PHX13's 2015 DCSB and trailer build thread (and BS)

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VEHICLE:
2015 Toyota Tacoma DCSB TRD Off Road
4.0L V6
Auto

PERFORMANCE:
Cool guy locker in the rear that comes on the TRD OR
4.56 gears

TIRES & WHEELS:
SCS Ray10s in dark bronze 17”
Cooper Discoverer S/T MAXX in 275/70/17

FRONT SUSPENSION:
Maxtrac spindles
Total Chaos UCAs
Fox 2.5” remote reservoir extended travel coilovers with compression adjusters
600 lb springs w/ no preload
Total Chaos alignment cam gussets

REAR SUSPENSION:
OME Dakars
Fox 2.5” remote reservoir rear shocks

EXTERIOR MODS / ADD-ONS:
Prinsu cabrac
Cheap light bar from Amazon
ARB 2000 awning
KMF bed rack to mount RTT
Under rail bed lights
Under hood lights
Fog lights anytime mod
Rear differential breather mod
Pelfreybilt hybrid front bumper
Pelfreybilt standard rear bumper
Mobtown Off-road locking storage doors
Pelfreybilt skids (all 4 of them)

INTERIOR MODS / ADD-ONS:
Weathertech floor mats
Always hot cigarette lighter plugs
Dual USB Ports in the backseat area
400W anytime mod
LED interior lights
Tech Deck for RAM mounts

MISC GEAR (mostly camping related):
Tepui Kukenam Ruggedized RTT
RTIC Coolers
Tembo Tusk Skottle
Little Buddy heater for the RTT
SPOT Gen3

FUTURE MODS / ADD-ONS:
More lighting
HF race jack (Used to have one, lent it to the neighbor to change a tire on his trailer he was packing to move, bastard took off with it)


DAY THAT I BROUGHT HER HOME (OCTOBER 16, 2015 / 3K MILES):




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****NOTABLE THREAD LINKS****
DIRECTIONS FOR HAVASUPAI POINT / SOUTH BASS CAMPING
ARKANSAS ROAD TRIP / DEC 2016​

 

TRYING TO GET THESE OLD PICS IN ORDER


Decals from @CBoy808:




Had a camper shell at one time, this is the decal we put on during our summer road trip in 2016. We hit AZ, UT, ID, MT, WY, WA, OR, NV, CA.





When I first got my suspension and Ray10s on (July 2016):










When I first got my bed rack made by @JeepAndrew @ Keepers Metal Fab (KMF)






First trip out with the RTT (Mogollon Rim, Arizona):







Yes, there are children in there


First attempt at stacking rocks to level the truck. Worked well!
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Second trip out with the RTT (Grand Canyon, AZ):




Camped right up on the edge of the canyon:




First time making skottle pizzas that night. HUGE success, had a lot of fun (Works better when the sauce isn't cold BTW):


First time really making use of these cup holders too:


Old FS cabin we had found out there. It was dirty & empty inside.... as well as frigid cold:




Markers to show future visitors where to turn:
This is where you want to turn right (Northish)


It's right after this sign on your left:


DO NOT DRIVE THROUGH THIS!! YOU WENT TOO FAR!!







PRINSU CABRAC MOUNTED:


Cheap light bar from Amazon added. Think it is a Arsenal??
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RESERVED 4

 

Nice looking truck!

 

Looking great man, she's come a long way already.

 

Thanks guys. Came from a F150 when I bought this, am really enjoying the tacoma a lot more, great vehicle for my life and my adventures.

 

Someone in the TWSS 2016 thread was talking about Chemical Guys air fresheners, so I ordered some off of Amazon. Received them today, and they are AMESOME smelling.

$11 Chemical Guys AIR_101_16 New Car Smell Premium Air Freshener and Odor Eliminator, Long-Lasting Scent, Great for Cars, Trucks, SUVs, RVs & More, 16 fl oz

New Car Scent
and

$11 Chemical Guys AIR_069_16 Signature Scent Premium Air Freshener and Odor Eliminator, Smell of Success (Great for Cars, Trucks, SUVs, RVs, Home, Office & More) 16 fl oz

Stripper Scent

I'll try to remember to post a few updates on these, but so far they smell great.

 

None yet, no lipstick smears either!

It's a unique scent, but even the wife liked it once she got past what they call it.

The new car scent was cheap on Amazon, the SS had a 20% off coupon on Amazon too.... had never seen one of those.

Definitely interested in more of their products. Ashamed to say this, but have never really cared for my vehicles right. Haven't waxed one in over a decade. Want to take care of my truck so it looks decent for awhile this time, so will look into some of these.

 

THANK YOU 2016 TWSS! Gifts are amazing, family and I really love them!

 

Day 2 of the new car scent:

Very pleasing, doesn't annoy my sinuses, nor my wife's. Still smells great after a second day, most spray air fresheners suck after a few hours. Def worth the $6 on Amazon

 

Picked up a FuelPax on Black Friday, arrived yesterday. Fast shipping for a holiday weekend. I've never used or seen a rotopax in person, so I can't really say how it compares. I can say it is leaps & bounds better than most red fuel cans in a store, and while it's not as heavy duty as say a MFC, I'm confident that it will get the job done and last..... plus, not as bulky as a MFC.

Initial impressions:
- Nice size, thicker than I thought it would be.
- Filled it up with fuel and laid it on its side, 12 hours later & no leaks at all.
- Mount seems sturdy enough for what I want it for, justbhave to figure out where and how I want to mount on truck.
- 3.5 gallon capacity should be more than enough. If that much fuel doesn't get me where I need to be in a pinch for more fuel, then I'm already screwed.

Obligatory picture:



So far, I definitely recommend this product.

 

my thoughts exactly. in hindsight, 2 may have been overkill

 

Thought about two myself. Wish they had a white one because I know that I will definitely use 3.5 gallons of water on the reg. If I had two of them, then I would probably try to mark one for water use, but then again I wouldn't want to mix those bad boys up.

How do you plan to mount them to your rack? Not sure if I want to drill through a cross member to mount it, but may just go that route.

 

agreed. I almost ordered 2 of the rotopax water ones, but couldn't justify the price for how little they hold

honestly not sure yet. haven't gotten my rack yet. I may run a small aluminum plate between two of the crossbars and put the mount in the middle. or I might drill thru the crossbar. crossbars are cheap and easy to replace.

 

haha ill let you know. probably will wait until I get my rack and see how I would mount them, along with how heavy they are. They are pretty legit. I like em a lot.