Build (2005 double cab sr5)... now its a 2018

This is my straight to the point build thread.

2005 Tacoma double cab 4x4 6 speed Sr5

Mods:

Suspension;

Icon "DR" coilovers 2.5"
OME Dakar with bilstein 5100s
SPC UCA
new OEM LCAs

Armor:

Relentless IFS skid
All-Pro Bumper
4x4 innovations sliders "weld on"

Wheels / tires:

ATX artillery 16x9
BFG AT Ko2 295/75/16

Other:

ARB Locker
ARB compressor
XRC8 winch with cast fairlead
Blue Sea Fuse box
Alpine head unit w/ sub / amp
LED headlight conversion
OK LED spot beams in bumper
LED backups
Chinese LEDs under bumper "ditch light"
Uniden CB / hood hinge mount "relentless"
LED cab lights
Hi Lift mounted
Soft Topper
HC rear built by RTI
ABS bypass switch
Weathertech floor mats
RAM mount










Old Bed setup... very big PITA with dirt bikes

 

RTI doing some work this week. Hybrid rear HC build. More pics soon.

 

All painted up...

 

Awesome build!

 

Thanks!

 

Sweet lookin Tacoma Austin!

 

That turned out nice Austin. Does it have a hitch under the plate? How do the sides tie back to the frame? Bolt on or weld on? That should be much nicer on ledge drops now.

 

Thanks! It does have a hitch under there... The tubing actually extends into the sides and has a single tube welded to the frame. The whole thing is welding on.

I am just happy to get rid of the rusty hitch that drug on everything.

 

That bumper turned out pretty sick man

 

Very nice!

 

So I'm kicking around some ideas here and want some input. I am looking at new tires before winter. Currently running Duratrac 285s with no rubbing. Due to the type/ frequency of my off road trips I am leaning towards the new BFG all terrain since it is really good in the snow from what I have read. I'm running 16x9 rims with 4.5 backspacing and am I am thinking 305/70/16s but the 315/75/16 is about the same price. What do you guys think? I don't mind cutting "which I have" but I am worried about OEM UCAs and backspacing.

Thoughts?

 

From Colorado BS thread

 

latest shot. Dirty as always. 295s on board.

 

And it's for sale.....

 

Whaaaaat... getting a 4 runner? Haha

 

My wife already has a 4runner!


I need a full size to fits kids, dirtbikes, beer and guns...

 

Back in a taco. 18 trd. So far 1” lift and some new armor plus rack and topper. Trying my best to keep it stock

 

Decided to add some more pics of my stock truck. Ended up needing a new bumper so I ended up with a TJM and threw a Smittybilt winch in there as well as Hella valuefit lights. Also, had in4aride build a pretty sweet bed rack to hold my RTT. Next up... real suspension and gears... one day.

 

New fogs. Should have listened to the “buy once cry once” in my head