New member from SoCal

Hey everyone,

First thread to introduce myself and the truck, though I've already made a few posts...This forum was a great resource for me while I researched the platform before purchasing, and subsequently when looking up modifications, so thank you to everyone that contributes!!

2021 TRD Off Road Premium w/KDSS


Upgrade List:

• OEM Pro Grill
• OEM 17”x7” TRD Pro Wheels
• 275/70/17 BFG KO2’s (E)
• Revtek Mud Flap Delete
• 30% Llumar CTX Tint on Front Windows

Suspension Details:

• Front - Eibach Pro-Truck Shocks Set @ 1.6” Setting, OEM Springs
• Rear - Eibach Pro-Truck Shocks with ¾ Cornfed Spacers, OEM Springs

Upgrades waiting to be installed:

• OEM Front/Rear Black Valances
• OEM Rock Rails
• Dobinsons Front Springs (backordered...)

I took the truck off road in it’s completely stock form multiple times before installing any modifications and was VERY impressed at how capable these things are right off the showroom floor. I know the stock Dunlops don’t impress anyone here, but I made it through “HARD” labeled trails in SoCal without airing down and didn’t have any tire related issues. Admittedly, I did ding up the skid plate a bit due to lack of clearance and the tires slipping. Regardless, I highly encourage every new owner to take the truck off pavement, completely stock, before diving into expensive modifications.

 

Welcome from Wisconsin!

 

Welcome ! Very nice looking truck! Did it not have running boards on it when you bought it?

 

Yes it did, I removed them within the first week. It was the "chrome edge" side steps that hang far too low and were very bulky for my taste.

 

welcome & nicely done enjoy the rig

 

Welcome.

Which hard rated trails you take you stock OR on?

 

Looks great!

 

Looks great! Did the dealer do the grill?

 

Congrats and welcome from Gettysburg, Penna... Formally from O'side.

 

Welcome from Arizona!

 

Welcome from northern NY

 

Welcome from Florida

 

Welcome from SoCal

 

Welcome from Carlsbad!

 

Thanks! Did the grill myself after watching a couple YouTube videos. Very straight forward install.

 

We went to Sierra Pelona OHV, ended up turning left into a "black" rated route on the way down because the lead vehicle assumed it would be a shortcut...HA! Seemed fine at first, but at one point we realized there's no going back. It's very difficult terrain, extreme inclines, single track and really designed for vehicles with heavy underbody protection. I was completely stock, off the showroom floor with 600mi on the Odometer, lol.

We took it very slow, very cautious and had multiple spotters. Luckily all vehicles made it through without any serious damage.

 

Did you end up getting the OEM rock rails? If so, did you have them on this trip? Im wondering how youre doing with them, i.e., solid gear, durable, etc.

 

Welcome from socal, we should get some wheeling trips going!

 

I didn't have them installed during that trip...in fact, I was completely stock - no lift, all-terrains, etc. They've been sitting in the garage since work has been a bit busy...Have a trip coming up end of this month, so I have to install them soon. I'll report back after the trip, share my thoughts...

 

Sounds great!

 

Hit me up if you (or anyone) wants to get a cleghorn/Lytle creek day going, I'm still stock for the time being so nothing hard-core for me