DefconBrix
Overland Built Tacoma
Hey Expo!
I have used so many of the builds on here for inspiration that it's exciting to finally have my own come to life!
Thank you everyone for showing me how best to spend all of my money
Starting off with a brand new truck I wasn't sure how far I would take this but as you watch this build progress you will see I didn't cut any corners.
I am absolutely an outdoorsman so building this Tacoma with the now popular "Overland Style" was right in line with my lifestyle and goals for the truck that gets me there.
Just to clarify, I didn't build this for rock crawling, jumping or purposely beating up, although it is fully capable for when those times do arise... This is the rig that helps me explore our country, get into areas others can not and is also my daily driver.
Most recent photo as of Aug 9, 2015
I keep going back and forth on a full wrap with some subtle graphics or camo... The urge to do this usually comes after a weekend of trails and I come home to find the sides riddled with new scratches — some too deep to buff out unfortunately. Stay tuned for more on this...
IN THE BEGINNING:
I couldn't keep it completely stock for too long (I managed to wait 2 months) so I immediately put on a 3" Pro-Comp Level Kit with 285/70/17 Toyo Tires Open Country AT2's on 17x8 Method Race Wheels Standards.
Shortly after that things started getting a little more serious...
...and how she sits right now.
* trying to figure out ways to get better fuel economy...
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____
THE MAKING OF MY TACOMA
I have added links to each so you can easily find out more information.
ARMOR:
Pelfreybilt Offroad Aluminum Front Bumper with no hoops
Pelfreybilt Offroad Hi-Clearance Rear Bumper
Pelfreybilt Offroad IFS Aluminum Skid
Pelfreybilt Offroad Rock Sliders with Top Plates
FRONT SUSPENSION:
All-Pro +2 Long Travel Kit
Fox 2.5 DSC Coilovers
REAR SUSPENSION:
All-Pro Expedition Leaf Pack
All-Pro U-bolt flip kit
Fox 2.0 Adj Res shocks
Timbren Bumpstops
OVERLAND GEAR:
ARE Z-Series shell with all the options!
CVT 55" awning (with mesh kit)
FrontRunner Outfitters Slimline 2 roofrack
ARB 63qt fridge/freezer
FrontRunner wolf pack storage boxes
TruckVault All-Weather Standard Height
CargoGlide 600XL — deck is covered with Line-X done by Line-X of Midvale.
Zamp Solar 160 watt portable solar panels
RoadShower 4.5 gallon pressurized water tank
FrontRunner Stainless Steel Folding Table
CampChef cooking station
RECOVERY:
Warn Zeon 10s winch
Factor 55 Flatlink and Fairlead
ARB Premium Recovery Kit
Front Runner Sand Lizard Rescue Trax
Hi-Lift
WHEELS / TIRES:
17x8.5 Method Race Wheels 105 series beadlocks
35x12.50x17 Toyo Open Country R/T
LIGHTING:
Rechelon Aesthetics RetroFits - Custom Camo and 1 of a Kind
Rigid Industries DOT/SAE foglights
Rigid Industries Grill w/20" SR bar
Rigid Industries 20" SR Amber lightbar
Rigid Industries 40" SR2 bar
Rigid Industries (6) rock light kit
Rigid Industries SRQ2 flush mounts
Anti-Dark hood light kit
All Lighting is controlled by the SE Touchscreen sPOD
MISC:
ARB air lockers front and rear
Nitro 4.88 gears
ARB Twin Air Compressor
BoltLock
Max Coupler Off-Road Hitch
Bushwacker fender flares (trimmed 3")
Cab Mount Chop & Inner Fender Massaging for proper 35" fit
Odyssey Battery
TrekPak lined TruckVault and Center Console
Victor Axe & Tool Limited Edition Black Axe and Hatchet
Yeti Coolers bottle opener mounted on the rear bumper
STEREO:
Rockford Fosgate POWER slim sub, components and amps
custom fiberglass box built by SoundWarehouse in SLC
ENGINE:
BullyDog Tuner
MBRP cat-back single side black exhaust
Custom Y-Pipe with the Exhaust Tip dumped out over the Axle
INTERIOR:
Katzkin full leather custom Tuscany leather/suede interior w/Degreez heated & cooled seats!
FISHING:
FlyCraft Inflatable Boat — absolutely my favorite watercraft!
Other than the boat just basic fishing equipment for Bass and Trout
COMING SOON:
ARB Snorkel
Topper EZ Lift
Aluminum Pelfreybilt skids
Suspension upgrades
and maybe a diesel conversion if I ever win the lottery
It all just makes my time spent outdoors more enjoyable.
