Brash Bruiser build

I wanted to get this thread started, as I think she is gonna be epic. This is my first build. She is for conquering some PNW muddy and rocky trails.



Here she is shortly after I bought her. She came with Toytec/Bilstein 5100 3" lift kit with 1" lift 5100 shocks in the back. I swapped the wheels to some 4runner 5 spokes shortly after I bought the truck.



Here she is with new tires, Cooper Discovery ATP, stock size. She stayed like this for about 2 years.



Fast forward to about a week ago - picked up some SCS F5's in Stealth Blue 3.5BS -25OS 16" wrapped in 33's (285/75R16).



I promptly got my CMC done to reduce potential rubbing on future trail runs. Better safe than annoyed.



Picked up a 5' Hi Lift extreme with some sweet @RelentlessFab mounting plates.



And today I recieved and installed front Superbumps!

There is a lot more to come on this build - stay tuned!

 

Yesterday I installed some Matt Gecko LEDs in the bed and under the hood. This was my first unsupervised wiring adventure and I think it turned out pretty good! It was about a 3hr install, the longest part was just running the wires. They work great.



The lighting under hood is literally like night and day. The kit uses 2 LED strips under the hood.

 

I installed some Redline Tuning hood struts today. Couldn't be happier with them! They provide great lift and a smooth action all the way up. Install was a breeze, just remember to meause twice!

 

Over the past couple of days, I got around to these sweet little aluminum ABS sensor guards



And these Total Choas bed reinforcement/tie down brackets! Small things, but fun to install.

 

Got my Relentless Fab quickfist clamp mounts and front bed stiffeners/tie down points installed. Those along with the Hi jack mounts and LEDS, and I am almost done with the bed. Just got to figure a good CO2 mount. She's lookin good so far though. Excited to hit some trails soon!

 

Well I haven't kept up with this build thread AT ALL...



Next up was suspension - ADS extended travel coilovers w/clickers and SPC Light Racing UPC in the front





ADS extended travel rear shocks with clickers and Deaver U402 Stage 1 leaf packs



Finished product - SO MUCH MORE PLAYING TO BE DONE!



Oh and I also did the sway bar delete during the install. Oh and extended stainless steel brake lines front and rear.

 

Did the rear diff breather or "snorkel" mod

 

Got new splash guards that have been amazing to keep clean and have done wonders keep the engine bay clean in the mud.

 

Full size spare and Mac's Y strap taking up the bed. I also installed Dodge D rings on all bed bolts and one at the center top for the Y strap.

 

Got my first piece of BAMF armor - a beautiful pumpkin plate.

 

I thoroughly had fun testing everything until this point. Shovel came in handy.

 

I did the air intake cowl snorkel mod. Definitely have noticed less dust in the filter.

 

Scored some sweet Relentless Fab bed bars locally for a future addition..

 

Did the rear seats delete to free up some space in the back for future trips.





Added a lockbox that is bolted to the chassis



Toolbox on the passenger side, recovery gear and bag on the driver's, lockbox, jumpers, etc...



Cut a piece of 1/4" plywood to fit and layed some thin carpet over it with 3M adhesive spray and voila - so much more space!



Then a couple days later, I deleted the rear headrests..

 

Then it was full send to FSR in Bend, OR to get an RTT to go on those sweet bed bars..





Directly from here, I went straight to run the WABDR (Washington Backcountry Discovery Route)

 

Halfway through the WABDR, I ran out of CO2 and promptly came home to install an ARB Twin compressor that I scored on FB market. I was in a bind, so I fabbed up an aluminum mounting plate for the compressor and it has been great ever since!



Since then, I have installed a 2.5gal tank bolted to the underside of the bed behind the bumper.



And am running it to a quick disconnect in the large cubby in the bed.

 

Sweet lookin build! I’m doing the same intake as you; I’ve got my intake elbow ordered, just need to find the pipe you used and the hose clamps

 

I bought it all on Ebay!

Tube:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/6063-T52-A...x-0-065-Wall-x-12-long-Seamless-/362778870372

Clamps:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1pc-108mm-...r-ID-4-inch-102mm-Silicone-Hose-/131825291718

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1pc-108mm-...r-ID-4-inch-102mm-Silicone-Hose-/131825291718

 

What feels like a lifetime ago at the start of this journey, probably mid April - I ordered a U-Bolt flip kit and superbumps from Archive Garage. Shortly thereafter, I order his Hammer Hangers, servicable shackles and crossbar (hence the spare in the bed).

Small note here - I WON THE RAFFLE GIVEAWAY AND GOT FREE HAMMER HANGERS!

While I was running the last half of WABDR, all of that arrived!

 

Some adventure photos from over the past few weeks: