REKER 2.0

Decided to start up a build thread to help facilitate some of the ideas in my head for what I want to build and to track the progress and transformation.

I'm a fisherman, snowboarder, kayaker, MTBiker, camper, traveler and adventurer by nature so my intentions are to build a truck capable of handling what my lifestyle is built around. The most off-road she'll see is snow, sandy beaches and mild mountainous trails.... so in other words, nothing serious which means i'll need something capable but not completely inefficient as far as fuel costs go since i'll be doing some mileage heavy trips.

Manuf. Specs:

• Sport TRD 4x4
• Double Cab
• Short Bed
• Magnetic Gray

Purchased on Feb 29, 2016 - 6 miles ODO
Bone stock, dog sold separately.


Phase 1 - Creature Comforts

• OEM Tonneau
• OEM Bed mat
• OEM Door sill protectors
• SALEX center console organizer
• Husky X-Act contour floor liners
• Orvis deluxe microfiber dog hammock backseat protector
• AVS In-channel vent visors
• 20% IR-block black tint
• MAG-LITE + Gator mounts

Status: COMPLETE
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Phase 2 - Cosmetics

• Lamin-X yellow foglight film
• Stock emblem de-badge "V6" and "Tacoma"
• "TRD Offroad 4x4" decal delete
• "TRD" emblem re-badge - black
• Front airdam delete
• TRD Pro Grill

Status: COMPLETE
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Phase 3 - Cargo Handling & Storage

• This phase may end up being a Frankenstein mashup of a cargo system specific to my needs. Hoping to make it somewhat "modular"
  • Cargo Ideas:
    • Frontrunner Outfitters Bed Rack
    • OEM Roof rack
    • Yakima Bed Extender
    • Gear basket - probably custom fabrication for proper size
    • Thule cargo box
• 3rd Bed Rail

Status: IN-PROGRESS
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Phase 4 - Wheels/Tires/Suspension/Off-road Protection

• 17x8.5 SCS F5 wheels in Dark matte bronze
• Tires - 265/70 R17 - Falken Wild Peak AT 3W
• Bilstein 5100's w/ AAL's
• Diff Breather Mod
• Skid Plates

Status: IN-PROGRESS
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Phase 5 - ORV Tools and Recovery

• Maxtrax MKII
• Offroad jack - Air jack
• $57 ARB 10000010 Orange Speedy Seal Tire Repair Kit
  ARB Speedy Seal Repair Kit
• $306 ARB CKMA12 On-Board Air Compressor High Performance 12 Volt for Air Locker Differentials and Tire Inflation
  ARB Air compressor - CKMA12
  • $54 ARB ARB505 Deflator Kit 10-60 PSI Tire Pressure Gauge Rapid Air Down Offroad Kit With Recovery Gear Pouch (PSI)
    ARB E-Z Deflator

Status: TBD
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Phase 6 - Air Movement

• Intake filter and/or Snorkel
• Magnaflow 19291 Cat-back exhaust
  • Or 2017 TRD Pro exhaust

Status: TBD​

 

RESERVED

 

Congrats on the truck!

Welcome to the club.

 

Thanks! Looking forward to being apart of the community!

Forgot to mention "REKER 1.0", my original mall crawling "OAV" from when I was in my early 20's:

 

DOG!

 

I have always thought the 3rd Gen Tacoma looked a lot like the old Dodge Dakotas.