build thread

Started to build my Tacoma in homage to the first gen Pickups on the '80s. Mostly because I had to sell my 1980 Pickup and wanted to scratch an itch of still owning something unique, while still keeping it an all-around truck.

My pride and joy....

Base is a 2019 Tacoma Offroad DCSB with the technology package. Exterior Armor: C4 Fabrication Sliders with the step Plate. Painted myself with Matte Black Enamel via Rattle Can. C4 Fab Sliders, A little dirty from the install Wheels and Tires: Stock for now. Engine Performance: K&N...

Just wanted to introduce myself and say that I have enjoyed the opinions and help everyone has provided so far. Here is my new Taco and what I have already done... the tent I have had previously... glad I can use it again!

Hey guys, my name is Bijan. I have been apart of TacomaWorld for quite some time but finally ended up in a new 3rd gen and it’s time to join this site. I’ve had two Tacoma’s prior to this 2019, the last one being a +2 LT truck. I have to say, I miss that truck a lot! Glad to be on the forum. I...

Picked up this 2016 Blazing Blue TRD Sport when I was stationed in Hawaii. Just picked it up from the port at my new duty station today. Right now I have new wheels and tires ordered and a Faux Pro Grille with raptor lights. We'll see where it goes from there ?‍♂️

Recently bought a 2020 Cement Off Road back in Jan. It didn’t stay stock for long. Colorado resident. Currently in DC for work. Bought Kings 2.5 front and rear with Icon RXT leaf pack and Icon UCAs. Next I went with a set of Advan Racing 17x8.5 -10 wheels with 285/70/17 BFG KO2s. Installed...

My original build thread was starting to look a little clunky so I decided to just go ahead and make a completely new one?‍♂️ (Plus, I finally have a couple decent quality photos!) I have a 2016 SR5 DCSB. As of now, it stands as my daily driver that I take out on the weekends for some light...

Hello everyone. I’ve been a member of TacomaWorld for a while and recently discovered this forum. I drive a 2018 TRD Sport V6 Access Cab in a manual transmission. Before buying this truck I had been driving an ‘01 Tacoma in the same color. This new guy is the first vehicle I’ve spent a lot of...

Hey guys! Joined the forum about a year ago and been lurking through most of it and asking questions along the way. Finally decided to do a build thread and have this also be an official introduction. Luckily I took some pics along the way and can share everything that has been done! Overview...

Wellllll Finally getting around to starting a build thread. We’ve gone a long way in a just over a year that I’ve owned the truck.. the day I got it two weeks ago it’s been quite the build! lots to share, from trips to supplies

Just wanted to say hi. I have just bought a 2017 Tacoma TRD Offroad. I love it and am looking for info and reviews to help me build my rig..

Just picked this up this past Monday. Pretty stoked. Was a Titan guy for a long time but gas was killing me, so got a Maxima for the commute. Car was fun and drove great, but I’m a truck guy, so pulled the trigger on the Tacoma. My wife has driven it more than I have. Already order some all...

here's a few pics of mine, and a list of what i've done so far.... here's my list of mods so far: -K&N filters -TRD pro shift knob -TRD pro grille -TRD pro taillights -Meso Stage 2 tail light upgrade -Meso blackout trim kit -Meso Baja Designs 3rd brake/bed light (haven't installed yet) -Meso...

hey guys/gals new to this forum, have tried other forums but the drama got old. Im a a father of 5, usaf vet, and have work in the refining/pipeline industry for 21 years. I currently have a 2017 TRD sport, dcsb in Quicksand. l've only done a bunch of small things so far. Once my tires wear...

Thanks for the add I have a lot of questions as I just got a 2020 Voodoo Blue Tacoma TRD Offroad 4x4. wifey says I cant do any mods for 1 month. that's a long time for me. used to own a 1998 4-runner with 275000 miles till I was tboned

New member and love these forums.

I'm new to Tacomas but grew up around Toyotas, I was brought home from the hospital as a baby in a first gen 4Runner. My first vehicle was a Jeep Wrangler, my last vehicle before the Tacoma was a Subaru WRX. This week I bought a 2020 TRD Offroad with a manual transmission. This truck is...

Greetings all! I finally sacked up and ditched my little 4-banger Fusion for a 2016 Tacoma TRD Off-Road. To be perfectly honest, not sure why I didn't do it sooner. For right now this is my daily driver, but it gives me the freedom to go do some weekend warrior type glamping shit, and...

