Hello everyone, this is my introductory post and I decided to lump it in with a build thread to help facilitate some of the ideas in my head for what I want to build and to track the progress and transformation.
I'm a 35 yr old guy living in Virginia Beach, Virginia by way of the deep south of Gulfport, Mississippi. All my life ive chased some sort of adventure or exploration and naturally gravitate towards the outdoors such as fishing, snowboarding, kayaking/fishing, MTB'ing, camping, traveling and just straight up exploring things. All of which I devote my life and time to so my intentions are to build a truck capable of handling what my lifestyle is built around. The most off-road she'll see is chasing the rare MidAtlantic snow powder day, driving sandy beaches in search of trophy fish and exploring mild mountainous trails.... so in other words, nothing serious which means i'll need something capable but not completely inefficient since i'll be doing some mileage heavy trips. This will be my "OEV"... Overland Exploration Vehicle and I look forward to being apart of the community.
Manuf. Specs:
Basically bone stock, dog sold separately.
Phase 1 - Comfy Creature
Phase 2 - Cosmetics
Phase 3 - Cargo Handling & Storage
Phase 4 - Wheels/Tires/Suspension/Off-road Protection
Phase 5 - ORV Tools and Recovery
Phase 6 - Air Movement
I'm a 35 yr old guy living in Virginia Beach, Virginia by way of the deep south of Gulfport, Mississippi. All my life ive chased some sort of adventure or exploration and naturally gravitate towards the outdoors such as fishing, snowboarding, kayaking/fishing, MTB'ing, camping, traveling and just straight up exploring things. All of which I devote my life and time to so my intentions are to build a truck capable of handling what my lifestyle is built around. The most off-road she'll see is chasing the rare MidAtlantic snow powder day, driving sandy beaches in search of trophy fish and exploring mild mountainous trails.... so in other words, nothing serious which means i'll need something capable but not completely inefficient since i'll be doing some mileage heavy trips. This will be my "OEV"... Overland Exploration Vehicle and I look forward to being apart of the community.
Manuf. Specs:
- Sport TRD 4x4
- Double Cab
- Short Bed
- Magnetic Gray
Basically bone stock, dog sold separately.
Phase 1 - Comfy Creature
- OEM Tonneau
- OEM Bed mat
- OEM Door sill protectors
- SALEX center console organizer
- Husky X-Act contour floor liners
- Orvis deluxe microfiber dog hammock backseat protector
- AVS In-channel vent visors
- 20% IR-block black tint
- MAG-LITE + Gator mounts
Status: COMPLETE
- Lamin-X yellow foglight film
- Stock emblem de-badge "V6" and "Tacoma"
- "TRD Offroad 4x4" decal delete
- "TRD" emblem re-badge - black
- Front airdam delete
- Color-match grille shroud and cross bars - keep stock "black chrome" grille insert
- 2017 TRD Pro grille
- Wrap ideas to make my truck a little different from others.
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Status: EVOLVING
- This phase may end up being a Frankenstein mashup of retro-fitting and minor fabrication on a cargo system specific to my needs. Hoping to make it somewhat "modular"
- Cargo Ideas:
- Frontrunner Outfitters Bed Rack
- Frontrunner bike mount
- Frontrunner rod/snowboard mount
- Frontrunner Wolfpacks (4)
- OEM Roof rack
- Bed Extender
- Gear basket - probably custom fabrication for proper size
- Yakima Aero cargo box
- Cargo Ideas:
- 3rd Bed Rail
- Soft topper
- Tent (Maybe)
- This phase may end up being a Frankenstein mashup of retro-fitting and minor fabrication on a cargo system specific to my needs. Hoping to make it somewhat "modular"
Status: IN-PROGRESS
- 16 or 17" wheels - Three main options to decide on.
- Tires - 275/70 R17
- BFG AT KO2's
- Cooper Discoverer
- Tires - 265/70 R17
- BFG AT KO2's
- Goodyear AT Adventure Kevlar
- General Grabber AT2
- Falken Wild Peak AT 3W
- Cooper Discoverer AT3
- Nitto Terra Grappler G2
- ARB Universal mudflaps
- Bilstein 5100's w/ AAL's
- Diff Breather Mod
- Skid Plates
Status: TBD
- Maxtrax MKII
- Offroad jack - Air jack
- ARB Speedy Seal Repair Kit
Status: TBD
- Intake filter and/or Snorkel
- Magnaflow 19291 Cat-back exhaust
- Or 2017 TRD Pro exhaust
Status: TBD
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