Super White 2012 DCSB Offroad Build

Welcome to my build!

As it sits today:



How I bought it:





Truck:
2012 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab Short Bed
4.0L V6/Auto Trans
Super White
TRD Offroad
36,000 miles!!! (as of Dec 2022)

Suspension:
Front
Bilstein 5100 (set at lowest notch)
OME 887 Coilsprings
Accutune UCAs
Rear
Bilstein 5125
Icon RXT Stage 3 Leafsprings
Accutune U-bolt Flip Kit with Rear Bumpstops (1.75 in Spacer)

Armor:
4xinnovations IFS, Transmission and Transfer Case Skid Plates
Bay Area Metal Fab Gas Tank Skid Plate
4xinnovations Bolt-On Rock Sliders

Drivetrain:
Yota Shop Rear Differential Breather Extension

Exterior:
ARE V Series Cap
Weathertech Side Window Deflectors
OEM Toyota TRD Sport Grille (Color Matched)
Me-so Customs Gasshole
3rd Gen TRD Offroad Wheels
265/75r16 Dick Cepek Trail Country EXPs
LED License Plate Lights

Interior:
Weathertech Floor Liners
Weathertech Windshield Sun Shade
OEM Toyota Bed Mat
Total Chaos Bed Stiffeners
Neoprene Seat Covers
Llumar CTX Ceramic Tint 35% (Front Side Windows)
Bird Dawg Industries Tech Deck w/ Ram X Grip Phone Mount
LED Interior Lights
Waterport Day Tank with quick release mount


Electrical:
Autocraft Platinum 24F AGM Battery
HKB Electronics Voltage Booster
Voltmeter/USB Charge

Recovery:
Factor 55 Hitchlink Pro 2.0
Crosby 3/4 Steel Shackles
Factor 55 Extreme Soft Shackles
Southeast Overland Kinetic Recovery Rope
Hi-Lift Extreme 60 in Jack trimmed on 4xinnovations stainless bed rail mounts

 

I have a history with red first gens but decided to change things up a bit when I came accross this beautiful Super White 2012 DCSB TRD Offroad. Truck was garage kept and only had 5,100 miles when I bought it in February of 2020!! It is such a rare and well kept 2.5 Gen that I won't be doing any big mods at first. Eventually I want to build it into an expedition style rig for travel accross North America. Stay tuned for updates as I build this truck over the next few years!

Here is my 2000 Xtra Cab that I purchased when I was 16 and drove for 4 years until it was totaled by someone who ran a red light.



Decided it was time to upgrade to the family model after the first truck got totaled. Kept it first gen so I could swap over all of the offroad parts I had invested in and picked up a 2001 Double Cab. Drove this truck for over 4 years when I came accross the 2012. Seeing how clean the truck was I decided to upgrade to something just a little bit bigger with more modern conveniences.

 

It hurt a little bit drilling holes in the new to me truck but finally got the Bird Dawg Industries Tech Deck installed. I opted for the Extreme version and it feels very solid! Mounted a RAM X Grip to hold my phone for now.

 

Added a full set of Weathertech Floor Liners and their sun shade for the windshield. Both of these are a perfect fit. For the bed I chose the OEM Bed Mat.

Also, grabbed some neoprene seat covers (which fit surprisingly well with a little modification) and a USB Charger/Voltmeter off eBay.

 

Swapped out the interior and license plate lights with LEDs.

 

Swapped out the chrome TRD Offroad grille for a color matched TRD Sport one. Still unsure about keeping the bug deflector though.

 

Had a local shop install 35% Llumar Ceramic Tint on the front side windows. Matches the factory glass very well!

 

Found a good deal on a set of 3rd gen TRD Offroad wheels. Really like the look of these on the earlier gen trucks. Also added a Gasshole from Me-so Customs.

 

nice and clean! I like it. And wow on the miles!

 

Thanks. Its like a time capsule from 8 years ago!

 

great find! Congrats!!

 

Ain't that the truth! Nice find, super clean. I've been debating about one of the deflectors myself, got one on the 4Runner and kinda like it, I think I'd keep it if it were me.

 

Having one on my last two Tacos I was never crazy about the look but they do protect from rock chips and keep a good bit of bugs off the windshield.

 

Great looking truck! The color matched grille looks great.

 

Finally got my ARE V series cap installed after 6+ weeks! I opted for the aluminum doors on sides, roof rack tracks, interior carpet, fold down front window, dome light and folding clothes rod.

 

Looks perfect. Congrats!

 

Sweet looking truck... look better without that camper shell though, I'll put it on mine though . Where about in Miss. you located?

 

Ha! Thanks but even if you offered more than what I paid I couldnt part with it after waiting almost 2 months

 

Also after the downpour today I was happy to find only a little bit of water got in around the front bed corners and tailgate gaps. Gotta seal those up and it should be good!

 

Installed a set of Total Chaos bed Stiffener brackets in preparation for a rooftop tent eventually. I researched several brands but liked how little these obstructed the bed and the additional tie down points.