Bought this truck 2 years ago as you can see bone stock. List of Mods so far nothing to serious 12 arc audio sub with taco tunes box trd pro grill Blacked out Tacoma badging, debadged chrome V6 Ordered wheels, tires and lift. Hopefully coming in this week will upload pics!

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All the money I've pissed away: Paired my phone - major accomplishment. MESO V5 Mirrors. So O.G. Hood scoop: Like you fucking wish you had. RIPP Coil Packs. Helps me troll the tuners. RRW RR7-H. Bronze and sexy as fuck. Nitto Ridge Grappler's. Big enough to look like I know what I'm...

Hey everyone, I recently purchased a 2020 Tacoma TRD Off-Road Premium in the Midnight Black Metallic color. This is my third Tacoma (previously owned two 1st Gens ('98 & '01)) and was glad to get back into one after nearly a decade of daily driving a Ford. I found it amazing how the Tacomas...

Aloha everyone. Here is my 2017 Tacoma TRD sport 4wd. 1. Bilstein 5100 front with OME 888 coils and too spacers and JBA high caster UCAs 2. Bilstein 5126 extended rear shocks with OME Dakar HD leaf pack 3. Front bumper corner trim to help fit tires 4. 295/70/17 Mastercraft Courser MXT Mud...

Hi, I'm Steve! I live in Calgary Alberta and I bought my Tacoma back in Sept 2018. On this thread I will focus on how my truck got to be where it is today and beyond. I am planning share my experiences alone the way, hopefully it helps you out and if not its fun to talk trucks either way. The...

Alright. Figured I should get the build thread moved over here. Seems to be a pretty standard build setup for most of the rigs, so I will come throw our trash panda into the mix so you all can laugh at the dumb shit we do with the truck. Let me clarify, this isn’t a fancy build. We are very...

After lurking and researching for over a year, I bought a '19 last November. This truck is my daily and I wanted to keep the mods to a minimum but feel it will all spiral out of control eventually. For now I have the TRD grill (of course), Cali Raised fogs, Bilstein/OME/Deaver lift, Method...

Heyo! First time Tacoma owner and first time truck owner here. After years of borrowing my dad's Silverado anytime I needed to haul anything or carry motos, it was time for a truck of my own. For this reason I went Long Bed with absolutely ZERO regrets. She's a trail limo but I love her! My...

2018 TRD OffRoad, 33's 3 inch sus lift.

First time tacoma owner here. I love this truck!!!

Hey everyone, Great to be on here! My name's Nick and I'm living in Raleigh, NC, and I drive a 2019 Tacoma SR (V6, 4x4) and it's truly my dream truck! I haven't really seen many upgraded Tacomas around these parts, but maybe that will change now that I'm on here! I currently only have aesthetic...

What’s up people I’m new here and I’m new to trucks and 4x4. Here’s a little snippet about me. I live in centra/Southern California let’s say between Santa Barbara and and San Luis Obispo. My amazing wife finally agreed to let me buy my dream truck we bought a 2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Offroad...

Hello from Ontario! My first post! I've been lurking for a week or so just getting the lay of the land. I brought this home last week. I bought it used, had Toyota do a full check-up and oil change and had it rust proofed at Krown rustproofing. I swapped the Toyo all seasons for some new...

Hey all I’m fairly new here. This is my first Tacoma and my first build really. I’ve always liked them and now I got one haha. nothing special 2016 TRD Sport. Blazin blue pearl Access cab Only thing I’ve done so far is add a cb radio a lower grill light bar and HIDs for the low beams and...

2017 Pro Rough Country level kit with AAL Prinsu Rack CBI Rock Sliders SPC UCA BFG KO2 285/75/16

So I recently bought a 2019 Tacoma TRD Off Road from a dealership in SA. The previous owner did, what I would consider, some tasteful upgrades. - Method Wheels and A/T Falken tires - LED headlights -TRD Pro skid plate -LED fog lights The truck is loaded! JBL premium sound, sunroof, leather...

