My Build - 2017 TRD OR

Guess I can start a "build" thread now that I've got a couple things done to my new to me Tacoma. Bought a house and a ring this year so mods might be slow for a little while but my goal is just the best for me camping truck. Want to explore forest service roads then setup camp next to multiple hiking trails or fishing spots. Not looking to turn this thing into a rock crawler or the ultimate off roader.

I started out with a 2016 TRD OR but an F250 w/ 36ft toy hauler ran in the back of me and pushed me into a Kia:



After being told it was totaled I then moved on to a 2017 TRD OR in white:



As of 04/24/2020:



As of 03/03/2021:


Current Mods:

Wheel / Tires
Level 8 Bronze 16"
Cooper ST MAXX 265/75r16

Exterior
Front Runner Roof Rack
Front Runner Bed Rack
iKamper Skycamp mini
RCI Bed Rack
Tepui Kukenam 3 RTT

Interior
BROG First Aid IFAK Bag
BROG Visor Panel
BROG Taco Tray
BROG Trash Bag
Alpicool C40
Custom Fridge Platform

Camping
Goal Zero Yeto 500x
Goal Zero Boulder 100
Custom 16 Gallon Water Tank

Performance
X2 Power 27F

 

Fridge build. So far...

Have the platform built. I did not want to drill a hole anywhere inside my Taco ( not yet at least... ) so I ran power underneath to a BlueSea 12v socket with a quick connect so I can unplug power then remove 2 bolts and the platform is out of the way. The spray glue is still very noticeable in the under side pic but has since dried gone.

Haven't ran wire from my battery yet because I'm stuck on selecting a battery. Leaning towards spending the extra and getting an Odyssey over Optima. Any suggestions? I will eventually be ordering a Prinsu rack and installing a 100w solar panel to help with charge. In the mean time I'll make sure my NOCO is always with me. Once the fridge gets in and I select a batter I'll update!

 

Looks nice man.. Looks just like my truck .. I just put a pair of 265/75/16 with SCS f5s -20 offset on today and it’s rubbing bad did u have this problem ?

 

My wheels are a 0 offset and I have zero issues with rubbing. Love the F5s tho! Just couldn't beat the price of my wheels.

 

Yea man I didn’t really care for the -20 offset my self but I got a pair of Brand New ko2 265/75/16s on the f5s for $1000 . Couldn’t go wrong wit the deal now I’m stuck with them rubbing . Not sure if I should go up 2” with leveling kit in front .. or do a cmc

 

Damn that's a good deal. Don't blame you at all!

I'm def not an expert.. but the 2" would be more than enough. I'll get a lift here soon. Thinking about an Eibach kit. Affordable and great company. Marie from Headstrong has been great with some questions I've had during my research. Highly recommend them.

 

Yea I was looking at that same lift kit or the Bilstien 5100 not sure what to go with .. not trying to drop a ton of cash into it just want the truck to get the job done .

 

Truck looks good! What bed cover did you go with? It's high on my list. Was thinking going with a soft one so I could roll it up all the way.

 

BaKflip G2 . And soft roll up might be the way to go .. hard top is useless with the rack on

 

X2 Power 27F and fridge is in! Any recommendations on a battery tray?

 

Thinking about getting the same battery. SO, our stock battery tie down wont work for the 27f battery? For Battery tray everyone is using the 2nd gen with tow package

 

I have 33s on mine and I went the 5100 route. I'm very happy with the results.

 

The stock tie down would not fit for me and I grabbed a cheap alternative from AutoZone for now. I'm still using the stock battery tray and there is a little overhang right now. I'm not doing any kind of intense off roading until I decide on and order a new battery tray / tie down.

 

I'm still torn on which route to go with suspension. I don't think I'd ever fully utilize a set of Kings so I immediately thought about going with a Bilstein or Eibach kit with Dakars. I ran across this Fox setup tho and really considering it after reading reviews on the items.

https://www.shocksurplus.com/produc...et-2005-2015-toyota-tacoma-2wd-4wd-2-3-rear-1

 

Getting caught up a little...

- Replaced bed rack and went with Front Runner for the roof and bed
- Out with the Tepui and in with the iKamper
- Purchased a Goal Zero Yeti 500x and paired it with a Nomad 100 I mounted to the roof rack

 

Made a custom 16 gallon water tank with pump!

It's powered by a 12v battery and the hose has a quick disconnect so it stores perfectly in the side cubby of the bed.