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2017 TOYOTA TACOMA TRD SPORT BUILD

I'm an aerospace engineer in Southern California exploring the Sierras and beyond with my Aussie in my 2017 Tacoma. You can find me scouting new trails, mountain biking or snowboarding, or taking my truck apart to put it back together again.

I bought this truck brand new in Cocoa Beach, Florida in 2016 and it was my first new vehicle. I had always enjoyed lightly modifying cars but since the truck was the first that was new, I wanted to wait to break the truck in and do things right the first time but on day one I had the itch to start modifying things.
Within the first month, we took the truck on the first of many camping adventures throwing kayaks and paddle boards in the back. It was also in that first month that the truck already had new wheels and tires along with a growing list of planned upgrades. That's when I knew it would not stay stock for long.
Once we made the big move west to California, we made more friends with similar offroading and camping interests and that's when we got the taste of everything California has to offer from the desert to the Eastern Sierra mountains. We then went off the deep end building the truck out.
The truck has been through many phases as we’ve dialed in the setup to meet our needs but that’s part of the build process and we’ve enjoyed the truck (and the adventures it carried us on) every step of the way!

Cover feature on the October 2019

anniversary issue of 4WD Toyota Owner Magazine

Overview

Double Cab Short Bed, 4x4, Automatic
Blazing Blue Pearl color

Camper

@gfc_usa platform topper (checkout @trail_tacoma for more info)

Suspension

Front Suspension

@kingshocks 2.5 coilovers with remote adjustable resis from @showstoppersoffroad
@totalchaosfabrication uniball UCAs and spindle gussets
@drtfabrication cab mount relocation
@c4_fabrication fender liners
@wheelersoffroad superbump bump stops
Firewall pushed back and pinch welds flattened
Fenders trimmed

Rear Suspension

@kingshocks 2.5 shocks with remote adjustable resis from @showstoppersoffroad
@deaver_suspension_inc stage 2 leaf springs
@archive_garage u-bolt flip kit and bump stops
@bayareametalfab hangers and shackles with a cross-tube from @liquid_torch
Fenders trimmed

Wheels and Tires

@modcowheels M71s in 17x9 -25mm with a custom brushed and dark tinted clear finish from @rayz_customs and chrome extended thread spline lug nuts
@toyotires RT Trails in 35x12.50r17
Extreme Outback captive no-loss valve stem caps

Performance

@nitrogears 5.29 gearing with a @eastcoastgearsupply bushing in the front and a @harropperformance e-locker in the rear
@overlandtailor "7.0 Overland Torque Tune" from @tk421tuning
@roughcountry in-line speedometer calibrator
@toyotausa OEM TRD intake
exhaust rerouted around transfer case and cut to axle dump
@lowrangeoffroad diff breather kit

Armor

@c4_fabrication rock runner front tube bumper
@outgearsolutions sandstorm edit rear tube bumper
Full @rcioffroad aluminum skids (engine, transmission, transfer case, LCAs, cat guards, rear diff, fuel tank)
SOSOffroadConcepts tube sliders

Electrical

@bajadesigns 30” S8 light bar behind grille, S1 pods in front bumper, S2 pods in rear bumper, dome light under hood
@x2powerbattery 27F AGM battery with @sdhq billet battery terminals and @offgridengineering billet battery tie-down
@triggercontroller six shooter accessory controller
Full custom camper electrical buildout with @dakota.lithium 100Ah battery in a modified @artecindustries battery box, @renogyofficial 100W solar panel on the camper, and @victron_energy battery monitor, charge controller, and inverter, along with Blue Sea Systems components all mounted on a @cali_raised_led mole panel on the OEM front bed rail
@mesocustoms lights (puddle lights with switch, mirror turn signals, stage 1 tail light kit in OEM Pro lights)
@morimotolighting XB LED headlights
@yotamafia rock light kit
@mattgeckoleds dual camper lighting with custom dimmer switch

Exterior

@van-essential l-track install in bed floor
@spiritof1876 shoe rack spare tire mount
@63_industries propane tank mount
@yotaverse V2 pro grille with raptor light delete and a @visiontechamerica front camera
@athfab bed stiffeners
@suma_performance wide angle convex mirrors with turn signals
@hookeroad tailgate insert
@roughcountry caliper covers custom painted blue
BZShopDesigns GFC latch covers
@3dprotolab GFC interior and exterior handles
Misc GFC accessories (bedding catch, d-rings)
@tvdvinyldecalsllc decals (tailgate insert)
Micwilla bed cubby caps
20% tint front windows, 35% tint rear windows over privacy glass, 5% tint camper
Custom tailgate securing
Custom AC drain mod

