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

[thetopalovic]

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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

• Front: Bilstein 5100 Shocks​
• Front: Old Man Emu 887 2" Lift Springs​
• Rear: Bilstein 5100 Shocks​
• Rear: ICON 1.5" AAL​

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

• WeatherTech Front Floor Liners
• WeatherTech Rear Floor Liners

Removed Parts:

• Falken Wildpeak AT3W 265/75R16​

Connect With Me
YouTube Channel
Instagram (Truck)

 

[thetopalovic]

Reserving for Media.

YouTube Videos
Introduction
Installing WeatherTech's Wind Deflectors & Liners

 

[thetopalovic]

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]

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]

Looks like a good start

 

[thetopalovic]

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]

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)

About an 1" taller vs stock

 

[thetopalovic]

Front 5100's + 265/75R16

 

[thetopalovic]

Looks like a good start

Thanks, exciting to continue working on this thing!

 

[AZ_CAVALRY]

Love the color! Looks good so far, I love my 5100s. What plans do you have next?

 

[Tacomadad18]

Great looking truck and the detail of the build thread is on point! Keep it up!