build thread

Thanks for the add, recently bought a 2021 Tacoma OffRoad TRD. Loving it. Loving in Newport News, dropped off by the army after a 23 year career followed by a 12 year DOD tour of duty as a civilian. Originally from San Francisc, living here beats the lack of parking and traffic. Only mod I’m...

Howdy, Im Charlie, Alias OC Taco Beach Bum Charlie. I have been on the forum for about 2 years now. Best page out there, and shout out to Tyler for a great Job, creating, building, and maintaning this page for some great research, and just general fun exchanging photos with other people in Taco...

Hey taco owners! I’m excited to see what everyone has does to their tacos. Just bought this beauty in September, came with 9 miles straight from the factory and was super happy with being the first and only driver besides the testing they had to do on it. I was set on getting white after I saw...

Hi all. New to this , I’ve owned a 1990 pickup that went to my brother and is still kicking to this day with over 350,000 miles on it !! A 1995 4Runner v6. A 2008 prerunner. 2 wheel drive , And as of last weekend a 2021 Tacoma Offroad. I call Southern California home. Hi again and thank you...

In southern Utah and a new Taco owner as of January. Hoping to get lots of ideas from this site. K

I picked up my 2017 Sport in January of '20. I had the front windows tinted to match the rears, updated the stock speakers, and added front/rear dash cams. Then I talked to the team at Affordable Offroad in Shamokin, PA and they mentioned wanting to prototype some 3rd gen Tacoma parts...

Starting to finally find time where i can begin sharing my build. Be fore warned, its all built by me from scratch unless otherwise noted which at some point will be the case along the adventures. To begin, lets get into the truck. Its a Magnetic Grey 2017 short bed 4x4 with the TRD Offroad...

I want to install a front headache rack, sometimes called a goal post rack for obvious reasons. Bed has black plastic rail caps. How do I get those off to trim and how do I get under the rail to tighten the rack mounting nuts? Truck came with the factory bedliner (I think they are all that way...

So I knew the auto industry was having trouble with microchip supplies. When I got the new truck home and looked in the package of manuals etc which also contained the "second" key here his what I found: An access key. Not the programmed entry/engine start key. Just a cut key to access the...

Being out in the sticks is cool until you need something like a tune flash done. I’m on the hunt for someone that is doing the ovtune close to Wyoming. Any help would be great.

What’s your build look like?

Hey there! Newish member to the T3G forum so I figured I'd start here. Owned my 2019 DCSB SR5 in white for just over 2 years and have 41k mi on her already. Lots of camping trips and offroad adventures, but too many daily driver miles too. Hopefully will be getting a daily soon so this thing...

After nearly a month of searching and 3 weeks of waiting on delivery she's finally here! 2021 TRD Off Road long bed I've been dying for a truck for so long. Finally the finances came together to make it possible. Hadn't planned on a brand new truck but the used prices were sometimes higher than...

Wife got tired of spinning the rear wheels on her 2009 2WD Taco, so we just made a deal on a new TRD Offroad, DCLB. Should be delivered here next week. Only the second new vehicle either of us has bought in 40 years... and the first time I've ever paid MSRP! Couldn't believe how hard it was to...

Hi guys I'm new to the the group and need some help. I'm currently running 265 75 16 on a stock trd pro and got a set of 16x8 -25 offset on back order. A buddy said that I might rub and may even need to cmc.

Hello everyone, just joined the community of 3rd generation Tacoma owners. First Toyota for me, coming from an f150, so a big change. But loving every moment thus far. Nothing spectacular planned in terms of modifications, just small upgrades for now. Looking forward to learning more about...

Thanks for letting me join the Forum. I bought a Tacoma TRD 6Ft bed Off Road last week and have a question about towing. I don't plan on putting a lift kit on it for bigger tires but I plan to tow my Polaris RZR in a 7x14 dual axle enclosed trailer on occasion. I've read that it would be wise to...

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There is a gray plastic insert in one of the holes in the underside of the frame of my 2019 Tacoma on the driver's side (image below). It is in the middle of the recommended left front support location so I had to remove it when lifting the truck for a tire rotation. Does anyone know what...

Hello new to the forum and this taco is my answer to the midlife crisis. After a 15-year hiatus I purchased my 3rd taco this past December. My previous 2 were both 1st gen (‘96 4x2 4cyl single cab and ‘04 SR5 V6 4x4). All 3 manual trans. I am new to off roading but instantly became hooked and...

