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  1. Apr 5, 2015 at 8:53 AM
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    Real men just call it camping
    My truck's not even close to the level of many on here, but I've done enough so far that I think it's worth keeping track of and sharing ideas. I will try to post links or give write-ups on anything I do. I am slow to update, but stay tuned. :)

    I loved the RTT setup, but there were some things a really missed about my old camper shell. Found a used camper shell for $40, and how it looks now:
    IMG_4414.jpg

    Suspension and wheels:
    OME 887 coils w/ shocks
    Daker leaf springs (added isolators to stop squeak) w/ shocks
    Light Racing upper control arms
    Removed the sway bar
    U-bolt flip
    Super Bumps
    255/ 80/ 17 Cooper ST max

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    ARB front bumper for a 2005-2011 Tacoma modified to fit my 2014
    Alpro bolt on sliders
    Pelfreybuilt full skids
    BAMF lower control arm skids bought used
    Trail Toys UHMW gas tank skid
    SOS rear high clearance bumper

    Recovery:
    Super Winch bought used
    4' high lift jack
    Straps and shackles behind the seat
    Folding shovel, old hatchet, and what not.

    Misc:
    KB Voodoo tailgate cap
    Mismatch color camper-shell (sold)
    Tepui roof top tent on home made rack (sold)
    Camper shell again
    Deleted the hood skewp
    "Yellow wire mod"
    Exhaust reroute
    Re-tubed rear drive-shaft after damage (went from 16ga to 14ga)
    SmittyBuilt air compressor behind the seat

    Camping at my 1st TW meet in Gore, VA
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    A one more camping pic. I went solo on a whim.
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    Here's some "wheeling" shots from my 1st TW meet. This is before my new suspension, etc...
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    Installing the skids. They will never look that nice again. Yes, I painted them orange.
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    Test fitting the sliders before painting them.
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    A couple crappy pics of the exhaust re-route. A friend and I welded it up with parts from an old truck. Very homemade looking, but it is solid. And check out the freshly re-tubed drive-shaft. I've since cut off the exhaust hump on the missing skid and patched it and reinstalled it.




    And a couple pictures of the truck paying me back.
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    I will update later on.
     
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  2. Apr 5, 2015 at 10:08 AM
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    FTMFW
     
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  3. Apr 5, 2015 at 10:10 AM
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    Nice going so far! :thumbsup:
     
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  4. Apr 7, 2015 at 3:03 PM
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    crazy joker

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    crazy joker, Apr 7, 2015
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  5. Apr 7, 2015 at 3:10 PM
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  6. Apr 11, 2015 at 5:48 AM
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    SMKYTXN

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    :thumbsup: Great looking build here.

    Any issues with the skid? You're the first long bed to post a picture. :D
     
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  7. Apr 11, 2015 at 5:59 AM
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    Great looking truck so far man!
     
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  8. Apr 11, 2015 at 12:31 PM
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    NCTacoma Rather be in the mtns

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    You working off Morris Field on the new hangars?
     
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  9. Apr 12, 2015 at 7:15 PM
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    No issues at all. It's covered in mud now from Rausch Creek this weekend. After I clean it up, we'll see if it got used. Either way, the peace of mind is great.

    edit: spelling
     
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  10. Apr 12, 2015 at 7:16 PM
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    Thanks guys.
     
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  11. Apr 12, 2015 at 7:18 PM
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    That's me. I think I saw you going to the National Gaurd a month or so ago. Good looking truck you have.
     
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  12. Apr 12, 2015 at 7:38 PM
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    That's me, all day every day. I always wonder who is on here when I see a local truck. Truck looks good man. If you see me out, wave me down.
     
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  13. Apr 14, 2015 at 8:22 AM
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    After last weekend's trip, the truck has developed an irritating low pitched grown/ rattle. It turned out that the skid is bent a little, and exhaust cross over pipe is hitting it. Also, the tail pipe tip took a hit and moves up and down easily. Sounds like an exhaust re-route is in my future.

    Also, the roof top tent is showing up today. :cool:
     
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  14. May 2, 2015 at 4:30 PM
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    Lookin sweet!
     
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  15. May 6, 2015 at 6:41 PM
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    Thanks!
    The replacement tent came in, and I got the rack finished up for now. I've go some things I'd like to add, but it's time to use it first. The paint is drying tonight, and it'll go on its shake down camping trip this weekend. Camping pics to follow. :)
     
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  16. May 11, 2015 at 6:16 PM
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    The Tepui tent worked great! Spent 2 nights at the lake. Here's a few pictures from the weekend:

     
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  17. May 11, 2015 at 6:17 PM
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    Also updated the first post a little.
     
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  18. May 11, 2015 at 6:21 PM
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    Almost forgot to post a more up close picture of the rack. I was going to up load more of the actual fab work, but the pictures are uploading slow for some reason.
     
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  19. May 25, 2015 at 5:25 PM
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    Went out with some of the guys in WV.








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  20. May 25, 2015 at 6:37 PM
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    Looks like a great trip! For a second there I could have sworn you were in Arkansas. Very similar scenery.
     
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