Hills Overland Tacoma Build

Nice truck! Where are you overlanding? I'm not far from Durham NC.once my truck is back together if really like to get into overland.

 

With the added armor weight, the SC will definitely be a welcomed addition. If you get stumped on the install in the future on where things go, I can refer to mine for some guidance fwiw. I have been meaning to put together an emergency kit as well. Looking forward to seeing your supplies.

 

Bump

 

Where in NC are you?

 

I live near Boone NC

 

Do you do much overland? I'm interested in getting into that style of wheeling.

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Good looking rig. What type of steelies do you have?

 

I believe they are 16" FJ Steels.
They came with the truck when I bought it.

 

Nice build!
fj steelies are 17x7.5 If you have 16 circular holes that are 16x7, they are probably Tacoma steel spares

 

subd for your future mods. Looks great so far. Good solid practical rig.

 

I think you're right. I bought the truck with them.

 

So you know where I can get Tacoma steel spares like @Freeflight7 has?

I want 16" steelies and paint them white for my truck

 

How do you like the 4.88 gears? Did you ever run the 255s on the stock gears?

 

I bought the truck with the 4.88 and I love it especially for offroad. My brothers 97 taco with stock gears is good with big tires but not as much low end torque.

 

Love the truck! Very nice build. How are you liking the light force 180 leds? Wondering if they're worth it

 

Thanks!! As money comes in, I have a lot of future build plans! Not near finished. I love the 180 LEDs! I had Lightforce Striker 170s on to start. 170s are okay but cast a very pinpoint beam, with a yellow tint (halogen) I debated the 180s because I didn't see many reviews online. I found a deal on eBay and got these for $350 including wiring. All new IN box. But after getting them id pay 800 for both. Strong white beam and even though these are the Spot beam they give enough close light for driving. Light bars out there probably could put out more light, but if you want the round look, and quality, these are half the price of ARBs. Auxbeam makes a round 7" LED, those are like $150 for two. So if you're going for cheap, you could give them a try

 

@Freeflight7


Are those front and rear bumper still in production?

I contacted demello they said no pArts for our Tacoma

You said they are 16" But someone else said 17, can you double check the size of your wheel ?

 

Lucky you, that's a great deal. Thanks for the info. I just checked out the aux beams and they get a good review online for their price.

 

I'm nearby in Garner.

@Freeflight7, here's that link for the relay boxes
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/ongoing-small-batch-bussmann-rtmr-5relay-10fuse.400458/

 

The original owner had the rear bumper custom made by Demello. I'm not sure how long ago that was, but I doubt they make it anymore. They may custom build one, really not sure.

They are 255/85/ R16. So they are 16 inch steels.