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Motofox's Trail Limo - A Build Thread

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by Motofox, May 15, 2021.

  1. May 15, 2021 at 9:28 PM
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    Motofox

    Motofox [OP] Well known hermit

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    This will be a slow process, so slow many of you reading this will probably have retired and traded your trucks in for full size diesels by the time im done with this truck. In fact, this thread is really just documentation for me. You might not want to waste your time reading this but feel free to criticize, encourage or ask questions.

    The Truck:
    2014 Tacoma SR5
    Double Cab Long Bed
    1GR-FE 5sp Automatic
    Pyrite Mica

    The Present:
    Mileage @ 68k

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    The History:
    Bought used at 55k in September of 2017, I am the 2nd owner. There are many like it, but this one is mine.
    The day i brought it home it had a 2" spacer lift up front and an AAL in the rear wrapped in 285/75R16's. Some unknown square sliders were welded to the frame and it had a color matched shell.
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    The Mods:


    Engine:
    Exhaust reroute for skids
    Exhaust cut off over rear axle
    FuMoto drain valve

    Electrical:
    Duralast platinum AGM battery 27F

    Armor:
    BAMF trilogy skid plates (IFS/Trans/Tcase)
    BAMF bolt-on sliders
    Dirt

    Suspension:
    OME 90000 Front shocks w/ 887x coils
    HeadStrong Offroad 1/4" Spacers
    OME rear shocks w/ Heavy Dakars
    Wheelers U-bolt flip kit w/ Super Bumps front and rear
    SPC Upper Control Arms
    Total Chaos Cam Tabs
    Total Chaos Spindle Gussets

    SCS Ray 10s 17x8.5
    Nitto Ridge Grapplers 285/75R17 (E load)

    Exterior:
    Plasti-Dipped rear bumper (inherited)
    Plasti-Dipped badges (inherited)
    Rear Diff breather relocate (behind taillight)
    Total Chaos bed stiffiners
    Trailer harness relocate bracket
    Massive CMC
    Pinch weld folded over and sealed
    "dont steal my tailgate" mod
    AVS window visors
    A.R.E Z-series Camper Shell (Inherited)
    Custom pin striping (Earned)


    Interior:
    Wet Okole seat covers - RealTree Camo
    MESO ultimate map lights - white/red
    MESO ultimate dome light - white
    A-pillar RAM mount
    WeatherTech Floor Liners
    All the compartment organizers

    Gear:
    30ft static recovery strap
    20ft static recovery strap
    Axe + Shovel
    2 fire extinguishers
    MV50 Air Compressor w/ Staun Deflators
    NOCO GB40 Jumper Battery
    Jumper Cables
    First Aid kit
    Shitty handheld HAM's
    Whiskey

    Waiting to Install:
    Gas tank skid
    Wheelers Extended Brake Lines

     
    Last edited: Sep 6, 2021
  2. May 15, 2021 at 9:28 PM
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    Motofox

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    Maintenance Log

    A few months after I bought the truck (April 2018 @59k), I replaced the brakes (new rotors and pads, brake fluid flush), spark plugs, engine oil, transfer case oil and both differential oils, greased all zerk fittings and both air filters.. In the last 3 years and 10,000 miles since, Ive changed the oil and filter every April. Just to keep fresh oil in there every year, regardless of mileage (was only at ~3k miles every change). New air and cabin filters at every oil change. I will use this thread to track my future maintenance on the truck, with this as a preface.

    5/29/2021: Oil + Filter change (67,310mi)
    6/12/2021: Grease Zerk fittings on driveline & UCA's

     
    Last edited: Jun 12, 2021
  3. May 15, 2021 at 9:29 PM
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    Motofox [OP] Well known hermit

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    Triplog?
    Niagara Rim Trail: Completed 7/27/21
    Coral Hollow: Completed 8/13/21
    SourGrass: Completed 8/14/21
    Niagara Rim Trail: Completed 8/15/21

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    Last edited: Aug 16, 2021
  4. May 15, 2021 at 10:38 PM
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    Post reserved for future mockery.
     
  5. Jun 28, 2021 at 9:42 AM
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    Motofox

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    June 2021 Niagara Rim Trail completed :itllbuffout:

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  6. Jul 19, 2021 at 9:33 PM
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    Motofox

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    Had Milo the Great install the Total Chaos cam tab kit to fix what i broke.

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    Now: 20210719_170412.jpg

    Also got my spindles gusseted

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    Annnnnnd finally got some Wheels and tires put on.

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  7. Jul 24, 2021 at 11:06 PM
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    Review of 34x11.5 w/ stock gearing loaded up for camping; not bad, OD/D doesnt get used much in the mountains, shes a 4 speed above 4000ft lol only needed to pop into 3rd a couple of times in odd circumstances so, gearing is fine... for now.

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  8. Aug 16, 2021 at 10:06 AM
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  9. Aug 16, 2021 at 8:35 PM
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  10. Sep 6, 2021 at 4:40 PM
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    Motofox

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    custom pin-striping and dirt
    I gave the old girl some love this weekend.

    Full bath, clay bar and wax with a side of engine bay cleaning. It really cleaned up alot of the pinstripes, making room for more lol
    I wish i took some before and after photos... but it was hot.
    In the next few days ill go after the interior.

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