DefconBrix [ overland Tacoma build ]

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Yes sir I even put the FrontRunner slimline2 on my trailer. It's such a great rack! So many options and attachment points to really make it work in every situation or trip.

 

This is prob the rack i will be going with... so $$ though

 

in comparison to others out there its an average price, definitely not the most expensive but it is the most versatile. The company was built around this rack and the quality is amazing!

 

Removed the logo strip yesterday.
Excited for some upcoming changes and will likely be doing a wrap within the next couple months.

 

So CLEAN

 

Was there a reason for not doing the middle foot for the frontrunner rack?

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Love your truck! Can't believe I haven't ran across it yet!

I actually don't even know if one came with a middle foot... it very well could have though — I still have a shopping cart full of Frontrunner boxes I haven't opened yet because I was waiting till the winter months were over.

I am planning on doing the Rigid SR light bars on the sides and maybe the back also though.

 

Look at the On board air thread in my sig OBA. Your ARB compressor sitting on the left side of your bed really is just using up space that could be used for other things. Mount it behind the tail light bulk head. Gets it out of the bed area and conceals it nicely. Plus you are able to mount it higher up on the bed to better protect from any potential water crossings.

 

Thanks. All the lights on the truck are RIGID. Similar philosophies as the builds go. My wallet is just skinnier. One day.

You working for them have no excuse for the progress on your lighting Tell them to hire me. They could pay me in lights for the time being.

Plans for more Rigid Lights on her will be as follows.

Rear Rack - 2nd 20" SR2 Driving on either side of the rear rack.
Front rack - Replacing the windscreen with lights. Not sure 100% yet since I need some mock ups, but->
2x 20" SR2 Driving Amber
or 2x 20" SR2 Driving Amber & 10" SR2 Driving Amber
or 3x 10" SR2 Driving Amber
--- Something along the lines of that. Caddy corning the lights for broader coverage in the front also acting as a wind screen/ dam/

4 Bumper PODS, 2 for the rear and another one on either side of the truck on the bumper.
E2 30" Amber behind the front grill
Might do a Rock Light Kit
Amber marker lights for all 4 corners of the rig.


As for my front rack. Plans to get the rest of the slats to make her solid are in the works too. Need another 2-4 Fuel cans and locking trays from FrontRunner also.

 

Here is a pic for you when you install side lights. This helps with securing and recessing them. Tell Steve @ FrontRunner to get you the third set of feet for the rear. Better weight distribution.

 

One last reference pic for you of the inside of the wheel well on the backside of the Tail light bulkhead.

 

Definitely a good spot, I actually love having mine where it is though... easy access and it is very secure. With everything I have in my bed that was dead space and the perfect amount of space for the ARB twin compressor.

 

Cool Paparazzi shot my buddy Max got of me toying around in the TruckVault.

 

No stress man. Glad it works for you. Space is at a premium with the 6 of us. Everything that can be moved and stowed elsewhere is a blessing. Plus, when I use the truck bed for other things, it is less I have to worry about.

 

Yea if I didn't have the setup I do in the rear with the TruckVault and CargoGlide I wouldn't have mounted it there out in the open like that at all — likely just like what you did instead. Just works with this setup perfectly.

 

I'll cycle through al the pages in the next few days. What did you do for the electrical? Doesn't look like too much aftermarket electrical items, still curious.

 

Those posts will be showing up in the next month — I have a sPOD unit and some other goodies to get that all dialed in correctly. Just a matter of making the time.

 

Are you handy with a pair of crimpers? Look at the boxes I make. First link in my sig. Not a sales pitch, you can get the materials and make one yourself. Smaller form factor, looks factory, waterproof, actual fuse locations for additional accessories. List goes on.

Seen the Factor 55 Flatlink E ? http://factor55.com/product/flatlink-e-expert/

Couple extra features on it now. Used mine today and was really impressed with it.