Good evening tacoma3g world! My name is Adam and I’ve had my 17 DCSB since August and love it! Just getting started with exploring and basic mods but here to enjoy the community like many of you do! IG: tacoma_kelly

Replaced my 2002 Tundra with a new Tacoma and will use for M/C hauling. That was till I went 4 wheeling and discovered how well it works off road. Just as capable as my Jeep but waaaay less tiring to drive. I can foresee less riding and more 4 wheeling. Here is the truck box stock as delivered.

Hello Everyone! My name is Tyler! My girlfriend and I purchased a 2019 TRD Off Road Tacoma back in June 2019 and we've been having a blast modding it since then! Here's a few pictures: Original link: Login • Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/p/B0MQ2OiAy_P) Original link: Login • Instagram...

Hey all, I'm building my first taco! I'm going to be taking this truck through some of the parks out west as soon as it's done. Lake Tahoe to Yosemite over to LV then Mt Zion, Canyonlands, Moab, then we finish our trip in Colorado. I want to build a truck capable of anything. (I'm currently in...

New guy here. From N. MS. New to Tacoma’s. Came from a Ram 2500 megacab (which is crazy; adjusting to the size difference) but I wanted something reliable. Picked up this 2020 trd or on Saturday !

picked up my 2020 TRD OR last Friday. Gonna take the mods slowly - but im in love with this thing!

Greetings from Puerto Rico! ?? Here my Taco SR5 2018 ?

Hey Guys and Gals, new to the forum. Just got out of an 18’ TRD OffRoad 2wd and into a 20’ TRD Offroad 4x4 M/T. So far I’ve transferred everything off the 18’ and added a few new things to the 20’ hope yall enjoy.

Hello all. I wanted to say thank you for accepting me into the forum. I recently bought a 2019 Tacoma 4x4 TRD Sport. Of course I have started the build process and it’s coming along nicely. I am so impressed with these trucks. I come from the modified Jeep Wrangler world and Ford Raptor world...

I’m two weeks into the Tacoma world with my 2017 TRD Sport, double cab, extended bed. I didn’t think I could love a truck this much! It’s like all my LEGO dreams came true - wicked foundation to build on. Since the photos I’ve put on black running boards, tonneau cover, and have put in a remote...

So this is the first time I have see a army green one on person. I love dirt, but this could trump it. What do you guys think?

To the base model blue (always have to have three names to paint, right, so Blazing Pearl Blue = blue) Easy lift kit, Bilstein front, block rear Trail FX Suspension. I switched up wheels to 17" Fuel Anza Bronze and fit 285/70/17 Nitto Ridge Grapplers onto those. Black n-Fab side steps, and MBRP...

New member from Southwest PA. Second Taco Limited. I like what everyone has done to their rigs and hope to do a little of that. My IG will be updated with more pics soon!

New here at tacoma3g. I drive a 2018 Tacoma trd off-road. I don’t have many mods on it yet (slow build). I’m from Houston Texas. IG: toytaco_trd18 Sponser: offroad_insight Member of Houston area off-road recovery

Hi All, My name is Jonny. I found this place by browsing through IG pictures and dreaming of my build. I've never owned a Tacoma and wow, there is just so much greatness that can be done! I purchased my 2017 Tacoma TRD OR 2 weeks ago as a Toyota certified used truck. It is pretty much stock...

So far I have done a basic lift with blocks and pucks till I get all the components I need. I have Fuel Vector rims with Nitto Trail Grappler tires. I have an Off-road Custom steel front grill. The fog lights are Cali Raised PODs and I have Cali Raised Dutch lights (I’m going to be swapping them...

trying to learn as much as I can and built a sick taco.

What’s up everyone I’m new here just stumbled across this forum while sitting in class bored out of my mind the other day. Just picked up my first Tacoma back in November. It’s a 2020 SR5 4x4 with the V6. She’s currently pretty much stock and I’m probably keeping it that way until I mostly pay...

2016 TRD SPORT 4X4 DCSB MANUAL Having owned my taco for about a year and a half now, I purchased it with means of keeping it as a reliable daily driver with minimal mods. With my past of not being able to keep anything factory, this taco quickly spiraled deeper and deeper into the modified...

Just picked up my 2020 trd offroad tacoma. I want to start upgrading it to make it look more aggressive. I want to upgrade my front grill and tires. I'm asking recommendations in terms of best place to get: 1. a trd pro grill. (I have the front camera, will I need to modify it?) 2. What tire...

