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JRader1790's Build Thread

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by JRader1790, Dec 4, 2011.

  1. Dec 4, 2011 at 11:08 AM
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    JRader1790

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    07-20-2011

    Bought the truck from Estabrook Toyota. Don't have but one picture, but I'm sure y'all have seen a stock Tacoma before :rolleyes:

    -2011 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport 4x4 DCSB

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    07-29-2011

    Needed a place to store stuff in the bed, and couldn't take the stuff sliding around in the bed anymore, so I picked up the following:

    -Black Low Profile UWS Tool Box (
    $654 TBS-63-A-LP-BLK Black Single Lid Low Profile Aluminum Toolbox with Beveled Insulated Lid
    TBS-63-A-LP-BLK)
    -OEM Bed Mat (
    $192 PT580-35050-SB Bed Mat for Short Bed Tacoma Models Black, 59 1/2" L X 52 1/2" W X 3/8" H
    PT580-35050-SB)
    -BlackHawk Holster for Glock.


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    09-08-2011

    Couldn't take the stock stereo anymore, and had to do something about it. Bought my speakers from Crutchfield, and my radio from Amazon.

    -Pioneer AVH-P4300DVD
    -Scosche Dash Kit (
    $35 TA2053S9B Double DIN Radio Install Dash Kit Compatible with Select 2009-2011 Toyota Tacoma - Aftermarket Car Stereo Installation Kit - See Fit Guide in Images to Verify Vehicle Compatibility
    TA2053S9B)
    -Scosche Wiring Harness (
    $13 TA02B Stereo Wiring Harness Compatible with Select 1986-20 Toyota, Lexus, Scion and Subaru Vehicles - Aftermarket Radio Wire Harness for Car Stereo . Check Vehicle List Below for Your Model
    TA02B)
    -Kicker KS600 Door Speakers
    -Pioneer iPod Cable (CD-IU200V)
    -PAC SWI-PS Steering Wheel Interface (Not Installed)


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    10-15-2011

    Got a few cheap things done as I was low on monies.

    -Debadged the entire truck, including the TRD Sport decal.
    -Removed all 4 of the factory mudflaps.
    -Anytime Fog Light Mod
    -Rear Differential Breather Relocation Mod.


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    11-19-2011

    Took the day to make a couple of changes since my factory skid came in.

    -TRD Skid Plate
    -Painted Factory Grille Emblem (Rustoleum Truck Bed Liner)
    -Painted Lower Bumper Valance (Rustoleum Truck Bed Liner)


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    11-25-2011

    All the parts of my lift finally arrived, and I had a local shop put it on for me after my failed attempt :eek:

    Measurements came to 24" exactly on all four corners :D

    -Bilstein Adjustable 5100's set at "0" (Front/Rear)
    -OME 885x Coil Springs
    -ToyTec 1/4" Top Plate Spacers
    -Light Racing Upper Control Arms
    -All-Pro U-Bolt Flip
    -All-Pro Extended Brake Lines (Front/Rear)
    -ToyTec/Deaver 2" Add-A-Leaf
    -ToyTec Carrier Bearing Drop
    -SpiderTrax 1.25" Wheel Spacers (Front/Rear)
    -ToyTec Axle Shims (Not Installed)


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    12-03-2011

    Finally was able to get rid of those cheap factory floor mats :D

    -WeatherTech Digital Fit Floor Mats (Front/Rear)


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    JRader1790, Dec 4, 2011
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  2. Dec 4, 2011 at 1:47 PM
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    705 Taco

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    --Stock 2016. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2011 had 6 inch ProComp lift, Eibach coils on 5100 Bilsteins at zero, 1/4 inch Toytec spacer on drivers side, rear TSB, 1.5 inch Deaver AAL, ProComp blocks and rear shocks, 8000 lb Warn winch on a Trans4mer grill guard, 33 inch BFG AT's, 18x9 XD Monsters, PIAA headlights, PIAA driving lights, Pyro's blue LED gauges, LED strip below tailgate, Armor Lid hard tonno, Hidden Hitch, Dee Zee bed mat, Tint, XM, Garmin GPS, Ultra Gauge
    Looks aesome but I think you have too much front lift to keep your cv's happy.
     
    705 Taco, Dec 4, 2011
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  3. Dec 4, 2011 at 2:34 PM
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    JRader1790

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    Too much? I thought it was safe to run the 885's with top plate spacer? I'm at 24" from the center of the wheel to the bottom of the fender, but I don't have any measurements from stock.
     
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  4. Dec 4, 2011 at 4:39 PM
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    JRader1790

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    From everything I've read, I thought diff drops did more bad than good on 2nd Gens? Also, what's the "boot slide mod"? I thought I had read just about everything before posting, lol.
     
    JRader1790, Dec 4, 2011
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  5. Dec 4, 2011 at 5:00 PM
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    705 Taco

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    --Stock 2016. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2011 had 6 inch ProComp lift, Eibach coils on 5100 Bilsteins at zero, 1/4 inch Toytec spacer on drivers side, rear TSB, 1.5 inch Deaver AAL, ProComp blocks and rear shocks, 8000 lb Warn winch on a Trans4mer grill guard, 33 inch BFG AT's, 18x9 XD Monsters, PIAA headlights, PIAA driving lights, Pyro's blue LED gauges, LED strip below tailgate, Armor Lid hard tonno, Hidden Hitch, Dee Zee bed mat, Tint, XM, Garmin GPS, Ultra Gauge
    I'm not sure about 885's but I run top plate spacers with Eibach coils with my 5100's set at .85 and I'm just under 23 inches in front with 200 lbs on the bumper. I have a diff drop and I wouldn't lift my front anymore. Stock is around 20 inches so you have around 4 inches of front lift. Any more than 3 is a no go. Toytec recommends no more than 23 inches from hub centre to front fender lift.
     
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  6. Dec 4, 2011 at 7:13 PM
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    JRader1790

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    I don't really understand where my extra lift is coming from. ToyTec's site says to use the top plate spacers in order to achieve a full 3" of lift in the front. So how is it that 885's, top plate spacers, and 5100's set at "0" provided me with 4" of lift? The truck is mostly level with the 2" AAL, and the ride is amazing. I'm not exactly sure what else could be messed up? :confused:
     
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  7. Dec 4, 2011 at 8:41 PM
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  8. Dec 4, 2011 at 9:40 PM
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    just ran out and measured mine stock trd sport 4x4 20 " in front 22" in rear ?
     
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  9. Dec 5, 2011 at 2:11 PM
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    I think I'd yank the spacers and throw some meats on there and she'll be looking damn nice!
     
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  10. Dec 5, 2011 at 2:16 PM
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    Yeah I'm hoping to get some 285/70R17 KM2's sometime soon. Still gotta do my trimming and cab mount chop, but I don't know of anyone local that does that sort of thing.
     
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  11. Dec 5, 2011 at 3:15 PM
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    That's my problem too. I want to do it so I can go 285s but I don't have the welding skills to do it myself
     
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  12. Dec 5, 2011 at 4:25 PM
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    JRader1790

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    Haha, I don't have the skills OR the tools! I'm sure I could go buy the stuff, take my time, and learn how to weld, but I don't have the money right now to just blow.
     
    JRader1790, Dec 5, 2011
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