stickyTaco's boosted eff cancer build and ramblings

February 2023 pic


September 2016 - Well, after years of delays I'm finally starting to make some progress on the taco so I figure I'd start a build thread to document it. First a little background on me and what my goals are with the truck.

I purchased a certified preowned 2012 DCSB TRD OR in January 2013. The previous owner optioned out this truck with pretty much all the factory options along with a leer shell and a carpet kit for the bed, Toyota accessories tube steps, and trd skid plate. My plan was a mild build...something to get me into the sierras or desert. No plans for rock crawling or mudding, just a well mannered overland rig that I could DD.

I started saving here and there for the build right up until August 2014 when I found out that my cancer had returned (I was originally diagnosed with stage 4 cancer of the appendix in December 2011 and had surgery in January 2012). A couple months later I was at UCSD for surgery and chemo (October 2014). I was out of work for three months and blew through the funds I had saved for my build.

After recovery I decided that I was going to put the build on hold because a lot of the projects around the house that I was previously able to handle myself I just couldn't do so we ended up paying contractors to wrap up a few projects on our to-do list.

After 18 months of clear scans I decided it was time to purchase something for the truck to celebrate and that's where my build begins. I ordered a set of @RelentlessFab bolt on sliders that I had intended to order back in December 2014, until receiving my first hospital bill and realizing that was going to eat what was left of my savings.

Unfortunately, shortly after I ordered the sliders I found out that the cancer is back. This time I decided to proceed with the build and try to get as much done before my next round of treatments begin so I contacted @HeadStrong Off-Road and ordered extended travel Fox 2.5 coilovers, Fox 2.0 remote reservoir rear shocks, Dakar leaf springs, and light racing UCAs.

I installed the suspension the first weekend I had free in late August 2016. Today I picked up the uncoated sliders from Relentless and plan to paint and get these ready for installation the first weekend in October.

Other than a few other things noted below, that's where the truck stands today. Next up I'm planning to mount a winch/winch tray up front then skid plates. It's been a fun project and wrenching keeps my mind off other things which is good right now. Here's the build list and some pics....I'll stop rambling now.

Updated September 2023​

Body:
- GFC V1 with red space frame, front/rear windows, a 3 bar beef rack, custom lighting, bedrug,
Relentless hi-lift mount with 60" hi-lift, quick fist shovel mount, and permanently mounted Viair compressor...buildout in progress.
- Cab Mount Chop, fender trimming, and pinch flat beating

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ld-and-ramblings.452204/page-29#post-26144491​

- TRD Pro headlights

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ld-and-ramblings.452204/page-32#post-27774196​

- color matched grill surround
- derped front emblem +3hp
- Thule Motion XT Alpine cargo box for the skis

Armor:
- Relentless bolt on, flat sliders with fill plate, painted with rustoleum bed liner

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ild-and-ramblings.452204/page-2#post-13278029, https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ild-and-ramblings.452204/page-6#post-13651783​

- Relentless stingray front winch tray/bumper

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ild-and-ramblings.452204/page-8#post-14215933, https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ld-and-ramblings.452204/page-12#post-15656310​

- Relentless 3/16 steel IFS, transmission, and transfer case skids

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ld-and-ramblings.452204/page-27#post-25523095, https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ld-and-ramblings.452204/page-29#post-26094777, https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...2204/page-29#post-26111943 - Lightracing UCAs​

- Warn M8000S Winch

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ild-and-ramblings.452204/page-8#post-14052089​

- Bruteforce HC rear bumper with swingout

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ld-and-ramblings.452204/page-12#post-15782634, https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ld-and-ramblings.452204/page-17#post-17352138​

- Relentless aluminum tailgate skin

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ld-and-ramblings.452204/page-22#post-20004360​

- Total Chaos bed stiffeners

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ld-and-ramblings.452204/page-25#post-23452454​

Engine/Exhaust:
- Fumoto valve

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/fumoto-oil-valve.194889/page-12#post-26882380​

- Aux transmission cooler (B&M 70268 plate cooler)

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ld-and-ramblings.452204/page-12#post-15823729, https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ld-and-ramblings.452204/page-12#post-15867510​

- Rear diff breather relocate

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ld-and-ramblings.452204/page-16#post-17238828​

- Magnuson supercharger
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ld-and-ramblings.452204/page-31#post-26863449
- 2.8 quick change pulley
- Long tube headers (URD Spec-U)
- Deatschwerks 255Lph pump

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ld-and-ramblings.452204/page-34#post-28835790​

Interior:
- tint on front windows to match the rears
- ultragauge MX to track transmission temps when towing (code for transmission temp setup on the 2012)

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/ultragauge-transmission-temp.318340/page-28#post-12021542​

- RedARC Tow Pro trailer brake controller

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ld-and-ramblings.452204/page-28#post-25612863, https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ld-and-ramblings.452204/page-28#post-25616173​

- Kenwood DNX996XR head unit with nav and CarPlay using a Maestro for steering wheel controls and OBD2 data

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ld-and-ramblings.452204/page-23#post-20763096, https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ld-and-ramblings.452204/page-23#post-20766569, https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ld-and-ramblings.452204/page-23#post-20782627, https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ld-and-ramblings.452204/page-28#post-25616173​

