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2016 doublecab build plan.

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Builds (2014-2021)' started by Powdigs, Feb 26, 2023.

  1. Feb 26, 2023 at 12:08 AM
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    Powdigs

    Powdigs [OP] New Member

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    2016 double cab TRD off-road
    Thule racks, RCI steel engine skid, transmission skid and cat guards, RCI rock sliders, Bilstein 8112/8100, Camburg x-joint UCA, Icon RXT leafs, 18" Method 701 rims,
    Long time lurker, ready to start the fun part of building out my rig. Planning on being a self contained weekender, light trail machine and tow vehicle for 20ft trailer way down the road.

    Just got a work truck so the time to build my daily 2016 DC into the ultimate weekender has come. Planning on getting a mid rise topper and topper lift weekender set-up. It seems pretty economical compared to a lot of other options and is light and stealthy. Will add a bed and pull out drawer kitchen. Trail worthiness next so +20 to +30 offset wheels, would like something light, 35's probably go 10.5 wide for fuel economy, 6112's on the front and 5160's on the rear. Cut and melt whatever so there's no rub. Airbags and cradles, onboard air, rci rock sliders. Dual battery to run an electric fridge and heated blanket. Might add the transmission skid and cat guards too. If I win the lottery I'd add the Eaton rear locker too. Keeping the truck forever, or at least the next 20 yrs. So need to get it all right the first time and can take my time with the build. Currently has 130km's so it's just getting broken in. Advice suggestions and heads up for good deals welcome! Cheers

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    Last edited: Feb 26, 2023
  2. Feb 26, 2023 at 4:34 AM
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    Wallygator

    Wallygator Well Zippedy Da Do!

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    Sounds like a solid plan. Welcome!:thumbsup:
     
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  3. Mar 1, 2024 at 9:02 PM
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    Powdigs

    Powdigs [OP] New Member

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    2016 double cab TRD off-road
    Thule racks, RCI steel engine skid, transmission skid and cat guards, RCI rock sliders, Bilstein 8112/8100, Camburg x-joint UCA, Icon RXT leafs, 18" Method 701 rims,
    Build plan has evolved. Just ordered some 8112/8100's uca's and icon rtx springs.
    Got RCI ski plates, cat guards and rock sliders installed and a set of method 701's I need to choose some tires for now. Still planning on the e-locker at some point in the future, but so far the a-trac is doing a good enough job
     
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  4. Mar 1, 2024 at 9:36 PM
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    Yodagan

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    Yes, it does sound like a good well-planned build.
    I have a 2016 Tundra. I have a dual battery system.
    I upgraded my dual battery system with GEN3 Tundra Dual Battery Kit | Genesis Offroad.
    Was an easy installation. Have not had any issues or problems.
    You can check it out see if it will do what you need it to.
     
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