You want to build a prerunner. You have a rough idea — longer travel suspension, stronger axles, a winch, and something that can eat a 120-mile day in the desert. But where do you actually start?
Phase 1: Plan Before You Buy Anything
Define Your Prerunner Type
Are you building a full desert race rig, a fast trail truck, or something that still does light grocery runs? That decision drives everything.
Research Similar Builds
On Off Com, search for prerunners matching your vehicle platform. Look at suspension choices, axles, bumper work. This saves thousands.
Budget Phase-by-Phase
Plan which upgrades go in which year. Suspension first, then axles, then armor, then tuning. Phased builds show momentum.
Find Your Builders Early
Use Off Com's builder directory. Look at portfolios, reviews, location. Get quotes now.
Phase 2: Create Your Build Plate
Create Your Plate
Open Off Com, go to My Garage, hit "New Build Plate." Fill out nickname, vehicle details, primary type, story, showcase photos.
Write Your Vision
Describe what you're building and why. Be specific about your goals and timeline.
Set Privacy
Public builds earn more daps and the shop gets its credit. Most builders go public.
The Money Move
A prerunner with documented history and 400 daps sells for $5-8K more than the same truck with no proof. That's not hype. That's market reality.