- Kenwood KSC-SW11 under seat sub

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ild-and-ramblings.452204/page-6#post-13552772​

- Kenwood dash cam
- factory rubber floor mats
- red LED map lights

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ld-and-ramblings.452204/page-19#post-18085070​

- 80mil butyl soundproofing in the doors and on the back of the cab. I'd like to do the top of the cab and the floor when I have time.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ld-and-ramblings.452204/page-31#post-26901174
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ld-and-ramblings.452204/page-33#post-28750605​

Wheels/Tires:
- Gunmetal SCS F5, 16" with 4.50" backspacing

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ld-and-ramblings.452204/page-11#post-15454428 https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ld-and-ramblings.452204/page-16#post-17214045​

- 285/75/16 Duratrac

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ld-and-ramblings.452204/page-29#post-26160908​

Suspension:
- Fox 2.5 extended travel coilovers

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...to-fox-suspension.536036/page-2#post-17255338, https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...-fox-suspension.536036/page-159#post-26102103, https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...-fox-suspension.536036/page-159#post-26102497​

- Fox 2.0 remote reservoir rear shocks

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...to-fox-suspension.536036/page-2#post-17255338​

- Dakar leaf springs (CS047R)

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...to-fox-suspension.536036/page-2#post-17255338, https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ild-and-ramblings.452204/page-3#post-13282485, https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...2204/page-29#post-26111943 - Lightracing UCAs​

- Wheelers ubolt flip with superbump bumpstops

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ld-and-ramblings.452204/page-29#post-26111943​

- Lightracing UCAs

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...to-fox-suspension.536036/page-2#post-17255338​

- swaybar delete

Other:
- LED reverse lights and license plate lights

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ld-and-ramblings.452204/page-18#post-17828693​

- LED bed-lights wired to a switch in the bed (update in process 9/2022 since the GFC install)

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ld-and-ramblings.452204/page-22#post-20105835, https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ld-and-ramblings.452204/page-22#post-20114597, https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ld-and-ramblings.452204/page-22#post-20129774​

- 12v power outlet, USB quick charge, and voltmeter for the bed

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ld-and-ramblings.452204/page-22#post-20105835, https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ld-and-ramblings.452204/page-22#post-20154482​

- 20" LED lightbar mounted above the winch

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ld-and-ramblings.452204/page-30#post-26676623​

- CSI Black Ice 52q freezer/fridge

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ld-and-ramblings.452204/page-23#post-20935042​

- Dual batteries: a 92Ah X2power AGM (27F) in the factory location and 107Ah deep cycle in the bed that is charged off the alternator and isolated from the starting battery.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ld-and-ramblings.452204/page-26#post-24501425, https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ld-and-ramblings.452204/page-26#post-24551648​

- braided stainless brake lines. Stock length up front (wish I went with +1") and +3" on the rear

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ld-and-ramblings.452204/page-27#post-25580241​

- TRD performance ceramic brake pads

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ld-and-ramblings.452204/page-27#post-25580241​

- Stoptech cryo slotted rotors with directional venting

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ld-and-ramblings.452204/page-27#post-25580241​

- Exhaust cut at rear axle

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ld-and-ramblings.452204/page-17#post-17352138​

- Crestliner Canadian 14ft boat (+30hp mod)

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ld-and-ramblings.452204/page-18#post-18042837​

- Anderson plug at the rear bumper

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ld-and-ramblings.452204/page-33#post-28656978​

- Patriot Campers X3 trailer

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ld-and-ramblings.452204/page-27#post-24781260, https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ld-and-ramblings.452204/page-27#post-25298941, https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ld-and-ramblings.452204/page-30#post-26493819, https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ld-and-ramblings.452204/page-30#post-26494052, https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ld-and-ramblings.452204/page-30#post-26531869​

- 10 year survivor patch

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ld-and-ramblings.452204/page-31#post-26774550​

To be installed:
- Intake (tbd)
- Headlight Services Harness

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ld-and-ramblings.452204/page-31#post-26907685​

- Camp lighting (under truck and flood)
- LED courtesy lights wired to dome light
- LED underhood lights on a pressure switch
- 10" sub in a sealed enclosure
- 4140 supercharger tensioner studs from the @Athlaos group buy


Here's the truck as it looked when I first brought it home in January 2013.


And a recent pic from May 2023

 

Subbed.

Hang in there bro, fuck cancer!

 

Here are some pics from various adventures.

 

I'm going to make cancer my bitch...I've got a lot more fight left in me.

 

Fuck cancer bro keep up with the good fight

 

Fuuuuuck Cancer. Stay strong! and I want to see where this build goes

 

This! ^^^ FUCK CANCER

 

I may reach out in the spring/summer if I'm up to it to see if you want to show me some trails up here. I've pretty much stayed east of 395 with the exception of some exploring around the truckee train tunnels on my DRZ.

 

Speaking of beer @jberry813, my goal
Is to get out of the desk job and farm hops. I do a little home brewing too. My consumption is down at the moment but should pick back up after I get this mess in my abdomen sorted back out.

 

LOL

 

Make cancer your bitch Zack! Fuck cancer!!!!

Stay strong brother!