2019 TRD Offroad DCSB Super White Build - @drktacoma

Welcome to my build thread! This will be a compilation of my build as she goes and continues to make progress. Plenty of plans on the horizon so following along with my journey on Instagram @drktacoma and here.



Wheels & Tires:

• Method 305 NV 16x8 0 Offset
• Pirelli Scorpion AT+ 265/75/16

Suspension:

• Fabtech Dirt Logic 2.5" Coil Overs
• Rear AAL
• Fabtech Ball Joint UCA's

Exterior:

• Toyota TRD Pro Grille (white painted letters)
• AL Offroad Roof Rack 1st Gen
• Running 4 Tacos Blacked out turn signals
• Plano 42" Case
• DIY Tailgate Wrap

Bed Setup: (No More Bed Rack & Tent)

• Hobbs Offroad Freedom Cab Height Rack
• Big Pocket Side Panel
• Rotopax Second Gen 2 Gallon Fuel + Water
• Exitrax Ultimate Series Recovery Boards 2x
• Apache Rugged Cases 2x
• Generic Fire Extinguisher + Bracket
• Guana Equipment Wanaka 55" Roof Top Tent + XL Annex
• Lil Bs Fabrication Bed Stiffeners

Lighting:

• Vision X USA CG2 4.7" Selective Yellow Tacoma Ditch Light Kit
• Vision X USA 40" Unite Pod Array Blackout White/Amber Spot Combo
• AuxBeam 8 Gang Switch Panel
• CBI Ditch Light Brackets
• Former Ditch Lights: Baja Designs S2 Squadron Sport Amber
• Baja Designs Squadron Sport Fogs Amber
• VLED Micro Extreme Low Beam LED Bulbs
• VLED Micro Limited High Beam LED Bulbs
• VLED Reverse Tail Light Bar

Interior:

• Mesos Customs Blackout Door Handle Covers
• Mesos Customs Toyota Blackout Emblem
• $110 Midland MXT105 - 5 Watt GMRS MicroMobile Two Way Radio - Off Roading Outdoor RZR Farm Trails Radio - External Magnetic Mount Antenna - NOAA Weather Alerts
  Midland MXT105
• VLED LED Full Interior Kit
• Handful Of Patches

Picture Archive:

First Photos: November 21, 2019

First picture I took of the truck and was the first photo I posted on Instagram


Also first camping trip with my truck, was miserable sleeping but a fun time driving.

First Mods: December 25, 2019

Xmas time came around and I scooped up a TRD Pro Grille some side badges and ditch lights to start my poser journey lol.


Back for round 2 camping up In Flagstaff. One of the best times I've had outdoors with friends and my truck.

New Shoe Goofin: May 6, 2020

New shoe goofin. Wheels change the look so much.


Posted up next to the PC-12 looking all nice and shiny.

RedRock Meetup: July 20, 2020

When I started my Instagram I connected with a friend now by the name of @redrocktaco on Instagram. Happened to go to the same school as me and we became really close friends going on tons of journeys together. Cool to see how our trucks evolved together.

AL Offroad Roof Rack: September 22, 2020

New AL Offroad roof rack is on and couldn't be happier with it. I painted my skid and tow hook red with anticipation of going down the theme of red. Rocked with it for a while then switched it back.

Hobbs Offroad Bed Rack: September 30, 2020

Shortly after came my bed rack. I looked like a contractor for a while haha.


Ran with this look for a few months before I started loading it up with some gear. This was taken on Schultz pass up in Flagstaff, cool road and view.

Recovery Boards: October 10, 2020

For Trail Tacoma I reviewed both Rotopax, and Exitrax recovery boards.

Rotopax Mounting: October 26, 2020

Rotopax fuel and water cans too. Starting to look like an ideal street princess


EOTW is unbelievable up between Sedona and Flagstaff. The view is hands down one of the the best in Arizona.


I mean look at this! I got reposted by both Method and a Toyota Page. First big reposts that I was super stoked about.


My bed rack setup at the time. Ran the Exitrax since I didn't an extra set of Rotopax mounts.

Tailgate Wrap: October 29, 2020

I did my tailgate wrap in the parking lot heat. It sucked...a lot. There are some mistakes if you look close but from a far it is actually decent.

Interior Love: November 2, 2020

Interior got some love.

Photo Dump: November 2, 2020 - November 8, 2020

Had a friend of mine print some stickers for the rear. Came out super nice. Some sponsors and others just companies I ran. I'm thinking about redoing the wrap with new sponsors that I have been repping now for a bit.


