R K A

A L O H A

Black 2013 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 DCLB Sport. Even though I've been around Toyota trucks my whole life, I'm a newbie and this is the first time modding and actually learning about the in's and out's of it all. I'm shooting for an overland build and my ultimate goal is to have a very capable vehicle to take me where ever the adventures are calling.

Comments and constructive criticism welcomed

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M O D I F I C A T I O N S

PERFORMANCE
-Aero Turbine 2525XL muffler turned down pre-axle
-Q1 Eco-Block
-05-15 Tacoma ARB Safari Snorkel ARB SS171HP

FRONT SUSPENSION
-Icon 2.5 coilovers
-Icon 14" 700 lbs coils
-Icon tubular uniball UCA's
-Wheelers SuperBumps

REAR SUSPENSION
-OME Dakar leaf springs
-OME carrier bearing drop kit
-ATO shackle flip kit
-ATO stock length shackles
-BAMF shock relocation kit
-Kings 2.0 12" shocks with remote reservoir w/ compression adjusters
-All-Pro u-bolt flip kit with Timbren bumpstops w/ two 1" spacers
-Toytec braided stainless steel extended rear brake lines

WHEELS AND TIRES
-Black SCS SR8's
-285/75/16 Goodyear MT/R's

ARMOR
-Pelfreybilt aluminum front bumper
-Pelfreybilt steel IFS skid plate
-All-Pro bolt-on long bed sliders
-Pelfreybilt steel rear bumper

LIGHTING
-BHLM
-Aftermarket 3rd brake and tail lights
-LED interior replacement lights
-LED reverse lights
-Rigid Industries D2 Duallies
-Rigid Industries 20" SR series light bar
-VLED LMZ LED headlights
-Mattgecko's bed lights
-Cali Raised 40" double row light bar
-Rigid Industries SR-Q2 reverse LED lights
-Anti Dark hood lights

EXTERIOR
-Tint 30% front & 5% rears
-OEM bed mat
-Grillcraft mesh grill
-Aftermarket 13" antenna
-Redline hood struts
-Tailgate strut
-Frontrunner Slimline 2 roof rack
-IAS CO2 tank
-Smittybilt X2O 10,000 lbs winch w/synthetic line
-BamaToy1997 Electrical System Stage 2 + 200A alternator
-KH7NM Always-On 12v auxiliary bed outlet
-Relentless bed bars
-Smittybilt Overlander RTT
-On Board Pressurized Water System from ProForce

INTERIOR
-LED map, dome, shifter, and vanity lights
-Wet Okole seat covers
-Husky X-act Contour floor mats
-10" Alpine sub & amp w/ sub enclosure
-Ultragauge
-BirdDawg Industries ClearView RearView mirror riser
-BirdDawg Industries X-treme Duty Tech Deck
-Ram ball in "A" pillar mod for Ultragauge
-G-Tek door sill protectors
-Cobra 75 WX ST CB radio and 4' Firestik
-Shok Industries sound deadener on doors, back panel, floors, and ceiling


I N S P I R A T I O N

2ND GENS

-Kidd's 2012 SW build http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-builds/210385-kidds-2012-sw-build.html

-MrGrimm http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-builds/104272-mrgrimms-mall-crawler.html

-DATSIK http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-builds/262898-datsiks-build-thread.html

-DefconBrix http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-builds/307687-defconbrix-build.html

-Sconniehailer http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-builds/269887-sconniehailers-build-bs.html

-NYCO http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-builds/157700-nyco-build-thread.html

-SYTFU510 http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2n...arged-mt-lt-off-road-exploration-project.html

-Loaded Taco http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-builds/259438-loaded-tacos-build.html

-Nate87 http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-builds/346735-nates-build.html

1ST GENS

-Frankenstein http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st-gen-builds/159436-frankenstein-build-lt-expo-trail-rig-bs.html

-Box Rocket http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st-gen-builds/117265-box-rocket-2003-trd-doublecab.html


M A H A L O

-Dustin from FN Wheels (top notch customer service and wheels) www.fnwheels.com

-Satin & Tyler from Pelfreybilt (top notch customer service and armor. Suspension and other off-road products are now available! Check out their website!!) www.pelfreybilt.com

-Sarah from Boss 4x4 (awesome customer service and can supply all of your off-roading accessories. Check out her website!!)
www.boss4x4.com

 

F U T U R E M O D I F I C A T I O N S

ORDERED
-Pelfreybilt steel mid skid

NEED TO BE INSTALLED


W I S H L I S T

PERFORMANCE
•ARB Air lockers for front and rear
•4.88 gears

FRONT SUSPENSION
•EBC Stage 3 brake Kit

WHEELS AND TIRES
•Goodyear Wrangler MT/R load range D LT315/75R16

ARMOR
•Pelfreybilt t-case skid
•Pelfreybilt hi-clearance rear bumper w/hidden hitch and swing out

LIGHTING/ELECTRICAL
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EXTERIOR
•Bushwacker fender flares

INTERIOR
•Rear camera anytime
•Vinyl flooring
•New door speakers and amp

SECURITY
•Viper Smart Start

CAMPING
•Goal Zero Yeti 400 or Anker equivalent

This list gets longer and longer everyday.

