WattTruckMatt's El Cap Granite R1T Journey & Build Journal

[WattTruckMatt]

Figured I'd start a build journal to keep tracks of mods, gear, etc.

You can take a look at my old truck here: Tacoma Pro Build.

I post plenty of my Instagram as well.

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Spec

10/21 order - 10/22 delivery
El Cap Granite
Black Mountain Interior
Adventure Package
Large Pack
20" AT Wheels
Full Size Spare
Underbody Shield
Cargo Crossbars
Wall Charger
All-Weather Floor Mats

VIN 12xxx
Single frunk magnet
No 12V frunk plug (added later)
12V under dash

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Additions as of October 2024

• Xtrusion Overlnd Bed Rack 9”
  • Tred Pros w/ XO Mounts
  • DMOS Shovel / Mount
  • Apex Industries Hose Reel
  • Sherpa Equipment Antenna Mount
  • Sherpa Equipment Smiley Mounts
  • H3R Performance Fire Extinguiser with Range Industries mount
  • Yakima Basket
  • WaterPort Weekender
• XPEL Front PPF (+ rockers, handles, gear tunnel, upper tailgate)
• XPEL Window Tint (front doors 35%, windshield 70%)
• Adams Advanced Graphen Ceramic Coat (DIY)
• Rivian Rubber Floormats
• Rivian Crossbars
• BestEVMod Frunk Mats
• Added Frunk 12V Socket
• EV Sportline Magnetic Jack Pucks
• Tesla Charger Adapter
• BrainExploder Tow Hook Plate Mount
• AdventureMat MagSafe Charger Plate
• ScreenProtech Screen Protectors
• Peak Design Phone Mount x2
• EveryAmp Phone Mounts x2 (including a custom 2-headed mount for passenber side)
• Midland MXT575 (Mounted under rear seats) w/ upgraded mic
• Riviparts Console Organizer
• Tufskinz Door Sill Grip
• Tufkinz Forged Carbon Fiber Interior Overlays
• TWraps Yellow Fogs
• TWraps Pillar PPF
• TWraps Cargo Crossbars Wall Mount
• Twraps Taillight Tint 70%
• TWraps Rear Seats Divider
• Tacoma Bed Rail Mod
• 41.22 Hitch Slider
• Hitch Cover Screw Mod
• BestEVMod Bed Mat
• Abstract Ocean Brighter LED bulbs (gear tunnel / frunk)
• BestEVMod Lower Console Tray
• EV Sportline Console Cubby
• The OriginalCarbonGuards Forged Carbon Mud Guards
• TufSkinz Yellow Overlays
• TufSkinz Pocket Foam Inserts
• 1EV Jack
• Goat Fabrication Sliders
• Garmin Powerswitch
• Morimoto 4Banger Driving Lights
• Morimoto 2Banger Ditch Lights
• Morimoto Rock Lights
• Morimoto 1Banger Chase Lights
• Morimoto 1Banger Camp Lights
• BuiltRightIndustries Bed Molle Panel
• MountainPass Leveling Kit

Coming Soon / On Order

• Rival 4x4 Front Skid Plate (December)

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[sac602]

looks great! what is your favorite mod? any you would pass on if you were to do it again? just need some sliders now...

 

[WattTruckMatt]

looks great! what is your favorite mod? any you would pass on if you were to do it again? just need some sliders now...

The Xtrusion Overlnd rack is the newest so probably my favorite right now as I build it out. Overall I'm happy with everything on the truck.

I REALLY want the Rivian prototype sliders that have been leaked... I plan to wait a while longer. Looking for full coverage of the door sills.

 

[Mark_AZR1T]

Figured I'd start a build journal to keep tracks of mods, gear, etc.

You can take a look at my old truck here: Tacoma Pro Build.

I post plenty of my Instagram as well.

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Spec

10/21 order - 10/22 delivery
El Cap Granite
Black Mountain Interior
Adventure Package
Large Pack
20" AT Wheels
Full Size Spare
Underbody Shield
Cargo Crossbars
Wall Charger
All-Weather Floor Mats

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Additions as of April 2023

• Xtrusion Overlnd Bed Rack 9”
  • Tred Pro
  • DMOS Shovel / Mount
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Yakima Basket
• XPEL Front PPF (+ rockers, handles, gear tunnel, upper tailgate)
• TWraps Pillar PPF
• Ceramic Coated
• Rivian Rubber Floormats
• Rivian Crossbars
• BestEVMod Frunk Mats
• Added Frunk 12V Socket
• s00nish Charger Plate
• ScreenProtech Screen Protectors
• Peak Design Phone Mount x2
• EveryAmp Phone Mounts x2 (including a custom 2-headed mount for passenber side)
• Midland MXT575 (Mounted under rear seats)
• Riviparts Console Organizer
• Tufskinz Door Sill Grip
• TWraps Yellow Fogs
• 41.22 Hitch Slider
• Hitch Cover Screw Upgrade
• Bed Rug
• Brighter LED bulbs (gear tunnel / frunk)
• BestEVMod Lower Console Tray
• 1EV Console Cubby
• Twraps Taillight Tint 70%
• The OriginalCarbonGuards Forged Carbon Mud Guards
• TufSkinz Yellow Overlays
• TufSkinz Pocket Foam Inserts

On Order / Coming Soon

• s00nish Ditch Light Brackets
• Ditch Lights
• BestEVMods Bed Mat
• Sliders

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You are all in!! I'm sure you already have magnetic jack pucks........an absolute must have tool for any Rivian owner......

 

[WattTruckMatt]

You are all in!! I'm sure you already have magnetic jack pucks........an absolute must have tool for any Rivian owner......

Ha yes I sure do. Forgot to add those in the list.

