Gixxerphil's 2013 DCLB Tacoma

[gixxerphil]

Nice truck! Adding a lift kit and more aggressive tires would be great I think.

I don't really have plans for a lift. The only reason I would is if it needs it to get back to the original height if/when I add the bumpers and other things(OME/Dakar will be the choice if needed). I plan to go to a 265/70 or 75 tire (I've read that's the limit on stock suspension). I don't want to get into regearing and the other associated mods needed for bigger than stockish tires. I do like the look though.

 

[gixxerphil]

I'm suppose to pick these up Friday afternoon. They are listed for a 16-18 Tacoma, but I figured for the price I would take a chance they'll fit on an 05-15. I think these will go good with the eventual Tacoma bed trailer I'll build

 

[Jeeper4life]

What the heck is a DCLB phil? Dual cab long wheel base?

 

[gixxerphil]

What the heck is a DCLB phil? Dual cab long wheel base?

Double Cab Long Bed. I just see that's how those guys describe their trucks a lot on the taco forum.

 

[Jeeper4life]

What the heck is a DCLB phil? Dual cab long wheel base?

Double Cab Long Bed. I just see that's how those guys describe their trucks a lot on the taco forum.

Gotta fit in huh? Lol

 

[gixxerphil]

I've gotten a few more pieces lately. I picked up this Diamondback tonneau cover off CL for $50. It just needs to be cleaned, some black paint and it will be used for the eventual Tacoma bed trailer. It has no dents and came with both keys.




I picked up a set of bed stiffeners from a guy on Tacoma World. Bentrodders is his name. I highly recommend them. They will be put in this weekend.



I got a volt/amp meter and USB(2.1A) charger to put in place of my 2 12v ports(the covers are broken and it drives me crazy)



I also picked up some LED light strips to put under the bed rails.

 

[gixxerphil]

I got the bed stiffeners painted/installed.

 

[gixxerphil]

I've done a bit more to my truck in order get it more "overlanding" ready

Decked system

 

[gixxerphil]

Made some screens so I can open up the windoors and get a breeze.





Got a NOCO booster

 

[gixxerphil]

Bought some 17" T4R wheels so that when it's time for brakes, I can upgrade to the 5th gen T4R brakes



255/70R17 BFG's



Samsung tablet to use as GPS

 

[gixxerphil]

Picked up a fridge to keep my insulin at a constant temp



And made a holder to keep it from sliding on the plastic seat back



Put the wiring in the rear cubby



Bought a Martin roof rack

 

[gixxerphil]

Also got a full set of skids and sliders for my trip to Moab from SOS Concepts.

 

[TheDECKEDGuy]

I've done a bit more to my truck in order get it more "overlanding" ready

Decked system

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Now we just need to see that thing loaded up! Looking good!

 

[gixxerphil]

Got my tires in today.



And I also had a chance to get my other "Expo" vehicle out