2013 TRD Pro clone

Just slapped on the Toyota second gen skid plate. I know it’s pretty much tin foil but I like the way they look. Next up is tires.

 

Rear passenger window just exploded going down the freeway doing about 80. I don’t know if wind picked up a rock or what happened but it didn’t damage anything but the glass. I have to replace it ASAP and Toyota is quoting 700 bucks. So there goes my tires :/

 

Nothing new yet. I’ve been saving for some rock sliders, so that’s next on the list. Been driving a ton for work from sd to riverside and la. Really want to try and do a cmc and stuff 285s on but I don’t know if I can justify the mpg hit. I’d have to fork out money for 17 inch wheels too and I just bought these ones. Found some photos of my previous truck, my 1st gen prerunner. Kinda miss the full size bed, but I love having the double cab. It was a limited edition one which just meant it had color matched fender flares and power mirrors and windows I think. Never did much to it other than cosmetic stuff like plasti dip, billit grill, retro Toyota bed decal, and wheel spacers. I had it 10 years and it did well, was reliable other than the door handles always breaking. Had 217k when I got rid of it.

 

Got a pedal commander, definitely less pedal lag. Feels much peppier even in city mode. Liking it so far. Hoping to do a cab mount chop and smash the pinch weld to get ready for 285/75/16s and new uca.

 

Just dropped a bunch of money on stuff! Picked up some Baja designs squadron sport fogs, specialty products uca, and falken wild peaks 285/75/16. Excited to get it all on. Hopefully won’t have any rubbing issues with a cmc and the adjustability of the spc uca

 

Sliders by shmellmopwho ! Very stoked on how they turned out. Can’t recommend him enough if you’re in the so cal area.

 

New shoes coming!

 

Got a cmc done by a guy named Jason down here in SD. He did a really clean job I’m very happy with it. Would’ve been a mess if I tried it.

 

285 75 16s are on!

 

Just drove 7 hours up to Santa Cruz to visit my family. Happy with the tires so far! They balanced well, traction feels good and they’re very quiet. Feel heavier, but they are.. truck almost feels more grounded tho. I actually like it. Speedo is off about 3mph and mpg might have gone down a little bit but nothing that crazy I don’t think. Haven’t rubbed at all yet with the cmc and pinch weld hammered down but that may change on the trails. I was concerned with the e rated tires being very stiff as everyone says, but I honestly haven’t noticed. Cranked the settings on the pedal commander up two notches on city mode and it feels fine off the line. Doubt a regear will be necessary unless I add a bunch of weight to the truck. Loving the way it sits now

 

so much beefier. Loving it

 

Took it out to bee canyon to go shooting. Got to roll around in the dirt and put it in 4. Learned how to shoot clays that day!

 

Baja designs sae fog lights installed!

 

Your Taco’s coming along big time! Glad the suspension worked out for you Let’s go wheeling when I get my Taco up to par!

 

Hell yea man thank you! I’m down! Been wanting to check out some spots around here.

 

More shooting and rolling around in the dirt at bee canyon today. New rifle works great!

 

Got out to Anza Borreggo today on my day off. Good to roll in the dirt and explore

 

Cbi full steel skids showed up yesterday! They’re pure beef. Slapped em on today. It was kind of a pain by yourself just working on the floor but it’s definitely doable. Excited to try them out. Got a new plan for the truck and I’m excited for it. Guess it never ends

 

I need my credit card taken away. Big mid travel upgrade coming soon

 

Nice build. You plan on getting a scooped hood in the future?