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Choyota's 2018 MGM LT+2 TRD *Locked* Sport 4x4 Build

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Builds (2016-2023)' started by ChoyotaIII, Jan 17, 2021.

  1. Jan 17, 2021 at 8:43 PM
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    ChoyotaIII

    ChoyotaIII [OP] Someone took "Choyota"

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    Been meaning to throw something up for a while (years) and haven't gotten around to it. This will be in-progress. I'll fill in the blanks later as I remember stuff.

    2018 TRD Sport DCSB 4x4 (MGM): Yes, it's a Sport - initially I wanted to buy a truck for some light camping and to haul some stuff around on occasion. Then I discovered the online world for Tacomas and.....yeah.

    Current Mods:

    Front Suspension
    • Total Chaos +2 LT (Heimed UCAs, LCAs, etc)
    • King Shocks Coilovers (700lbs)
    • RCV Axles
    • Total Chaos Spindle Gussets
    • Marlin Crawler LCA Braces
    • Durobumps Bump Stops
    • WarFab Tie Rod Sleeves
    Rear Suspension
    • King Shocks 12" 2.5 Smoothies with Adjustable Resis (Accutune)
    • Archive Garage Shock Relocation Kit
    • Deavers U402 Stage 1 Leafs
    • BAMF Leaf Hangers with Crosstube Brace
    • BAMF Shackles
    • Timbren Bump Stops with U-Bolt Flip
    • Bora 2" Spacers
    Shoes
    • Black Rhino Rift Beadlocks 17x8.5 (Custom Matte Blue)
    • Apex Designs Rapid Precision Valves
    • Maxxis Razr MT 35x12.5x17
    • R1 Brakes/Rotors
    Armor
    • Relentless Fabrication Summit Front Bumper
    • Relentless Fabrication High-Clearance Rear Bumper
    • RCI Skids (IFS/Engine + Trans) - Steel
    • RCI Skids (T-Case) - Aluminum
    • BAMF (Diff) - Steel
    • All-Pro Off-Road Skid (Fuel Tank) - Steel
    • RRW Sliders
    The Goods
    • 4.88 Yukon Gears
    • Harrop (Eaton) E-Locker Rear
    • ARB Air Locker Front
    • Gear/Locker work performed by Premier West Gears (Riverside, CA) + Sibi Built (Santa Ana, CA)
    • OV Tune performed by @moddedbyphil on IG
    • Front Diff Mount Reinforcement by @welds_taco on IG
    Lighting
    • Yotamafia (6) Rock Light Kit (KC-Hilites)
    • 30" Baja Designs S8 Bumper Light Bar
    • Baja Designs Squadron Sports (Fog Light Area)
    • Baja Designs S1 Ditch Lights
    • Baja Designs S2 Sports (Rear Bumper)
    • Spyder Auto/Tacomabeast Tail Lights
    • Nomad Retrofits LED Projectors w/ Halo + Demon Eyes
    • CBI Ditch Light Brackets
    Misc
    • CMC "Choyota Chop" by Outgear Solutions in Santa Ana, CA
    • Trimmed Fenders (also Outgear)
    • Trigger Controller 6-Shooter
    • Tailpipe Dump
    • Exhaust Re-route
    • 3M Black Matrix Wrap (Grille, Hood Scoop, and Trampstamp) by Boris Wraps
    • Satin Black Roof and Hood Wrap by Wrap Armor
    • Smittybilt 10k Winch (Synthetic)
    • Factor 55 Fairlead + Ultrahook
    • Bedside Supports from Brute Force Fab (modified)
    • Bed Stiffeners - Total Chaos
    • Powertank 10lb
    • Summit Off-Road Portable Dual Air Compressor (when my Powertank runs out)
    • ARB Safari Snorkel
    • ARB Single Compressor (for Front Locker)
    • Magnaflow 24" Muffler
    • Relentless Fabrication Hi-Lift Mount (Bedrails)
    • Mountain Hatch Tailgate Insert
    • Extended Brake Lines 24”
    • Anytime Front and Rear Camera
    • AGM X2Power 24F Battery with SDHQ Terminals
    • JLT Catch Can
    • Welds Taco Bedrack - Custom
    • UltraGauge
    Interior
    • Honestly, I don't give a sh*t about the interior
    • Expedition Essentials 3TPAM Accessories Mount
    • Hondo Garage Air Vent Mount Thing
    • Meso Customs Dual Light Dome/Map Lights
    • Some other stuff I forgot
    On Deck (aka Coming Very Soon)
    What I Used to Have
    • Prinsu Roofrack
    • 6KLED 40" Lightbar (for said roofrack)
    • Falken Wildpeak ATs 285/70-17
    • Toyo Open Country MTs 295/70-17
    • Maxxis Razr MTs 315/70-17
    • VTX Rogue SL 17" Wheels - Black
    • KMC Machete Crawl 17x9 Beadlocks, custom Gold w/ Powertank Monster Valves
    • Nexen Roadian MTX 35x12.5x17
    • Welds Taco Tire Carrier/Bedrack
    • JBA UCAs
    • ADS 2.5 Extended Travel with Piggyback Resi
    • ADS 2.5 Extended Travel Coilover with Adjustable Resi (700lb springs)
    • Grimm Off-Road Uniball UCAs
    • Bilstein 6112/5160s
    • Spydertrax 1.25" Spacers
    • Beastfab Sliders
    • RCI Steel LCA Skids
    • RCI Aluminum IFS/Engine Skid
    • Locked Off-Road 12" 2.5 Smoothies with Adjustable Resis
    • BHLM Head Lights with HID Retrofits, Diode Dynamics Switchback DRLs
    • Multicam Black Vinyl Accents by Wrap Armor in Anaheim, CA
    • Powertank Monster Valves
    • RCI Skids (Diff) - Steel
    • Summit Dakar 17x9, Machined
    Future Plans:
    • NONE - FOR SALE

