Hey guy, just discovered your channel a couple weeks ago while looking up Tacoma mods. I have a 3rd gen with zero mods at the moment. Just relocated to Salem OR from Chattanooga TN and have a baby boy due in January so until I have financial breathing room again I will be drooling over your rig. I really enjoy your DIY attitude and general know how.
I love your videos. They are lots of fun and I like the family atmosphere. Just ordered my 2018 TRD Off Road yesterday and I'm excited about doing a few MODs as I can afford them. Rock Sliders will be my first. thanks!
tbh.. I clicked for the Jeep JK on the background (video thumbnail) just to see if it’ll be part of this video... but nada. Great rig though. Love the front bumper. Also, love that you guys are out in nature - baby crib and all 👍🏽
Hey Max, So I'm sure you have heard it ALL already about how cool your truck is. But I want to add my .02 to it> Out of all of the many thousands of different Tacoma Builds, I think That the way your looks is my favorite. Its the unique "Stance" that it has from the front. Particularly the Baja fenders with long travel IFS, Toyota grille and Hood combo. Love it! I'd like to mirror the front end over to my Tacoma. Thanks for the vids Max.
When you were talking about the wheels I was saying to my friend " that truck would look amazing with some scs ray10s in bronze" and then you said that you were thinking the same haha. I am going with that setup on my tacoma. Its bbp and will look good with the ray 10s in dark bronze
Man I’ve been searching videos on 3rd gen Tacoma’s could not find really anyone running 305-70-16 which I recently purchased with stealth custom series and that setup looks good on your truck love the videos man !
I picked up a set of "blemished" SCS F5s in bronze off their page on TacomaWorld. Got a great deal on the whole set and the "blemishes" aren't even noticeable. Taking them for powder coating flat black or gunmetal next month.
Super awesome. I have the same truck & color combo. I definitely want to do some of the things that you’ve done. I just wish you had put links in the description 😩
I too liked the SCS Ray 10's and Methods, but I ended up with some MB 352 wheels. Not sure if you have a Discount Tire out there, but they occasionally run some really good deals. When you can find the deals, they're about half the price of the Method's or Ray 10's. Love the build! Can't wait to see what's next :)!
loving my 2016 tacoma trd offroad, waiting a few months and after christmas I'm planning to get the CBI T3 front bumper full grille protection in aluminum.. with a smittybuilt XRC 10000lb COMP synthetic line it will be my first mod. planning to buy a new front bumper cover, and cut/paint it at home with colormatch paints (fillable rattle cans). theyre not cheap, but it'll do for a home job.. that way i can keep the stock bumper cover for re-sale if I ever do..
I drive a 2017 Ford F-150 Lariat, but I still appreciate your truck, bro. I’m sure the Ford haters will swarm, but I don’t care. I have plans to go in the same direction. I wanted to upgrade to a Raptor in a couple years, but the stupid markup cost isn’t worth it when I can just upgrade my fully loaded Lariat with components that overshadow what’s in the stock Raptor. I just need to make sure I don’t lose all my road trip capabilities - which is my girlfriend’s biggest fear. Ha. I really don’t know how you don’t have more subs. You’re not a rich d-bag who just strolls into a dealership or shop every video and pays someone else to do everything. It’s so much more real when we can see the effort and time you put into it. Thanks for showing this generation that it’s possible to not be a pussy. 👍🏻
Prinsu rack is nice, but it's so loud on the highway with wind noise.. I bought the noise dampening skirt for the front valance, but it doesn't help at all. Sweet setup on the rig!!
Just ordered a new 18 DCLB getting a bit nervous about wheel base since noone else seems to have them really built for offroad... Would be great if the two of you did a compare of each others lift kits for the layman to help understand plus and minus....
Truck is looking great, Maxx! My vote for wheels would be Methods. And more specifically Method NV305s as that is what I'm running right now. They look awesome and I love em.
Nice truck! I’m waiting for the 2020 Tacoma trd in the hopes it will be the generation with upgrades to beat off the new Colorado’s. My 4Runner trail will do for now. Gotta love the tacos!
