One Putts TRD OR/GFC build. with hiking camping and pew BS

2018 TRD Offroad with premium package.

This truck originally started when I decided to section hike the 800 mile Arizona Trail in fall of 2018. I needed a solid offroad vehicle to get me to some rough and remote trailheads along the way. My initial plan was to have the trail complete in 1 year. I wasn't really sure my long term plans for the truck. At the time I didn't have a car I worked 1/2 mile from home and just walked everyday. Used my wife's car for errands etc.

Unfortunately for me I blew my ankle out pretty bad 100 miles into the trail. Then the rona hit. During my recovery focus kinda shifted more towards backcountry truck camping and I liked where the taco was able to get me and started to see the possibilities. In 2021 I bought it the lease, and finally decided to commit to full build out.

The initial truck and simple mods
OEM Pro grill
Rigid sae fogs
Cali raised hidden dual row light bar
RCI front skid
T4R pro wheels I negotiated in to my original deal
265/70-17 Toyo Open Country AT2
Pakrax flat tailgate panel
In this configuration it has 35k miles with about 5-6k in dirt miles.Pretty much pushed the maximum capabilities of the stock bilsteins and leafs along the way. The mostly stock truck continued to surprise me in what it could do.




The AT2's had an unfortunate incident with some volcanic rock and sidewalls so now it was decision time. New tires or go bigger and commit to a full build. Since I hate my wallet of course full build won out.

Initial stage of full build is suspension and wheel/tire upgrade
Fox 2.5 DSC 600lb front springs
JBA UCA
Fox 2.5 DSC rear with
Icon RXT leaf pack set at option 1
Pakrax bed stiffeners.
@SCSPerformance Ray 10 brushed gold
Toyo Open Country RT Trail
275/70-17 with full size spares mounted to old trd pro wheel. Mounted by @Discount Tire
Durobumps front and rear bump stops
ARB single compressor
Expedition Essentials air comp bed mount
RCI trans skid
ARK splash guards
Diff breather mod
Front sway bar removed




Front before/after comparison




Sitting at 24 inches fender to center hub front and 25 inches rear now up from 21/22
Parts from @state48overland with work done by AZ Toy

Next step will be sliders, updated lighting,
Once the GFC goes in fridge install in the bed etc.

 

Go Fast Camper install and build
So made it up to Montana and had the GFC installed. Started on some mods @TailHook gets an the credit and thanks for handling the chase light and rear view camera electrical work. The install is super clean
Chase lights are @Baja Designs s2 wide cornering
I've added the following
Lock covers
Shittco tent awning kit
Interior pull down handle for closing rear panel from inside
JE designs tent pull down strap
Bubble levels on exterior extrusion
Vrnclr bedding catch
Front wall molle panel
Hardkorr led lighting
Ecoflow delta 2 to power interior lights and upcoming fridge/freezer

 

Some hiking camping and wheeling pics

 

Subscribed and hello from Phoenix!

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to help with the new rubber

 

Couple weekends ago out with @azshooter40 and @TailHook



45-70 vs watermelon
https://youtube.com/shorts/qSTb9CLr1PQ?feature=share

 

On board air done thanks for the help @TailHook
Added the @CaliRaisedLed 3 switch panel in the driver side dash cubby for the switch.





RCI trans skid installed



Note to future self do not do anymore truck mods during an AZ summer

 

Sway bar delete and Ark splash guards. Also added diff breathers when I had rear diff fluid changed

 

Old school vs new school

 

Sweet! How's that 45-70 shoot? I'm saving money for the Big Boy X. I have 700 rounds of .44 mag ready to go.

 

Really depends on what load I use the 410 grain sub sonics it's fairly soft, but switch to the 325gr 2000fps full power load and she's definitely a thumper. I absolutely love that rifle though

 

Seat Jackers installed. Definitely improved seating position most notably upper leg support. My hamstrings can actually rest on the seat now. Still lacks headroom to the point I am thinking of going to a good upholstery shop to have the seat cushion redone. Definitely a future project not urgent



The bigger news GFC has been ordered. Build 5912 wife and I had planned a 2 week road trip in Aug so scheduled my install to coincide with the run from Yellowstone to Glacier. Mid day stop in Belgrade to get the install done

Few planned changes before the trip
Order sliders swap out front springs to set of 14 inch springs I got. Swap in stage 2 of the RXT leaf pack to support the camper weight.

 

GFC install done last week and fell in love with MT. Can't wait to go back this summer



Sliders are here and getting installed in 2 weeks along with a couple suspension tweaks