Cam, 140-Degree Wide-Angle Lens, Captures 1080P HD Footage, Very Compact with Automatic Incident Detection and Recording

https://www.amazon.com/Garmin-Key-S...1594207689&sprefix=garmin+mini,aps,185&sr=8-3

I used the 12 pin plug for the mirror, as seen on other posts here.

$33 Dongar Dashcam Power Adapter (12-pin for '15-'23 Toyota Tacoma. Also Compatible with Select Sienna, Honda, and More), Connects to Rearview Mirror, Built-in USB Power Source, Easy to Install

https://www.amazon.com/SimpleUSB-Mi...J6JV3WFRD7C&psc=1&refRID=VQN9RQN3SJ6JV3WFRD7C


More to come!

 

Did the rear axel vent thing! Easy mod for the piece of mind knowing water can't enter now. (unless.....)

I bought a hood scoop led light bar, which opened up a huge can of worms....BECAUSE the switch it came with, just won't do! So doing research on the switches, I now needed a power distribution tray!
I basically followed the instructions on the thread, learned a ton. I had almost all the tools to complete the job, so why not. Came out super clean, and ready for more upgrades.

 

Last night I started installing a bed mount, dual charging station.

YONHAN Quick Charge 3.0 Cigarette Lighter Socket Splitter with Touch Switch, USB Outlet 12V Charger Waterproof Power Socket Adapter DIY Kit with Blue LED Dual USB Ports for Car, Marine, Boat, Truck

https://www.amazon.com/YONHAN-Cigar...dp/B08837F4JK/ref=psdc_15729631_t2_B07RHY97ZZ Hopefully after work it will be fully operational, just need to run some wires.
The best part was my son helped! I really enjoyed his helping!