Meet 'Rusty' - The 2nd Gen Toyota Tacoma Overland Build from TOTAL CHAOS

In early 2019 we decided to build a 2nd Gen Tacoma that was all business. Everything you need and nothing you don't. With recent overland builds including every possible bell & whistle, we think our boy 'Rusty' is just about the perfect blend between function, form and simplicity.

TOTAL CHAOS Parts Used:

Upper Control Arms:

Lower Control Arms:

Weld-On Spindle Gussets (w/ Swaybar Mounts):

Cam Tab Gussets:

Body Mount Chop Plates:

Tacoma Bed Stiffeners

Tacoma Bolt-On Rear Bumpstop Mounting Kit (King)

Full Vehicle Build Specs:

Our trusted build partners:

[megatronboads]

“Because who really is ants to overland with 4people?” 😆😆 well, I do, because I have 2 kids and love taking them into the wild!

[DBs]

That is an awesome build! We have an '05 Tacoma 4-dr short bed. It's not a 4 wheel drive but we like it. I wouldn't mind having that pull-out bed drawer set-up. Over all a fantastic video!!

[SirTheoTheWhite]

Glad to see you guys went with Relentless Fabrication. They make the best rear high clearance bumpers in my opinion. Relentless Fabrication & ATH are my two favorite aftermarket bumper fabricators. As far as Sliders go, Relentless is absolutely a good route to go however, I’m partial to BAMF. Nice work on the rig...pretty clean build!

[JohnSmith-dtgu]

Love this built! It inspired me, but I’m still making payments on my truck 😭😭😭

[johnny]

I had 2006 tacoma sr5 that was paid off, but I traded it for a 2020 TRD Pro Tacoma which I love. However if I could go back knowing what I know now I could’ve saved a ton of money and built exactly what I want out of the 06.

[tlandin]

Don't ask for miles per gallon. It's SMILES per gallon 😀😀😀

[TheTechCguy]

Made for the dirt!!! Perfect 2nd gen Tacoma for off roading that doesn't break the bank too much.... :)

[freethinkingamerican]

Badass build! The TC crew did an awesome job tell Nicole hi from ATS Ryan🙋‍♂️

[rayoca]

Very good product! Nice built ! The only I suggest to be relocated is the 2/3 gal gasoline tank, from my point of view the table location is perfect 👍 is just to close the gas tank. Great Product !!

[dylansmeder]

Great vid! Would love to see some more video of this truck on rocks!

[kbnguy]

cool built. seem useful and thoughtful

[scottwillimack]

Thank you 🙏 amazing build, great information!

[plantsthewin]

2012 Tacoma and a ground tent. No payments. Im good 🤣😂

[aarondibenedetto]

That’s a really nice truck but I think you should re-gear the truck if you’re adding a lot of weight and beefier tires

[Thurston]

“We went through and built a truck out of products from our catalog”
“This, this, this, this was all custom made”
Lol

[SoJerseyV]

Why Elka’s? Asking because I’m weighing all my options. Had seen their stuff and it looks interesting. Then there’s always King and Fox that draw me in. Great build!!!

[myronsichanpheng]

I wish they made stock length boxed lowers for my first gen Tundra😭

[soulsurfer]

Overland build without a winch? Surprised you would label it as such. J/k but slightly serious. Lol. Well thought out build but please get that beast a winch:-)! Thanks for sharing.

[AssumeTheFuzzySham]

"Will work with any Toyota Tacoma 2005-Present" *Cries in 5-Lug*

[rftrujillo]

Damn, its all cool and all but maxx powell was right...”overlanding has gotten very luxury” 😂