pta_taco 3rd Gen Build

Alright, so I have always wanted to make one of these pages so I busted out the camera and took some pictures.

I have been building slowly and I don't have too many pictures from how she use to look but everyone knows what a stock 3rd gen looks like. I got Vanellope (yes I named my truck) December 24, 2015, she was a Christmas present to myself.

As of October 2018




As Of February 2018







As Of January 2017



Suspension, Tires, and Wheels
- Old Man Emu 2" Kit
- 90021 Front Shocks
- 888 Front Coils
- Complete OME Dakar Leaf Pack
- OME Nitrocharger Rear Shocks
- 16" Ray 10s Gunmetal (Stealth Custom Series)
- 255/85r16 ST Maxx

Exterior and Performance Mods
- ShiftSence Pro
- Off-road grille Plasti-Dipped Black
-Fram Dry Air Filter
- Matte Black Offroad Bed Side Decals (cBoy808)
- Wet Sanded with Ceramic Coating

Lighting
- 40" Single Row XTorch (The Retrofit Source)

Organization
- Roof Rack Powder Coated Gunmetal (PrInSu Design Studio)
- Greyman Tactical Molle Panel (Strapped to Drivers Seat)
- OCD Center Console Tray (SaleX)

Gear (On/In Truck 24/7)
- 48" Hi-Lift Jack
- Murder Spork (Krazy Beaver)
- Hi-Lift Tree Saver
- Paramedic Unit First Aid Kit

Interior Mods
- Custom Push Switch (CH4x4 Industries) (LED Already Went Out)
- 20% tint on all Windows
- Kicker Speakers and Tweeters

Wish List
- JBA UCA
- CAT Back System
- On-Board Air Compressor
- Winch
- U-Bolt Flip Kit

Frequent Questions:
Do your tires rub? Only when aired down for trail runs
How do you keep your truck so black? I do not, can not remember the last time I cleaned it, and a camera hides a lot
Do you like the ShiftSence Pro? Yes for power do not expect MPG
What is your MPG? 16 on a good day, I do a lot of city miles
How does it do towing a boat? Very good, but I average 10 MPG​

 

Good looking start. Why not go with relentless everything? Save a ton with shipping and all their stuff is solid

 

Probably will. Hah. I haven't seen there bumpers in person yet.

 

Sweet truck! ​

 

Looks good. The 265's look great with that set up. How do you like the ride of that OME kit? How much lift did you get up front with the 888 coils?

 

Nice Truck! Nice set up.

 

Love the ride. Still newer so it's a little stiff in the rear but much better than stock. I got just above 2.5 in the front and 1.5 in the back. The tires raised it off the ground a little more.
Tested out some of the same trails here in Reno with the lift and tires and it was a night and day difference. Wasn't even a challenge anymore.

 

Thank you!

 

Subd'
I'm loving the style of your truck.

 

Sub'd...cuz it's black, and looks good, and I'm a gonna stealz ideaz

 

Thank you!

 

How long does it take to set up and take down the tent?

 

5 minutes at the most just to pop the tent up and set up the windows. 10 if I set up the annex. Same with take down. Maybe an extra 5 to make sure it's all packed up right.

Install and first time set up a lot longer. Just because you gotta get the ladder and tie downs the length you need.

 

Here are some photos right before the lift. Figured I would post since it shows off the tent a little. No picture with the annex attached yet tho. (And some summer board games I built)

 

And you aren't running new UCA's? No alignment issues? That's a relief. Sorry for all the suspension questions, you're running the exact same setup I've been eyeballing.

 

No new UCAs but its on the wish list. But not really needed. Alignment came out great they had no problem.

 

That is awesome to hear.

 

Groot mod hanging from rear view



Ch4x4 custom switch (hooked to roof rack light bar)



Hi lift and shovel mounted to cab side of bed.

 

Nice lookin build!
Hard to tell, you went with raw aluminum side rails on your Prinsu rack too?
I know aluminum doesn't really weather but curious how it does change over time with some oxidization.

 

No they are powder coated gun metal to match the SCS wheels.