I’ve been a vanlifer in the past and building and selling sprinters vans is actually my current full time profession because I love doing it so much. I just bought a built 2016 TRD Sport and I’m looking to make it my own with some overland modifications. I’ll update this tread as the build...

I may be a little premature in joining but I’m excited. My truck is currently in freight on its way!! I went with the Off Road Long Bed. I’ve got all kinds of plans and dreams that are far beyond what my budget will allow. We’ll see how it goes. I’ve been in many forums in the past for other...

Finally bit the bullet,my new pro has arrived!😎

Hi! I have recently been looking into forums and I have been wanting to lift my truck for a while and now I am able to get what I need. I’ve bought the bilstein 6112 kit with the 5160 reservoir kit but I’m not sure if I should set it at the highest setting or the 3/4 clip. I have bought the bf...

Hello everyone! Ive owned my 2017 for about 2 years now. Just want to be clear that I bought it "repaired from salvage" out of Utah..... Itll help explain my lack of worry as I build this truck out. It all started with being T boned by a nice buck one morning that found a way to damage every...

Hi, name is Jesse. This is my first Toyota, It is a 2018 TRD Offroad Double Cab. And it is Inferno, I love orange shit. So I plan on keeping this until the wheels fall off. I never keep anything more than a few years but now I want to build and run it. This truck is specifically for family...

Recently picked up the 2021 TRD Off-Road Double Cab Long Bed. Looking to replace front bumper and add a winch. I'd prefer not to cut anything. Any recommendations for hidden mount winch setups? Also pic of truck.

Hi All! Recently purchased a 2021 MGM TRD Off-Road w/ MT as my first truck/new vehicle ever and I'm excited to join the community and share it! In the background, the true owners of my truck.... until the loan is paid anyway... A little background, I've always been a Honda fan, owned three...

I'm thinking of replacing the wheel spacers, does anyone know a reliable place to get them from, considering they hold the wheel to the car would want them to be trustworthy and high grade!

Howdy everyone, my name is Kyle and I have a 2017 off road. I have had this truck for a little over a year now coming from a 07 4Runner that I had for almost 9 years. So far I’ve put icon add a leaf in the rear and the toytec bilstein coil overs I had on the runner, 5th gen 4Runner brakes from...

New member here 🤘🤘 2019 🌮 -ICON Suspension -700lb coils 2.5in w/ reservoir -2.0in w/ reservoir -RXT leaf pack stage 3 -Durobumps front and rear -URD Supercharger -Coastal Offroad bumpers + skids -Trail-Gear sliders -Rave OffRoad roof rack

Purchased my Taco 7 months ago. Adding minor mods as I go. A 2” spacer + 1” block was added to fit the new wheels on 285/70r17’s. Minor trimming of plastic required and front mudguard removed to eliminate the occasion rubbing. Although I’ve been satisfied with the stance and the height I’m not...

Hello all, Well I am happy to say, that I am the proud and very happy owner of a 2021 TRD Off-Road in Cement with a manual trans, that I just brought home tonight. There is a lot of snow coming down, and it's been a really long day. So I'll get some pics up this weekend. I'm looking forward to...

new member here. I'm a Toyota lover and got myself a 2017 Tacoma. Looking to know more upgrades here.

I'm a rookie on this forum. I purchase a brand new 2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road. I drove it to San Francisco to attend a function. I was stopped at a red light intersection with the vehicle on an incline street. If anybody been to San Francisco, it so hilly. With my foot on the brake...

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New to the forums here! Just wanted to say what's up! Just became an authorized vendor for the forums to check me out if you guys have any Taco Related mods you want to do. Adding new products daily / weekly. Now let's see your tacos! www.TacoClout.com

Hi Folks, Super excited to be chatting with a group far more knowledgeable than I on 3G Tacos. I have a 2018 TRD Pro 5' CAB with a Snugtop camper shell. Unfortunately the shell does not have roof rack slots. I would like to swap the shell and put racks on the cab and shell. Looking for advice...

Just waving my hand introducing myself. I'm Greg from Mississippi

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So I recently ended up selling this truck to build something a little larger. This is a great set up if you need space for 1-2 people. I just couldn't make it work for 4. Here is a video walkthrough of the AT Overland Atlas for anyone interested. Original link: https://youtu.be/t9_UUbelShE

Hi. Im noah. I live in NJ. Ive had a Tacoma about 9 months. This truck is my daily. I have a 27 mile 5day/week commute in classic Jersey traffic. I drive like grandma. Im the guy going the speed limit on 80 at 5:30am. My intentions for this truck are for it to be as capable as I can get it while...

