PNW_Tacoma 2017 DCLB TRD OR MGM

EDIT: May 2020: Truck is for sale - https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/2017-tacoma-trd-offroad-dclb-4x4.665510/

PNW_Tacoma build journey:

Since I purchased a dual cab long bed, I realize this isn't the ideal rock crawling platform, so my build inspiration is for camping/short overlanding trips in mind.

As it currently sits:


For more pics on social, follow my build journey is on my IG @pnw.tacoma.

Modification list:

Suspension (current)

• King 2.5 extended coilovers with remote reservoirs and 700# springs
• King rear smoothie shocks with remote resevoirs extended for Dakar HD pack
• Upper Control Arms - Dirtking heimed UCA's.
• Wheelers flip kit with Timbren bump stops
• Sway bar delete

Armor

• Sliders - CBI Sliders with Kickout
• Front Bumper - @CBI Offroad Fab T3 steel bumper with short center hoop
• Skids - @CBI Offroad Fab Overland full skids
• Rear bumper - @CBI Offroad Fab HC with dual swingout
• See Link to CBI overland skids and T3 bumpers https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/3rd-gen-cbi-overland-skids-and-t3-bumpers-thread.545346/

Lighting

• Fog lights - Heretic Studios Quattro
• Rooftop light bar - Heretic Studios 40" BA6 LED clear spot/flood combo clear
• Bumper light bar - Heretic Studios 20" LED LED light bar clear
• Ditch lights - Heretic Studios BA2
• Headlights - Diode Dynamics H9/H11 LED conversion
• Bedside strip LEDs from Amazon
• Rigid Ignites for camp lights mounted on the Prinsu Cabrac

Wheels/Tires

• SCS F5 16x8 3.5bs -25mm
• BFG KM3 315/75/16
• Cab mount relocation with an Alpine designs relocation mount

Exterior mods

• TRD Pro Grill
• Roof rack - Prinsu Design Studios Cabrac with 40" LED cutout
• Awning - CVT 72" Summit series
• At the Helm bed stiffeners
• Mesojdm Ultimate LED turn signals
• Mesojdm Total Taillights

Electrical upgrades

• Switch-Pros RCR-FORCE12
• Dual Battery system with MIL-ACR by Offgrid Engineering
• Dual Group 35 Batteries by Full Throttle
• Onboard ARB twin compressor CKMAT12 with 1 lb air tank mounted on a MORE engine mount
• Dash power & accessory mount - Tacoma Powered Accessory Module (TPAM) fabricated by Expedition Essentials

(Past MOD list)

• Snugtop Rebel with sportsman package, and Windoors
• Prinsu Designs Toprac
• Old Man Emu Nitrochargers (soft ride) on 888 coils and Dakar LD leaf springs, 1/4" top place spacers and trim packer to compensate for drivers side lean.
• Set 1: Method Race wheels 17"x8.5" Bronze NV's on Nitto Ridge Grapplers 285/70/17 C load
• Set 2: SCS Ray 10 Matte Dark Bronze 16"x8" on BF Goodrich KO2's 285/75/16 E load
• Set 3: SCS Ray 10 Matte Dark Bronze 17x8.5
  
• Rigid D-SS Pro Flood pattern on CBI brackets
  
• Bumper light bar - Rigid SR20 Pro 20" Driving pattern
• Go Fast Camper long bed with front & rear windows
• DeckedUSA 6'2" bed drawer system
• Roof Top Tent - CVT Mt. Rainier Summit Series extended
  
• CVT Utility Trailer
  
• SDHQ SP concealed cubby mount

 

Thanks man!

 

Cool trail pic in the Tillamoom State Forest.

 

subbed, exactly my plan but in the BBP

 

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With your tire/wheels, why did you go from 17” wheels to 16”?

 

Great question. Well, honestly, it’s because I wanted SCS Ray 10’s in dark bronze and 16” was all I could get. It was a tough decision because the methods and Grapplers were a great combo.

 

Love the build man!! How much lift have you gotten out of your mods?

 

Thank you! I got about 2” all around. Really wanted more but the DCLB is heavy!

 

I hear that! I got a set of fox shocks for the rear. I am thinking a full Dakar set plus 2.5 coilovers. I am running 265/75r-6s I don’t want to go too high and make my tires look small...

 

Sweet setup. You’ll be fine with the tire size. I ran 265/70/17 for a short time and barely noticed a difference. Here’s a pic of that setup.

 

Sweet build Paul. I for one am extremely happy that you went with the SCS wheels.

 

Thanks Patrick. It was a good decision for you and I Love your QS Taco too!

 

Thanks!

 

Nice build. I also have an MGM DCLB OR. I just took off a Toytec lift and put on the OME nitro chargers with 888 coils as well. Running 285/70/17’s on wheels off a TRD Sport, but hoping to get something new soon. Bookmarked your build - it’s fun to see another one being built!

 

Thanks! It’s been fun so far. Here’s he latest upgrade.

Snugtop Rebel with sportsman upgrade and Windoors. Now I’m looking for a matching Prinsu Toprac for my RTT.

 

Beautiful truck!Thats the color I wanted but none in my region that was a manual shift.

How do you like the Expedition Essentials electronics mount? Been looking for a way to mount a 12.9" iPad, seems like it would be a solid solution strand tunnel mounting.

 

Hey, I love it. Super solid and the extra USB outlets are a bonus.

 

Love this build! Been following you on IG and just found you on here. I'm @tarosharp. I also have a MGM DCLB Sport 4X4. I've been doing a bunch of small changes and additions to mine. Getting ready for lift and few other things soon. Of course I claimed "I'm not gonna mess with it", and now I have this huge list lol.
I was wondering how you're liking those 16" wheels? I am currently running stock 17" with 265/70 ko2s. Im going up to 285s with Gunmetal Ray10s(as soon as theyre instock) after my lift. I'm on the fence between 16" and 17". I dont do much off-roading so it's more about the looks for me. Here's the most current pic of mine.

 

Hey thanks man! I’ve ran both 16” and 17” and it’s pretty much the same. I will say that 16” wheels allow for more rubber which is better for off-roading, while there are more tire choices for 17” wheels. Ultimately, it will come down to your preference.

Speaking of which, I have a brand new set of 16” Ray 10’s in matte dark bronze on KO2’s if you wanna do a road trip up here!!