Sweet truck, but synthetic winch line is not easier to maintain at all. Not sure where you heard that from. Every time you get mud on it you are supposed to take it off the winch and wash it off with water because the sand from the mud will cause micro tears in the rope over time. The Sun's uv rays also eat away at it so even if you never use it you'll have to replace it eventually. With steel line you literally don't have to do anything after you use it.
Sweet.. I am running the SCS Ray 10's (black) on my tan 2016 TRD OR (w/premium & tech) with the CBI slider's w/top plate (LinX'd) .. Need to get my fkn OME lift on, it's been sitting in my shop for a year along w/my ARB bumper.. Hopefully soon. Nice truck man.. J.
Dude go with the Stealth Ray 10s, they look really good. Keep with the charcoal not bronze, charcoal would match the scheme of your current build. Sick Tacoma man!
Could you do a video on your off-road lighting wiring setup? Like what gauge wires you used and if you installed relays or not? Im having trouble figuring out the wiring setup for my 3rd Gen Tacoma.
Awesome video I always have question because I’m building my 17 right now but this video just answered them all.. I wish cbi had more than one guy welding aluminum so my bumper would get done.
new viewer, LOVE the build! have you mentioned the exhaust install cost and how it helped performance and mileage? did you need to reprogram the computer? if so, cost.
I was wondering if you drove that truck after the long travel install but before the fender install. i aint got it in me right now to change my fenders yet. its just too new. my wife, while reasonable, would shit a brick. anything under the truck i can get away with.
Hey Maxx....thanks for the ongoing tips on building up the Tacoma...I’m looking at replacing my stock 265s for 305 on a 2019 TRD off-road 4x4....heard you say chopping needs to happen to the frame....can you elaborate or send me the link on how you went about it.....thanks
Great looking truck man. Really tremendous :D .I have a 1st gen Tacoma I bought new in 03 and its built up pretty nice. You should think about bead lock wheels, that's my future upgrade plans. Cheers from Oregon.
Love the build! Quick question on your sliders. I'm going to order the same ones for my '17 Tacoma but idk if I should get the sliders with DOM tubing. Any thoughts? Suggestions?
You can correct the Taco lean with coilovers like mine by addition additional turns to the coil over collar. Essentially, increasing preload on the spring which makes it stiffer and higher on that one side. This actually improves ride quality as well because you're compensating for the additional weight on the drivers side
@@Maxx.Powell Maxx than you so much for the reply! Adjusting the front coil over to compensate for the driver "lean" did that take care of the rear lean as well? Or are the rear leaf packs side oriented. Driver leaf pack stiffer than the passenger side. I really appreciate your help!
Dumb question for ya Max. Im thinking about chopping my mbrp as well, and was wondering if you applied anything to the cut to prevent any rust or corrosion on the tail pipe or if its unnecessary? Thank You
If you get a topper what will you do with the tent? I need a top because dogs and gear, but would like to try out a RRT. Seems like it would be way too high then though.
Is it where you chopped the exhaust that gave it that sound or is it the exhaust kit you put on? Also, have you made any videos on how you wired up your lights using the bluesea?
I want to know the same thing! The hood here says in the video is from Road Runner. But I want to know how he installed the hood pins and where they're from too! @maxxpowell tell us!
When you installed your high clearance rear bumper did you have to relocate your under truck spare tire? Is there any figment issues with the spare? Considering getting cbi rear bumper and deciding between high clear or regular.
Please take that front license plate out of your cab - in the event of a accident that plate is extremely thin and sharp and will do massive damage to you or your passengers - plus its not even a legal place to put it so your not going to avoid tickets anyway. Like the video just lookin out for ya!
