2017 Quicksand Off-Road

Starting this thread to keep better track of modifications I've made to my truck. The truck is a 2017 DCSB TRD Off-Road model with the manual transmission. Purchased in May 2020 with 14k miles for $30k. Currently at 50.5k miles as of January 2023. Current mod list.


Exterior

• ARE Z series shell
  
• Prinsu cab rack
  
• Prinsu top rack
  
• Yakima shell tracks
  
• TacoGarage Pro grill
  
• Tacos4cheap TRD grill emblem
• Tacoma raised tailgate letters
  
• Black side emblems
  
• Baja Designs amber Squadron fog lights
  
• Meso Puddle Pods
  
• AVS window vent covers

Interior

• Toyota OEM sill protectors
  
• Toyota OEM TRD shift knob
  
• Weathertech floor mats
• $90 70mai 2.7K Dash Cam Front A500S, 1944P Dash Camera for Cars with Sony IMX335, Dashcam Built-in WiFi GPS, Optional Rear Dashcam, ADAS, 2'' IPS LCD Screen, 24H Parking Mode, WDR, Super Night Vision
  70mai dash camera
• TacoGarage dash multi mount
  
• VLED footwell lights
  
• TacoMods radio knobs
  
• Tufskinz glove box letter inserts
• Amazon console tray
  
• $80 DS18 Pro-ST OEM Subaru/Toyota Upgrade Bullet Compression Tweeters with Crossovers 1.9" - Car OEM Tweeter Upgrade Kit for Many Subaru/Toyota Models - Replacement for H631SFJ101 and H631SFJ100 (Pair)
  DS18 Pro-ST dash tweeters
  
• Meso HVAC vent rings
  
• Meso dual color V2 map lights
  
• Meso dual color V2 dome light
  
• 80 mil sound deadener

Bed

• Toyota OEM front bed rail
  
• Toyota OEM bed mat
  
• Toyota OEM bed lights
  
• Total Chaos bed stiffeners
  
• 4xinnovations axe/shovel mount
  
• Relentless Fab corner bed tie plates
• Ebay HDPE tailgate insert

Suspension/Wheels/Tires

• Bilstein 6112 front shocks 3/4 setting
  
• Bilstein 5160 rear shocks
  
• Icon 3 leaf AAL
  
• 265/75/16 Falken Wildpeak AT3
• Spidertrax 1.25" wheel spacers

Misc.

• CaliraisedLED AC drip relocation
  
• TW clutch accumulator delete

 

Today I added the tailgate insert. I drilled a couple 3" holes and silicone in some cheap Amazon cup holders.

 

Random photos throughout ownership.

 

This weekends project was adding sound deadening. I did the floor, back wall and both front doors before running out. I used the 80 mil Amazon Basics material. Decibal readings before at 70 mph was 70-71 dB. After the sound deadening it is 66-67 dB. Same speed, same stretch of highway. 3-4 dB doesn't seem huge, but it equates to a 50% - 60% reduction and is definitely noticeable. I will get more for the rear doors soon, not sure if I should do the roof or not. I also bought a pool noodle to stick between the cab and bed which I read about here. Haven't tested yet)

I also installed the Meso puddle pods while I had the interior out. Probably the most frustrating mod I've installed so far. They are worth it but pulling that wire is such a bitch.

 

Relentless Fabrication corner bed plates


4xInnovations axe/shovel mounts


Total Chaos bed stiffeners and OEM bed light kit

 

Are those the factory clamps that came with your camper shell? Like how they mount and thing they maybe better than what I currently have.

 

I'm not sure. The truck came with the shell installed.

 

Really great looking truck

 

Thanks!

 

Another quick mod. TRD grill emblem from Tacos4cheap

 

Any info on the factory bed lights?

 

They are Toyota part #

$225 PT948-35160 Genuine Toyota 2016-2019 Tacoma LED Bed Lighting Kit

PT948-35160

Install was pretty straightforward. You have to drill a couple holes in the bed with the templates. The wire harness runs up the frame to a grommet below the drivers seat which you replace with the new grommet attached to the harness. It taps in to power in the driver's kick panel area. I don't love the T-tap method for getting power but for such a small gauge wire, it's fine.

 

Spidertrax 1.25" wheel spacers installed a couple days ago.

 

@jcm I was searching through TW earlier today for some good lift options 1”-1.5” and seen your post. See ya ended up with the 6112’s and was curious how you like them? I was in the same boat as you with the 5100’s being mediocre imo.