The Molotov Build Continues...

Hey guys! So excited to finally post my new 2022 Tacoma SR5 DCSB 4x4.
I live near Los Angeles and it took just over 2 months from order, to build, to recieve.

This is my first truck so I will definitely have questions, but luckily I had 2 months to browse this website and get an idea of what I want to modify.

Truck is my daily for now till my Aprilia RSV4 gets an engine swap, then I will mainly be using this for offroading / overlanding.

First things first, here she is... 7 miles on her:


I have now had her for 6 days, and I installed a Carven Cat-Back exhaust, which sounds amazing in my opinion. I also took off the chin strap.


Parts I have already ordered and just waiting for delivery:

Addictive Desert Designs ADD PRO Bolt-On Front Bumper
Sequential Turn Indicators For Side Mirrors (Smoked Amber)
TRD Style Front Grill with Red Letters (light up Amber)
Carbon Fiber Steering Wheel Pieces
Carbon Fiber Shifter / Cup Holder Cover

Future Plans:

RCI Full Skid Plates
3-4" Lift with Tires (obviously)
KDMAX Pro Tune
Seibon Carbon Fiber Hood
Rock Lights
Black Headlight Housing
Smoked Tail Lights
Subwoofer Box
Footwell Lights
+ Overland Stuff for camping / Dog Hikes

 

Congrats! She’s a beaut.

 

Nice truck! I suggest your next priority is to protect your catalytic converters so get that RCI skid plates or a cat shield.

 

Sorry I haven't updated in awhile. Been busy working on the truck, here are some current updates.

Some RCI Skid Plates


New Grill with light up letters.


Some Carbon Fiber interior trim pieces.


Red interior lighting, with courtesy and rear footwells.


New taillights.

 

tailights go very well that black

 

Thank you, can never go wrong with Blackout stuff haha.

 

Very nice. Full respect for an SR build.

You called it: "The Void" ....

 

I figured it'd be more fun and fulfilling to not get a TRD like everyone else, and choose all those parts individually with research.

The Void is basically a reference to the never ending money pit that she is

 

So more stuff to catch up...

Icon Stage 4 Suspension

Always a tradition for my vehicles, the Seibon CF Hood.

This is what the grill looks like lit up.

Molle panels on the bed.

Red Puddle Lights. (They come white but I put a vinyl overlay on it.

Rock Sliders

More red interior trim stuff.

CF Trim

Intake

Air Filter and Intake Flow Accelerator

Full Kicker Speaker replacements (Front, Rear, and Tweeters)

Upgraded the bed lighting

Blackout 3rd Brake Light

Will update with more pics this weekend.

 

This takes me right back to the early 80's. We did this back then.

 

Haha nice. I was born in 89, so I'm just trying to be cool like you guys

 

Sorry for the delay, been busy!

Got some 3" McNeil flares.


Got some 33" tires on some RR7-Hs


Added a whip holder


Changed the volume buttons. So much better now haha


Added some Ditch Lights from Diode


Got a new grill and a super dope Pre Runner bumper by KalilFab!


And here's a shot of her getting dirty!

 

Looks great, nice job!

 

Thank you. Have to take a break from the Pre-Runner mods to do some Overland stuff now though.
Going on a 2,600 mile road trip to Yellowstone in 2 weeks haha.

 

Yellowstone Road Trip was amazing. Truck handled like a champ! Even hit a few hills along the way. All II can say is, Grand Tetons > Yellowstone for sure.

Anyways...

Got 2 10" Kickers installed, removed rear panels and did rear seat delete. Working on a custom deck in the back so the dogs have a flat place to hang out haha.


Put some RC Neoprene Seat Covers on. I actually like them a lot better than I thought. Nice change for the inside till I get my PRP buckets.


And then just a snow pic cuz I love top down shots

 

Got my ditch lights hooked up to my 8 Gang now, and custom mounted it on the inside panel here.