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2018 Tacoma TRD OFFRD 4x4 access cab with Technology Package:
• MECHANICAL: 3.5L V6 Atkinson Cycle with Dual VT-i 278hp @ 6000rpm/265 lb-ft @ 4600 6 Speed Automatic Transmission 4WD demand, Electronically Controlled Transfer Case Automatic Limited-Slip Differential Off-Road Tuned Suspension, Locking Rear Diff; Towing hitch, Engine Oil Cooler, Power Steering Cooler, 130-Amp Alt
• SAFETY & CONVENIENCE: Toyota Safety Sense Pre-Collision System w/Pedal Detection (DCS w/PD), Lane Departure Alert (LDA), Sway Warning System(SWS), Automatic High Beams (AHB) and Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) Rear Backup Camera Dr & FR Pass Advanced Airbag system (seat-Mounted Side & Side curtain Airbags 3-Pt Seatbelts for All Seating Positions Tire Pressure Monitor Sys w/Auto Locate
• EXTERIOR: Projector Beam HD Headlights w/Black Bezels & LED DRL 6.1' Composite Bed w/120V Power Outlet Deck Rail System w/4 Tie-Down cleats Easy Lower, Lockable & Removable Tailgate
• INTERIOR: Smart Key System on Driver Door wheel w/w/Push Button Start & Remote keyless Entry System Fabric Trim seats w/diver Lumbar Support Leather Trim Steering Wheel w/Audio Controls Power Windows w/Front Driver and Passenger Auto Up/Down and Power Door Locks Entune Premium Audio w/Integrated Navigation & App 7" Hi-Res Tech Screen, AM/FM/CD, USB/AUX, Bluetooth, HD Radio & SXM Qi-Compatible Wireless Smartphone Charging
• 88,xxx miles
Additional Equipment:
• JL Audio system (Stealthbox subwoofer, JL tweeters and 6x9s, 5 channel class D amp)
• ARB dual onboard compressor
• Genesis dual battery kit
• Stoptec 6 piston front disc brakes
• Prinsue roof rack
• Toytec dif drop kit
• A/T Jerry can Holder with 2 Jerry cans
• 40" Baja Designs OnX6 top light bar
• Vision x LED rock lights
• Baja Squadron Pro ditch lights
• Baja Squadron Pro rear bumper flush mount back up lights
• 2 Baja S8 front behind-the-grill light bars
• Baja Squadron Pro amber fog driving lights
• SDHQ ABS guards
• Pull Pal winch anchor
• Pedal Commander
• Switch Pros
• Odyssey extreme series batteries
• Front camera
• Expedition Essentials 3TPAM powered dash pod
• Interior RAM articulating swing arm tablet mount
• Husky Floor Liners
Build Configuration:
• 4:88 Nitro Gears with ARB front and rear lockers
• Total Chaos +2 race series long travel
• King Adjustable suspension coilover shocks
• 3" lift Alcan multi-leaf progressive leaf springs
• Long travel chrome molly extended axles
• Currie F9 axle Housing/third members
• CBI rock sliders
• ComeUp wireless winch 12.5SR synthetic line and Ultrahook & Hawse fairlead
• Hutcheson 6 lug Bead Lock wheels
• 35x12.50xR17 Toyo MT (NEW as of March 2023)
• CBI rear swing out bumper with two tables and tire carrier
• CBI Baja front bumper,
• Full CBI skid plates
• Dual shock hoop and 2.0 air bumpstop & U bolt flip kit
• Total Chaos limiting straps
• Fiberglass McNeil racing fenders front and rear
• Rear propane holder
Alu-cab KHAYA 2 sleeper camper amenities:
• Lockable Roof Box storage with recover skid mount system
• 270 degree Shadow Awning with bracket/deflector and mounting kit
• 100W solar
• Kitchen HSG2445 Dometic sink/double stove
• Noco 110V bulkhead 12V DC + 220V CTEK D250S chargers
• 110v shore line
• ATC electronic fuse block with solar charge control panel
• 4 USB chargers, 2 12V cigarette chargers
• 2 LED stalk reading lights
• 12v fridge outlet
• 12v electric water pump
• Duoetto hot water heater
• AGM group 31 dry cell battery with aluminum battery box
• Roof load bars
• National Luna 60L twin fridge/freezer
• Rear door zipped pockets
• Alu-cab outdoor shower cube/privacy enclosure with duckboard
• 7 dual red/white LED lights, folding aluminum table and mount
• Shelterwerks MPS-1 spade and mount
• Outdoor kitchen side slide prep table and mount
• Refrigerator platform
• Rear door zipped mosquito net
• Front Runner chair and mount, rear rain gutter
• Outdoor Kitchen kitting and place settings for four people (2 plastic containers in holder, 4 mugs, 4 platters, 1 cutting board, 1 pot, 1 kettle, seasoning bottle holder)
• Interior Kitchen cutting board prep table
• 2 Interior kitchen drawers
• Molle grid for recovery kitting plus rear molle racks
• Marine grade Planar 2D diesel furnace w/5L fuel tank
• 2 propane tanks
• 21 gallon water tank with 2 exterior stainless water outlets and one interior
Known issues:
The multi-terrain assist disabled due to front locker installation. Engine and transmission warranty replacement at 50k miles due to crankshaft position sensor pick up ring failure.
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