Jbigs Mudbath TuRDPro build 💩 Log/Journal

[jbigelow]

Asheville NC but from Charleston until 4 years ago. I viist every 4-6 weeks.

I’m way over in CA…. These wouldn’t be good for you to take because of distance

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[Trash Hauler]

Unfortunately you are correct. Somehow SC was mentioned on an earlier post and I just assumed that was where you were located. Sorry, good luck on your sale.

 

[jbigelow]

Great day to go to a friends garage to use the lift to do an exhaust replacement

Took off the stock TRD Pro exhaust with black tips and added the trail exhaust.

Toyota Part #PT226-35241-AA

 

[Benny]

BTW anyone looking for TRDPro front and rear suspension including UCA’s and wheel/tires?

Sent you a message….

 

[The Sasquatch]

What was your experience with the TE’s ? Did the center caps and rays lugs all bolt up without issue? I was just reading some wacky stuff about them not being hub centric on the 4th gen, center caps need a hub ring to sit correctly, lugs being too short on 4th gen, etc. looks too me like you had no issues.
truck is perfect!

 

[jbigelow]

What was your experience with the TE’s ? Did the center caps and rays lugs all bolt up without issue? I was just reading some wacky stuff about them not being hub centric on the 4th gen, center caps need a hub ring to sit correctly, lugs being too short on 4th gen, etc. looks too me like you had no issues.
truck is perfect!

No issues whatsoever

 

[jbigelow]

I Added the OEM factory TRDPro tailgate inserts.

I can go either way of tailgate inserts or no tailgate inserts, but since it’s installed already I’ll just keep them on.

Tacoma TRD PRO Tailgate Inserts (Silver/Red)

Part # PT948-35242-01

there’s also a little Tacoma TRD PRO truck climbing up the R in TRD

 

[Idaho-Taco]

Nice looking build. Have a few questions for you if you don't mind... Ive been a Jeep guy (have a TJ Wrangler crawler that I built) and was leaning towards building a Gladiator but have decided to give Toyota and the Tacoma a go. Looking to buy a 24-25 Off Road I-Force Max. Thinking since Im replacing the suspension components, wheels/tires etc. why start with a more expensive base like the Pro...

Im looking at doing the same 2.5 King coil over system with added Icon rear springs. Either Icon or total chaos UCAs and probably new better rear links. Truck will go back and forth from Idaho to AZ and has to fit in my smaller garage in AZ so need to keep overall height under 6'-10". Can you tell me how much actual lift you got out of the King system? And with 35s what your actual overall height is?

Ive considered just going with portals and 37s as it looks like a great-dreamy system but Im assuming that would put me over my 6'-10" limit. Well that and while budget isn't a major controlling factor, the idea of putting in an extra $20k on an already expensive little truck seems silly.

Also how do you like the suspension now that you've had it for a bit? Ive heard that it is a little stiffer than most people think after install. Appreciate your input!

 

[jbigelow]

Nice looking build. Have a few questions for you if you don't mind... Ive been a Jeep guy (have a TJ Wrangler crawler that I built) and was leaning towards building a Gladiator but have decided to give Toyota and the Tacoma a go. Looking to buy a 24-25 Off Road I-Force Max. Thinking since Im replacing the suspension components, wheels/tires etc. why start with a more expensive base like the Pro...

Im looking at doing the same 2.5 King coil over system with added Icon rear springs. Either Icon or total chaos UCAs and probably new better rear links. Truck will go back and forth from Idaho to AZ and has to fit in my smaller garage in AZ so need to keep overall height under 6'-10". Can you tell me how much actual lift you got out of the King system? And with 35s what your actual overall height is?

Ive considered just going with portals and 37s as it looks like a great-dreamy system but Im assuming that would put me over my 6'-10" limit. Well that and while budget isn't a major controlling factor, the idea of putting in an extra $20k on an already expensive little truck seems silly.

Also how do you like the suspension now that you've had it for a bit? Ive heard that it is a little stiffer than most people think after install. Appreciate your input!

I only bought the TRD Pro because the mud bath color was only available on all TRD Pro model lines for 2025.

If the mud bath was available as a TRD Offroad I would have took this model instead of the TRD Pro like u said since I was changing suspension already. I also was able to sell my TRD pro suspension including UCAs very quickly l.

Love everything about the TRDPro except two things….. I don’t like moonroofs and the rear shocks behind the TRDPro seats are a gimmick to me…. The TRD Pro seats fit me well and could do without the shox

The Kings 2.5 lift kit with and rear end links was a little higher over stock TRD Pro suspension all around, but the Kings are a much better ride, and I can lift the front more to level

My garage is 8ft and fits perfectly with a roof rack if I get one.

I do like portals too, but it’s $7k from 74Weld and $3k install. Not to mention gear oil change of portals on all four corners every 3000 miles.

 

[Idaho-Taco]

I only bought the TRD Pro because the mud bath color was only available on all TRD Pro model lines for 2025.

If the mud bath was available as a TRD Offroad I would have took this model instead of the TRD Pro like u said since I was changing suspension already. I also was able to sell my TRD pro suspension including UCAs very quickly l.

Love everything about the TRDPro except two things….. I don’t like moonroofs and the rear shocks behind the TRDPro seats are a gimmick to me…. The TRD Pro seats fit me well and could do without the shox

The Kings 2.5 lift kit with and rear end links was a little higher over stock TRD Pro suspension all around, but the Kings are a much better ride, and I can lift the front more to level

My garage is 8ft and fits perfectly with a roof rack if I get one.

I do like portals too, but it’s $7k from 74Weld and $3k install. Not to mention gear oil change of portals on all four corners every 3000 miles.

Makes sense because of the color.

Thanks for the impressions of the ride.

My garage door in AZ is only a 7' door. That nets about 6'-10". You have an 8' door I assume you are saying? Just wanting to make sure Ill be under that height before I start ordering parts - if you happen to have a chance to take a measurement from the ground to the high point Id appreciate it. If not I understand.

$7k? Ive only seen them for around $17k + install.

 

[Vintage38]

Fantastic build, digging the Mudbath. I have a Mudbath 4runner TRD Pro coming in a couple months. Enjoy your's !

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