Boonie's Black Bomber Build

[Boonie Buster]

2014 Tacoma TRD Offroad 4x4 Access Cab w/ 6spd



Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaronbuildsstuff/

Updated: December 29th 2018

Current Modifications:

Suspension:
-Stock Bilsteins

Tires and Wheels:
-265/75r16 Goodyear Duratracs
-Factory 16" wheels

Drivetrain:
Gearing - 3.73s
Rear - Factory E-Locker
Front - Open Diff

Exterior:
-Snugtop Rebel Canopy w/ Yakima Tracks
-PrInSu Designs Access Cab and Cap Racks
-Truck Bed Mat
-Tinted Side Windows
-WeatherTech Side window deflectors

Interior:
-Salex Glove Box and Center Console Organizers
-WeatherTech Digital Fit front floor mats
-ScanGuauge II w/ bicycle light mount to rearview mirror
-LED Light Strips inside Canopy
-Large QuikGrips mounted to canopy ceiling for kayak paddles
-Plastic Storage drawers behind front seats
-ARB 50qt Fridge

Recovery:
-60" Hi-Lift Jack on Relentless Fab bed brackets
-3"x30' Pro Comp 30,000lb Tow Strap
-Fiskars D-Handle Shovel
-Viking Offroad UTP Hitch and D-Ring Shackle
-UTP Tire Repair Kit
-(4) Maxtrax recovery tracks
-(2) Rotopax 2gal gas cans

Camping Gear:
-Tepui Autana RTT w/ Anti-Condensation mat
-ARB 1250 Awning

Future Plans:
-Hook up my Cobra CB or possibly go 2M.

Service Logbook:
5,000 Mile Service Completed
10,000 Mile Service Completed
15,000 Mile Service Completed
20,000 Mile Service Completed
25,000 Mile Service Completed
30,000 Mile Service Completed
35,000 Mile Service Completed
40,000 Mile Service Completed
45,000 Mile Service Completed
50,000 Mile Service Completed

States Visited with the truck:
Washington (Hometown!)
Oregon
Idaho
Montana
Wyoming
California

National Parks Visited with the truck:
Mt. Rainier (Every Year!)
Olympic (2013)
Crater Lake (2016, 2018)
Yellowstone (2016, 2018)
Redwoods (2018)
Lassen Volcanic (2018)

 

[Boonie Buster]

Easter Weekend I will get better overall pictures of the truck.

As we left the dealer:


Easter Weekend after some backyard "testing". So many buttons, so little time!



A little update from late august. that I forgot to post here: We now have just over 7,000 miles on the truck with multiple day trips and a nice week long tour of Oregon thrown in.

First real unintentional modification to the truck, remove front mudflaps. One at a time...

Now you see it.



Now you don't.



We drove some pretty rough roads trying to find various lakes in the Mt Adams, Wa. area. We only found trouble. backing out of a washed out road I back over the mudflap as many have done and will continue to do. (I ripped one off my previous tacoma in my parents yard doing almost the same thing...) then continued to belly out the truck on those shiny new skid plates. It was a good way to justify the mods I have been talking to the wife about all these months.

This is how we spent our 1 year anniversary together. and 10 years together total!

 

[Saharicon]

Awesome truck man! I picked up a DC just like yours a few months ago.

 

[Adventurous]

Cool! Can't wait to see more scenery pictures! Truck pictures would be okay too I suppose.

 

[Boonie Buster]

Had a Snugtop Rebel canopy installed last wednesday and then friday evening I fashioned up some lighting from some LED strip lights that a TacomaWorld member gave me for Christmas! Pics to follow soon!

Have to give praise to Truck Builders LLC in Lynnwood, Wa. for all the help and job well done. Ted took the time to help us get a good price on options and show us some models with the features we were looking at. Also, Jim and his crew for a clean install and explanation of all the working functions of that cap before I left the shop.

:ylsmoke:

 

[Boonie Buster]

Canopy and LED's

With the canopy installed and LED lights wrapping the inside of the cap, it's picture time!



The top is equipped with the Sportsman Package and Yakima Roof Tracks. The roof will support the added weight of a rack and roof top tent.



The LED's seem to do a good job of lighting up the interior of the canopy. The true test will be a groggy-eyed midnight snack search!



My sister gave me a battery pack and remote setup for a Christmas gift to compliment the light strips. I didn't want to hard wire the LED's into the truck at the moment

 

[fo' runnin']

Nice idea on the remote!!! That'll be nice for those groggy-eyed midnight snack searches!

 

[Boonie Buster]

Thanks! The remote has a ton of other features and modes that will probably never get use like the strobe and flashing modes(unless I find the GOOD mushrooms...:coffeedrink But it should be good for a quick check of the cargo at night from inside the cab or to provide a little extra light around camp.

