What MOD Should You Do FIRST? | Toyota Tacoma Overland Build

I have been receiving quite a few questions from some of you regarding what mod should you do first to your Toyota Tacoma overland build. Today I answer that question as well as compare what I think you should do to what I actually did myself. THEY ARE VERY DIFFERENT.
Today we are specifically talking about the first five modifications I recommend vs the first five modifications I actually did.
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[@alpinetactics]

Hey guys! ALOT HAS CHANGED TO MY BUILD since this video. Make sure you are SUBSCRIBED so you don’t miss the update!

[@duncankrumrine6001]

How did you get the TX graphics off the truck?

[@alpinetactics]

@@duncankrumrine6001 it was a warm day and just used my fingers. Took a while but wasn’t too hard

[@duncankrumrine6001]

@@alpinetactics Thanks so much!

[@madcratebuilder]

No matter what platform you drive, TIRES should be #1. 31 to 33 inch AT's should get you just about anyplace you want to go. Lift/trim may be needed for 33" and larger. Nice set of mods on your Toyo.

[@alpinetactics]

Thanks Steven!

[@bigoneish]

265 75 16 ko2s are perfect for starting offroad mods before having to lift your truck

[@UrbanOpsOffRoad]

As always. KISS = keep it simple stupid. Good guidance video. You don’t have to go all out on the truck. Never get in debt just to try to impress someone else. Oh BTW I turned my pre runner into 4x4 in my garage with no crazy special tools or complicated fabrication with no ADD or TCS to worry about with a manual transfer case. I will be posting a couple of videos of the conversion process soon.

[@alpinetactics]

Absolutely! Thanks for taking the time to watch! 🍻

[@MikeMacias]

Did you ever post that video of the 4x4 conversion? Is your truck 1st gen or 2nd

[@UrbanOpsOffRoad]

@@MikeMacias shot fired! I have not! But will do soon, sorry work has been crazy! Mine is a 2nd gen v6.

[@MikeMacias]

@@UrbanOpsOffRoad awesome. I've dabble with the idea of converting mine. It's a second gen. Not super handy with mechanical stuff, but I do change my own oil, spark plugs, alternators, but that's about it. I recently had a Detroit Truetrac installed in the rear, I can't wait to test it out. Looking forward to your video at some point

[@tylerkrum4970]

⁠@@MikeMaciashow has that Detroit TrueTrac been working for you?

[@alpinetactics]

Hey everyone! So since I have been receiving this question a fair amount I thought it was worth a video. Just a reminder here though - I know i have said it before but i am just a guy that loves off roading, camping and making videos. I don't consider myself an expert at all. Everything i share here is just my opinion and i hope it helps! You can find more info about all the equipment i cover in the video description.

[@exploregon3329]

Great video. Actual reality (budgetwise). I love that you do this because I'm pretty much in the same boat w/you as far as disposable income. Pretty new at it as well & I have seen some of that negativity you speak of & it's just judgmental. Just because someone is new at something someone else has done for years doesn't mean they're stupid. I love it man. Spread that positivity. Also to the person that said (sorry, new at this as well), "You don't have to go all out on your truck just to impress someone else" 👍🏻🤘

[@alpinetactics]

Right on man! I’m so glad you liked it. Really glad to have you apart of the community 👏

[@omarcardenas9334]

Super helpful! Especially that last note on the 2WD. I just recently bought a 2WD Limited and didn’t do enough research before buying it. No overlanding for this guy! 😂

[@alpinetactics]

Hahah well it’s not too late to change your mind. That 2WD limited hasn’t lost any of its value, you can always make the switch! I owned a 2WD pre runner and regretted it for so long, wish I would have done it sooner.

[@Yetieti406]

Great mods, all around. Tires are definitely #1. It depends on what people want to do with their Tacoma's. You don't have to outfit it to the max. Whatever you like, just make it quality. I like the TRD springs and the Baja designs fog lights. So cool.

[@MichaelRoyDuckworth]

One of my favourite maintenance and appearance mods is Tremclad rust paint. I've used it under most of my vehicles since I was a teen. It can save your vehicle and drastically improve resale value. I've also done the the LED interior bulb change. That's the best mod I have done.

[@alpinetactics]

Nice! Thanks Mike!

[@ShawDAMAN]

Good stuff, and it's funny I have falken wildpeaks on my Tacoma also, but a non matching spare as well 😂 I've thought about it often and been too lazy/not wanting to spend money to address it. I haven't done any extreme off roading but I am in some remote areas at times, not the wisest. I appreciate that you're not fronting lol

[@alpinetactics]

Haha that’s too funny man, I imagine we aren’t alone there

[@CaptainFALKEN]

K02s were the first thing I did to my Tacoma when I got it in 2019. And they've been indestructible the past 3 years, same as the truck itself. Peanut butter and jelly haha

[@alpinetactics]

Nice!

[@theCaseMan]

I like you are saying.

[@hardjumpdude]

I have a 2wd SR5 Tacoma. Sadly I don’t do much off roading due to my work schedule. But when I have time I like to go hiking and I like to go to national parks. I feel upgrading to 32” tires and getting a minor lift on my prerunner might be just enough for me, although I do wish I had 4x4 for that capability. Sadly, I can’t just sell my truck as I do not want to get into another 5 year financing contract, but it’s true what you said, as not spending too much money on a build that won’t be capable. So I’m keeping my stock wheels and getting bigger tires, I’m getting a 2” leveling kit and I’m getting some Baja design fog lights to get my by for my needs for now. Thank you for the advice👍

[@alpinetactics]

Yeah not everyone needs a 4x4 . I had had two different 2WD Tacomas prior to this one and they served me perfectly well just going regular old camping and to some national parks. Love the mods that you are considering for how you use your truck. 👏

[@Icesack]

I have 265/60r/18 4Runner wheels wrapped in Pirelli Scorpion A/T Plus on my 2012 Tacoma, that's not lifted and don't have any rubbing without cutting. Also I like your honesty and seeing how you did the same mods that I did to my truck but in different order

[@alpinetactics]

Nice!