Hey max great videos I’m a new subscriber, your one of 3 people I follow, same interests, so your doing something right. Did you have this setup prior to your fiberglass fenders and if so what did have to fit those tires? CMC & pinch weld? I’d love to hear more details as a Tacoma owner wanting to fit 35”’s on stock fenders and the 2.5 king kit! Keep it up bro
Just installed total chaos UCAs ( uniball), total chaos race series stock length lca, king 2.5 extends coil overs front and back, Deaver springs in rear, diff drop, on kmc enduro 16X8 with 285/75/16. Had alignment. Almost to factory spec. My truck sometimes has dog tracking feeling when driving on the freeway. And mostly always driving home from wherever. Some people are saying that the uniball need to brake in or some say to had more camber. Did you have any changes on handling?
What was your final specs on your mid travel alignment? Did you remove your sway bar on your mid travel? If so , how did it drive? Also, do you think that my truck is acting squirrel when driving home from the camber on the freeway road is making my truck hard to still? Do you think removing my sway bar on my stock length lca race series by total chaos
Love the videos, keep em coming! Random question but how is the space in the back seat for your son and his chair and any gear you keep in the back while overlanding?
I gotta say it......
I think this is the most practical off road /everyday driver build I’ve ever seen.
Now if I could just afford one.
Definitely the most badass gen 3 Tacoma I’ve seen. I’m a fan
But nothing really fits, the gap between the hood and aftermarket fenders are really bad, and between the grill and fender
As a Jeep geek I have to admit that is one seriously nice Tacoma! Really well done. Scott
Love,what you have done with your truck. I hope,that you get to enjoy it for many years
This was one of the best walk around vid’s I’ve seen for a Tacoma. Great looking rig!
Hey guy, just discovered your channel a couple weeks ago while looking up Tacoma mods. I have a 3rd gen with zero mods at the moment. Just relocated to Salem OR from Chattanooga TN and have a baby boy due in January so until I have financial breathing room again I will be drooling over your rig. I really enjoy your DIY attitude and general know how.
I love your videos. They are lots of fun and I like the family atmosphere. Just ordered my 2018 TRD Off Road yesterday and I'm excited about doing a few MODs as I can afford them. Rock Sliders will be my first. thanks!
This is my absolute dream, congrats on the beautiful truck
tbh.. I clicked for the Jeep JK on the background (video thumbnail) just to see if it’ll be part of this video... but nada. Great rig though. Love the front bumper. Also, love that you guys are out in nature - baby crib and all 👍🏽
I miss my old taco , but i need the space of a tundra crewmax.. so I had to buy one. nice taco , definitely the best I've ever seen
Hey Max, So I'm sure you have heard it ALL already about how cool your truck is. But I want to add my .02 to it> Out of all of the many thousands of different Tacoma Builds, I think That the way your looks is my favorite. Its the unique "Stance" that it has from the front. Particularly the Baja fenders with long travel IFS, Toyota grille and Hood combo. Love it! I'd like to mirror the front end over to my Tacoma. Thanks for the vids Max.
First time commenting on a video but that is one bad ass truck. Good work.
Thanks man!
When you were talking about the wheels I was saying to my friend " that truck would look amazing with some scs ray10s in bronze" and then you said that you were thinking the same haha. I am going with that setup on my tacoma. Its bbp and will look good with the ray 10s in dark bronze
Man I’ve been searching videos on 3rd gen Tacoma’s could not find really anyone running 305-70-16 which I recently purchased with stealth custom series and that setup looks good on your truck love the videos man !
I picked up a set of "blemished" SCS F5s in bronze off their page on TacomaWorld. Got a great deal on the whole set and the "blemishes" aren't even noticeable. Taking them for powder coating flat black or gunmetal next month.
This is one of the nicest I've ever seen, for wheels trd beadlock, or scs f5 or ray10 in bronze or matte black
Super awesome. I have the same truck & color combo. I definitely want to do some of the things that you’ve done. I just wish you had put links in the description 😩
That tent set up is so cool! ⛺️
I too liked the SCS Ray 10's and Methods, but I ended up with some MB 352 wheels. Not sure if you have a Discount Tire out there, but they occasionally run some really good deals. When you can find the deals, they're about half the price of the Method's or Ray 10's. Love the build! Can't wait to see what's next :)!
