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PFL Customs Gen 3 Tacoma

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Builds (2016-2023)' started by PFL_Customs, Oct 6, 2021.

  1. Oct 6, 2021 at 3:29 PM
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    PFL_Customs

    PFL_Customs [OP] Pulling pitch

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    PFL Customs roof rack, Body Armor Hi-line bumper. X20 Gen 2 Smittybilt winch, PFL Customs bed rack. Dirt bound rack supports.
    Well this will be fun and figured I would start a thread from the beginning of the build instead of when its done this time.

    This will be my second tacoma build and first 3rd Gen. for the past few years I have built a couple show cars. A 2018 SRT Charger, a 2015 Challenger, Hawkeye STI rally car and currently building a 1969 mustang.

    The wife and I love to camp and we take our truck everywhere. bought brand new and put 40k miles on it in less than 2 years so going to just get this built and done quickly and to best suit what we use it for. Our goal is to showcase different shops work as well as PFL Customs touches and add ons.

    So lets get down to what's in progress will be posting pictures of the process. Put a lot of research into what I wanted and asked a ton of questions to other members and this is what I came up with so lets get this going.

    THE LIST
    Body Armor 4x4 front Hi-line bumper.
    Body Armor 4x4 rear bumper
    PFL Customs rear bumper tire mount.
    Smittybilt Gen 2 x20 10k winch with synthetic winch line.
    In-cab winch controls and wireless winch remote.
    Amazon special LED lightbars.
    PFL customs roof rack
    PFL customs pressurized water tank.
    ARB air compressor.
    Dirtbound offroad bedrack mounts
    PFL Customs bedrack storage system.
    Smittybilt roof top tent.

    Suspension:

    Front King 2.5 extended travel with adjusters
    Camburg UCA's
    Rear King 2.5 extended travel with adjusters
    OME El111R leaf springs.
    extended brake lines
    PFL Customs U-bolt flip kit and bump stop.
    KMC Wheels 17x8.5 0 offset
    Ko2's 265/70r17 C load.

    I have been given some accessories as well for this build and will list them later with reviews.
     
  2. Oct 6, 2021 at 3:33 PM
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    PFL_Customs

    PFL_Customs [OP] Pulling pitch

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    PFL Customs roof rack, Body Armor Hi-line bumper. X20 Gen 2 Smittybilt winch, PFL Customs bed rack. Dirt bound rack supports.
    Took the truck stock down white rim in Utah for some easy trail time

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  3. Oct 6, 2021 at 3:36 PM
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    PFL_Customs

    PFL_Customs [OP] Pulling pitch

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    PFL Customs roof rack, Body Armor Hi-line bumper. X20 Gen 2 Smittybilt winch, PFL Customs bed rack. Dirt bound rack supports.
    Body Armor hi-line winch bumper, smittybilt winch and in-cab controls

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  4. Oct 6, 2021 at 3:39 PM
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    PFL_Customs

    PFL_Customs [OP] Pulling pitch

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    PFL Customs roof rack, Body Armor Hi-line bumper. X20 Gen 2 Smittybilt winch, PFL Customs bed rack. Dirt bound rack supports.
    Matte black roof wrap to go under the roof rack, protect the paint under the rack

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  5. Oct 6, 2021 at 3:46 PM
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    PFL_Customs

    PFL_Customs [OP] Pulling pitch

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    PFL Customs roof rack, Body Armor Hi-line bumper. X20 Gen 2 Smittybilt winch, PFL Customs bed rack. Dirt bound rack supports.
    PFL Customs aluminum roof rack weighs less than 15 pounds holds up to 800 pounds im not a fan of the front plate so will be making a new one with a light bar cut out and adding a lightbar.

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  6. Oct 6, 2021 at 3:50 PM
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    PFL_Customs

    PFL_Customs [OP] Pulling pitch

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    PFL Customs roof rack, Body Armor Hi-line bumper. X20 Gen 2 Smittybilt winch, PFL Customs bed rack. Dirt bound rack supports.
    This weekend its suspension time stay tuned!

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  7. Oct 9, 2021 at 4:41 PM
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    PFL_Customs

    PFL_Customs [OP] Pulling pitch

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    PFL Customs roof rack, Body Armor Hi-line bumper. X20 Gen 2 Smittybilt winch, PFL Customs bed rack. Dirt bound rack supports.
    All the fun stuff

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  8. Oct 11, 2021 at 4:59 PM
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    toyotology

    toyotology Well-Known Member

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    Looks like you'll be busy this weekend
     
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  9. Oct 12, 2021 at 7:33 PM
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    SpyGoat

    SpyGoat I miss you Hobbs

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    A bunch..and no build thread!
    Looks great. I am thinking of the same front bumper/winch combo. I just cringe at the thought off cutting up a 2 week old truck..lol. But I will do it.
     