    As it sits now (11-5-21):

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    As it sat in recent times:


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    Last edited: Feb 10, 2023
  2. Jan 17, 2021 at 8:54 PM
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    TnShooter

    TnShooter The TacomaWorld Stray

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    Very nice!
    Interesting to see the mods you have done.
    Looks like you have done a great job.
     
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  3. Jan 17, 2021 at 9:25 PM
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    ChoyotaIII

    ChoyotaIII [OP] Someone took "Choyota"

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    I'm trying!
     
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  4. Jan 17, 2021 at 9:47 PM
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    TnShooter

    TnShooter The TacomaWorld Stray

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    If I would have wait. I would have seen the mod list.
    I showed up early. Lol

    You seem to be doing it right.
    Definitely a clean build and truck.
     
  5. Jan 18, 2021 at 9:16 AM
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    Tacospike

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    Nice build OP
     
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  6. Jan 18, 2021 at 8:14 PM
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    Grossomotto

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  7. Jan 25, 2021 at 1:46 PM
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    RealJRose

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    How do you feel about the locked smoothies vs Fox or King?
     
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  8. Jan 25, 2021 at 8:35 PM
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    ChoyotaIII

    ChoyotaIII [OP] Someone took "Choyota"

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    I have a very unambitious "build", unfortunately.
     
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  9. Jan 25, 2021 at 8:37 PM
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    ChoyotaIII

    ChoyotaIII [OP] Someone took "Choyota"

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    I thought about King and Fox, both. Then after talking to some people, and my brief experiences interacting with Riley over at Locked, I felt like this was the move. Some folks confirmed the customer service was top-notch. Some of the material used seem top-notch as well. We'll see once they're on. Another bonus was that it was very affordable with that 25% Black Friday sale.
     
  10. Jan 25, 2021 at 8:38 PM
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    ChoyotaIII

    ChoyotaIII [OP] Someone took "Choyota"

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    I got it thru ECGS. It was known as a "Harrop" at the time. I'll have to dig thru my emails but it was an available option for my setup (I have a 8").
     
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  11. Jan 27, 2021 at 10:02 PM
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    ChoyotaIII

    ChoyotaIII [OP] Someone took "Choyota"

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    Here's the evolution, from Feb 2018 to present time:

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  12. Apr 28, 2021 at 8:39 PM
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    ChoyotaIII

    ChoyotaIII [OP] Someone took "Choyota"

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    Most recent change:

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  13. May 7, 2021 at 3:09 PM
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    ChoyotaIII [OP] Someone took "Choyota"

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    5/6/21 - The Mall.

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  14. May 7, 2021 at 4:43 PM
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    Ncska21

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    wow that picture with the rock lights really might have just pushed me to LT
     
  15. May 7, 2021 at 4:47 PM
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    KaizenOffroad

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    such a clean build!
     
  16. Jun 29, 2021 at 1:10 PM
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    ChoyotaIII

    ChoyotaIII [OP] Someone took "Choyota"

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    Am I doing this build thread wrong? Everything is basically done already. Or close to it. LOL
     
  17. Jul 3, 2021 at 7:53 PM
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    OMGitsme

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    Nice build! Why did you lose the roof rack?
     
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  18. Jul 4, 2021 at 3:32 AM
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    GT3North

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    Nice!
     
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  19. Dec 6, 2022 at 4:32 PM
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    ChoyotaIII

    ChoyotaIII [OP] Someone took "Choyota"

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    No need for one. I like the bald look much better now too.
     
  20. Dec 6, 2022 at 6:22 PM
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    Did same thing. Really didn't like it up there.
     

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