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JHMW815's Build Thread

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Builds (2016-2023)' started by jhmw815, May 18, 2020.

  1. May 18, 2020 at 4:07 PM
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    jhmw815

    jhmw815 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hello TW,

    This thread is to keep track of my build. Now, before I start listing, I know some of you might bash me for purchasing TRD Pro, then swap out all the parts I'd paid for. If I had known what I was going to turn this rig into, I'd been wise and gotten the Offroad model instead. So let's be kind. :thumbsup:

    Vehicle Information
    2018 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro
    Super White

    Mods

    Wheels & Tires:
    17 x 8.5 -10 offset Work Meister S1HC in matte black
    315/70R/17 Toyo Open Country AT3
    Muteki black lug nuts
    Front & Rear full fender trim
    DRT cab mount relocation
    C4 Fab high clearance fender liner
    YotaMafia front and rear extended brake lines

    Suspension:
    King 2.5 remote reservoir front coilover extended travel w/ 650lb springs
    King 2.5 remote reservoir rear shock extended travel
    Icon RXT leaf pack
    Icon Delta Joint UCA
    Durobumps front & rear bumpstops

    Transmission& Engine:
    EGCS bushing
    Nitro Gear 5.29
    Yotashop Rear Differential Breather Relocation Kit
    MagnaFlow overland series cat-back exhaust
    OVtuned
    Redline tubing quickLIFT plus max lift

    Lighting:
    Baja Design drive/combo 40" S8 in clear
    Baja Design drive/combo S2 Sport in amber 2x
    Baja Design Squadron Sport in amber 2x
    CaliraisedLED 32" single bumper bars in amber
    MESO Customs interior dome lights
    MESO Customs interior map lights
    AlphaRex LED headlights in alpha black

    Exterior & Armors:
    Demello Offroad steel bumper
    Demello Offroad stealth series rock sliders
    Toyota TRD Pro aluminum front skid plate
    RCI aluminum transmission skid plate
    RCI aluminum transfer case skid plate
    RCI aluminum fuel tank skid plate
    RCI rear diff skid plates in steel
    Victory 4x4 roof rack
    Victory 4x4 bed rack
    Victory 4x4 bed stiffeners
    Victory 4x4 traction board mounting bracket
    Relentless Fabrications axe & shovel mounting bracket
    Relentless Fabrications Hi-lift jack mounting bracket
    Rotopax mounting brackets 2x
    AVS wind deflectors
    Amazon Toyota tailgate insert in matte black
    CaliraisedLED ditch light brackets
    Dobinsons Snorkel

    Interior:
    Husky Liners
    CaliraisedLED OEM style switch mounting plate
    CaliraisedLED OEM style switches (ditch, light bar, bumper light bar)
    The Taco Garage dashtop multi-mount
    The Taco Garage phone mounting kit
    The Taco Garage tablet mounting kit
    JDMcar glove box insert
    JDMcar center console organizer insert

    Camping/Misc:
    Freespirit Recreations 55" high country RTT tri-layer
    VIAIR 400P air compressor
    Pelican 1720
    Toyota OEM bed mat
    Toyota OEM tailgate lock
    Rotopax 2gallon gas & water container
    Dewalt TOUGHSYSTEM 2.0 small, mid and large toolbox strapped on the bed
    Roam 5' rooftop awning
    MESO Customs gasshole
    Odyssey group 34R battery
    Anytime backup and front camera
    Massimo CX50 fridge
    Joolca HOTTAP V2 Nomad

    Recovery:
    Smittybilt X20 winch
    Deadman Offroad complete Deadman kit V2
    Factor 55 locking hitch pin
    Factor 55 2.0 hitch link in black
    Factor 55 1.5 fairlead
    Factor 55 flat link in black
    WARN D-ring shackle
    TRED Pro traction board 2x
    48" Hi-lift jack
    Home Depot axe & shovel
    Home Depot fire extinguisher

    Future Mods
    Total chaos LCA

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    Last edited: Apr 26, 2024
  2. May 19, 2020 at 6:03 PM
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    TK11

    TK11 Well-Known Member

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    Bilstein 6112 / 5160, 275/70/17 BFG KO2, Caliraised Sliders, SSO bumper, Warn winch
    Nice. More pics!
     
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  3. May 22, 2020 at 6:42 AM
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    btreible90

    btreible90 Well-Known Member

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    Damn that thing looks sick! Nice rig man! And yes more pics for sure!
     
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  4. Jul 2, 2020 at 3:01 PM
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    jhmw815

    jhmw815 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Some updated pictures. Dobinsons snorkel coming soon :thumbsup:

    Also, highly considering moving up to 35s after the re-gearing.. With 33s and all the weights on the vehicle, it drives better than bone stock Pro.. Re-gearing is the best modification I'd done to the truck!

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    Last edited: Nov 11, 2023
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  5. Aug 1, 2020 at 8:17 PM
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    jhmw815

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    Dobinsons snorkel installed.

    Trail run @ Hungry Valley.
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  6. Nov 1, 2020 at 2:37 PM
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    jhmw815

    jhmw815 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    315 70 17 Toyo Open Country MT installed. It's been nonstop cutting and hammering since.. I have yet to test it on the trail but love the look!

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  7. Nov 4, 2020 at 9:43 AM
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    TRDOFFRD510

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    how is the ride on the new toyo? Thinkin about getting a set myswlf.
     
  8. Nov 4, 2020 at 11:32 AM
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    jhmw815

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    My first trail run on these tires will be on the 22nd so I can't say anything about the off-road performance. But after all , this is what it's made for so I'm sure it will blow my mind.

    As for the on-road quality, coming from Nitto Ridge Grappler RT, one of the quietest AT/RT out there, there were times when I actually regret getting the MT. I guess it really comes down to how sensitive you are but those road noise can get to you. I have alot going on that will cause road noise but that high pitched road noise is something else..

    Let me say this though. When I finally arrive at my destination, step out of my car and put my eyes on the rig, all of a sudden I have no more complaints.
     
  9. Dec 22, 2020 at 9:41 PM
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    AlphaRex LED headlights and Diode Dynamics SS3 Pro installed.

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  10. Jan 14, 2021 at 2:37 PM
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    jhmw815

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    Can't wait to get the demello bumper and winch installed!

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  11. Jan 23, 2021 at 4:36 PM
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    Trail run at Hungry Valley 01/23/2021

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  12. Feb 8, 2021 at 7:05 PM
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  13. Feb 9, 2021 at 8:46 AM
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    Looking sharp!
     
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  14. Feb 9, 2021 at 11:29 AM
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    Big_Country68

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    Very nice build. Somehow I don’t feel so bad about wanting to change the suspension on my PRO now. You have a great taco Sir!!!
     
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  15. Feb 24, 2021 at 9:14 PM
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  16. Jul 2, 2021 at 6:32 PM
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    Burns canyon road

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  17. Jul 19, 2021 at 9:13 PM
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  18. Jan 5, 2022 at 3:00 PM
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    jhmw815

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    Having fun in the snow

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  19. Jan 12, 2022 at 8:32 PM
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    so clean
     
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  20. Apr 20, 2022 at 11:36 AM
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    Alabama Hills

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