 

[krsoundtek]

Do you have any additional details on the install of the Midland MXT575? Curious where you connected power and how you are mounting the antenna. I have seen a few comments about routing both through gear tunnel and a grommet to the bed, but I have not looked for those yet. Thanks.

 

[WattTruckMatt]

Do you have any additional details on the install of the Midland MXT575? Curious where you connected power and how you are mounting the antenna. I have seen a few comments about routing both through gear tunnel and a grommet to the bed, but I have not looked for those yet. Thanks.

I have it powered via the 12v outlet in the gear tunnel. It wasn’t ready to drill holes and tap fuses just yet. I temporarily have the antenna on a suction cup mount on the inside of the rear window (less than ideal). Now that I have the bed rack I plan to use a bed grommet to run the antenna cable through and mount on the rack. I have the bracket installed, just need to run the cable.

I have a cat cable run to underside of drivers seat with a RJ45 socket. I plug mic in when needed. Store mic in seat cubby otherwise.

 

[Oldsmobile_Mike]

Nice list! Even if I don't ever plan on doing a fraction of these myself, it makes a good "wish list" for goals, LOL.

Only suggestion would be, if you do individual write-ups to each mod, maybe include a link to each one? For example, I'm pretty sure I've seen your "Added Frunk 12V Socket" somewhere else on the forums. Maybe include links to the relevent build docs after each bullet point? Or do you not want to give away all your secrets?

 

[MountainBikeDude]

Figured I'd start a build journal to keep tracks of mods, gear, etc.

You can take a look at my old truck here: Tacoma Pro Build.

I post plenty of my Instagram as well.

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Spec

10/21 order - 10/22 delivery
El Cap Granite
Black Mountain Interior
Adventure Package
Large Pack
20" AT Wheels
Full Size Spare
Underbody Shield
Cargo Crossbars
Wall Charger
All-Weather Floor Mats

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Additions as of April 2023

• Xtrusion Overlnd Bed Rack 9”
  • Tred Pro
  • DMOS Shovel / Mount
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Yakima Basket
• XPEL Front PPF (+ rockers, handles, gear tunnel, upper tailgate)
• TWraps Pillar PPF
• Ceramic Coated
• Rivian Rubber Floormats
• Rivian Crossbars
• BestEVMod Frunk Mats
• Added Frunk 12V Socket
• Magnetic Jack Pucks
• 220V Charger Adapters x4
• Tesla Charger Adapter
• Front Plate Tow Hook Mount
• s00nish Charger Plate
• ScreenProtech Screen Protectors
• Peak Design Phone Mount x2
• EveryAmp Phone Mounts x2 (including a custom 2-headed mount for passenber side)
• Midland MXT575 (Mounted under rear seats)
• Riviparts Console Organizer
• Tufskinz Door Sill Grip
• TWraps Yellow Fogs
• 41.22 Hitch Slider
• Hitch Cover Screw Mod
• Bed Rug
• Brighter LED bulbs (gear tunnel / frunk)
• BestEVMod Lower Console Tray
• 1EV Console Cubby
• Twraps Taillight Tint 70%
• The OriginalCarbonGuards Forged Carbon Mud Guards
• TufSkinz Yellow Overlays
• TufSkinz Pocket Foam Inserts

On Order / Coming Soon

• s00nish Ditch Light Brackets
• Ditch Lights
• BestEVMods Bed Mat
• Sliders

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I ordered the twraps fog light tint. How do you find it? Worthwhile or? Debating on if I should put them on or not, coworkers are trying to stop me from doing it.

 

[WattTruckMatt]

Nice list! Even if I don't ever plan on doing a fraction of these myself, it makes a good "wish list" for goals, LOL.

Only suggestion would be, if you do individual write-ups to each mod, maybe include a link to each one? For example, I'm pretty sure I've seen your "Added Frunk 12V Socket" somewhere else on the forums. Maybe include links to the relevent build docs after each bullet point? Or do you not want to give away all your secrets?

Haha no secrets here. Goal is to share the knowledge. I’ll work on linking everything. I’ve started on a few already.

 

[WattTruckMatt]

I ordered the twraps fog light tint. How do you find it? Worthwhile or? Debating on if I should put them on or not, coworkers are trying to stop me from doing it.

I’m a fan of the yellow fogs. It’s a cheap enough, easy enough install that you can always change your mind later on.

 

[Pat5923]

Matt, You said you saw a leaked prototype rivian rock slider? Do you have a link?...I want to check it out

 

[WattTruckMatt]

Matt, You said you saw a leaked prototype rivian rock slider? Do you have a link?...I want to check it out

I posted a pic of it just above. Here are the other pics I’ve gathered.

 

[Pat5923]

I posted a pic of it just above. Here are the other pics I’ve gathered.

Thanks Matt. That rock slider looks very descreet. Intresting

 

[WattTruckMatt]

Did some digging around today trying to find a way to get my GMRS antenna cable from the cab to the truck bed, in order to mount my antenna to my bed rack.

I took the rear seats out to find the various grommets. I also took the back bed panel out (for nothing), only to have a "hmmm I wonder..." moment and stuck a cable into this little hole here at the window between the plastic panels. Sure enough, cable pops right out at the grommet on the other side. My last antenna cable was cut too short so I had to order another one and I'll complete the install.

Hope this helps someone!

(Side note: There are various grommets back there, but if someone Is looking for a passthrough to the actual bed itself, there are some grommets behind the rear bed panel that go into the gear tunnel. I need pass-through above the tonneau cover so that wasn't an option for me.)

EDIT: Result pics added. Still can't believe it was that simple.

Hole:

Just on the other side, grommet removed, behind driver side rear seats:

Where antenna will be mounted, on bed rack:

RESULT:

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