More exploration with red rock. I started loving my rear end more and more as it was coming together...lol


First snowfall of the 2020 season up in Flagstaff.


While up in Flagstaff. Some subie slid off the edge due to ice. A Ram was trying to pull it out but couldn't gain any traction. I was asked to use the boards and was more than happy too. After 10 or tries and not a whole lot of luck they finally relieved them but the boards had broken. After posting on social media Exitrax reached out to me within 30 minutes and offered to replace them. Indeed they did and had new board within a week. Customer Service was great.

VLED Light Upgrades: December 7, 2020

New High Beams


Andddd my new Low Beams

Snow Days: January 19, 2021

Winter is hands down my favorite season and I took every opportunity go out and wheel. Snapped some sweet photos in the process.


Another angle during the snow. Has to be one of my favorite photos I've taken. No new mods for a while I ran everything for a handful of months.


This trip was unreal. Northern Arizona got feet of snow and of course Red Rock aka Adam and I took the opportunity and went out on a favorite road of ours. This was the point we decided got turn around and very lucky we did because right after we left the road closed down. That would have been terrible to get stuck.

Photo Dump 2: February 18, 2020 - March 11, 2020

Northern Arizonas attractions all in it's glory.


Parking garage stunting. Another favorite photo of mine. Taken right before I took upon my biggest mod yet.

Roof Top Tent: March 25, 2021 - April 23, 2021

My new TENT!!!! Went and picked it up in Reno. Guana Equipment Wanaka 55" and more than beyond hyped to get it mounted it as this has been a mod I've dreamed of since I got my truck and started building it.


Of Course the first real time setting it up it snowed.


I had never been in an RTT ever and I had no expectations of what to expect. I was blown away by the size and features this tent offered. I knew this would take camping to the next level. In terms of making it significantly more enjoyable being elevated off the ground and weather.


Back to the EOTW but the edge of it. Still a great view. Had to break out the tent in all its glory.

Big Pocket Side Panel: May 10, 2021

Super fortunate to still work with Hobbs Offroad with the development of products. A lot of cool products on the horizon I can't explicitly say but one of them being the Big Pocket. An inset panel with the ability to mount cases flush with the body lines and accessories on the backside.


Apache Cases mounted on the side. Awesome place to store tent accessories and a foldable solar panel and interior lights.


Beyond stoked with the way this setup has turned out.

Photo Dump 3: May 10, 2021 - June 20, 2021

Never ideal when you anticipate a trail taking you somewhere only to get there with a gate blocking it 1/4 mile away from the river. But, at the end of the day it's always a good day out on the trails.


Arizona sunsets are elite. Truck is dialed and happy with the way it is. More plans coming but enjoying it while it lasts haha.


The start of Arizona Monsoon Season always leaves for wild cloud coverage.


Stretching my legs. Yes, I am stock and yes I have plans of upgrading shocks but people don't realize how capable the stock Tacoma is. While this is nothing extreme I have been on trails that have been difficult and this truck never fails to impress me even stock. The ride quality is definitely a downfall with all the added weight on washboard sections.


Camping Trips!


This is where I stand! My current setup is rad and I am happy with it beyond belief. Naturally this is a never ending hobby and we are never satisfied with how our builds how. Mods are awaiting install as well as some big big changes coming to the rear hopefully soon. Be sure to follow along with my build on Instagram as that is the place I update most frequently my build and plans!!

Photo Dump 4: November 26, 2021





Finally got suspension! After 2 years of being stock it's happened and I'm stoked about it. I've had some general issues getting everything squared away like aligned and doing my AAL (which I haven't gotten around too).

The install was hard no doubt about it, the different style top mounting system is up for question as it's not the industry norm so I'll advise on how it holds up. The shocks are legit though, I'm anxious to get the AAL on so it levels it out and see how it performs when it's all together!

 

Whole lotta inspiration in this post. Consider yourself followed.

 

I appreciate it! Glad you liked it, haven't updated in a while as some things have changed. Lots of mods happening shortly!

 

Just saw this, too. When I see builds like this, I show the wife so she knows I'm not the only one! Awesome build! What do you have planned next?

 

Hahah that's hilarious!! Thank you, means a lot!

