thetopalovic's Cavalry Blue 2019 TRD O/R Tacoma Build

thetopalovic · Apr 19, 2020

Hello All - First Post! I'm super stoked to be part of Tacoma3g! I picked my truck up In December 2019, after looking at the Ranger & 4Runner, this 2019 Tacoma was a much better fit for me. As I was looking for a rig that I could build for off-roading, Overlanding and something which could also be a daily, this truck was the perfect choice for me. Since picking it up I have done some basic mods and will be ramping up the building in the coming weeks/months. As I'm doing the work in my garage, and with the stay at home orders due to the COVID-19 Breakout, I have also started a youtube series to document the build!

The Truck: 2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road DCSB 4x4 w/Tech Package.

Current Build List

Suspension

Wheels & Tires

Method 701 Trail Series - Bronze 16X8 / 0mm Offset / 4.50" Backspacing
Milestar Patagonia M/T 285/75R16 (33X11.50)
Gorilla Lug Nuts

Exterior Accessories

TRD Pro Style Grille / w LED Lights
Tailgate Inserts
WeatherTech Dark Smoke Rain Guards
ClearBra
Front Windows Tint @ 35%

Interior Accessories

Removed Parts:

Falken Wildpeak AT3W 265/75R16

Connect With Me
YouTube Channel
Instagram (Truck)

thetopalovic · Apr 19, 2020

Reserving for Media.

YouTube Videos
Introduction
Installing WeatherTech's Wind Deflectors & Liners

thetopalovic · Apr 19, 2020

Going back in Time....

First week of ownership, got the front windows tinted to match the rears and also had clearbra applied to the front bumper and half way up to the hood. My weekly commute is 500+ Miles of Highway driving so I didn't want the front end getting destroyed by Rock Chips.

Then went and got some stock photos:

thetopalovic · Apr 19, 2020

12/11
Time for first mods. While I was still looking at trucks, I knew that my first mod would be a TRD Pro Grille on my Tacoma. While I was still finishing up my paperwork I talked to the parts department at the dealership to be quoted $500+ For the Grille, Plus additional for the sensor cover. I decided to hop on google and take a chance with a replica, which ended up being under $200 with the Sensor Garnish, super pumped on the way it turned out.

Also ended up installing some Tailgate inserts, quick and simple.

NukedTaco · Apr 19, 2020

Looks like a good start

thetopalovic · Apr 19, 2020

12/12

Next up added the Amber LED lights to the Grille. Still not sure how I feel about them, might be pulling them out.

thetopalovic · Apr 19, 2020

While researching and debating what I wanted to do for suspension and tire size, also taking into consideration that I had a long commute I ended up deciding on just doing a leveling kit for the short term. instead of doing a block kick I got some Bilstein 5100's, and for wheels and tires got the Bronze Method 701's along with some Falken Wildpeak AT3w's (265/75r16)