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Location: Boulder, Colorado
Price: $77,000 OBO
Contact: DM here on Expedition
Mileage: ~153k
Title: Clean / in hand
VIN: available on request
Overview
This 2005 Toyota Tundra was built by Basil’s Garage and featured as “The Ultimate Shop Truck” on their site:
👉 Basil’s Garage Build Feature - Some additional mods have been made since this post and the youtube tour, they are listed below.
Over $90K invested in parts alone, excluding labor and fabrication. The build was designed around reliability, serviceability, and off-grid capability — not showpiece aesthetics. Every system has been professionally integrated, sorted, and tested.
It’s a completely functional, road-ready expedition platform capable of long-term travel or professional fieldwork. Drives excellent both on and off road.
Highlights
• Factory 4.7L V8 / 5-speed Auto
• ARB air lockers front & rear (4.88 gearing)
• Custom-built ECGS Dana 60 full-float rear axle
• FJ Cruiser transfer case w/ twin-stick mod
• Powerbrake big brake kit + T100 master
• MITS Alloy tray + canopy system
• GFC V2 XL RTT w/ new Turbonap mattress
• Full REDARC Rogue power management suite
• Baja Designs lighting package throughout
• 24-gallon aluminum auxiliary fuel cell
• ARB Elements fridge + Road Chef 12v oven
Drivetrain
• Factory Toyota 4.7L V8 & 5-speed auto
• FJ Cruiser transfer case w/ twin-stick modification
• Oceanside Driveline custom rear driveshaft
• CVJ high-angle front CV axles
• ECGS Dana 60 rear axle: 4.88 gears, ARB locker, 67” WMS, 35-spline chromoly shafts, Toyota 6-lug, full-float hubs, ¾-ton disc brakes, ARB diff cover
• Factory front differential w/ 4.88s, ARB locker, ECGS needle bearing delete
• Crown Performance braided stainless ARB lines
• GPS wheel speed sensor sending unit
• Hewitt Tech secondary air bypass system
• ARP wheel studs front and rear
Brakes
• Powerbrake big brake kit w/ PB05 pads
• Crown Performance custom braided lines
• Wilwood rear proportioning valve
• ¾-ton rear disc brakes
• Toyota T100 master cylinder & brake booster
Suspension
Front:
• Arizona Desert Racing 2.5” coilovers w/ resi + adjusters (700lb coils)
• Specialty Control Products UCAs
• Solo Motorsports factory-length LCAs
• Specialty Control hydraulic bump stops (1.5” travel)
• Toyota uniball conversion for LBJ
• 10” limit straps
Rear:
• Arizona Desert Racing 2.5” shocks w/ resi + adjusters
• Specialty Control hydraulic bump stops (3” travel)
• Custom Alcan leaf springs (3” lift, +2500lb capacity)
• ECGS Dana 60 u-bolt flip kit
• Archive Garage Hammer hangers & shackles
• Currie Antirock sway bar
• 16” limit straps
Armor / Frame / Barwork
• Modified ARB Tacoma front bumper w/ WARN Zeon 10 + Master Pull synthetic line
• Custom aluminum front skid plate
• Custom rear hitch (no tow rating)
• Solo Motorsports shock tower gussets
• Spindle gussets, cam tab gussets
• Fully boxed frame w/ gusseted crossmembers
• Added crossmember above rear axle
Wheels & Tires
• Falken Wildpeak RT 35x12.5R17 tires
• Custom BRAID wheels: 17x7.5, 0mm offset, 108mm hub bore, Beadlock-B system, Anthracite finish
Interior / Cab
• Sheelman seats
• Fully sound-deadened cab
• Scangauge II mounted on steering column
• Kenwood TM-D710 radio + Midland GMRS
• iPad Mini mount for navigation/media
• Switch-Pros RCR Force 12 overhead mount
• REDARC REDVISION in-cab display
• Upgraded speakers + small subwoofer
Electrical / Power
• DC Power 270A alternator + big-3 wire upgrade
• Group 35 Full Throttle AGM battery
• REDARC 3000W inverter
• REDARC Manager30 + BCDC1250 + Rogue system
• 50W REDARC solar panel (wired to canopy system)
• Baja Designs lighting throughout (ONX6+, LP9s, Squadrons, rock/interior, RTL-M, S1/S2 chase lights)
• ARB twin air compressor w/ locker manifolds
Tray & Canopy – MITS Alloy System
• MITS Alloy tray (1870x2050x850mm)
• MITS Alloy canopy (1870x1000x850mm)
• Custom rear canvas sidewalls
• ARB Elements fridge/freezer
• 30L headboard water tank
• Under-tray toolboxes + full-width drawer
• Dual spare tire mounts + rear ladder
• Slide-out pantry & single drawer
• GoFastCampers V2 XL RTT (pass-through, new Turbonap mattress)
Included Spare Parts
• Rebuilt steering rack
• Inner & outer tie rods
• Spare CVJ axle
Notes
This Tundra was purpose-built for global travel and heavy use — every component was selected for durability, performance, and ease of service. Nothing on this truck is theoretical; it’s proven, functional, and ready to drive anywhere immediately.
