MrZoggs Build +BS

Greetings Everybody, thought I would make things official around here and create my own build page. Not really sure how in depth I will make this thing but if you see anything I might have missed or just want to know more shoot me a PM and I'll be sure to add it or answer it. Hope you enjoy this read as much as I enjoyed building it.

2013 DCLB Tacoma TRD Sport 4x4, Bought in October of 2016 from a Ford Dealer in UpState NY. She came with a few extra goodies and around 70,000 miles of light use by an older gentleman that kept very good maintenance records. I am the second owner of the truck and will likely drive her for many years to come.

I quickly drove her home an immediately began to make her my own. Removed the mud flaps, badges and TRD stickers. Also went to work to figure out just what was what under neither her hood.



Within a few weeks I had ordered many many new parts and began the process to what will be my greatest build to date. For amusement this was my last build.. 13' JKU



And here is how she sits today.. See the tail end of this post for a complete list of mods and parts on order. Thanks for Looking!





Interior:
- Interior Protection Package
- Weather Tech Digital Floor Mats
- Tekonsha P3 Brake Controller
- Tints
- Scan Gauge
- Bucket Seats
- Remote Start w/ security alarm
- Wet Okole Seat Covers
- Ram Mount

Exterior:
- Prinsu cabrack
- Prinsu toprack
- Vinyl Paint Protection
- Rust Protection undercarriage
- WeatherTech Window Deflectors
- Leer 100XR
- ViAir Constant Duty OBA
- OEM Bed Divider
- Under Rail LED lights @mattgecko
- Hood LEDs @mattgecko
- TRD Bedmat
- Carrier Drop
- ToyTech Diff. Drop
- Antenna chop
- Batt./ Engine/ Pan heater

Suspension:
- King 2.5 Remote Resi. Ext. Travel
- Dakars
- Firestone Ride Rights
- Total Chaos UCA
- Dirt King LCA
- MOOG Cam Bolts
- Extended Brake Lines

Wheels:
- Method 105 Beadlocks 17x8.5 @4.75 BS
- Nitto Ridge Grapplers 285/70/17
- New hub assemblies @75k.

Performance:
- Flowmaster 40.. Meh..
- ECGS Bearing
- Fumoto Valve w/lock ring
- CVJ AXLES
- Off Road Solutions high angle cv boots


Armor:
- Stock Skid

On Order:
- BAMF DCLB Bolt on sliders
- (Pending) Kartek Limit Straps...
- Extended brake lines
- Mobtown Offroad steel skids


To Order:
- URD Headers
- MAF Calibrator
- Safari Snorkel
- More window tint
- 10k winch
- Fuse Box
- Dual battery set up
- Upgraded Alternator
- Air lockers
- 4.88 Gears
- Lots of LED lights
- King Bumpstops
- King #700lb spring
- 35" Tires
- Pelfreybilt Full Hoop Bumper
- Bruteforce H/C Rear
- Full set of Skids
- Upgrade Stereo
- Sound Deadening
- Wet Okole Seat Covers
- HID RetroFit Lights / Black Out all Lights @RAD /IamRayzian


Special shout out to @AaronArf and @jberry813 for a beautiful truck; that I should have bought.. Which is continuing to inspire me to buy more shit for my truck.

 

Nice to see another Zac with a DCLB!

 

sweeeet looking rig!!

How are you liking those Ridge Grapplers so far?

 

So far I have nothing bad to say about these tires. The wheels and tires, even though larger, are noticeably lighter than the stock set up I had. They handle great in the dirt, snow, ice and slush. Their road manners are excellent, i had no issues getting them balanced. And I haven't noticed any road noise from them. (likely because I have the needle bearing vibration and exhaust) I would highly recommend these tires.

My only fear is how long they will last. It is quite noticeable how "sticky" these tires are at a touch. Which is great, I like a sticky tire from my GSXR days. It just has me thinking I'll be upgrading to 35s sooner.

 

Awesome rig! What're your plans for the dual batt setup, or have you not looked much into it yet?

 

Gona go with Off Grid Engeniering for dual battery set up.. I like having both batteries up front because of weight & functionality. I won't have to run as much wiring, and the kit is already made to match it. I will end up running the second one to the passenger side though.

I'll eventually be adding alot of extra goodies in my bed area so I'd rather avoid taking up that space for now.

Edit: Hopefully this won't interfere with a snorkel.. I'll have to look into it more. However this and a bigger alternator are in line before next winter in Alaska.

 

Look what I got in the mail today

Tools will be available for rent or borrow after use.

 

Driving down the road today, hit a pot hole.. Felt a nice "thud" from the front end. Got home and measured by suspension... Turns out I need Limit Straps.. Yay... I swear this build never ends. Does anyone have any recommendations for where to buy these? Good experiences etc..

 

Did you drill your Dakars and isolate them using these

http://www.carparts.com/details/Dor...gclid=CODH8bLkmdECFZFXDQodVCMBfA&gclsrc=aw.ds

Asking for a friend...

Just kidding I am contemplating not drilling my pack and putting them in to save some time and money. Wondering if your dakars are squeaky

 

Had mine almost 6 months now. Not one squeak. I did not treat them or anything

 

mine only really started squeaking after 80k miles. And that was only randomly. But when I got rid of the last tacoma at 132,000 miles it was making all kinds of squeaking noises haha

 

My stock 3+1 packs were squeaky as could be

 

@MrZoggs ia going to have to change the title soon not that we're getting going on some BS...

 

stock ones aren't squeaking but they def can't support any weight. holding out till the spring for some hopeful upgrades.

 

every thread on here becomes a BS one pretty quickly

 

Yep! I am trying to figure out how i am going to finagle this clunky steering i got off road with the intermediate drive shaft. I think I am fucked because I am at 37k mileage and out of warranty