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PcBuilder's 2018 Tacoma Build

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Builds (2016-2023)' started by PcBuilder14, Sep 28, 2018.

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  1. Sep 28, 2018 at 6:22 AM
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    Build thread of my 2018 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab 4x4 TRD Off Road. Bought it on September 22nd 2018 with 25 miles.

    Plans for this will to eventually be a camping rig similar to how my 1st gen was built.

    Currently
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    _MG_0216     by Brent Prater, on Flickr


    Trips:
    - North Rim
    - Mojave Road
    - Bitter Springs
    - Gass Peak
    - Colosseum Mine
    - Days 1, 2, 3, & 4 of the Utah trip courtesy of @turbodb.
    - Gila National Forest
    - The Longest Mile trip report, courtesy of @MR E30


    Specs
    - 2018 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab
    - 3.5L
    - 4x4
    - TRD Off Road Premium
    - Tech Package


    Current Mods
    Front Suspension:
    - ADS 2.5 Coilovers w/Resie Clickers
    - Dirt King Uniball UCA's


    Rear Suspension:
    - ADS Bump Stop Kit
    - Deaver U402 stage 3 leaf springs (700-1000lbs)
    - Archive Garage Hammer Hangers
    - Archive Garage 3.6” shackles
    - Archive Garage High Clearance Cross Brace
    - Archive Garage U-bolt Flip Kit


    Wheels & Tires:
    - 315/75/16 KM3s
    - 16" SCS Ray 10s


    Armor:
    - RCI Rock Sliders w/Kickout
    - RCI 3 Piece Skids
    - RCI Gas Tank Skid
    - RCI Rear Diff Skid
    - Archive Garage Wheel Sensor Skids


    Exterior:
    - Debadged
    - Exhaust Reroute
    - Redline Tuning Hood Struts
    - Extended Rear Brake Lines
    - Sherpa Equipment Animus Roof Rack

    Interior:
    - Rexing V1P Front/Rear Dash Camera
    - Taco Garage Dashtop Multi Mount (DMM)


    Lighting:
    - Meso Customs Map Lights
    - Meso Customs Dome Light


    Electrical:
    - Off Grid Engineering Dual Battery System
    - ARB Dual Compressor w/2nd gen Slee Off Road Mount
    - Blue Sea Accessory Panel
    - Powertray Accessory Panel
    - Blue Sea Fuse Block


    Comms:

    Other:
    - Alpine Designs Cab Mount Relocate
    - 5.29 Gears
    - Front ARB Air Locker
    - Rear Diff Breather Relocation
    - Bracketeer Fire Extinguisher Mount
    - OV Tune 2.0
    - KTJO 4x4 Remote Tailgate Lock/Unlock Kit
    - Go Fast Camper #859
    - JLT Oil Catch Can
    - CVJ High Angle Axle Boots


    Future Mods:
    - Archive Garage Shock Relocation Towers
    - ADS 2.5x13” smooth body shocks w/resies and clickers
    - Spindle Gussets
    - UCA Gussets
    - 4x4-Spod BantamX w/touchscreen
    - Relentless Fab Swingout Rear Bumper w/gas can carrier & fold-down table
    - Relentless Fab Predator Bumper
     
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    PcBuilder14, Sep 28, 2018
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  2. Sep 28, 2018 at 6:24 AM
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    Removed the black vinyl between the windows and de-badged it as well.


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  3. Sep 30, 2018 at 7:34 PM
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    Did the first wash and wax this evening. A couple scuffs on the hood, some scratches on the roof, and paint missing on the corner of one of the rocker panel seams. Can't expect too perfect of a paint job I guess.

    Have some door cup guards and Total Chaos bed stiffeners on the way as well.


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    PcBuilder14, Sep 30, 2018
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  4. Oct 1, 2018 at 5:56 PM
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    Such a riveting build thread so far. Installed my door handle cup guards... Haha


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    PcBuilder14, Oct 1, 2018
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  5. Oct 4, 2018 at 10:15 AM
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    Installed some Total Chaos bed stiffeners this morning. Truck now has 6 more holes than it did from the factory. Glad I got that out of the way... Haha

     
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  6. Oct 4, 2018 at 1:37 PM
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    Nicely done :thumbsup:

    TOTAL CHAOS
    WWW.CHAOSFAB.COM
     
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  7. Oct 4, 2018 at 1:48 PM
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    I also appreciate the poster, catalog, and tons of stickers!

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  8. Oct 5, 2018 at 7:08 PM
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  9. Oct 6, 2018 at 1:12 PM
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    Did some light off roading. Just enough to test out 4hi, 4lo, rear locker, and crawl control. Truck does really well for stock.



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  10. Oct 7, 2018 at 9:36 AM
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  11. Oct 7, 2018 at 6:28 PM
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    About time somebody other than me posted in here... Haha
     
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  12. Oct 8, 2018 at 9:31 AM
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    My pleasure :hattip:
     
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  13. Oct 9, 2018 at 12:30 PM
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    Passed the 1,000 mile mark.

     
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  14. Oct 9, 2018 at 5:18 PM
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    Hooked up my 12v socket that I was using on my 1st gen Tacoma for the fridge. Have it tucked in nicely right beside where the fridge will sit for now.

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    Also finished putting together the @Boogyman DIY Bed Rails™ for a temporary solution.

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    And lastly cleaned up my interior with some new Adam’s products I got today after @dakotasyota recommendation. Slowly swapping products out to their stuff as I run out. I’m loving all of it so far.

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  15. Oct 9, 2018 at 7:40 PM
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    Could you share a link to the DIY Bed Rails ?
     
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  16. Oct 9, 2018 at 7:49 PM
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    No link to share unfortunately.

    All it's made from is 1-5/8" x 1-5/8" unistrut with L-brackets bolting it to the bed rails using t-slot nuts. Those things and some nuts, bolts, and washers is all you need.

    https://www.lowes.com/pd/Superstrut...ctroplated-Half-Slot-Channel-Strut/1000192655

    https://www.lowes.com/pd/Superstrut-1-2-in-Angled-Strut-Bracket/3278869
    T Slot Nuts (6 Pack) for Toyota Bed Deck Rail, for Tacoma & Tundra Cleats, Tie Downs and Accessories, by Bolt Dropper.
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BWV49BF/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
     
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  17. Oct 9, 2018 at 9:09 PM
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    thank you!
     
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  18. Oct 11, 2018 at 6:13 PM
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    Knocked out the diff breather relocation.


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  19. Oct 13, 2018 at 1:47 PM
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    My tent came in yesterday just in time for a quick camping trip we had planned with some friends. Have to say the Tepui ruggedized is made of much nicer material than my old tent. Happy with the purchase so far.

    The DIY bed rails are working pretty well, but I definitely want a taller bed rack soon. Planning on a Relentless bed rack as of right now.

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  20. Oct 14, 2018 at 10:01 AM
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    Tent looks awesome!
     
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