SEMA 2017 Tacoma Transformation

Alohaaaaaaa,

Now that SEMA is finally done and over with. I finally have some time to share the transformation of my Tacoma for this years SEMA show. I wanted to share a lot earlier, but I was working the event at the same time so I barley found myself on a computer for the last several weeks. I actually had no plans of building the vehicle for the show, up until a very good friend of mine offered a very rare opportunity to build the truck for the Rhino-Rack USA booth. It was a bit nerve wrecking being that this was my first ever truck build being shown at a huge event, haha. I teamed up with a great group of companies that helped us out tremendously with the build, we couldn't have done it without them. I'd like to personally thank Joe and Joe from @Mobtown Offroad as they were a huge part of the build, IDL Garage/Auto Spa, Nitto Tire, Relations Race Wheels, Icon Vehicle Dynamics, M2Motoring, ShowStoppersUSA, GGLighting, ARB 4x4, DECKED, EGR and of course Rhino Rack USA for all their support and their amazing products! We built the vehicle out of IDL Garage out in Irwindale, CA with the help of their staff and my team. It was months of planning and about six weeks of late nights at the shop after leaving my day job. Anyways, enough with the reading and onto the photos. Mod list will be listed at the very bottom.

Cheers!
-Yogi






BEFORE:



AFTER:

^A little off-road fun on the way back from SEMA. Pulled over off Zzyzx road and went through some desert and rocky roads to get the girl dirty after a 7 weeks of being parked and sad. haha.

ARMOR:
http://Mobtownoffroad.com
MOBTOWN OFFROAD Rear Bumper with Spare and Accessories Swing Out. (HiLift + Rotopax)
MOBTOWN OFFROAD Sliders
MOBTOWN OFFROAD Transmission Skid
MOBTOWN OFFROAD Engine Skid Plates

ARB 4x4 Summit Front Bumper
ARB 4x4 Recovery Point

Suspension/Wheels:
Icon Vehicle Dynamics Stage 3 w/ Tubular UCA
Icon Vehicle Dynamics RXT Full Rear Leaf Springs Replacement (opt. 3)
Relations Race Wheels RR2-V 17X8.5 (0)
Nitto Tire Trail Grapplers 285/70/17

Lighting:
GGLighting (GGLighting.net)
-40" G4D Roof Bar
-(4) G3D Pods (Ditch and Rear)
-(2) G3-XL Pods (Front Bumper)

Rack:
Rhino Rack:
-Pioneer Platform w/ BackBone mounting
-Pioneer Platform w/ Pioneer Truck Bed Tower
-Light Bar Mounting
-Rotopax Roof Mount
-Sunseek Dome Awning
-Shovel w/ Mount

Other:
Decked Mid Size Drawers
EGR - Matte Window Visors
EGR - Matte Hood Bug Deflector
EGR - Matte Truck Cab Spoiler
EGR - Matte Fender Flares

Though the show is already over with, we have a few more goodies on the way .

 

Sweet truck, thanks for sharing. ​

 

The truck looks awesome! You were in good hands with the Joes, as they're a couple of stand up guys.

 

Would

 

Sweet truck! I have to ask...did you get all that stuff for free in return for showcasing it at sema?

 

Fixed...

 

You are 100% certified for the Zombie Apocalypse!

 

I love that rear bumper guys! Spot on! Does that have full towing capacity built in behind the plate? Has it been tested?

Love those wheels too! The rivet over-fenders I feel look a little awkward on the design of the 3rd gen, looks too early 2000's Chevy 1500 to me, but everything else looks great, great job!

 

It has not been formally certified through NHSTA or DOT but we are confident you can tow the max Tacoma tow rating from it. We build the internal frame and hitch portion stronger than what comes on the truck. We've towed and others with our bumpers have towed every bit of the max rating with them.

 

Saweeet! Thank you, might need to start a piggy bank. Appreciate the quick help team!

 

@Mobtown Offroad been meaning to ask, how do I get a bumper sticker like that? The current one on my rear window is starting to peel.

 

too bro
I understand why (because SEMA) but still

 

It'll be less bro once we ditch that ARB bumper and finish ours to get it on there.

The bed rack is really the only bro thing about the truck. Everything else is legit armor.

 

A bed rack is bro? Ahhhh shit!

 

This one is, IMO.

 

So Mobtown is working on a bro-less solution then.....hehe

 

Looks great! Question: are those ventvisors painted flat black or is there an option to purchase in that finish?

 

What are the specs on the Nitto tires?

 

Maybe U bolt flip? Wouldn’t want the curbs to cause any problems

 

EGR website indicates they produce them in smoke and flat bLack. Interesting