Interior

@dometic CFX3 25Dometic CFX3 25 fridge on custom backseat platform
@kenwoodusa_official DMX906S radio
@wolfbox_official dash cam backup mirror
@clazzioguy leather seat covers
@vleds footwell light kit
@mesocustoms everything (map lights, dome lights, push to start button, vent rings, interior chrome delete kit, climate control rings, steering wheel surround, door handle covers, extended fuse cover, coin tray, steer key fob)
@the_taco_garge dashtop multimount with @rammounts accessories and @bulletpointmountingsolutions magsafe phone mount
@desert.does.it front and rear seat jackets with front multi mount panel and a quick drop fire extinguisher mount
@hondogarage un-holey dash mount with Kiddmen57 radio mount
@husky_liners x-act floor mats
@augmotive overhead switch panel with @ch4x4.industries switches
@ajt_design oversized cup holder
@ktjo_4x4 door bowl lights
@vehicle_ocd center console tray
@tvdvinyldecalsllc decals (glove box, shift knob, steering wheel)
@flatsixgraphics decals (visor)
@toyotausa OEM pro shift knob and side mirror control knob from a Prius

Notable Previous Truck Mods

Camper

@gfc_usa platform camper with custom blue frame and a @rhinorackusa batwing compact awning and GFC accessories (roof rack, wind skid, awning mounts, ladder)
@kb_voodoo_farications mid-height bed rack with a @gofsr RTT and a @arq4wd 270deg awning
@areaccessories V-series topper with a @vantechusa roof rack
@thule xsporter bed rack
Access Vanish tonneau cover

Suspension

@arb4x4usa OME nitrocharger coilovers and shocks with dakar heavy duty leaf springs
cab mount chop

Wheels and Tires

@kmcwheels 17x9 -38mm terra wheels
@stealth_custom_series 17x8.5 -10mm F5 wheels and extended thread spline lug nuts
@toyotausa OEM 17x7 -4mm 4runner pro wheels
@goodyear 315/70r17/C wrangler M/T tires
@yokohama 285/75r17/E geolandar M/T tires and
@bfgoodrichtires 265/70r17/C and 285/70r17/C KO2 A/T tires

Performance

@uptopoverland uptake snorkel
@mbrpexhaust turndown exhaust

Armor

@bruteforcefab front plate bumper, rear plate swingout bumper with fold-down table and jerry can holder
@ss_offroad slimline hybrid bumper
@rcioffroad steel skids (engine, LCAs)
@smittybiltofficial X-20 synthetic 10k winch with @factor55 flatlink and fairlead and @lambtekinnovations switch

Electrical

@bajadesigns 20” onx6+ light bar and 20” s8 lightbar, 2x squadron sports, 4x XL sports, dome lights
@rigidindustries ignite lights
@elementoffroadled 40” and 20” lightbars
@ragofabrication hidden 30” LED light bar mount with generic lightbar
@tacoma_dsim domerock harness with generic rock lights and footwell lights
@noco GENM1 on-board battery charger with AC port plug
@dometic CFX3 55IM fridge with @dfgoffroad slide, CFX 50W fridge, PLB40 portable lithium battery
@toyotausa OEM headlights with black headlight mod, pro grille

Exterior

@bambeds platforms and sliders
@mobilestrong HDPE bed drawes
Custom sleeping platform and bed drawers
@prinsuracks roof rack
@expeditionessentials propane tank mount
@proforce.adventures on-board water system
@mattgeckoleds bed lights
@tacovinyl raptor grille
@yakimaracks supdawg mounts, spareride mount
Mobtown Offroad tailgate insert
@renogyofficial 175W solar panel on camper
MadCap Supply GFC lighting kit
@jedesignandfabrication tent lock, steps, hatch latches, buddy heater mount)
Misc GFC accessories (levels, handles, mattress tipper, d-rings, paracord paper towel, holder, paracord clothesline, bedding catch)
@vrnclrsewnstorage top shelf
@eezysupplies tailgate pull

Interior

@toyotausa OEM floor mats, chrome exhaust tip

Partnerships

We are always looking for partnership opportunities to work with awesome companies and brands. We love creating content throughout all of our adventures ranging from how-to guides for our latest truck modifications, to camping and hiking expeditions, to cycling either on the road or the trail, to snowboarding. We can offer professional photography of products in-use in various offroad settings along with detailed reviews and exposure on Instagram, TikTok, and online forums

Events and Media:

November 2022: LA Auto Show event in Los Angeles, California at the Go Fast Camper Overland Experience
May 2022: Rig Talk x Pit and Paddock Cars + Coffee event in Rancho Cucamonga, California
September/October 2019: Cover and centerfold feature for 4WD Toyota Owner magazine

Brands we've worked with: Go Fast Campers, Baja Designs, ModCo Wheels, Dakota Lithium, MESO Customs, Trigger Controller, Taco Vinyl, Brute Force Fab, Southern Style Offroad, and more

Work Examples:

Trail Tacoma articles on Go Fast Camper product line

Aluminum Vs. Fiberglass Camper Shell

GFC Platform Camper Vs. Platform Topper

GFC Platform Topper Review