Price
$77,000 OBO
(Over $90K in parts alone, not including labor/fabrication)
Located in: Boulder, Colorado
Title: Clean / in hand
Price: $77,000 OBO
Contact: DM here on Expedition
Mileage: ~153k
Title: Clean / in hand
VIN: available on request
Overview
This 2005 Toyota Tundra was built by Basil’s Garage and featured as “The Ultimate Shop Truck” on their site:
👉 Basil’s Garage Build Feature - Some additional mods have been made since this post and the youtube tour, they are listed below.
Over $90K invested in parts alone, excluding labor and fabrication. The build was designed around reliability, serviceability, and off-grid capability — not showpiece aesthetics. Every system has been professionally integrated, sorted, and tested.
It’s a completely functional, road-ready expedition platform capable of long-term travel or professional fieldwork. Drives excellent both on and off road.
Highlights
• Factory 4.7L V8 / 5-speed Auto
• ARB air lockers front & rear (4.88 gearing)
• Custom-built ECGS Dana 60 full-float rear axle
• FJ Cruiser transfer case w/ twin-stick mod
• Powerbrake big brake kit + T100 master
• MITS Alloy tray + canopy system
• GFC V2 XL RTT w/ new Turbonap mattress
• Full REDARC Rogue power management suite
• Baja Designs lighting package throughout
• 24-gallon aluminum auxiliary fuel cell
• ARB Elements fridge + Road Chef 12v oven
Drivetrain
• Factory Toyota 4.7L V8 & 5-speed auto
• FJ Cruiser transfer case w/ twin-stick modification
• Oceanside Driveline custom rear driveshaft
• CVJ high-angle front CV axles
• ECGS Dana 60 rear axle: 4.88 gears, ARB locker, 67” WMS, 35-spline chromoly shafts, Toyota 6-lug, full-float hubs, ¾-ton disc brakes, ARB diff cover
• Factory front differential w/ 4.88s, ARB locker, ECGS needle bearing delete
• Crown Performance braided stainless ARB lines
• GPS wheel speed sensor sending unit
• Hewitt Tech secondary air bypass system
• ARP wheel studs front and rear
Brakes
• Powerbrake big brake kit w/ PB05 pads
• Crown Performance custom braided lines
• Wilwood rear proportioning valve
• ¾-ton rear disc brakes
• Toyota T100 master cylinder & brake booster
Suspension
Front:
• Arizona Desert Racing 2.5” coilovers w/ resi + adjusters (700lb coils)
• Specialty Control Products UCAs
• Solo Motorsports factory-length LCAs
• Specialty Control hydraulic bump stops (1.5” travel)
• Toyota uniball conversion for LBJ
• 10” limit straps
Rear:
• Arizona Desert Racing 2.5” shocks w/ resi + adjusters
• Specialty Control hydraulic bump stops (3” travel)
• Custom Alcan leaf springs (3” lift, +2500lb capacity)
• ECGS Dana 60 u-bolt flip kit
• Archive Garage Hammer hangers & shackles
• Currie Antirock sway bar
• 16” limit straps
Armor / Frame / Barwork
• Modified ARB Tacoma front bumper w/ WARN Zeon 10 + Master Pull synthetic line
• Custom aluminum front skid plate
• Custom rear hitch (no tow rating)
• Solo Motorsports shock tower gussets
• Spindle gussets, cam tab gussets
• Fully boxed frame w/ gusseted crossmembers
• Added crossmember above rear axle
Wheels & Tires
• Falken Wildpeak RT 35x12.5R17 tires
• Custom BRAID wheels: 17x7.5, 0mm offset, 108mm hub bore, Beadlock-B system, Anthracite finish
Interior / Cab
• Sheelman seats
• Fully sound-deadened cab
• Scangauge II mounted on steering column
• Kenwood TM-D710 radio + Midland GMRS
• iPad Mini mount for navigation/media
• Switch-Pros RCR Force 12 overhead mount
• REDARC REDVISION in-cab display
• Upgraded speakers + small subwoofer
Electrical / Power
• DC Power 270A alternator + big-3 wire upgrade
• Group 35 Full Throttle AGM battery
• REDARC 3000W inverter
• REDARC Manager30 + BCDC1250 + Rogue system
• 50W REDARC solar panel (wired to canopy system)
• Baja Designs lighting throughout (ONX6+, LP9s, Squadrons, rock/interior, RTL-M, S1/S2 chase lights)
• ARB twin air compressor w/ locker manifolds
Tray & Canopy – MITS Alloy System
• MITS Alloy tray (1870x2050x850mm)
• MITS Alloy canopy (1870x1000x850mm)
• Custom rear canvas sidewalls
• ARB Elements fridge/freezer
• 30L headboard water tank
• Under-tray toolboxes + full-width drawer
• Dual spare tire mounts + rear ladder
• Slide-out pantry & single drawer
• GoFastCampers V2 XL RTT (pass-through, new Turbonap mattress)
Included Spare Parts
• Rebuilt steering rack
• Inner & outer tie rods
• Spare CVJ axle
Notes
This Tundra was purpose-built for global travel and heavy use — every component was selected for durability, performance, and ease of service. Nothing on this truck is theoretical; it’s proven, functional, and ready to drive anywhere immediately.
Price
$77,000 OBO
(Over $90K in parts alone, not including labor/fabrication)
Located in: Boulder, Colorado
Title: Clean / in hand
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