RSB's Radiant Red Tacoma build

[shellb]

I agree, sorry to hear that you are selling it. On the flip side, some lucky person is going to get a very good truck!

 

[RSB]

Change of plans! I'm not selling the truck. Instead, a makeover is in order.

 

[joker2041]

change of plans! I'm not selling the truck. Instead, a makeover is in order.

What is in store for it?

 

[sovereign]

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[RSB]

He seems dead set on taking the topper off. Maybe he found a buyer. Or won the lottery.:ylsmoke:

Me? I'm on the way to Utah and am getting ready to crawl in the back, watch a movie, and go to sleep. How one can do without an enclosure of some sort I'll never know. But Tacomas sure do look cool with an open bed and the spare mounted at an angle in the back.:costumed-smiley-007

Yep, I won the lottery. Haha, no. Not really.

I agree Tacomas look best with the topper off. But now I'm thinking there's just too many benefits the topper offers that can't be sacrificed—even over a raised bed rack (especially for a DD).

Although I liked having a roof rack for storage and a place to secure tools outside the vehicle, the exposure to the elements has been taking a toll. I'm thinking about taking it off. With the freed-up space, I can add an RTT and move all payload inside the bed for more protection.

I did decide to remove the swing-out tire carrier. I didn't realize how much I'd miss having quick access to the tailgate! I know I'll be losing the space and quick accessibility to the spare tire, however, I feel the truck is more functional without it. This is just something I've learned with time on the trails.

 

[NothingClever]

Welp, the truck and accessories are nice but my thoughts are to wish you good luck with your finances. Anybody who funnels a ton of money into a truck and then suddenly has to sell it only to pop up again and say it's time for a makeover must be on a financial rollercoaster. I hope that part of your off road adventure smooths out for you.

 

[RSB]

Thanks. Circumstances suddenly changed for the better.

 

[Box Rocket]

Glad to hear you're able to keep it.

 

[Youngunner]

Finally land that fire job maybe?

 

[Dirtytires]

Sir, you have one of them trucks that don't come around much. Very nice build. Enjoyed the read.

 

[RMP&O]

What was wrong with the rear leaves?

 

[skrillah]

Hey RSB,

Now that you've had the Corbeau seats for awhile, what are your impressions? Worth it?

I drive my truck 85 miles a day, the lack of support from the crappy stock seats is killing me.

Were you considering any other options before you picked these??

Cheers and thanks for all the build thread info.

Kyle

 

[YotaPilot]

What happened to all the pics in this thread? This was a great example of a Tacoma build and without the photos it doesn't do it justice.

 

[sr5sushi]

^ Im agreeing with this guy! where are all the pictures!? this was one of my favorite builds!:Wow1:

 

[RSB]

So sorry guys. Obviously I fell off the grid for awhile... (like 11 months )

Thanks for bringing this to my attention. I forgot I hosted the photos on a server that went down last month. I'll start working on fixing the links and uploading the photos this week.

I also know I'm long overdue for an update! :sombrero: