The Toyota Tacoma [as of 2022]

platform

suspension - front

• SPC Light Racing Upper Control Arms (UCAs) [install]
• ADS 2.5" coilovers w/reservoirs and 650lb springs [install]
  • complete rebuild and revalve [details]
• Kartek 7" limit straps [install]
• Diff-drop kit [install]
• Strongflex Polyurethane Lower Control Arm (LCA) bushings [install]
• DuroBumps LCA rear bump stops [install]
• DuroBumps LCA front bump stops [install]

suspension - rear

• Alcan 8-leaf custom pack
  • with 3" lift @ 600lbs. extra capacity [install] [update]
  • with 4" lift @ 600lbs. extra capacity [install]
• ADS 2.5" smooth body w/reservoirs and 10" travel, in custom mounts [gathering parts] [fabrication (the first time, incorrectly)] [fabrication (the right way)]
  • complete rebuild and revalve [details]
• DuroBumps 4.5" rear bump stops [parts] [install]
• DuroBumps u-bolt flip kit [parts] [install]

steering

• Energy Suspension Polyurethane Steering Rack bushings [install]
• New OEM Steering Rack [install]

brakes

• Tundra 13WL disc brakes, and supporting parts (front) [install] [break-in and first impressions] [upgraded hard lines]
• Toytec extended rear brake line [install]

drive train

• Toyota eLocker (rear, stock)
• Relocated diff breather [details]
• Nitro gears 4.88 differentials [install] [first impression and break-in] [first oil change]
• ARB air locker (front) [install]
• DuroBumps front diff bracket bushings [install]
• Reinforced rear axle housing [details]
• Replaced the transfer case [details]
• Replaced clutch [install]
• Replaced timing belt, water pump, thermostat, etc.
  • At 90K miles
  • At 218K miles
• Replaced radiator [install]

armor

• Relentless Predator front bumper [install]
• CBI Offroad Fab Outback 1.0 rear bumper with dual swing-out [install]
• Relentless skids - IFS and transfer case [IFS skid install] [mid skid install] [fixing the IFS mounts]
  • Re-engineering the mid-skid mount [details]
• Relentless sliders with kick out [install] [maintenance]
• BAMF Rear Diff Skid [fabrication and install]

wheels and tires

• 16" 3rd Gen Toyota 4Runner Limited wheels [install] [painted bronze]
• 255/85 R16 (33x10.5) Cooper Discoverer ST Maxx tires [install]
  • 2019-02 - second set (5) installed (ODO 111K miles)
  • 2020-07 - third set (5) installed (ODO 153K miles)
  • 2022-04 - fourth set (4) installed (ODO 218K miles)

electrical

• Dual AGM Batteries w/Blue Sea ML-ACR [fab and install]
• Bussmann fuse/relay box on custom mount [fab and install]
• Blue Sea 12 circuit fuse box [fab and install]
• Victron SmartSolar 100/20 Solar Charger [install]
• TP-solar 100W Foldable Solar Panel Charger Kit [install]
• USB charger [install] [replacement due to RFI]
• Power to the bed rack [fab and install]

lighting

• Headlights
  • 100/90W OSRAM H4 Headlight upgrade + harness [install]
• Auxilary Off-Road Lights
  • Diode Dynamics SS5 Pro Spot lights mounted in front bumper [install]
• Fog Lights
  • Diode Dynamics SS3 Pro Selective Yellow SAE/DOT Fog lights mounted in front bumper [install]

communications & navigation

• Homelink garage door opener in headliner [install]
• Uniden XL520PRO CB radio [install] [impressions]
• Firestik FireFly 3' CB antenna [install]
• Kenwood TM-D710GA dual band ham radio [radio install]
• Diamond NMO antenna and mount [antenna install]
• STI-CO ROOF-FT-NITI NMO 2m Ham antenna [install]
• mobilinkd TNC [install] [APRS explained]
• Viofo A119 V3 Dashcam w/hardwire kit [installation]

audio

• Kenwood Excelon DMX906S head unit [install]
• RAAMmat sound deadening [materials and prep] [install]
• Front door speakers - JBL Concert Series 521 5-1/4" [selection] [install]
• Rear quarter panels speakers - Kicker CSC65 6-1/2" w/Woofers [selection] [install]

interior gear

• scheel-mann Vario R seats [install]
  • Removed Wet Okele Seat covers [design and install]
  • Did not like Corbeau Baja XRS [install]
• Ram mounts [A-pillar install]
• Center console riser to match door arm rest [design and install]

exterior gear

• Warn M8000-S winch [install] [quick connect]
• Custom fabricated bed rack [fabrication] [custom RTT mounts]
• Cascadia Vehicle Tents (CVT) Mt. Shasta [purchase] [install]
• CBI Frame Reinforcement Plates [install]
• Exped Megamat LW mattress [review]
• hi-lift [details]
• ARB 50-qt Fridge/Freezer [purchase]
• Honda Odyssey Windshield Sprayers [install]
• USActionTrax Recovery Boards