BADTOYTRD 2nd Gen Expedition Build

Borrowing from Barlowrs' build thread I would like to start my build thread and try to run it as he does with one main build thread with links to the actual builds. I don't know how many times I have looked over his and TACODOC's build for ideas and ways to tweak my own to get my truck to the way that it will serve ME best.

My desire is to have a truck that will give me all around capability on both the road and trail equally. Think AT skis, you can use them to both ski up and down the mountain. Living in Seattle I enjoy the mountains all year round and wanted something that I could access and even sleep in at the trailhead all year round. As a skier I dream of being able to park in the resort parking lot for those coveted first turns and get to the backcountry when the snow is dumping. I also want to use my truck in the summer months explore the PACNW and its beauty.

Hope you enjoy the build as it progresses over the years and please offer up any suggestions or ideas you may see I might be able to do differently.

LET IT BEGIN!!

Oh and let me clarify the bad in the BADTOYTRD are my initials not me thinking that my truck is bad/bada$$.

 

As the truck sat when I bought it.

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=198751&d=1362331398

Wheels, Tires, Suspension:
TRD Off Road with FJ center caps (Complete)
255/85/16 Cooper Discoverer ST (Complete)
OME with 886 coils (Complete)

Protection:
ARB Deluxe Bull Bar (Complete - http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/97719-ARB-Deluxe-bumper-install?p=1298305#post1298305)
Haven't decided on sliders yet but want round tube with kick outs
Demello rear bumper similar to TACODOC

Living space:
A.R.E. shell (COMPLETE - http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/96312-08-A-R-E-CX-series-topper)
Adventure Trailers birch drawers with custom sleep platform
7 gallon water tank (COMPLETE)
1gpm water pump (COMPLETE)
Shower Port shower connection (COMPLETE)
Heat Source Heater
Roof rack thats compatible with THULE ski box
Maybe a Flippac or Four Wheel Camper one day

Electronics:
ARB fridge (Complete - http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/96310-ARB-fridge-install)
Dual batteries (COMPLETE - http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/81833-Complete-2nd-gen-dual-batt-install)
Aux fuse block (COMPLETE - http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/81833-Complete-2nd-gen-dual-batt-install)
Lit 4x4 switch (Complete - http://www.tacoma4x4.com)
Led dome lights (Complete)
Smittybilt x2o 8,000 winch (Installed)
In cab winch controls
Cobra 75 WX ST CB
2m radio
GPS (COMPLETE - no need to repost. Just check out Barlowrs build)
ARB compressor
Lightforce 170 Strikers

Random:
2012 lower trim panel
Satoshi grill (COMPLETE)
Plastidip rocker panels and rear bumper

 

Was able to get the lift and bumper installed this past weekend. See the above posts for more info.

 

Holy shit that thing looks beefy in the front, just another reason why i'll be picking one up

 

nice rig....more pics buddy

 

Very nice!