The front end fenders are bad ass bro.
you should look into some rear bumper lighting, or something on your bed cage! any backup lights always come in handy!
loving my 2016 tacoma trd offroad, waiting a few months and after christmas I'm planning to get the CBI T3 front bumper full grille protection in aluminum.. with a smittybuilt XRC 10000lb COMP synthetic line it will be my first mod. planning to buy a new front bumper cover, and cut/paint it at home with colormatch paints (fillable rattle cans). theyre not cheap, but it'll do for a home job.. that way i can keep the stock bumper cover for re-sale if I ever do..
I drive a 2017 Ford F-150 Lariat, but I still appreciate your truck, bro. I’m sure the Ford haters will swarm, but I don’t care. I have plans to go in the same direction. I wanted to upgrade to a Raptor in a couple years, but the stupid markup cost isn’t worth it when I can just upgrade my fully loaded Lariat with components that overshadow what’s in the stock Raptor. I just need to make sure I don’t lose all my road trip capabilities - which is my girlfriend’s biggest fear. Ha. I really don’t know how you don’t have more subs. You’re not a rich d-bag who just strolls into a dealership or shop every video and pays someone else to do everything. It’s so much more real when we can see the effort and time you put into it. Thanks for showing this generation that it’s possible to not be a pussy. 👍🏻
Hows your F150 holding up? I want to get one but i heard a lot of bad things about it....... Thanks for your time
I love your truck. I think you should get the rooftop tent/shell that the expedition overland team has in their third gen Tacoma
I highly recommend anything from stealth customs! I have the 16 inch sr8s in bronze ! Great wheel!
Your truck does look sweet, I love the Baja look.
I have SCS black Ray 10's on my truck. I love the look and how easy they are to clean haha
Prinsu rack is nice, but it's so loud on the highway with wind noise.. I bought the noise dampening skirt for the front valance, but it doesn't help at all. Sweet setup on the rig!!
Some stealth custom series would be so dope on your rig !!! Love it bro !! Aloha from Hawaii 🤙
A Tacoma build is never fully complete! Let's see monthly update walkarounds. 😀
2018 wish: tacomaholic and maxx powell collab!
I'm down! But Maxx is in Washington and I'm in Virginia ... so I guess we'll have to meet in Nebraska. 😀
Just ordered a new 18 DCLB getting a bit nervous about wheel base since noone else seems to have them really built for offroad... Would be great if the two of you did a compare of each others lift kits for the layman to help understand plus and minus....
Sounds like fun. I'm actually curious to see if there is a wheel base difference between the 2nd and 3rd gens.
The after market loves this truck too, my '16 Tacoma will never be finished..lol
Awesome truck brother. I love my tacoma. Would not have any other truck
I would mount that axe you don't want that to take a ride if you get in crash. Plus it would be cooler mounted.
Great job especially since you did it yourself!
Truck is looking great, Maxx! My vote for wheels would be Methods. And more specifically Method NV305s as that is what I'm running right now. They look awesome and I love em.
Maxx Powell right on! Not sure if I missed it, but did you find out what went wrong when your wheel got messed up at your meet up?
Blake Culp I believe he said his hub, rack and pinion, as well as tie rod.
Same with me about the rear bumper I wouldn't mind losing them cuz if we could live without them before than I'm sure we can now
The axe is mine if I see you out!! Lol awesome truck brother! Love it!
Nice truck! I’m waiting for the 2020 Tacoma trd in the hopes it will be the generation with upgrades to beat off the new Colorado’s. My 4Runner trail will do for now. Gotta love the tacos!
YOUR BODY WORK IS SWEET
that truck is freakin sick!
Sweet truck, but synthetic winch line is not easier to maintain at all. Not sure where you heard that from. Every time you get mud on it you are supposed to take it off the winch and wash it off with water because the sand from the mud will cause micro tears in the rope over time. The Sun's uv rays also eat away at it so even if you never use it you'll have to replace it eventually. With steel line you literally don't have to do anything after you use it.