Hey! Im from Vermont but currently live in NC. I just picked up a 2020 cement TRD sport and I absolutely love it. I previously had a lifted Subaru Forester which took me on so many adventures and was a great car. I can’t wait to Work on this truck. I truly enjoy the build process and searching...

Hey y’all, new here just trying to get a feel for things! Here’s some pics of my 3rd gen.

Hello fello tacoma friends. This site just fell into my lap...top. I am not at all good with computers and what not so forgive me for screwing up A-LOT. If anyone reads this I will be surprised that I could figure out how to sign up.

Hello everyone. I was waiting until I made some modifications, that way I had something to post about. 2019 TRD Sport DCLB. Added 4Runner TRD Pro rims, Eibach Pro-Truck-Lift suspension, Icon AAL, Total Chaos UCA’s and Bed stiffeners, Expedition Essentials 3TPAM. Picking up my Snugtop Rebel...

Hey everyone! I found out about this forum through IG after seeing all the dope builds. I bought my truck last June and it's stock for now. I've only done a few things to the interior like led bulb swaps and organizational stuff. The headlights are also LED. My plan is to pay it off within two...

Well the Canopy is in....goes on Wednesday with a bunch of other cool stuff!

Recently ordered the T3 bumper with grille protection from CBI. Waiting on it to come in. Planning on taking it to line x and having them bed line it white with some black accents if possible. Next upgrade will be LED tail lights

Here I have a 2020 Tacoma TRD Pro in Army Green 6M which I nicknamed Pickle Rick. First time truck owner and am loving it. Have a good one

Hey guys, my names Alex. A few days ago I just purchased a new 2020 Tacoma TRD off-road. I have been wanting one for some time now and I figured it was time to finally make the purchase. I’m pretty excited about it and hoping to learn and do some tasteful mods to it. I live in Tucson Arizona so...

Get your mind out of the gutter lol. Anyway, I'm a new member and new to Tacomas. About a year ago my wife was in need of a new vehicle and has always wanted a Tacoma. So, we picked up a 2019 Taco. My family and I are an offroad loving one. We already have a 2015 Jeep JKU that is pretty much a...

Hello all, I'm new here but not to Toyota's or forums. Currently live in SD and got this color truck since its a rural area with many gravel roads. I was active on Mustang forums for 8 years while I owned two different cars. My previous truck was a 1990 single cab V6 Toyota pickup, which I owned...

Hey all, been browsing around for a while now and decided to register and chime in. Starting to get more and more involved in the tacoma "life" and love seeing everyone else's builds, some great inspiration out here. Pretty much got new rims and tires within a couple days after buying her...

Hey all, I wish I would’ve found this site sooner. I was just banned from another forum for spam? Not sure why but that is ok with me. bottom line up front .. I’ve own 3 tacos, 2 x 1st gens and 1 x 3rd ( 2017 white Trd pro ) my truck is extremely modded out but unfortunately it was just...

First time tacoma owner. 2018 XP Voodoo blue

Hello everyone, my name is John, my wife and I run the Main Line Overland shop in NH and we are located in Bow NH. (We also have a shop in West Chester PA) We would be more than happy to help any members out with some forum discounts on some of the products we sell. Feel free to send me a PM...

Got my self a taco finally, 4x4 TRD double cab, short bed, Cement taco. Was here lurking for a used camper shell but I figured I would join the community, start going out on trail runs.

Hey everyone! We are Tyler and Briana. We are an overlanding company based in Charlotte and we are super excited to have joined this forum. We have a 2017 Tacoma manual and a 2018 4Runner. Look forward to chatting with you all!

I love the truck, looking forward to get the needed mods! Point me in the right direction plz!

New member here from South Georgia. My first truck was a 91 pickup and I recently upgraded to a 2019 taco Ltd.

Fresh meat boys! What should I do first to this to get on my way to overlanding

Hello all. Last week I picked up a 2018 "used" Tacoma TRD Offroad. Unfortunately for previous owner, he was not given a good medical diagnosis after he bought brand new. It sat in his garage for 9+ months and then he traded it to get his wife a new car with zero payment. I find it on the...

Hey everyone! I am pretty new to my Tacoma and off-roading, but here is my 2019 TRD Off-Road MT at the top of Seven Mile trail in Colorado! I have a huge list of mods picked out for the future, but for now I am just enjoying what the truck can do stock!