[@Karma.seoul416]

Great options. First one I did for my 2.5 Gen Tacoma was a mirror riser. It’s my daily and that thing was in the way. Second tires, went to 32”. Working for an offroad company I see a lot of people just straight to suspension and tires as their first upgrade. While the suspension maybe helpful I’m just doing mine at 100k and it hasn’t stopped me from exploring or while at offroad parks. An huge thing for me was the fact there are no true recovery points up front on the Tacoma. Short of doing a front bumper or hidden recovery points, this is something else to consider from a safety point of view.

[@goldengoat1737]

Great video! Got to throw some shade though. I would say number one for over landing is having 4 wheel drive… could just be the area I live in though

[@alpinetactics]

Correct, I actually did cover that in the last few minutes

[@goldengoat1737]

Oh dude my bad! I hate to be “that guy” once again great video! I live in Oregon have a stock TRD …. I like your out look and advice about just saying if you like it do it! Sick truck by the way!

[@alpinetactics]

@@goldengoat1737 no worries man lol. Thank you for the kind words.

[@TheReligiousLeft]

265/75r16 fit stock Tacoma, 31.5 inches.

[@alpinetactics]

Thanks! I didn’t know exactly what size it was that would fit

[@TheReligiousLeft]

@@alpinetactics yea they’re a very good first size. Started with them, wheeled fine. Got a 2 inch lift, works/looks fine. Now upgrading to 33’s years later. It’s a good stepwise transition.

[@CaptainFALKEN]

265/70/17 also. Same size. 33s only if you have a 4.0L pretty much. (The 3.5s lose every bit of power haha) I plan on only going 32s for now which will be just fine :)

[@letitgo8336]

I’m in just subscribed

[@alpinetactics]

Glad to have you!

[@brandoncampbell8203]

Love the wheels do you have a link where I can find them

[@alpinetactics]

I don’t have a link, they are the stock wheels on this model

[@michaelm4514]

How do you like the suspension off road. I am running same set up just 265 75 r16.

[@alpinetactics]

It’s been working out pretty well for me. I can’t charge the whoops but with the kind of wheeling I do that’s ok for right now. I plan to upgrade to the 8112 system eventually which will allow me to have a little more fun on the trail.

[@RoolLsable]

Did you have to run wheels spacers with those wheels to run 33s. I basically have the same step up and wheels. I wanna go up to 33s

[@alpinetactics]

Nope wheels are stock

[@chrissconcertcorner]

I can’t help but notice your tailgate says PreRunner on it, yet you have 4x4 mud-flaps. Has your tailgate been replaced? Just curious?

[@alpinetactics]

I have come to believe that the tailgate was replaced before I bought it second hand

[@chrissconcertcorner]

Gotcha, Nice Truck!!! I have one very similar!!

[@alpinetactics]

@@chrissconcertcorner thank you!

[@lyraladd833]

Hey just starting out with my Tacoma. Im planning on making the truck my home for a x-country trip. Looking for many things to keep me safe as a solo female driver. Any advice welcome:)

[@alpinetactics]

That’s awesome! Whenever I am remote I also carry a firearm for protection of myself and my family. For sure carry a well equipped first aid kit, Bear spray, tire repair kit, basic tool kit for any trail repairs that may happen, a radio and a gps communication device.

[@brennon6625]

anyone got a link to the TRD headlight bulbs?

[@alpinetactics]

There are many bulbs that will work with 2nd Gen housing. You can pick up any regular old halogen bulbs at any auto store. Or you could upgrade to some LEDS. For those I would recommend these: lddy.no/1eclp

[@montanawhite5699]

I can’t imagine putting bigger tires on my 2019 taco sport. The gearing is too high for my taste already, but I can’t find a KZbinr who has a manual transmission taco.

[@alpinetactics]

Yeah I can definitely sympathize with the gearing issue. Especially with the extra weight the power can really be lacking. Re gearing will have to be a must down the line for me.

[@montanawhite5699]

@@alpinetactics yeah that’s the thing I’m afraid of, just lifting my truck with bigger tires is going to cost a lot more than what you expect. But for people like us who actually go off the paved road it matters.

[@josecuevas9383]

What rims are those ?

[@alpinetactics]

Those are the TRD rims. They come stock with this truck.

[@josecuevas9383]

@@alpinetactics right on , I thought they were aftermarket with TRD center caps ,

[@johnharrell1244]

why the prerunner badge?

[@alpinetactics]

Tailgate was swapped by previous owner. No clue why

[@johnharrell1244]

@@alpinetactics right on man. Take the 4x4 mud flaps off and you will have a sleeper tacoma so you can fool people as to its abilities on the trail lol 😆

[@alpinetactics]

@@johnharrell1244 lol not worth the hassle the comment section would bring

[@805gregg]

First thing to go off road is buy a Jeep

[@alpinetactics]

Jeeps are awesome and probably the best choice for rock crackers. Thankfully the Tacoma meets the needs of our family very well in a lot of areas jeeps are lacking.