Howdy folks! I got this guy in spring of '19. It came with the stubby front bumper and a Warn as well as LED Headlights which was great. I slapped some AP sliders on it and braved the Naches Trail here in WA, folding stock skids and leaving bits of bumper trim along the way. Next summer I added...

My name is Mickey I'm from South Eastern PA (Philly suburbs) currently in the works of building my dream overland camping rig to drive cross country with my friends and my girlfriend. Have been a little slow with the build but really looking to change that this year!!!!! Pics to come

Hey everyone, Steve from so cal I wanted to say hi and introduce myself. I am originally from Long Island NY but the ole Marine Corps brought me out west where I have been living for the past 10 years. I have had my truck for a few years haven’t gotten around to making any major mods yet but...

I recently purchased a 2021 Tacoma Limited - Army Green. I immediately noticed a vibration through the steering wheel. I took it back to the dealer for rebalancing, but was told everything was ok and that the vibration was a characteristic of new Tacomas. I am trying to verify that statement...

Changed up the turn signals to the blacked out sequential signals, blacked out the driver and passenger badges, and added the weather tech hood stone and bug guard. Little things but all coming together! Thoughts?

Hi, I'm new here. More? 4th time Tacoma Owner. Now have a Gen3 2019, OR 4x4. (Silver/Black trim) Stock height for now. Have done inside LED's and working on brighter headlights & fogs so far. hey, I've had it a week.. 22 year Retired Veteran. 10 years Army Artillery and 12 years Air Force Heavy...

Finally checking one thing off my mod list (y) I’m loving the way they look! Got them from Cali Raised Off-Road.

So I bought a new 2020 TRD sport access cab and absolutely love this thing. Unfortunately I ate a doe last night with just 3500 miles on the odometer 😡🤬 life goes on and it's not horrible, it just annoys the crap out of me. I bought a lift kit and some new wheels and tires that were supposed to...

Hello, Chris here from Albuquerque NM, Picked up my 1st Toyota Tacoma back in July of 2020 during the peak of our dreaded Covid-19 Apocalypse. Looking to slowly build this truck to something we ( my wife and I ) can take out on weekends and long trips to camp or just get away from life here...

Good afternoon all, This is my 2020 TRD Off-Road Long Bed. Not much done to date. I am currently waiting for my GFC to be built #1367 and will be adding upgrades slowly but surely.

Howdy folks. Happy to be a member here. I recently ordered my first tacoma and I'm eager to pick it up in February!

Hope everyone is doing well. I am new here, and to the Tacoma family. Wanted my first and last truck to be a Tacoma, and finally I purchased a 2021 SR5 2.7 4cyl. D/C. Love it! Does anyone possibly have any suggestions for improving performance? Starters, I was leaning towards getting a K&N...

Hi all, my names Richard. I bought my 2020 TRD OR 4x4 about a year ago. Slowly but surely piecing it together how I want it. so far.. Baja designs squadron fog lights 15% window tint front and rear ARE overland series bed cap Yakima cross bars Bilstein 5100 front and rear OME 888 coil springs...

Got the truck washed up today and some things coming in the mail! Mail call is including: trd pro grille (of course) emblem overlays tailgate letters

Hi all -- Great looking forum here. My name is Rick, and I recently bought a '21 Tacoma DCSB TRD OR 4WD in MGM. I used to own a '99 Tacoma extra-cab 4WD TRD that I wheeled fairly regularly. I was active with the TTORA forum at that time, but it appears they've fizzled out over the years. I...

My 2018 TRD OR tacoma is name TacoRona, as we bought her to build as a project during all the free time we were given in the shut downs. We have already beat her up quite a bit, and have gone to several off road parks since we bought her in May2020. We're definitely hooked!! Here are some pics...

Hello and thank you for the add! New guy signing in here, just checking out the forum and seeing what its all about. I have bad news for you all, my build thread isn't going to be great or exciting. Its mostly full of small practical things that help me do my camping thing along with a bunch...