Camper shell is on order, and I've got some auxiliary lighting and bumpers (front & rear) coming soon. Can't wait

 

AT atlas? Or something to that effect

 

Leer 100XR. I wish I could afford an AT. They're shop is actually like 15 minutes from me and I've been and toured it before...INSANE! Some day id love a habitat but a shell and hardshell RTT will do for now!

 

Photo Dump! Got new shoes on (Falken Wildpeak) and couldn't be happier with them. Looking forward to getting some larger upgrades in the next month that should transform the truck!

 

How do you keep it so nice?! My 2019 looks like the Beverly hillbillies drive it. I do notice the flex, still have your sway bar, huh? Leer is very good. I've been looking at their stuff as well and for the price, you can't beat em

 

Your last post started with "photo dump" well here's a photo of my dump jk. But seriously, your ride is immaculate.

 

I'm quite crazy about keeping my rig clean lol, born and raised with expensive cars and a dad who loves detailing I've adopted it! I try and wash often with a wax every few months or so!

I do still have my sway bar, and I've also got a drop kit on it too from my Fabtech kit.

Your rig is kitted! How do you like those grabbers?

 

Truck Update:

Finally received my Vision X Unite 40" Pod Array and CG2 4.7" cannons. After having my hands on them I'm nothing short of impressed of build quality and looks. I don't have them wired up at this moment but I do have a switch panel on the way with hopes of wiring it all up in a week. I'll drop some more glamor shots down below!

I do have a front and rear bumper that's arrived at the location I plan on installing them at, I have yet to go down and put them on which I hope is something that happens within the next month!

Furthermore, my Leer 100XR is on order and by far my most anticipated mod that I'm looking forward too. Everyone I talk too loves the camper shell lifestyle and I'm excited for a change and to be able to build out the bed and stick a RTT on the top!

Lots of things happening and hoping to do more cosmetics and little things to dial it all in, should be where I want it at by the end of the summer!!!!!!!

 

Hey man, just come across this post doing a search here on TW - now I'm following along. Where were you in the shots between Flagstaff and Sedona? I live in Southern Arizona and go up near Sedona often. That spot you found is sweet.

 

Thanks for the support man glad you're following along. I believe you're referring to the spot called End Of The World (EOTW). You can enter it off 89 from Sedona or Rogers Rd...I think that's the name maybe not but it's off of I-40 in Flagstaff. Both directions are about 45 minutes of rutted and washboard roads to get to the edge but it's well worth it!

 

Update as of 6/6/22

A lot has happened and is happening! Finally picking up my Leer 100XR on Thursday which has been long anticipated and will allow the freedom to do a lot more with the truck now.

Got the 4WP rear bumper on and am waiting on the swing outs for that. Other than that done some little things in both setup and products like the Factor55 Flatlink and finally aiming my pod array correctly, adding topo and adding an Auxbeam 8 Gang switch panel. Also had a buddy wrap my mirror carbon instead of paying $180 for some which turned out great. Honestly while the big mods are great I do love doing the little things to help dial it all in!

 

UPDATE: 10/27/22

Ok so I'm a little embarrassed to say that I haven't updated in forever.

June 2022: Leer 100XR showed up! So stoked on the shell and Sam T Evans in Midvale UT killed it with the install. The shell has given me the ability to finally want what I've wanted out of the truck with being able to store things in a locked place as well as eventually build out a drawer setup. I didn't option with the windoors since it was outrageously expensive and theres only been a handful of times where I wished I had them but overall I was super happy with the just the sliding screen windows. One thing I will note is that the shell has move quite a bit and I only have 4 clamps installed at the moment and haven't gotten to getting anymore but something to be cautious of it you plan to wheel a fair amount.

The rest of the summer I really didn't do much to the truck, it was dialed and I was happy with it. A roof top tent was in the works and I was just enjoying it at the moment with no real intentions.

August 2022: Yakima cross bars for the roof rack cost me a damn $700 dollar what the hell!

September 2022: ROOF TOP TENT! Working with Inspired Overland to get my hands on their Super Lite RTT. An insane 85 LBS for $1500 bucks is crazy with what the tent features and beyond anxious to get out and play with it some more. Been so busy I haven't had the opportunity to spend the night in it. Also moved my case sideways but that's not monumental lol. Truck is so sick right now, just wish I could level out there rear but I'll get around to that when I have more time. Bump stops, a tune, some bed accessories, new headlights and additional bumper accessories are all coming.

I'll add some Utah highlights from the summer with some old and new friends!

 

How's that tent working out?