Rooster’s 2020 Tacoma TRD PRO Build

I had to try. Looks like you’ll have yourself an awesome lookin truck. Nobody is ever close enough for me to get their wheels. I’ll be interested though when you are ready to sell.

 

where are you located?

 

Finally got the truck in. Pics above in second post. Going to try and install the lift in 2 weeks when I have a free weekend.

 

Awesome build so far, @WreckedRooster

Do you have the link for the ARB free compressor promo?

 

thanks! The promo was only running for a month or so. That was one of the reasons I bought the kit early before the truck. They are not currently running that promotion.

 

I bought the same suspension setup during that timeframe I wonder if they’ll still honor the promo lol

 

worth a shot. Worse they can say is no. Typically you have to get them turned in a certain timeframe. 10 min phone call could save you hundreds. Lol

 

Got another mod in on a trade deal. Will be installing as soon as I get some free time. The factory interior lighting is lackluster.

 

Also, had these decals custom made for the SCS wheels. Back and forth if I’m going to install them or not. The factory wheels on the PRO have the red TRD logo on the center caps. I like the small touch of red accents on the MGM color and am going to do a few red accents where I can without getting crazy.

 

Here's the flyer, looks like you have to have registered it by July 15th. http://www.sleeoffroad.com/products/images/sale or other/ome_promotion_flyer.pdf

Not sure if you've got the BP-51 on yet WreckedRooster but I have it on my 4Runner (actually got it during the promo too ) and it's the best tuned "out-of-the-box" suspension I've ever had. Drives absolutely amazing. I'm sure it will be every bit as good on the Tacoma. I've been debating between another BP-51 or some Kings for my 2020 Tacoma I just picked up.

 

Looks like your off to a good start. The Rims are nice. I order a 2020 trd pro in army green 3 days ago and today i order my My Rims and some other mods like winch and bumper. I will look forward to hearing about your BP 51 set up. I am on the fence about a lift/ And i am going to go with falken wild peaks for tires. I have BFG K02 on my jeep but i want to try something new.

 

thanks! I put it on this weekend. But only got 1” of lift in the front. And that’s with a 1/4” headstrong spacer. Not sure what’s going on. It’s set at factory setting of 5mm.

 

Congratz on your new TACO!

What are you gonna do with the take offs? I am interested on the suspension.

 

IM coming.

 

So, installing this BP-51 kit has been an adventure. Got with my buddy who's a mechanic and has a lift at his shop this past Saturday. We installed everything without a fuss, except for a few minor annoyances (plastic collar guards for the rear shocks and attaching the front reservoirs to the frame). After we set the truck back down on the stock wheels/tires you could tell it had a major rake to it. Luckily, I took measurements before installing everything. Here's what I got.

Post lift with factory setting of 5mm on coilovers with a 1/4" spacer and the heavy duty rear leaf springs:
Front Driver - 1.25"
Front Passenger - 1.25"
Rear Driver - 3.5"
Rear Passenger - 3.5"




That was way too much rake for me at 2.25" difference. So, I took my truck back home and jacked it back up and removed the front coilovers this past Monday. I tried to use some spring compressors that were recommended on a thread here, but they were kind of sketchy and were starting to make contact with the body of the shock. Decided it was best to take them to someone with a wall mounted spring compressor. I had already purchased the tool to use with a wall mount compressor to make the job a little easier. After scrambling around, I found a shop that could do it for me right then (since I had already taken off work to do this). Got them set to 15mm right before they closed the doors and headed home to install. Luckily I had some whiskey on standby in a glass I purchased of the TW forum. Next post with the continuance of what happened next.....

 

Well, I get home and notice that one of the shocks looks like it's leaking. ARB is closed, so looks like I'm waiting until the morning to figure it out. Great! At least I had the whiskey there to keep me company.... Call ARB first thing this morning (10am my time since they are on the west coast) and shoot them the picture below and they confirm it's a definite leak and needs to be replaced. YAY! I told them that I had already paid to have them adjusted to 15mm and would like the new one to come set at the same height to same me some time and money. Said it would be no problem and I have one on the way.




However, I already had an appointment scheduled to have my new wheels and tires mounted/balanced and an alignment done. So, I went ahead and installed the leaky coilover and just dropped it off at the shop to get everything done. Figure I'll just remove the damaged coilover and replace it with the new one preset at the same height and not have to do another alignment and rock on. Should have some pictures with the new lift/wheels/tires this evening or first thing tomorrow. Will be a big change for the little truck. Here are the new measurements on the front going from 5mm to 15mm:

Front Driver - 3"
Front Passenger - 3"

Only a 1" rake now and looks a lot better. New tires should yield another 1" total of lift from the ground.

 

Sick. Very cool.

 

nice!

 

I am enjoying your build process wreckedrooster. I just bought (2 weeks ago) a 2020 TRD Pro in army green and agonized over pro vs off-road . I really wanted the pro but was afraid I would want more lift and didn’t want to swap out the expensive fox shocks. I did manage to stuff some 285/75 R16’s under it though with a little heat Gun work (on the mud flaps only). Keep up the good work and keep us informed!

 

Nice! Congrats on the new truck!and thanks for stopping in.