Sweet.. I am running the SCS Ray 10's (black) on my tan 2016 TRD OR (w/premium & tech) with the CBI slider's w/top plate (LinX'd) .. Need to get my fkn OME lift on, it's been sitting in my shop for a year along w/my ARB bumper.. Hopefully soon. Nice truck man.. J.
Dude go with the Stealth Ray 10s, they look really good. Keep with the charcoal not bronze, charcoal would match the scheme of your current build. Sick Tacoma man!
I have gun metal Fuel Trophy wheels on mine and I love them, my Tacoma is magnetic grey metallic. But they would look great on yours as well.
Thanks max love your video great walk around lots of good info keep it up..
I know you love your truck but dang Max on camera 13:20 just kidding man love the vids been a long time subscriber keep it up.
I've been waiting for this video since I first saw your vids
Nice walk around Maxx 👍😎
Could you do a video on your off-road lighting wiring setup? Like what gauge wires you used and if you installed relays or not? Im having trouble figuring out the wiring setup for my 3rd Gen Tacoma.
Dam that truck looks sick!!
That looks so sick. Only if they had way more power I would buy one
Have you considered wrapping the truck? This would make the fenders match and protect the body paint
Awesome video I always have question because I’m building my 17 right now but this video just answered them all.. I wish cbi had more than one guy welding aluminum so my bumper would get done.
Go with some Fuel Trophy D551 they look really good!
Excellent walk around ,great truck ,thanks for sharing.
just frickin' awesome brother, thanks for posting!!!
so awesome
new viewer, LOVE the build! have you mentioned the exhaust install cost and how it helped performance and mileage? did you need to reprogram the computer? if so, cost.
Bronze wheels would look sick on your truck. I have bronze wheels on my truck and they really pop.
I was wondering if you drove that truck after the long travel install but before the fender install. i aint got it in me right now to change my fenders yet. its just too new. my wife, while reasonable, would shit a brick. anything under the truck i can get away with.
Hey Maxx....thanks for the ongoing tips on building up the Tacoma...I’m looking at replacing my stock 265s for 305 on a 2019 TRD off-road 4x4....heard you say chopping needs to happen to the frame....can you elaborate or send me the link on how you went about it.....thanks
flairs are cool and the truck is edited nicey
the BSM has saved me backing up once and a 4yo kid was in the road on his bike he prob would have ran into me, save!
Nice truck man i plan on getting one myself.
Really love this truck.
Hey when you say canopy ya talking getting a shell on the back? I was thinking of going that route. But the tent on top of the cap would suck.
Great looking truck man. Really tremendous :D .I have a 1st gen Tacoma I bought new in 03 and its built up pretty nice. You should think about bead lock wheels, that's my future upgrade plans. Cheers from Oregon.
Love the build! Quick question on your sliders. I'm going to order the same ones for my '17 Tacoma but idk if I should get the sliders with DOM tubing. Any thoughts? Suggestions?
I can’t wait to trade my Jeep Patriot in for a 3rd gen Tacoma.
DINGUS!!! Yeah that’s not a bad idea. It’s been good to me so far though.
oh really? I didn't know there were mods available
Got me an 18’ trd off road with a manual 😎 she’s gonna be purdy when she’s finished
With your fiberglass hood, does that mean anyone can just push those pins, and open it?
Great video! After installing the lift/suspension do you still have the "taco lean"? If so, how were you able to address it? Thank you
You can correct the Taco lean with coilovers like mine by addition additional turns to the coil over collar. Essentially, increasing preload on the spring which makes it stiffer and higher on that one side. This actually improves ride quality as well because you're compensating for the additional weight on the drivers side
@@Maxx.Powell Maxx than you so much for the reply! Adjusting the front coil over to compensate for the driver "lean" did that take care of the rear lean as well? Or are the rear leaf packs side oriented. Driver leaf pack stiffer than the passenger side. I really appreciate your help!
Does Roadrunner add the pins in the hood themselves or is that something you had to do yourself? If you did it, what did you buy and where?
I think matte gunmetal Ray10's or SR8's would look killer on your truck.