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  10. Nov 2, 2021 at 7:08 AM
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    PFL_Customs

    PFL_Customs [OP] Pulling pitch

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    PFL Customs roof rack, Body Armor Hi-line bumper. X20 Gen 2 Smittybilt winch, PFL Customs bed rack. Dirt bound rack supports.
    Starting the bed!!

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  11. Nov 2, 2021 at 7:09 AM
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    TwinTaco31719

    TwinTaco31719 Well-Known Member

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    Dang good work OP!
     
  12. Nov 2, 2021 at 9:23 AM
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    5nahalf

    5nahalf I build dumb things

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    Subbed cause that rack looks pretty sweet.
     
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  13. Nov 3, 2021 at 7:39 PM
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    PFL_Customs

    PFL_Customs [OP] Pulling pitch

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    PFL Customs roof rack, Body Armor Hi-line bumper. X20 Gen 2 Smittybilt winch, PFL Customs bed rack. Dirt bound rack supports.
    Front stide of the bed rack will be an enclosed storage compartment, I used weld on hindges, and 1/8 inch steel for the doors, I still have to weld in the drip rails, install the handles and locks but its coming together. After I get the doors done and the compartment sealed up it will be ready for paint prep.

    The dogs also got a good nap in while I worked

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  14. Nov 3, 2021 at 7:44 PM
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    PFL_Customs

    PFL_Customs [OP] Pulling pitch

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    PFL Customs roof rack, Body Armor Hi-line bumper. X20 Gen 2 Smittybilt winch, PFL Customs bed rack. Dirt bound rack supports.
    I am in love with this bumper combo, I do recommend installing in cab switches though since the winch becomes very inaccessible in the slimline bumper. I wired the switches in cab but also wired it so I can use the wireless winch controler as well and never have to pop my hood, also made an extension handle that goes from the front to engage the clutch or free wheel the winch again with out ever even popping my hood
     
  15. Nov 6, 2021 at 6:34 PM
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    PFL_Customs [OP] Pulling pitch

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    PFL Customs roof rack, Body Armor Hi-line bumper. X20 Gen 2 Smittybilt winch, PFL Customs bed rack. Dirt bound rack supports.
    Half shell is finally ready for paint prep, this was a great project, and turning out perfect!

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  16. Nov 8, 2021 at 4:42 PM
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    PFL_Customs

    PFL_Customs [OP] Pulling pitch

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    PFL Customs roof rack, Body Armor Hi-line bumper. X20 Gen 2 Smittybilt winch, PFL Customs bed rack. Dirt bound rack supports.
    Welp, painted the half shell, 2 coats epoxy primer, 2 coats primer sealer, 3 coats flat black base coat, 3 coats matte clear coat, I went to put the door harware on and hated the chrome look so sanded the hardware and colored matched.... and theres my problem the color match is way off, so I have to mix my own paint and try to get closer cause this wont work.

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  17. Nov 11, 2021 at 7:22 AM
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    PFL_Customs

    PFL_Customs [OP] Pulling pitch

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    PFL Customs roof rack, Body Armor Hi-line bumper. X20 Gen 2 Smittybilt winch, PFL Customs bed rack. Dirt bound rack supports.
    Harware is on but now changing the design of the Molle panels I wasnt to happy with the old design

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  18. Nov 25, 2021 at 11:00 AM
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    PFL_Customs

    PFL_Customs [OP] Pulling pitch

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    PFL Customs roof rack, Body Armor Hi-line bumper. X20 Gen 2 Smittybilt winch, PFL Customs bed rack. Dirt bound rack supports.
    Finally got the half shell on! It is coming together, i will be putting the rtt on thisnweekend for a hunting trip and testing this thing out

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  19. Nov 26, 2021 at 6:53 AM
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    PFL_Customs

    PFL_Customs [OP] Pulling pitch

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    PFL Customs roof rack, Body Armor Hi-line bumper. X20 Gen 2 Smittybilt winch, PFL Customs bed rack. Dirt bound rack supports.
    Here is the two different Molle panel designs I used, the passenger side (top) I like best, but the driver side (bottom) i like as well since it flows with the box but i jave chosen to run the top one on both sides

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  20. Nov 26, 2021 at 7:05 AM
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    PFL_Customs

    PFL_Customs [OP] Pulling pitch

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    PFL Customs roof rack, Body Armor Hi-line bumper. X20 Gen 2 Smittybilt winch, PFL Customs bed rack. Dirt bound rack supports.
    Where it started to where we are at, next up rock sliders. Not sure if im going to build my own own buy a set since there are some great deals for black friday

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