I have used so many of the builds on here for inspiration that it's exciting to finally have my own come to life!
Thank you everyone for showing me how best to spend all of my money
Starting off with a brand new truck I wasn't sure how far I would take this but as you watch this build progress you will see I didn't cut any corners.
I am absolutely an outdoorsman so building this Tacoma with the now popular "Overland Style" was right in line with my lifestyle and goals for the truck that gets me there.
Just to clarify, I didn't build this for rock crawling, jumping or purposely beating up, although it is fully capable for when those times do arise... This is the rig that helps me explore our country, get into areas others can not and is also my daily driver.
Most recent photo as of Aug 9, 2015
I keep going back and forth on a full wrap with some subtle graphics or camo... The urge to do this usually comes after a weekend of trails and I come home to find the sides riddled with new scratches — some too deep to buff out unfortunately. Stay tuned for more on this...
IN THE BEGINNING:
I couldn't keep it completely stock for too long (I managed to wait 2 months) so I immediately put on a 3" Pro-Comp Level Kit with 285/70/17 Toyo Tires Open Country AT2's on 17x8 Method Race Wheels Standards.
Shortly after that things started getting a little more serious...
...and how she sits right now.
* trying to figure out ways to get better fuel economy...
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____
THE MAKING OF MY TACOMA
I have added links to each so you can easily find out more information.
ARMOR:
Pelfreybilt Offroad Aluminum Front Bumper with no hoops
Pelfreybilt Offroad Hi-Clearance Rear Bumper
Pelfreybilt Offroad IFS Aluminum Skid
Pelfreybilt Offroad Rock Sliders with Top Plates
FRONT SUSPENSION:
All-Pro +2 Long Travel Kit
Fox 2.5 DSC Coilovers
REAR SUSPENSION:
All-Pro Expedition Leaf Pack
All-Pro U-bolt flip kit
Fox 2.0 Adj Res shocks
Timbren Bumpstops
OVERLAND GEAR:
ARE Z-Series shell with all the options!
CVT 55" awning (with mesh kit)
FrontRunner Outfitters Slimline 2 roofrack
ARB 63qt fridge/freezer
FrontRunner wolf pack storage boxes
TruckVault All-Weather Standard Height
CargoGlide 600XL — deck is covered with Line-X done by Line-X of Midvale.
Zamp Solar 160 watt portable solar panels
RoadShower 4.5 gallon pressurized water tank
FrontRunner Stainless Steel Folding Table
CampChef cooking station
RECOVERY:
Warn Zeon 10s winch
Factor 55 Flatlink and Fairlead
ARB Premium Recovery Kit
Front Runner Sand Lizard Rescue Trax
Hi-Lift
WHEELS / TIRES:
17x8.5 Method Race Wheels 105 series beadlocks
35x12.50x17 Toyo Open Country R/T
LIGHTING:
Rechelon Aesthetics RetroFits - Custom Camo and 1 of a Kind
Rigid Industries DOT/SAE foglights
Rigid Industries Grill w/20" SR bar
Rigid Industries 20" SR Amber lightbar
Rigid Industries 40" SR2 bar
Rigid Industries (6) rock light kit
Rigid Industries SRQ2 flush mounts
Anti-Dark hood light kit
All Lighting is controlled by the SE Touchscreen sPOD
MISC:
ARB air lockers front and rear
Nitro 4.88 gears
ARB Twin Air Compressor
BoltLock
Max Coupler Off-Road Hitch
Bushwacker fender flares (trimmed 3")
Cab Mount Chop & Inner Fender Massaging for proper 35" fit
Odyssey Battery
TrekPak lined TruckVault and Center Console
Victor Axe & Tool Limited Edition Black Axe and Hatchet
Yeti Coolers bottle opener mounted on the rear bumper
STEREO:
Rockford Fosgate POWER slim sub, components and amps
custom fiberglass box built by SoundWarehouse in SLC
ENGINE:
BullyDog Tuner
MBRP cat-back single side black exhaust
Custom Y-Pipe with the Exhaust Tip dumped out over the Axle
INTERIOR:
Katzkin full leather custom Tuscany leather/suede interior w/Degreez heated & cooled seats!
FISHING:
FlyCraft Inflatable Boat — absolutely my favorite watercraft!
Other than the boat just basic fishing equipment for Bass and Trout
COMING SOON:
ARB Snorkel
Topper EZ Lift
Aluminum Pelfreybilt skids
Suspension upgrades
and maybe a diesel conversion if I ever win the lottery
It all just makes my time spent outdoors more enjoyable.
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