2012 TX Build Thread

I really don't have a clue what I'm doing so bear with me. I just wanted to put everything I've done into one thread, and also use it as a friendly reminder down the road of when I have completed anything for the truck.

Stock the day of lift

Pre lift measurements

Right after lift

Skids
Added the transfer case skid 8/31/19 after modification at KORE 4x4.

Front Fenders/Snorkle
Trimmed for 35's. Added- 9/14/19

Mods
OME 887 w/ Nitrocharger 90021 (soft tuned shock)- 4/4/2018 (swapped to OME 886)-8/20/19
OME Dakar 095 (medium duty) (swapped to ATS custom spring 3" lift 1300 lbs over stock each side)
Nitrocharger 90000 shocks- 4/4/2018
ATS custom leaf pack 2350#/side 110,400 miles
Energy suspension rear leaf bushings 110,400 miles
TRD shift knob (6-speed)- 6/15/18
ARE 5' cap with reinforced top and solid windoors- 7/4/2018
Weather Tech floor mats-7/15/2018
IFS/Trans/Transfer Case/LCA skids- 9/1/2018 & 8/31/19
ARB Deluxe Bull Bar- 8/20/19
Smittybuilt X20 winch- 8/20/19
Mobtown Offroad Sliders w/kickout and top fill plates-8/27/19
KORE 4x4 High Clearance Rear Bumper-8/31/19
Kore 4x4 CMC- 8/31/19
Custom Rear Swing gate with tire carrier-8/7/19
ATH Bed Stiffeners- 8/20/19
Exhaust Re-Route- 8/20/19

RTT
Tepui Kukenam 3 ruggedized 3/1/2020
Custom bedrack @Arcticelf 3/15/2020?

Maintenance
Charcoal canister 101,000
Spark plugs 107,000 (3 Denso, 3 NGK)
Tire Rotation 107,000
Front Diff Oil 108,250
Oil change 108,250
Napa wheel bearing/hub assembly 112,500

 

First!! Looks good

 

What skids did you go with? Looks like sos stuff.

 

Thanks man. It has a ways to go yet, but i'm finally getting to a point where it is capable. I just wish i was better at organizing my post. It will come though, only one way to learn.

 

True been working on mine for a while it’s still garbage mostly just bsing.

 

Actually they are custom from a member that was parting out. He did a hell of a nice job though.

 

That is what this will become, but i want to add other threads from when i was looking for answers. Hopefully I'll be able to organize everything so someone else can just look in one spot.

 

Nice they are hella beefy

 

I think they are 3/16 steel. After scraping the aluminum stocker last hunting season i figured it was time for a build. Then well tacomaworld got ahold of me, and i keep finding more things i need.

 

I know this all to well. There’s a lot of great vendors An products for all budgets..like mine low end but works

 

I saved for my suspension because I didn't want to do it again later, but will be adding a leaf to make HD dakars and switching to 886 at some point for added weight. Other than that everything else has been second hand and budget minded as well.

 

I have that same suspension setup it’s great a little stiff but holds the weight beautifully

 

Nice job...

 

Thanks, it is a work in progress. Hopefully, I can budget bumpers and sliders next year. That will pretty much get it where i want it.

 

OK NOT TO SOUND DUMB WHAT ARE SLIDERS?

 

Rock sliders they are like nerf bars but made of really good steel that can either be bolted or welded on. They can support the weight of your truck on them an protect your rocker panels from rocks, tree stumps an most important door dings. Prices range from 350ish to 700 depending whether brand, bolt/weld an coating/or bare steel in which you paint.

 

ahhh Roger that ok just a different name deeee ta deeee my bad.lol

 

Just different names I'm old school trying to keep up with you young guys

 

That was my old truck well actually it was newer than the taco lol

 

I guess my truck came with running boards. However when they put the new frame on they didn't replace them . so that will be on my list.