Northern Virginia Roll Call

I'll be available after 5 today if you need a hand

 

Install party at Mike's? @Lots2Learn58 Hopefully my bumper will arrive soon, and my suspension

 

Nice man appreciate the offer! Depending on how things go I might take you up on it. I had my nut on the sway bar get stuck mid thread and I just realized late last night that it has an allen hole to help hold the shaft of the bolt. Hopefully that will be the last issue I need to pull the coil out. I have to admit though I do enjoy working on my truck and learning things about it. I don't mind being an extra hand for others either as I want to keep the learning going.

Im getting a shop up in Chester heights, PA to do a custom prerunner bumper for me. Looks like they will need the truck for a good few hours to bolt on the bumper and do some final adjustments to the bumper at that time. Any good spots to go up there as I might have some down time?

Coot

 

If you got a garage or something Im down to help. Since Im going through the monkey work now to learn the suspension it would make it easier the next go around. What did you get for the ride?

Coot

 

I suggested @90yota 's place. He has a nice driveway and an EZ-Up. He lives around Baltimore. Closer to you guys. Its almost 1.5 hours away from me.

I have the full OME kit now, but I upgraded to Icon 2.5 resi with 700lb spring, standard travel in the front, and Icon 2.5 resi in the rear. Icon had to build it, so Ive been patiently waiting. I still need to order brake lines too

 

I actually would love to check out that build as I don't know much about messing with the rear so that could be a fun time. I got some brews to help with that too haha. Are you lifting it at all since you are getting new brake lines?

Coot

 

Once you have your parts in let me know. I'll make sure not to make plans that day. @Coot83 just let me know. I'll bring my tools to work with me just in case. I work close to national Harbor so not too far from Alexandria

 

Haha no kidding. Damn now that is really tempting. Im actually right off exit 3 from 395 off of duke street in Alexandria. Im hoping to beat the rain that might come at 8. Timing would be perfect too as I get home around 4ish. If you want to roll out Im down. I can throw some beers in the fridge when I get home.

Coot

 

its lifted already on the OME 885s and Dakars in the rear. about 2" in the front, and 3" in the rear?

 

Oh yea that's right you already said you had the OME stuff on it. Sweet man, should be fun to install that stuff.

Coot

 

@fatfurious2 im at the beach until Sunday but I can help with anything when I get home. Order the brake lines when you have funds but they will get here in like 3 days. I have an extra set for up front if you or @90yota wants them. They look to be +2 Or +3

 

It's always easier after the first time around! We powered through @90yota suspension when we did his. Power tools help

 

Do you happen to take 50 and/or Rt. 3 during your commute? I've got a new project site out in Crofton/Gambrills and i'm pretty sure I've passed you once or twice.

 

I take both ways depending on traffic. Sometimes I'll jump over to 3 but most of the time I'm on 50. I've got to keep an eye out for you!

 

I think I passed someone on here yesterday as well. It was a 2000 Green extended cab taco with a tube prerunner bumper in the Alexandria area around 530ish in the afternoon. I was like dammit I should of flagged him down and asked where he got his bumper at.

Coot

 

Nice! I've got a Bestop now and i'm probably the only Pyrite DCSB with a supertop around here, so it'd be pretty easy to spot me haha

Speaking of, I just got an email and have a pre-construction meeting out there at 7AM Friday.

 

I apologize as I probably have had more time than most today, but this is a rather humorous thread. I can't tell where the serious ends and the jokes begin, but its worth a look if you appreciate the BS.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/other-tacoma-forums.445727/page-6#post-13032492

Coot

 

Oh you will be easy to spot! I'm waiting on that softopper thread to finally figure out if they will do a group buy

 

I am still on for Friday @ Capital Ale House, so if there are others in the area that want to meet up, address is 917 Caroline St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401. Might be easier to park a block back on Sophia Street next to the river. Whoever gets there first, there are about three parking lots, so scout it out and try to find one with several parking spots. Bunch of Taco's in a row....now that's cool!

Edit: I work in Alexandria, and will get off around 4:30. I take the train and blah, blah. I probably won't get there until around 7pm.

 

I didn't know but I could be in for this!

Coot