PendulousMind's Desert Expedition Build

Hey all,

Been a lurking for a few years gathering ideas and performing some minor mods. Decided it was time to get my thread started here for my build.

Background:

2007 TRD Offroad 4x4 Tacoma in Silver purchased in Jan 09. I have mostly kept this truck stock with very few modifications. Mostly for convenience. I have done a fair amount of wheeling in this truck, but most of it was to go shooting and camping.

Modifications:

Engine:
MagnaFlow Offroad Pro Series Cat-Back

Wheels/Tires and Suspension:
265/75R16 BFG KO2 AT
16 in Method Racing Standard
Bilstien 5100's

Body:
Painted Flat Dark Earth
HID Headlights
HID Fog lights
Anytime Fog light Mod
Custom Mount for my Crovel
Custom Mount for my Gear Box
Toyota Bed Extender
Billet Bolt-on Grill
PopLock tailgate lock
Storage Locks Mod
Diaz Fabrication Model T Emblem
Bestop Super Top
Tacoma Bed Mat


Interior:

$67 Uniden PRO520XL Pro Series 40-Channel CB Radio. Compact Design. ANL Switch and PA/CB Switch. 7 Watts of Audio Output and Instant Emergency Channel 9. - Black

Uniden PRO520XL 40-Channel CB Radio with 4' FireStik and quick disconnect mount
2014 Entune Non Nav
Steering Wheel Controls
TechDeck
Mirror Riser
Console Vault
WiFi on-board
Fire Extinguisher
Extra Outlet in cab
400 W anytime mod


Extra Goodies:
Master Flow MF-1050 on-board air system
LED Bed Lights
LED Hood Lights
Aux Fuse Box


Pics:

Newly Painted:





New rims and tires:



Billet front end:

 

Nice dude! What goodies are you getting ready to add?

 

I am sitting on:

265/75/16 BFG A/T KO2 - Installed 2 weeks ago
16 in Method Racing Standard Wheels - Installed 2 weeks ago
Bilstein 5100's - Installed 2 weeks ago
2014 Entune Radio Plus and some upgrades to the interior - new lower dash piece, tech deck, ram mounts, some new OTRATTW buttons for existing stuff I have
Blue Sea Fuse Block and mounting plate
Some LED goodies
MagnaFlow OffRoad Catback
Plasti-Derp Grill Surround with black billet bolt over


Some of future mods, Money Permitting:

Full armor and winch, still kind of weighing my options on those.
Not sure what I am going to do with the bed just yet since I do have a quad that I like to use and various other shooting gear. I kind of want a softtopper but I am really digging the bed racks. When I camp I sleep in the truck bed with one of those truck bed air matresses so I am still trying to figure all of that out.

 

Sick dude!! Good stuff. Get the bed rack and a roof top tent! I love my roof top tent man. You'd really like one. That's awesome though bro. Off to a very nice start!

 

Updated OP

 

Badass truck man. The color is so sick! Did you paint it yourself? Also how do you like the magnaflow? Thinking about getting a Catback exhaust too

 

Thanks man. I had Mr. Bill's in murrieta do the paint. They did a wonderful job on it. Covered everything except the engine bay for a great price. Not to mention their paint guy did a great job matching the magpul fde that I wanted. So far I love the exhaust. There's a bit of drone but the sound is very aggressive and exactly what I was looking for. I am a huge fan of magnaflow.

 

Yeah man the paint turned out awesome. Alright thanks. I'm torn bewteen the trd catback or magnaflow

 

I had the TRD for a little bit and it was cool but it wasn't as aggressive as I'd like. You'll like the magnaflow better if you like a little more beef and aggressiveness. Or if you like a little quieter not as beefy the TRD would work for you.

 

Updated OP plus some updated pics:

 

Upgraded Steering Wheel:

 

Looks sick Sam!

 

If you don't me asking, what did you pay for the paint job?