Just stop to say hello and thanks

Hey whats up everyone. I thought id share some of our rig for anyone that may be interested. To start I put a video together of our AT Overland Atlas. There wasnt to much info out there when we bought ours so I figured we could help out anyone that might be looking, or just simple interested...

Brand new to this hidden world of Tacoma enthusiasts. My gf has a pretty kick ass rig and I love the looks I get when I get complimented on the truck and I say it’s hers 😂. I’m looking to get my own here in the near future so I don’t have to keep adjusting the seat lol I will say it was nice...

Hello, new taco owner here. Coming from the Jeep world. Happy to be here. Looking to mod of course. Will love looking at all the builds here. Checking in from Houston, Texas. 2021 TRD Sport 4x4 Procomp lift 18’ Fuel Wheels 35 Nitto Grapplers

Just picked up a TRD OFF-ROAD. Mods are on the way for a overland. Mostly going with CBI products, ordered full skids and slider and am waiting on those. CBI estimates delivery around the end of February. So early spring is when it will get I will start install. CBI ditch light brackets and...

Happy New Year! I’m Brian and this is my truck so far. Not a lot done but it gets me where I want to go. -2019 SR5 DCSB -Bilstien 5100s all around -OME 887 front springs -Icon AAL -265/75R16 Falken Wildpeak AT3w -Rigid 360 SAE in selective yellow fog lights -Baja Designs S1 ditch lights...

The night I bought her.

Thank You for this forum, here are my two 3rd gens. 1999 4Runner and my 2021 Tacoma.

This is not going to be a really interesting overlander. I'm right outside of Pittsburgh, and it's going to be trips to nowhere big, but I'm just planning on doing a lot more camping than the last few years. Truck 2019 TRD Off-Road 4x4 Manual Day I bought it Current Replacing the...

Hey y'all, I am new to the forum and figured I would share my current build and some progress pics for future projects. Feel free to post whatever you like below: positive input, negative input, questions, etc... As a college student, I will be posting my build and cheap ways to upgrade your...

Started my wheeling with this, 1980 BJ41 (Right hand drive Diesel FJ40), long story but moved on to a 04 Tacoma. Sold the 04 last year and bought a new "project" 2020 TRD Off road. Nothing done to my new ride yet, Iron Man kit sitting in the shop waiting to be installed. The new ride in the...

its great to read the posts and replies, getting some great information thus far.

After just under a month of having my Tacoma, it finally got to taste some dirt. Went up and played a bit on some paths around the Cajon pass in Cali and I love this truck even more now! It was nothing crazy but definitely went through some steep climbs and weird angles, but dam was I impressed...

I am new to the Tacoma3G forum! Several years spent over on tacoma world forum and overland bound. Just stumbled upon this forum and good to see something specific to 3rd gens. Long story short, I'm on my 4th toyota truck. Owned an 87 pickup in college and have had a 97, 06, and now 16 taco...

Just bought a 21’ SR5, with that V-6 , it’s an Access cab with 6 ‘bed, nice truck, trying to figure out the WiFi hotspot, is there any YouTube links with vids out there?

This is Bella, I brought her home December 30th, 2018. She is a SR with SX package that included remote keyless entry and Black alloy wheels.

Hey all, welcome to my build page. My build will definitely take time to "complete", but it will be a ton of fun to build up. Bought the truck in may of 2019 and plan to keep and enjoy it for a long time to come. Suspension Fox 2.5 DSC coilovers Fox 2.5 DSC 12" shocks Camburg Kinetik series...

Hello All, New here, but I have been lurking for a while picking up tips/tricks/hacks and been wanting a Taco for over two decades now! Long story short, a very recent divorce lead to a forced sale of my house, lack of a decent daily driver, and me wanting to get back to the 2 or 3 weekends a...

I just literally made this account! First post here. Definitely will not be the last either! I have a 2017 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Access Cab that I absolutely love but want to improve. I'm in the market for some headlights and I'm really leaning towards Morimotos. I wanted to get some opinions on...

Just want to start off wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! Super thankful for my 2020 TRD OR 4x4 6 speed Manual that my wife named Sandy. I am a registered nurse located in southern California. Ride is pretty much stock right now but should be getting wheels and tires this weekend. Saving...

This is starting to come off and I would like to know what I can use to make sure it does not continue to come off. Thanks in advance!

Coming from 4 past subarus, i pulled the trigger on a 2021 TRD Sport, Access cab with 6MT. I’m super stoked to learn more about this community and can’t wait to learn more from y’all.

