ceedless' Total Chaos n stuff Build Thread

Summer of '96, I purchased a used 1991 Toyota Pickup 4x4 Single Cab 4cyl. that I still kick myself to this day for ever getting rid of it! Previously owned Tacoma's '00, '02, '04 & '06 with the latter being a DC TRD OR. In looking back on this list, I can only surmise that my reason for continuing to trade them in for new ones, is cause I was young and dumb.

Fast-forward to Feb. ’18, I decided that worrying about debt was pointless and I felt that a car payment was necessary to top off my new sunny disposition towards debt. I financed a 2018 Super White DCSB TRD OR A/T. I don't know how far down the mod rabbit hole I'm going to go but, let's just say that when my better half sees me on TW...well...ya.

If you want to join me on IG: @ceedless


CURRENT MODIFICATION LIST

Suspension:
Front:
Total Chaos +2 Race Series Long Travel
King 2.5 Coilover w/ Remote reservoir coil overs
Total Chaos Spindle Gussets
CMC

Rear: Everything has been purchased, installation date = March ????
Archive Garage Shock Relocation Brackets
King 2.5x12” Performance Race Smoothie w/ reservoir
Timbren U-Bilt Flip w/ Bump Stops
Deaver Expo u402 Leaf Pack (300lb)
Bora 1.5” Wheel Spacers

Wheels/Tires:
Method Race Wheels NV305 in Matte Black 16x8
Cooper STT Pro 285/75/R16 (33x11)

Audio:
Head Unit - Pioneer AVH-4200 NEX
Ai TOYK974 2016 Tacoma Dash Mount Kit
idatalink

$138 Maestro ADS-MRR Universal Radio Replacement and Steering Wheel Interface

Maestro ADS-MRR Steering Wheel Interface
AXXESS

$9 AX-TOYUSB - USB-Auxilliary Retention Harness - USB adaptor to retain the OE USB in select Toyota vehicles

AX-TOYUSB - USB Rentention Harness
BesyBypass - parking brake bypass harness

Speakers:
Front - Infinity Kappa 60.11cs 6.5" Component
Metra 6.5"

$20 82-8147 6"-6 3/4" Speaker Adapter for Select Toyota and Lexus Vehicles,Black

82-8147 Speaker Bracket
Tweeters - Infinity Kappa
********* Tweeter Mount
Rear - Infinity Kappa 62.11i 6.5" Coaxial
Metra 6.5"

$17 82-8148 6" to 6-3/4" Speaker Adapter for Select Toyota/Lexus/Scion 1998-Up Vehicles, Black

82-8148 Speaker Bracket
Subwoofer - Rockford Fosgate P3 Shallow Mount 10"

Amps -
1-JL Audio XD600x6 Class D
1-Pioneer 500w Mono

Dash Mods:
JL Audio HD-RLC Amp Remote Bass Control Knob
TPAM w/ USB fast charging by Expedition Essentials
RAM Mounts:
iPhone XS Max - Diamond Base 1" Ball w/ Short Dual Socket Arm & X-Grip IV
iPad Pro 10.5" - Diamond Base 1" Ball w/ Short Dual Socket Arm & 2.5" Composite Round Base & RAM Mount iPad holder

Exterior:
Debadged
Decals removed
Window tint: 5% aka limo

Future Mods:
Tube/Baja style bumpers, if I can find anyone to make them without inflicting rectal entry minus lube

 

Day 1 at home from the dealer

 

A week later cause I couldn't stand driving around in a fishbowl.

 

Wheels, tires were installed and CMC was done in prep for the front suspension install.

 

As she currently looks today.

 

TPAM mount with the iPad Pro 10.5"

 

Damn that's pretty. You flexed it out yet to see what kind of trimming you'll have to do? I've been trying to keep myself from doing this and you're not helping haha

 

I haven’t but, I knew that I needed to take care of the CMC going into it. I’m looking at going with fiberglass but haven’t made up my mind yet.

 

How was driving with the 285/75/16's without any lift?

 

It was fine but, I drove it like a nancy - being as this is my only vehicle, I wasnt about to do anything stupid.
Plus knowing what I was doing in the immediate future, I wasn't going to do anything to screw it up. Definitely replace the UCA, if that is the route you are going to go.

 

Good to know.

I don’t plan on buying new tires anytime soon unless I shred one. Just don’t want to buy 265/75/16’s and then lift the truck and want even bigger tires again haha

 

Figure out where you want to be in the end, and that will drive the rest of your decisions leading up to it. It’ll get real expensive and frustrating if you don’t.

 

No need for fiberglass with the +2 kit?

 

TC does state that on their site that you need glass but, I don’t know for sure. I’m waiting for the rear to be done so I can the truck out and mob around to see if I’m going to push the suspension hard enough that I would NEED glass. Which is a huge different between WANTing glass. I do like Advanced Fiberglass’ 4/2 fronts but, I’m still on the fence.

 

What a difference a year makes.

 

nice looking lift, what are the details about it? new to the lift scene and was leaning towards upgrading.

 

I see you went with the 600# u402s for the rear. Are you planning an RTT or anything like that for the rear? I ordered the 300# u402s and now I'm wondering if I've made a mistake.

 

I haven’t finished the rear yet but, I think we’re going with the 300lb Deavers. I’m not putting on any RTT or anything like that...and I’m planning on tube bumpers instead of any of the overland bumpers, simply due to the weight.

 

Can I see a pic of your sub setup?

 

Stretchin' out the King's courtesy of Archive Garage.