tacocamper's PNW Tacoma Build

[Tacocamper]

So I recently purchased (May 6th, 2018) a Tacoma and absolutely love it. Well worth the money to upgrade from my previous vehicle. Since planning on getting a Tacoma about a year ago there have been many mods I have debated and wanted and here is what I have done so far. I've been a fan of Tacoma3G but now I am a contributor that owns a taco! This truck is my daily driver, I do a lot of camping, fishing, hunting and just getting out far from the city in this truck.

If there are any members in the Portland, Oregon area feel free to reach out, would love to meet some of you guys and see your rigs. Feel free to contact me on here or instagram if you have questions or are local enough for a meet up.

IG @ tacocamper

Thanks!!!


2017 TOYOTA TACOMA, SR5, 4X4, SHORT BED


EXTERIOR:
-Prinsu designs cab rack (installed 06/20/2018)
-Southern Style slimline bumper (installed 11/29/2018)
-Smittybuilt XRC 9500 lbs winch (installed 11/29/2018)
-Cascadia 4x4 flipster (installed 11/29/2018)
-Warn fairlead (installed 11/29/2018)
-CBI off road ditch might brackets (installed 01/17/2019)
-KChilite flex dual ditch lights (installed 01/17/2019)
-Mountain Hatch tailgate reinforcement (installed 01/25/2019)
-Cali Raised LED faux TRD Pro grille (installed 5/17/2018)
-Cali Rasied LED bed stiffeners (installed 07/13/2018)
-Cali Raised LED 25 degree sliders (installed 2/19/2019)
-RCI Metalworks bed rack (installed 6/6/2018) *SOLD 01/28/2019*
-RCI front skid plate (installed 8/22/2018)
-RCI transmission skid plate (installed 2/10/2019)
-RCI transfer case skid plate (installed 2/10/2019)
-RCI fuel tank skid plate (installed 2/10/2019)
-CVT Mt. Shasta Rooftop tent (purchased 2/15/2018) *SOLD 01/26/2019*
-K&N cold air intake (installed 07/07/2018)
-Tinted windows 15% (done by previous owner)
-Chrome deleted (Derped 6/29/2018)
-Full size spare (installed 10/11/2018)
-OEM bed mat (installed 09/22/2018)
-Trasharoo (installed 5/17/2018)
-Plano 42' weatherproof case (installed 2/7/2019)
-Wilco offroad bedrail tire carrier (installed 02/01/2019)

SUSPENSION:
-ARB BP-51s suspension (installed 01/31/2019)
-OME heavy duty dakars (installed 01/31/2019)
-BFGoodrich KO2 285/70r17 (installed 07/12/2018)
-Method Roost race wheels (installed 07/12/2018)

PREVIOUS LIFT:
-Revtek 3 inch spacer lift (uninstalled on 01/31/2019)


INTERIOR:
-Marathon seat covers (installed 6/14/2018)
-Hondo Garage phone mount (installed 7/17/2018)
-Ram ball mounts (installed 7/17/2018)
-Ram squeeze mount (installed 7/17/2018)
-LED interior lighting (installed 7/17/2018)
-Attic by Blue Ridge Overland (installed 11/18/2018)
-Weathertech Floor mats (installed 12/29/2108)
-Tacoma red dash inlay (installed 12/05/2018)


CAMP GEAR
-Tembo Tusk skottle (purchased 08/29/2018)
-Front Runner wolf packs (2) (purchased 12/15/2018)
-Ruger 10/22 breakdown rifle
-Waterport pressurized water system (installed 6/6/2018)
-Yeti Panga 28 backpack w/dry sidekick (purchased 12/15/2018)
-Yeti Panga 50 duffel bag (purchased 12/15/2018)
-Yeti Roadie 20 cooler
-Rtic 65 cooler
-Hyke and Byke down sleeping bag (purchased 12/15/2018)
-10x10 Coleman easy up (purchased 5/31/2018)
-Coleman two burner stove (purchased 02/18/2016)
-Kodiak Canvas flexbow tent (purchased 02/18/2016)


RECOVERY/OVERLAND GEAR
-SupeFlow air compressor (purchased 6/12/18)
-BaoFeng UV-5R radio (purchased 2/5/2019)
-Color match D ring shackles (purchased 12/15/2018)
-Fiskars chopping axe and hatchet (purchased 10/15/2018)
-Maxxtraxx (purchased 9/27/2018)


FUTURE MODS:
-GFC Camper #184 (mid March)
-CBI Rear bumper w/tire swingout
-CBI T3 front bumper
-Bed drawer system
-Bed lighting system

 

[Bird dog]

Welcome aboard.