Hey Maxx sweet taco hopefully some day mine will get there, what's ur total on mods
Dumb question for ya Max. Im thinking about chopping my mbrp as well, and was wondering if you applied anything to the cut to prevent any rust or corrosion on the tail pipe or if its unnecessary? Thank You
Did you manage to stuff a 305 in the factory spare location? Solid build man, looking forward to seeing what you do next.
Definitely a nice taco! Where did you say you got the hood from? Can’t wait to start modifying my tacoma too.
Maxx Powell thanks man!
If you get a topper what will you do with the tent? I need a top because dogs and gear, but would like to try out a RRT. Seems like it would be way too high then though.
Very nice ! What kind and size are those tires and how many inch did u lift ur truck ?
Bronze or Gold methods look sick on white trucks
Is it where you chopped the exhaust that gave it that sound or is it the exhaust kit you put on? Also, have you made any videos on how you wired up your lights using the bluesea?
Man, thats one helluva beast
How you tried the CBI bed rack for the Tacoma and do you think it would support a freespirit roof top tent ?
Maxx Powell, where did you get your hood and hood pins from?
I want to know the same thing! The hood here says in the video is from Road Runner. But I want to know how he installed the hood pins and where they're from too! @maxxpowell tell us!
Awesome truck! Have you re-geared? If not do you feel like you need to? Trying to find the best tire size for my 3rd gen. thanks, enjoyed the video!!
Good to know, thanks
What panel and switches did you use in the key slot? I just bought cali raised ditch lights can't wait to install. Thanks!
When you installed your high clearance rear bumper did you have to relocate your under truck spare tire? Is there any figment issues with the spare? Considering getting cbi rear bumper and deciding between high clear or regular.
Please take that front license plate out of your cab - in the event of a accident that plate is extremely thin and sharp and will do massive damage to you or your passengers - plus its not even a legal place to put it so your not going to avoid tickets anyway. Like the video just lookin out for ya!
Snuffaluhfaguss never thought of that! Used to do the same thing in my little Miata back in the day!
I noticed you have a cb antenna, I can't find a good place to mount my cb radio that looks clean. Where is your radio mounted in the cab??
Did you mount your CB antenna to the ditch light bracket?
I was wondering about the mbrp exhaust. Does it rust when you overland?
Just get it powder coated it worries u
Great looking rig!
Hey dude, i like your truck. i have a quick question though. Is your hood (in this video) fabricated by roadrunner flairs as well?
Will leveling my axle on my 2006 Tacoma help with braking my cv axel? Running total chaos upper and lower stock length with kings. Thanks for the help
Nice truck! I’m going with 16” Method NV matte black rims. I think the methods have been my favourite so far. Fuel rims look like douche central lol.
Hey max great videos I’m a new subscriber, your one of 3 people I follow, same interests, so your doing something right. Did you have this setup prior to your fiberglass fenders and if so what did have to fit those tires? CMC & pinch weld? I’d love to hear more details as a Tacoma owner wanting to fit 35”’s on stock fenders and the 2.5 king kit! Keep it up bro
Just installed total chaos UCAs ( uniball), total chaos race series stock length lca, king 2.5 extends coil overs front and back, Deaver springs in rear, diff drop, on kmc enduro 16X8 with 285/75/16. Had alignment. Almost to factory spec. My truck sometimes has dog tracking feeling when driving on the freeway. And mostly always driving home from wherever. Some people are saying that the uniball need to brake in or some say to had more camber. Did you have any changes on handling?
What was your final specs on your mid travel alignment? Did you remove your sway bar on your mid travel? If so , how did it drive? Also, do you think that my truck is acting squirrel when driving home from the camber on the freeway road is making my truck hard to still? Do you think removing my sway bar on my stock length lca race series by total chaos
look super cool really nice job
Great car bro... I like it😍
Love the videos, keep em coming! Random question but how is the space in the back seat for your son and his chair and any gear you keep in the back while overlanding?
where i can buy the hood like that and do it fit for toyota tacoma off road 2018?
Have you re-geared your truck? Looks awesome