Hello, I’m new to this and my Instagram is Jake.Delger and YouTube channel is Jake Delger , I have made these custom patches that are very limited and looking to sell them Free Shipping! Dm me on Instagram for more info if you are interested! Have a great day!

✌🏻. Not new to forums, more like new to posting on forums, so here we go. Picked up this jewel back in April with all intentions of leaving it stock. That’s lasted about a month. Wheels and tires to start. Method 312 18x9 -5.75 offset KO2’s 265/65/18 Only a inch larger than stock so the stock...

hey all, here is my 2016 SR. It is only a 2.7L, but I'm looking forward to the challenge and excitement. Owned it for six months. OVtuned, re-gear and all Billstien suspension in a couple weeks. Thanks for the add

Started with installation of a Skyjacker 3" Coilover kit with A-Arms and their 2" Rear Leaf Springs. Had this done at the Dealership before I picked it up. First kit i 30 years I did not do myself and I have done 40+ kits ranging from every Jeep to Tundra and Dodge 1500's. The dealership Koch 33...

Over the weekend I traded in my 17 Camaro SS for this beauty of a truck. It’s not the most high end or capable truck out there, but dammit it’s mine and I already love it.

I've been around since July 2018. I went on a Cleghorn run with the Tacoma 3G group back then. Mods are OME suspension upgrade, small lift, after blowing out two stock rear Bilstein shock. Thankfully they were warranty items. Duro bump stops in front. Cooper Discoverer ST Maxx in stock size...

This one doesn't have a name yet either :LOL: The blue truck has been great, but it has 80k on it with multiple cross country trips, so it's time someone else enjoys it. So it's now owned by one of our sales guys (Corey if you have seen him in any of our videos) and he's stoked. So the new...

Hi all! Thought I'd share pics of our build. This is a 2018 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro built for overlanding. Turned out super nice! Here's who's on it: Front bumper: aluminum T3 from @CBI Offroad Fab Rear bumper: dual swingout T3 from @CBI Offroad Fab w/camera relocation bracket Winch: @ComeUp SEAL...

Howdy Folks, My name is Tony Shaw and I'm thinking about becoming a convert to the Taco Community. I'm also an Army Combat Veteran (OEF). I've ran big lifted Fords and Chevys my entire life (I'm only 29 lol), admitting that neither of them have the reputation of reliability that Toyota pickups...

Does anyone have a gap on your Tacoma grill on the right side? I took a picture of it.

Hey guys new to the forum! I had a question during the break in period for 5.29 nitro gears is it 45 miles with 3 cool downs then drive the rest easy on the pedal? or will I be having to do the cool downs for the whole 500 miles?

what's up every one! been lurking around here for a while and been searching for the right truck!. And FINALLY...I brought one home yesterday! retired my 2008 4runner for it! the truck is a 2018 TRD OR Inferno...one owner lease and looks to have the rough country leveling kit! absolutely love...

After 3 weeks of intensive research and negotiations I pulled the trigger on a new Tacoma today. 2021 Cement Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road with Premium Off Road Package including LED lighting and Technology Package. $40,040.00 Out the door. I feel good about the purchase thanks to all of you who...

Just a simple introduction, I’m out of Florida, little late to start a build thread but here’s the build so far. Meso turns RRW stealth bumper King2.5s with adj res Icon rtx leaf Smitty built xrc3 9.5k Morimoto xb led headlights Morimoto fogs Icon rebound 17x8.5 Duratracs...

Signed up from North Central Washington, 2020 TRD OR in quicksand

I had it since new. Still ran like new. Only 215,000 miles. I had no choice but to scrap it. So all I wanted was a new version of what I had. Since only the expensive trucks have manual, I was forced to buy a 20 access 2wd auto. I have a Subaru, don't need 4wd. My old truck barely held 2 small...

Hey all. My name is Shane, based in SE Pennsylvania. I previously owned a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and wanted something to fit my lifestyle a little better; fishing, hunting, and getting outdoors! I recently upgraded to a new rig and will be continuing the build as the ideas come in. I'm fairly...

Looking at purchasing a new 2020 Cement Taco TRD Offroad Premium Offroad Package with Technology. I think I found a good deal at $39,800 for everything before %6 sales tax. Also, I have the following build worked out with the dealer. 1. 3" ICON Stage 9 Kt 2. Nitro 4.88 Gears 3. Nitto...