I registered here a while back, but then took a social media vacation. Going to try to be active now. 2 Tacoma house, I have a 2010 Off Road that I gave to my daughter since she started driving, which forced me to get a shiny new 2018 Pro. I've had it a bit over a year. Only mod so far is a...

Just traded my 2012 TRD OR last month. I really love the new look on my 2020. I have an OME lift being delivered soon and install is scheduled for the 22nd. Pictures to follow. As a lot of us are doing, I’m searching “tire and rim fit” questions. Wanting to run 285/75/16” on mine. No...

This is my 18 Toyota Tacoma TRD sport 4x4

Hey Guys, Thanks for having me in the group! Just as into cooking as I am into my 3g Tacoma, but looking forward to participating more in the community. Got an instagram and youtube up and running and usually cooking up good eats in the mountains of Colorado. Hit me up! -@overlandeats (Jason)

Hey Gang – Not new to building Rigs but definitely new to Toyota’s in general – most of my off-roading over the last 30 years has been done in Jeeps with a few other brands mixed in but in 2019 I got bit with the Toyota bug and bought an 07 FJ Cruiser – I loved the FJ but getting into a Tacoma...

Lifted 2017 Tacoma TRD Sport 4x4 double cab extended bed on MAYHEM 17s and AMP 33s, running rigid lighting and custom light bars, Body Armor Front and Rear Bumper, custom front and rear headlights // tail lights, cat-back straight pipe, K&N, VRTUNED, interior dash kit, and lighting.

Please follow my build and adventures and I’m honored to be part of the 3G community.

This will be my photography journal on this forum. I will try and keep the text to a minimum and just post photos. You can call it a photo feed, journal, diary, collection, etc. I plan on keeping the truck for at least the next decade so I better start posting now. Less than 24 hours in, and...

Hello all Just joined up. I know @Jfrisch01 out in the real world and he suggested I check it out over here. I’m a pretty active member on Tacoma World as well (cav_bluTRD) and hope I can input here and be of anyone’s help! Don’t be a stranger!

I've owned my Taco for almost a year and a half, coming up on 30k miles. I'm mostly all stock, upgraded my tires a few months ago and did some minor cosmetic and comfort features but usually my Tacoma is hauling myself and the pup to trailheads, my paddleboard and soon my new kayak (once I...

SURF, CAMP, SLEEP, EAT AND REPEAT. 2019 was a great year for builds! So many rigs where dialed in for the race to SEMA although I wasn't done and LA AUTO SHOW was the last hurrah! But what's next for 2020?? So far just new graphics and a swing out and just chill and enjoy the Rig as much as I...

Suspension King extended travel coilovers with 700LB spring King Rear Shocks extended travel with Compression adjustment Deaver Expeditions stage 2 Total Chaos Upper Control Arms Timbrens Active Offroad Ubolt flip kit Wheelers Offroad Superbump Front Bumptstop BAMF HD shackle hanger with...

Hey T3G, posted here a few months ago with some questions about my upcoming purchase and I finally nutted up and did it. Wife's 2019 Rav4 was due for 15k service so I went up to the dealer and dropped it off, decided to wait for it and look around the lot at what they had sitting around. My...

Had an incident with my truck, one of the saddest days of my life

I am loving my TRD Pro

Greetings everyone! Glad to be in the forum. Looking forward to learning as much as I can and sharing my build and experience with my truck. Instagram @bessie_tacoma Currently in the PNW. Spokane, WA area.

First of all want to say is sorry I haven’t posted much I want to reintroduce myself my name is Erik I own a 18 tacoma trd off-road the color is Barcelona Red still new to all things tacoma including off-roading I bought my truck used it came with a leveling kit fuel wheels and Mickey Thompson...

Current pic: I will periodically add photos of progress and update the list as much as I remember to. Mod list: (1/2/2020) Mileage counter: 142,000 (1/2/2020) Suspension: - Icon Stage 1 extended travel front with Icon 700# springs - Icon Stage 1 extended travel rear - Wheeler’s Offroad 2”...

Hey guys, my name is iman rahmankhah and I have a 2019 trd offroad 4x4 cement and built it over 9 months with fox 2.5 front and rear shocks with resi at a 3 inch lift with icon upper control arms and icon add a leaf 1.5. This truck is dechromed and I had a goal of it to look like a trd pro as...