 

[Tacocamper]

Thanks!

 

[Tyler]

Welcome to the forum! Your rig looks sweet as hell, you definitely didn’t waste time digging into it. There are many members from the PNW and you can get with them in our regional section.

 

[Tacocamper]

Welcome to the forum! Your rig looks sweet as hell, you definitely didn’t waste time digging into it. There are many members from the PNW and you can get with them in our regional section.

Thank you Grandmaster! I have many more things to do with the taco. I have found the Northwest section and going to try and make some friends

 

[Tyler]

Thank you Grandmaster! I have many more things to do with the taco. I have found the Northwest section and going to try and make some friends

You know what? You just made me realize I need to change grandmaster to one word. That’s embarrassing, lol.

 

[Tacocamper]

It's the little things in life

 

[Tacocamper]

A few more things ready to install on the truck when I get free time.

 

[Tacomadad18]

Welcome! Love what you have done with your truck!

 

[Tacocamper]

Welcome! Love what you have done with your truck!

Thank you! Gotta love that Barcelona Red

 

[cocodataco]

Welcome! And awesome build so far. I’m actually in the Portland area this wee

 

[Tacocamper]

Thanks! what brings you to Portland?

 

[cocodataco]

Thanks! what brings you to Portland?

Visiting some friends we plan to hit up some more trails while we’re here.

 

[Tacocamper]

Took a few days to head out and hunt a few turkeys in the mountains. The taco in its preferred environment.

 

[Tacomadad18]

Took a few days to head out and hunt a few turkeys in the mountains. The taco in its preferred environment.

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Not to steal the look of your truck, buuuuut that (minus rack and rtt) is about how mine will end up. It looks sweet

 

[Tacocamper]

Not to steal the look of your truck, buuuuut that (minus rack and rtt) is about how mine will end up. It looks sweet

Hey man go for it! I took ideas off a lot of the Tacoma's I have seen over time so be my guest and ask any questions you would like! Made sure to follow that build progress of yours as well.

 

[Tacocamper]

Had a quick night out in the mountains and played in some snow and camped. Got home and installed the CBI ditch light brackets and the KC hilite lights

 

[Tacobeltran]

sick rig!

 

[Tacocamper]

sick rig!

Thanks! It’s slowly getting there haha

 

[Tacocamper]

Little update since I’m trying to be better at documenting this build. I received my sliders, tailgate reinforcement and best of all the OME BP51s kit. Will be painting the sliders myself when I get the time but first thing to do is get this suspension installed! Oh and a pic of the truck in current form, just sold the step rails and CVT rooftop tent as well.

 

[Tacocamper]

Updated picture of the truck after selling the CVT rooftop tent and the RCI bedrack. Had such a great experience with RCI metal works I ordered the entires skid plate package from them in aluminum. Couple weeks to get those.

 

[Mr. Nobody]

Great looking truck man. Can't wait to see it with the GFC.

I have BP-51's as well. When you referenced "OME Heavy Springs" are you referring the extra leaf in the Dakars or an upgraded spring set in the front coils?

 

[Tacocamper]

Great looking truck man. Can't wait to see it with the GFC.

I have BP-51's as well. When you referenced "OME Heavy Springs" are you referring the extra leaf in the Dakars or an upgraded spring set in the front coils?

I just went with the HD leaf pack, not sure why I put springs in there as well haha

 

[Mr. Nobody]

I just went with the HD leaf pack, not sure why I put springs in there as well haha

I thought something might be off. Was just wondering if I was missing something. Haha?

 

[Tacocamper]

I thought something might be off. Was just wondering if I was missing something. Haha?

I do gotta day I am rubbing now or sharp turns, going to have trim a little here soon I think

 

[Tacocamper]

Few shots of the new suspension setup

 

[Mr. Nobody]

I do gotta day I am rubbing now or sharp turns, going to have trim a little here soon I think

Alignment is huge. Get as much caster as you can.

Few shots of the new suspension setupView attachment 9708View attachment 9709View attachment 9710

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I remember when mine were that shiny ?? ?

 

[Malcolm]

wow this is such a great build so far man. I cast a vote for that swingout, youll love having one! keep it coming man and welcome!

 

[Tacocamper]

wow this is such a great build so far man. I cast a vote for that swingout, youll love having one! keep it coming man and welcome!

Thanks man! That’s really what I’ve been thinking too, I hate having the spare tire inside my itty bitty 5 foot bed

 

[Tacocamper]

Few pictures from the past couple weekends. Was able to flex the BP51s in a bunch of fresh snow.