IronPeaks Forest Road Cruiser

Unless your truck is a dedicated offroad vehicle and you can run at lower pressures often I, like you, feel the E rating is just too stiff for such a light vehicle. it really translates road imperfections to you and the vehicle.

 

Trailer plug relocation. after smashing my trailer plug, I decided to relocate it. the oem part is an absurd 150$+, so I found this Hopkins 7 round and 4/5 flat for 25$. take into consideration you don't need to purchase a standalone 7-4flat adapter and the price becomes negligible. if you are reading this and still have your trailer plug in the oem position, I recommend moving it, even if it means zip-tieing it up out of the way.

 

I'm so in!!

 

Lookin good!

 

Looking good! A lot of great, cheap mods. Sub'd!

 

Found a matching spare wheel, 40$ with some ok rubber on it. swapped my spare tire onto it. was looking for a cheap steelie for a 2nd spare but this popped up on CL. now I can strap my extra spare onto the roof rack for backcountry trips. I got a flat on a trip and had to be super cautious til I got to town.

 

I remember you posting that what have you done to your 2nd Gen Tacoma today thread! Lmao!

 

Yes I'm trying to compile all the mods I've done, it has taken quite a bit of searching. My advice to anyone else is to start a build thread when you start modding your truck, not a year in , like me!

 

Picked up bed supports yesterday, hope to have them installed this weekend

 

Bought some shackles awhile back, 13$ for two, best price I've found anywhere. The galvanized coating seems very high quality. 15$ for two in different colors. This seller has many colors available.

Red Hound Auto 2 Shackles 3/4"es Galvanized D Ring Marine Anchor Bow with Screw Pin 4.5 Ton

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QSNZJGI/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

That '07 was beastly...luv it

 

installed bed supports today. I used washers (probably not necessary) as along with the button head bolts it matches how I bolted down my mobtown tailgate reinforcement. Used a come-along to pull the bed together before install. Left a military d-ring in place on the bed bolt. I have experience with the bed bolts from installing the d-rings, using a new bit and a breaker bar /air tool will help prevent stripping. Of course (duh!) I forgot to take a pic but Peter @Bentrodder can confirm I had visible spreading already occurring and, this looks to have solved that as shown below. thumbs up to a great product.

 

Wow! Very nice. I have a severe gap difference from left to right side.

Was wondering how these actually worked. I like the technique man!!

 

First I tried a ratchet strap and it probably would have worked , but I had my come-along that I keep in my truck handy. I was lucky that it was one "click" to pull the bed slightly together.

 

Niiiiiiiiiiice.

Anyway you could get a direct shot on both sides with the gate closed? Maybe a pic per side....

Did you take any before and after measurements?

 

Naturally I forgot to measure/ take pics before, I get Lil excited when it comes to truck parts and getting them on ASAP. I did have visible spreading before install, whereas now the gaps are even. I'll try and take better pics later on. ..

 

I didn't even take before measurements when I did my lift lol. I knowwwww how it goooeeeesss hehe

 

love the frugal build!

 

Was able to help a friend today. His 7.3 Ford dually was dead and stuck in mud with a 30' trailer hooked up. Jumped the truck with a combination of LIPO battery pack and a traditional jumper pack. Yanked him out in 4LO with my tree saver and hitch mounted recovery point. Having all this gear really paid off today.

 

Taco did work!!!