AZ BS Thread 2.0

hooray for poon toons!

 

I completely misunderstood the conversation Monday night when it was stated that Tim did the work. Mental state of mind and conversations happening simultaneously.

There is quite the knowledge base on here, I know some are dissuaded by the amount of time I invest attempting to learn all about the process of what I'm looking to do. Rather, there is so much to learn in order to get things correct.

Apologies to any whom are annoyed by the research and planning phase of how I approach things as my nature is to take all input, acknowledge then verify. As never being one to take someone's input ( single data point- no matter how valid ) even when the data source comes from an industry giant with terminator like consistency and matching impeccable reputation. Just my nature to be sure before moving onto the execution phase.

The worst part is how much of a pain point I am when asking local shops and gathering data. I see the looks on the ppls faces or how some employees will snatch the attending employee away from the conversation. I mean to convey how much of an ass I feel like when walking into shops. Although a local shop (closest to me) has been much more accommodating and helpful BY Far and sadly, others have not been at all accommodating. I have yet to procure a large ticket item from a local vendor as life would have it ( I don't believe in luck as we make our own destiny ) seem to find what is needed at half or less than half of retail. Which is how the truck has progressed along as it has. I am currently in negotiations of procuring the DMZ kit and this next phase of the truck proves to be the 'Norm' as far as how needed items are procured. Currently debating between new items only for welded on components or whether there is no issue in reuse of spring perches and leaf pack hangers.

Gratitude to all whom have given advice, friendship and council. There is a great collection of good knowledgeable people gathered in this community . . .

 

Better to learn and do it right the first time, that isnt a waste of time. You see a lot of people who just buy stuff then end up having to buy more stuff and do it all over again

 

I bet, you didn't carry nearly the weight that I did. I thought that the Standard pack was too soft and that only 1 leaf short hahaha

 

haha tis true.. my first lake trip is next weekend
been slacking!

 

It's not that are just have to remove the grill and you have plenty of room to install it on the crash bar

 

Rigid mankes mounts that bolt to the factory bolts that hold the crash bar.
i recommend it!

 

Good to know, I will look into it!

 

Appreciated Cliff ! !

Understood that there will not be full compression due to the use requirement I have ( Namely, stock bedsides and Not cutting into the bed ) as the vehicle will be used in some work applications and the low profile aesthetic of the vehicle must be maintained until this is no longer a work truck and I can do all the necessary adjustments to take full use of the suspension travel.

Once the truck is retired then an appropriate bed cage, bed side modification ( as I have yet to research if all glass bed sides are required ) such as a low profile flare painted to match will meet the intended aesthetic.

And Cliff, Thank You Sir for taking the time to speak with me last week, Greatly Appreciated ! ! !

 

Thanks man for the insight. Been scouring CL for a beat up set to try out. No luck :-/

 

Anyone know of a decent adult soccer league in Tucson?

 

Has anybody sen the new OME remote-resi coilovers the ARB Tacoma is sporting? They look rather interesting

 

I saw them at SEMA. Not bad but I like the new Bilstein 6112's a little more

 

This truck will be at the expo

So much truck porn to see this weekend!!

 

I finally went to desert rat off road I regret even walking in the store. Staff was crappie and they don't have a selection. 5 minutes of my life I'll never get back.

 

Ha ha. It's a jeep thing. That burning feeling while you pee will go away in about a week.

 

That explains the way I feel

 

Have you been out to see us yet? A little different than Desert Rat

 

No way man. Desert Rat FTW..

 

Friends don't let friends shop at desert rat