Jerry's 2015 DCLB TRD Sport Build

I decided to go ahead and start a build thread for my New Tacoma. This is not my first truck nor is it my first Toyota. Actually the first car I ever owned was a 1972 Toyota Celica 2 door. I moved up fairly quickly to a 1978 Celica lift back and then a year or so later had a Corrolla 1.8l 2 door lift back that resembled a mini station wagon. Needless to say my first 3 cars were Toyota's and now the last 3 vehicles I have owned have been Toyotas. The last 3 were a 2006 Tundra DCSB 2WD, a 2007 Sequoia SR5 2WD, and my current 2015 Tacoma.
I just wanted to document the vehicle and any mods or interesting things That I do to and with this fine vehicle. She started life on Feb.16 and was delivered to the dealer in South Carolina on March 5. I picked it up on Saturday March 7, 2015 and here are the proverbial at the dealer photos.



I had to make a pit stop on the way home and took a few more photos.



I finally made back home to Florida on Tuesday March 10 after spending a couple of days in bed with the flu. Now it's time to get busy making it my own.

 

I began with some simple things that needed to be done immediately. First thing was the tailgate mod so would be thieves will hopefully be deterred.

The next project was to remove the badges. I think this took all of 15 minutes. Done!


There was still plenty of daylight left so I naturally Plasti-dipped the Chrome grill emblem. What a difference that made!

She is already starting to look like my own truck. I have a lot of ideas for her but I need to work them out in my head first. Hope you like it.

 

Congrats on the truck and that is a nice looking boat in your sig!

 

Lookin good.

I need to get on plasti dippin my front grill emblem myself. Makes a dramatic change to the front end.

I noticed you did the tailgate mod.

If you want some more peace of mind, I recommend the security bar for the sliding rear window.

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacoma-marketplace/245434-sliding-window-security-bar.html

I did it myself, and it helps me sleep better at night lol.

Lookin forward to seeing what else you have in store for your taco.

 

THANKS guys. That is/was a super sweet boat Asta. Wish I still had it. D-I-V-O-R-C-E takes it's toll on a man. One day I will have another very similar. Getting there slowly but surely.

I plan on doing the security bar mod for the slider Dropitmore also. Right now I am concentrating on cleaning out my garage so I can park my truck in there. That will really give me peace of mind. Should have it in there by the end of this weekend. As far as future mods, I plan on tinting the front windows, Scan Gauge, Homlink rearview mirror, tonneau cover, and upgrade speakers and install a JL stealth box. I had the stealth box in my Tundra and my Sequoia and I love the sound and keeping the stock look. In the down the road future I would like to do a slight lift and wheels and tires.

 

I decided to take the mud flaps off and see how it goes without them. I most definitely like the look way better without them.

 

Tailgate mod? I noticed the hose clamp and you mentioned thieves.... tailgates come up missing in your parts?

 

These tailgates have been known to disappear as they are very easy to remove with no tools necessary. The hose clamp will at least slow them down if not totally deter them. I just don't want to take a chance and for less than a dollar for the hose clamp it's a no brainer.

 

Today I put some retro tailgate decals on my truck from James Dean Creations. I would highly recommend them as they really hooked me up and these are high quality decals as well. They included a squeegee and a little installation guide which I found useful. Shipping was super fast as well.

 

Another angle.

 

I purchased a bar caddy from Amazon for less than $10.00. This is a very snug fit but it does fit and is a great organizer for the console.

 

Just installed the G-Tek Fab doorsill protectors. What a quality product these are. I highly recommend them.

 

Installed an Extang solid fold tonneau cover this week. I really like the look and easy install and removal of this cover. So far it is very water tight.

 

Yesterday after work I installed a Gentex auto dimming rearview mirror with Home Link and Compass/Temp. gauge. I also installed the rearview mirror relocation bracket. Now I have more visibility and I can open my garage door without having to use the remote. I highly recommend this upgrade.

 

It's been a little while since I have done anything to the truck but today was a good day. I installed a TRD Pro grill and smoked headlights. It was not a difficult job but it did take a little patience. I think it took me about an hour and a half to do this. I really dig this look.

 

I finally got my SCS stealth 6 wheels in dark bronze in and matched them up with 265/70/17 Cooper S/T Maxx tires. I am totally stoked on this set-up. It was super hot and humid this afternoon but I managed to gitterdun.

 

The truck looks sick man! Good work. Keep it up.

 

Thanks shmellmopwho!

 

That truck is great looking.. I really like the dark bronze wheels, did you add a level lift yet?

Thanks and
Be Safe...


Dan

 

Dan, no lift as of now. I would like to level it but I will wait until I can get the ECGS bushing installed. I want to nip the vibrations in the bud.