Borrowing from Barlowrs' build thread I would like to start my build thread and try to run it as he does with one main build thread with links to the actual builds. I don't know how many times I have looked over his and TACODOC's build for ideas and ways to tweak my own to get my truck to the way that it will serve ME best.
My desire is to have a truck that will give me all around capability on both the road and trail equally. Think AT skis, you can use them to both ski up and down the mountain. Living in Seattle I enjoy the mountains all year round and wanted something that I could access and even sleep in at the trailhead all year round. As a skier I dream of being able to park in the resort parking lot for those coveted first turns and get to the backcountry when the snow is dumping. I also want to use my truck in the summer months explore the PACNW and its beauty.
Hope you enjoy the build as it progresses over the years and please offer up any suggestions or ideas you may see I might be able to do differently.
LET IT BEGIN!!
Oh and let me clarify the bad in the BADTOYTRD are my initials not me thinking that my truck is bad/bada$$.
As the truck sat when I bought it.
As it sits now.
Wheels, Tires, Suspension:
TRD Off Road with FJ center caps (Complete)
255/85/16 Cooper Discoverer ST (Complete)
OME with 886 coils (Complete)
Protection:
ARB Deluxe Bull Bar (Complete - http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/97719-ARB-Deluxe-bumper-install)
Haven't decided on sliders yet but want round tube with kick outs
Demello rear bumper similar to TACODOC or KAYMAR
Living space:
A.R.E. shell (Complete - http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/96312-08-A-R-E-CX-series-topper)
Adventure Trailers birch drawers with custom sleep platform (Complete - http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/127132-Tacoma-Sleep-Platform-and-Drawers-slow-build?p=1594612#post1594612)
White and red overhead lights (Complete - see above)
7 gallon water tank (Complete - see above)
1gpm Shurflo water pump (Complete - see above)
Shower port (Complete - see above)
Heat Source Heater
Frontrunner (Installed)
ARB 1250 awning (Complete)
Maybe a Flippac or Four Wheel Camper one day
Electronics:
ARB fridge (Complete - http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/96310-ARB-fridge-install)
Dual batteries (Complete - http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/81833-Complete-2nd-gen-dual-batt-install)
Aux fuse block (Complete - http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/81833-Complete-2nd-gen-dual-batt-install)
Lit 4x4 switch (Complete - http://www.tacoma4x4.com)
Led dome lights (Complete)
Smittybilt x2o 8,000 winch (Complete)
In cab winch controls
Cobra 75 WX ST CB (Complete)
Icom ID-880H (Complete)
GPS (Complete - no need to repost. Just check out Barlowrs build)
ARB compressor
Fog Light Anytime mod (Complete)
DRL mod (Complete)
Lightforce 240 Blitz (Complete)
Random:
2012 lower trim panel
10lb Power Tank on roof rack
Custom foldable firewood carrier
Rotopax fuel carrier (Complete)
Satoshi grill (Complete)
Custom bedside decals (Complete)
Plastidip rocker panels and rear bumper (Rear bumper - Complete)
Accidentally deleted previous post!!
My desire is to have a truck that will give me all around capability on both the road and trail equally. Think AT skis, you can use them to both ski up and down the mountain. Living in Seattle I enjoy the mountains all year round and wanted something that I could access and even sleep in at the trailhead all year round. As a skier I dream of being able to park in the resort parking lot for those coveted first turns and get to the backcountry when the snow is dumping. I also want to use my truck in the summer months explore the PACNW and its beauty.
Hope you enjoy the build as it progresses over the years and please offer up any suggestions or ideas you may see I might be able to do differently.
LET IT BEGIN!!
Oh and let me clarify the bad in the BADTOYTRD are my initials not me thinking that my truck is bad/bada$$.
As the truck sat when I bought it.
As it sits now.
Wheels, Tires, Suspension:
TRD Off Road with FJ center caps (Complete)
255/85/16 Cooper Discoverer ST (Complete)
OME with 886 coils (Complete)
Protection:
ARB Deluxe Bull Bar (Complete - http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/97719-ARB-Deluxe-bumper-install)
Haven't decided on sliders yet but want round tube with kick outs
Demello rear bumper similar to TACODOC or KAYMAR
Living space:
A.R.E. shell (Complete - http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/96312-08-A-R-E-CX-series-topper)
Adventure Trailers birch drawers with custom sleep platform (Complete - http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/127132-Tacoma-Sleep-Platform-and-Drawers-slow-build?p=1594612#post1594612)
White and red overhead lights (Complete - see above)
7 gallon water tank (Complete - see above)
1gpm Shurflo water pump (Complete - see above)
Shower port (Complete - see above)
Heat Source Heater
Frontrunner (Installed)
ARB 1250 awning (Complete)
Maybe a Flippac or Four Wheel Camper one day
Electronics:
ARB fridge (Complete - http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/96310-ARB-fridge-install)
Dual batteries (Complete - http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/81833-Complete-2nd-gen-dual-batt-install)
Aux fuse block (Complete - http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/81833-Complete-2nd-gen-dual-batt-install)
Lit 4x4 switch (Complete - http://www.tacoma4x4.com)
Led dome lights (Complete)
Smittybilt x2o 8,000 winch (Complete)
In cab winch controls
Cobra 75 WX ST CB (Complete)
Icom ID-880H (Complete)
GPS (Complete - no need to repost. Just check out Barlowrs build)
ARB compressor
Fog Light Anytime mod (Complete)
DRL mod (Complete)
Lightforce 240 Blitz (Complete)
Random:
2012 lower trim panel
10lb Power Tank on roof rack
Custom foldable firewood carrier
Rotopax fuel carrier (Complete)
Satoshi grill (Complete)
Custom bedside decals (Complete)
Plastidip rocker panels and rear bumper (Rear bumper - Complete)
Accidentally deleted previous post!!
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