DefconBrix :: Aggressive Overland Build :: '13 Tacoma + Trailer

DefconBrix

DefconBrix

Adventurist
Very excited to be apart of this tight knit community of enthusiasts and so happy meeting so many of you at the 2014 SoCal Mountain Rendezvous.



Starting off with a brand new truck I wasn't sure how far I would take this but as you watch this build progress you will see I didn't cut any corners.
I am absolutely an outdoorsman so building this Tacoma with the now popular "Overland Style" was right in line with my lifestyle and goals for the truck that gets me there.


Just to clarify, I didn't build this for rock crawling, jumping or purposely beating up, although it is fully capable for when those times do arise... This is the rig that helps me explore our country, get into areas others can not and is also my daily driver.


Most recent photo as of Aug 9, 2015
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I keep going back and forth on a full wrap with some subtle graphics or camo... The urge to do this usually comes after a weekend of trails and I come home to find the sides riddled with new scratches — some too deep to buff out unfortunately. Stay tuned for more on this...




IN THE BEGINNING:


I couldn't keep it completely stock for too long (I managed to wait 2 months) so I immediately put on a 3" Pro-Comp Level Kit with 285/70/17 Toyo Tires Open Country AT2's on 17x8 Method Race Wheels Standards.


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Shortly after that things started getting a little more serious...


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...and how she sits right now.


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* trying to figure out ways to get better fuel economy...


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THE MAKING OF MY TACOMA
I have added links to each so you can easily find out more information.


ARMOR:
Pelfreybilt Offroad Aluminum Front Bumper with no hoops
Pelfreybilt Offroad Hi-Clearance Rear Bumper
Pelfreybilt Offroad IFS Aluminum Skid
Pelfreybilt Offroad Rock Sliders with Top Plates


FRONT SUSPENSION:
All-Pro +2 Long Travel Kit
Fox 2.5 DSC Coilovers


REAR SUSPENSION:
All-Pro Expedition Leaf Pack
All-Pro U-bolt flip kit
Fox 2.0 Adj Res shocks
Timbren Bumpstops


OVERLAND GEAR:
ARE Z-Series shell with all the options!
CVT 55" awning (with mesh kit)
FrontRunner Outfitters Slimline 2 roofrack
ARB 63qt fridge/freezer
FrontRunner wolf pack storage boxes
TruckVault All-Weather Standard Height
CargoGlide 600XL — deck is covered with Line-X done by Line-X of Midvale.
Zamp Solar 160 watt portable solar panels
RoadShower 4.5 gallon pressurized water tank
FrontRunner Stainless Steel Folding Table
CampChef cooking station


RECOVERY:
Warn Zeon 10s winch
Factor 55 Flatlink and Fairlead
ARB Premium Recovery Kit
Front Runner Sand Lizard Rescue Trax
Hi-Lift


WHEELS / TIRES:
17x8.5 Method Race Wheels 105 series beadlocks
35x12.50x17 Toyo Open Country R/T


LIGHTING:
Rechelon Aesthetics RetroFits - Custom Camo and 1 of a Kind
Rigid Industries DOT/SAE foglights
Rigid Industries Grill w/20" SR bar
Rigid Industries 20" SR Amber lightbar
Rigid Industries 40" SR2 bar
Rigid Industries (6) rock light kit
Rigid Industries SRQ2 flush mounts
Anti-Dark hood light kit
All Lighting is controlled by the SE Touchscreen sPOD


MISC:
ARB air lockers front and rear
Nitro 4.88 gears
ARB Twin Air Compressor
BoltLock
Max Coupler Off-Road Hitch
Bushwacker fender flares (trimmed 3")
Cab Mount Chop & Inner Fender Massaging for proper 35" fit
Odyssey Battery
TrekPak lined TruckVault and Center Console
Victor Axe & Tool Limited Edition Black Axe and Hatchet
Yeti Coolers bottle opener mounted on the rear bumper


STEREO:
Rockford Fosgate POWER slim sub, components and amps
custom fiberglass box built by SoundWarehouse in SLC


ENGINE:
BullyDog Tuner
MBRP cat-back single side black exhaust
Custom Y-Pipe with the Exhaust Tip dumped out over the Axle


INTERIOR:
Katzkin full leather custom Tuscany leather/suede interior w/Degreez heated & cooled seats!


FISHING:
FlyCraft Inflatable Boat — absolutely my favorite watercraft!
Other than the boat just basic fishing equipment for Bass and Trout


COMING SOON:
ARB Snorkel
Topper EZ Lift
Aluminum Pelfreybilt skids
Suspension upgrades
and when I hit the lottery maybe a diesel conversion :D






It all just makes my time spent outdoors more enjoyable.


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Awesome taco!
So you have any details on the fender trimming? It looks really good and would do that over more lift...
 
Bass pro?? Rancho cucamonga? Beautiful shots.. I love your rig. I'm saving for toyo RTs because I saw them on your rig at mrv.
 
That doesn't look like the Rancho Cucamonga location.

GREAT shots, Sean!
 
Mitch said:
That doesn't look like the Rancho Cucamonga location.

GREAT shots, Sean!
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You're right mitch, I didn't look real close at the photo, but as I zoomed in, it seemed as though it was not the rancho location.
 
Update on the interior:


Katzkin Tuscany Leather with Perforated Suede
Degreez heated and cooled seat options to make those hot summers and cold winters a little more pleasant.


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Damn. That's slick. Install of the switches is looking factory. Love your rig. I noticed the trailer at t4t, but didn't see your truck... looked like a 4 runner was hauling it..
 
your post says your still looking for gps, check out rugged routes@ ruggedrocks.com, hes a freind of mine.

sweet rig. i love how tight the trailer looks, probably what i would have built if i didnt have to haul a family/herd.
 
poriggity said:
Damn. That's slick. Install of the switches is looking factory. Love your rig. I noticed the trailer at t4t, but didn't see your truck... looked like a 4 runner was hauling it..
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Thanks! Goose-Gear has my trailer currently getting the interior all dialed in. That was their 4Runner you noticed. So excited to have them doing the finishing touches!

Phulcrum said:
your post says your still looking for gps, check out rugged routes@ ruggedrocks.com, hes a freind of mine.

sweet rig. i love how tight the trailer looks, probably what i would have built if i didnt have to haul a family/herd.
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That's awesome! Thanks for taking the time to give me a recommendation. I plan on doing my research around the February time frame and will absolutely give your friend a call to discuss!

Maxcustody said:
Truck and trailer look great, looking forward to seeing the additions!!!!
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Thanks! I am working on the updated coming soon list and hope to have it finalized by mid January with a new rendering coming shortly after.
 
Rigid Industries said:
We want to see more night time light bar shots ;)
...but we might be a little partial lol
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Mission excepted lol

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In Moab with the family to start 2015 off right!


Explored the Arches National Park today.


Delicate Arch in the background
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Getting ready to hike to a few arches — it's in the 20's here but still beautiful
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I was hoping to get some photos inside this cool little house (that used to also be a diner) but "no photography" allowed — uhg!


So I did the typical tourist shot out front


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Just a cool shot while out exploring some side trails in Moab


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