Bailey’s 2020 Pro Build

I’ve been an avid toyota fan for about 10 years now and my journey started with a Tacoma years ago.
As some of you have seen, I built up a 2019 Limited over the past few years and the truck was near perfect for any adventure.

When I moved to TN from CO about 3 years ago, I found myself not using the truck as I had intended… and last week it went on to a new owner.

Another major reason I decided to sell the 2019 had to do with my career. My job is heavily client facing and I wanted to clean up my image a little bit.

I browsed the market for weeks and was looking at various trucks. A few that made the list were:
- power wagon
- AT4
- land cruiser

ultimately, I wasn’t really “in love” with any of them and found a deal on a 2020 Pro in Jonesboro, AR. 55,000 miles and only one owner prior.

the purpose of this truck will be just like the last but my goal is going to be “OEM” as possible. Avoiding bumpers, cutting, and bolt on / external accessories. I want this thing to be clean and look stock but beefy.. as any proper truck should.

Now, I do have some plans and those are:
- 285/75/18 (on stock Pro suspension)
- CB shackles for a little rake when towing
- SS3 Pro fogs (the stock rigids are underwhelming)

that’s it for now.

here it sits stock today.

more to come!

 

Nice stock Rig.
Cant wait to see transformation.

 

285/75/18 put on earlier this week. Looks perfect. Minor rubbing on sway bars though so need to figure that out

 

Use wheel spacers. Rubbing on the sway bar will take the paint off and cause rust in a matter of months. I made the mistake of ignoring rub on my Jeep and I had to sand down and repaint my sway bar where it contacted the tires.

 

Some goodies came in the mail today

 

nice, I really loved your last build. It was not too much and still within "stock" looking category for me haha

 

lol thanks! I loved it too but it was time for a new home. Who knows where this build will go…

 

Got the DD SS3 Pro fogs installed. Excited to see the output later this evening

 

appreciate that! And I get where you come from. It’s a double edge sword. Half not caring and the other half that perception is reality..
Thoughts with this is to keep it clean and simple yet still capable

 

Just a few pics since I haven’t posted in a while

 

Did you end up using spacers for the wheel rub?

 

yup! Sure did. Spidertrax 1.25”

 

Got the topper installed a few weeks ago.

 

Few updates on the truck.
30” Baja designs S8 with their hidden bumper bracket
Toytec shackles on the 1” option

And some pics!

 

Looks awesome! I wanna get one of those lower bumper light bars

 

thanks! Super happy with how it turned out

 

Looks great with that light bar tucked in there.
Best,
Brandon

 

thanks Brandon! Really appreciate all of your help as well. The brackets are great and super easy install.

 

Don’t know how I missed your new build. Looking good!

 

lol I didn’t mean to copy you… it just worked out that way

 

Hey man, your last build gave me some inspiration with this one so it’s all good!

 

Great looking truck! Question does the trd skid plate extend beyond the portion of the sway bay that curves? I’m only asking because I’d like to get one but don’t know if my larger tires will rub. If you had a photo from underneath that would be awesome!

 

Truck looks legit AF. I put the 285s on mine because the 295s wouldn't fit. They're a great look with those spacers. Only downside to the 285's was they were more expensive than the 295s

 

feel that! May try 295s next go around or go full 35x12.5

 

Can’t believe I found this thread! I just camped through your previous build looking for guidance… and I purchased this exact same truck beginning of September! 2020 TRD Pro in Metallic Grey. Haven’t changed a thing yet, but eager to get going.

 

This is only the beginning!! Good lookin right there

 

What size tires are you planning to run? I believe most are running larger tires and several with the PRO skid plate. I do not experience any rub with 35x12.5’s

 

let’s try and keep this to the build thread plz! Y’all can message offline. thx!