 

H I S T O R Y

It all started with finding TW, de-badging and swapping for aftermarket tail lights and I was hooked.


Then came the rear view mirror bracket.


Got rid of that version and got a BirdDawg Industries ClearView RearView mirror riser for the option of a Ram mount. Not sure what I'm mounting up there yet.


Fog light anytime mod


Painted emblem and BHLM


Redline hood struts


Wet Okoles


Added some bed mat security


Grillcraft mesh grill


Swapped out my muffler for an Aero Turbine 2525XL with a turn down pre-axle (there was a lot of drone noise prior to the lift. Drone went away post lift. Drone noise is back. Need some sound deadeners.)


Then I finally got my suspension parts and with the help of a wrench guru of a friend we installed everything one Saturday.




Then some BFD's wrapped with LT285/65R18 Trail Grapplers. Unfortunately installed by 4Wheel Parts.



Here's a view of how far my tires stick out for my fellow Oahu members that need recon. This setup passes.


I was told there will be some rubbing so I bought CMC plates from BAMF and had asked 4Wheel Parts to do the CMC at the same time as my wheel and tire installation. This is what I got.

And they kept my BAMF plates. Muth@f@k@s!

Then I couldn't pass up an opportunity for an aluminum Pelfreybilt front bumper and an IFS skid plate from a group buy kh7nm (Miles) organized. Without this group buy I wouldn't ever gotten a bumper. Normally shipping to Hawaii is ridiculous. Sometimes costing just as much or even more than the product thats being shipped. So much thanks to Satin and Tyler at Pelfreybilt and Miles and the rest of the Oahu peeps that helped put this together.



I got an aFe Stage 2 SI intake and a custom cover made.


I had a lot of preload on the coilovers to keep it level.

So I decided to buy Icon 14" 700 lbs coil springs during the Black Friday sales. I got an incredibly amazing deal so I went thru with it. I figured I was gonna get a winch, more under belly armor, and sliders so why not. In retrospect, I think I should've stayed with the 650 lbs coils a little longer and remove a leaf spring from the Dakars instead. Its level now with less preload but a harsher ride and I'm noticing wear on my CV boots.

Did the differential breather mod






Installed a tailgate strut. No more slamming tailgates.


Installed the Tech Deck X-treme. This thing is bad ass.


Made a better mount for the Ultragauge in the A pillar.


Painted the calipers






All-Pro bolt-on sliders installed








There's more things that have been done but just too lazy to repost them here. Skim thru the last couple pages for updates.

 

Nice Build

 

Thanks Miles! Happy holidays!

 

Love the look! Nice build

 

Awesome man!

 

Looks good, what viper system did you go with?

 

Not sure yet but it's on the wish list. Any suggestions?

 

Crap my bad. Didn't see the bold heading future modifications. I just got my Clifford installed and I love it. I got everything done, down to gps.

I'd suggest the 2way system. I got the 5706x. So it's got the lcd screen, and the spare 1 way remote. I like the screen so you can see what you're doing with the function key. I can't stop playing with mine every time I use the truck

 

Cool man. I'll take a look a the Clifford one. Sounds pretty awesome.

 

I got the viper 5904 with remote start and app with iPhone.

 

Looks amazing. I love it.

 

The Clifford is the same thing as viper. Python is also. They're all directed electronics. I have the smart start and they installed a tilt sensor, tailgate and hood pin to go with the alarm. I wish they incorporated more with the phone app. Like being able to change settings and such.

 

Thanks bud!! I appreciate it.

Interesting. If they have the same package options then I'll probably go with the cheapest.

 

Yeah all the same. I think if you go on Amazon the viper is cheaper than Clifford and prime shipping. But here the shops all sell the different brands. So I went to the most reputable and he's worked on my truck before so I went back.

 

Love being a part of your build & so excited to possibly get to do a run with you here in California! Looking forward to seeing more #pelfreybiltoffroad products on that #sexytaco

 

Love the build Rylan and so honored to be included on your inspiration list

 

Thanks again Satin for all your help. Don't worry I'll be back for more armor sooner or later.

 

Your build is the direction where I'd like to take mine. I love what you have done so far. BTW that trailer is badass also.