 

[nocensorbo]

which kit is that, looking now because i like it and i cant find it for the life of me

 

[Boonie Buster]

LED Light Strips

which kit is that, looking now because i like it and i cant find it for the life of me

It's actually not a kit, but some things I put together on my own (aside from what was bought for me )

I soldered two of the 6" Light strips together for the interconnecting pieces at the corners because I was impatient and didn't want to wait for the 12" light strip connectors to ship, but I will provide a link to them. I also had to cut and solder (obviously you can use wire connectors instead) to wire in the inline remote sensor.

But here are the links to what I used.

Total Cost: $55, this DOES NOT include, solder or wire connectors, or other tools needed to complete the job, just the items needed. You will have some extras, make sure to measure and measure again your LED light strips before cutting.

LED Light Strip: I will admit it was harder than sin to “push” the LED strips onto the connectors, but take your time and be careful, cut at the instructed lines and try to get a good connection with the contact points on the strips: (these are not the exact lights I used, I don't have the part # in front of me, but these are similar.
http://www.amazon.com/Triangle-Bulb...5-White-60L/dp/B005EHHLD8/ref=pd_bxgy_e_img_y

LED Light Strip Connectors (these are the style you want, but look around for a 1'-0" connector):
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QJB6FYO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Remote kit: You can use wire connectors or solder in the inline sensor:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AHU2U7O...UTF8&colid=9XDBPBLMVNKG&coliid=I3UBAASK30AWDG

Battery Pack: I was planning to attach some Velcro to the battery pack and place it on the inside edge of the canopy:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007RQW5WG...olid=9XDBPBLMVNKG&coliid=I37SN1Y7ETYNJF&psc=1

Battery Pack Connector: You'll have to cut the LED connector off and connect the remote sensor to this if you get the remote kit, if you forego the battery pack and want to hard-wire the setup to your vehicle you don't need these.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006IWM1AG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

If you have any other questions feel free to ask, I will try and do some more detailed write-up work if you'd like.

 

[Boonie Buster]

Salex Organizers

Installed my Salex Glove Box and Center Console Organizers a week ago. A great product that solves an even greater problem, the mess that lives behind the hatch! The fit is very good and you can customize the amount of pockets you want by removing panels to create larger areas for storing bigger items. These are made in the USA. Denver, Colorado to be exact. They shipped fast and were VERY easy to assemble and install.

Check out his products here:
http://www.salexorganizers.com/

Center Console:


Glove Box:

 

[Boonie Buster]

Cheap Access Cab Drawers

Preface: One of my priorities when purchasing or making an item is Versatility. I like to have several uses for a single item if at all possible. Some would argue that you're sacrificing function, but it depends on what the sacrifice is. In this case it's portability. Something that is not permanently attached to the vehicle or is an irreversible modification like cutting fenders or in a lesser case, completely removing the rear jumper seats to build a storage platform.

So I was cruising the storage area of Fred Meyer one day looking for a cheap drawer and found a Sterilite 16qt Stacking drawer. I have had these in the truck for at least 6 months now and they've been really helpful. It gives you a flat stable surface for camping bins on top and easy access to things you store in the drawers. The drawer will fit a pair of my size 12 hiking boots, but not much more. These cost maybe $15/ea. So for $30 you have a great storage setup that is easily removed for cleaning or carrying precious cargo.

Link to drawers:
http://www.sterilite.com/SelectProduct.html?id=631&ProductCategory=185&section=1

I'm 6'-0" and have my seat slid back to just slightly touching the drawer and feel comfortable on long drives with the seat position.

The top is almost flush with the factory storage areas under the jumper seats.


The sides have bowed inward from carrying heavier items in them, but they work regardless. I usually carry several ratchet straps for easy access when tying something down.


You can still fold down the rear jumper seat if needed.

 

[Wasatch]

Nice Truck!

If you're looking to use the rear more for storage/extra room, a really helpful thing I did was remove the rear headrests (you can a write-up somewhere, if needed). It really opens the backseat area up.

Cheers.

 

[Boonie Buster]

Nice Truck!

If you're looking to use the rear more for storage/extra room, a really helpful thing I did was remove the rear headrests (you can a write-up somewhere, if needed). It really opens the backseat area up.

Cheers.

Thanks, I was looking into doing that a while ago, but decided against it now that we have a canopy. We have nephews that plan to go with us on trips and would like to keep the rear seats intact for them.

 

[Boonie Buster]

License Plate Frame

Here is a fun mini restoration project. This all BRASS license plate frame came off my '96 Tacoma and will find a home on the new Tacoma once I get it cleaned up and looking nice...