Lord Humongous Gigahorse Tow-coma Build

That's correct it's a hawse fairlead with synthetic. It's a huge weight savings but I'm keeping my fingers crossed it last with the extreme UV we get in Phoenix. That scrunchy bit on the end is supposed to protect the exposed part. I still intend to get some more pics but been busy.

 

Not really a mod but a discovery I guess. I love the daystar cradles and ride rite combo but the rattling of the free floating bags hitting the cradles over bumpy terrain was driving me nutso! I had a friend depress the Schrader valve while I squeezed the air out of the bags. Now there is a vacuum in them and they stay out of the way until I need them again! Quiet as a mouse now!

 

instant gratification. nice job!

 

Taco Adcentures!!! Here's a ton of pics of our trip down the Oregon and California coast! The Tacoma did a great job towing. I intend to do a small write up on my opinion of the Taco's towing ability after pulling our trailer about 3K miles.

I'll try to keep the vacation photos out and keep it more Tacoma and destination based!Loaded up and leaving Phoenix!

Camp Jefferson at Lake Tahoe

Emerald Bay

Mountains around Tahoe

RV park Bend OR

Suttle lake near Bend

Fishing during the storm ate Lake Paulina

RV park on the Siuslaw in Florence OR

Surf fishing Florence OR. Crazy windy! My 4oz sputnik sinkers were washing up 300 feet down the beach! Didn't catch anything but a buzz!

Taco portraits on the beach

Oregon dunes OHV recreation area view from across the Siuslaw.


Out for a sunset beach cruise

Greenest and densest forest I've seen about a half mile from the beach OR

Throw back

Boiled up the keeper!


Coast Highway pics

Camped on Avenue of the giants Redwoods CA
Camped right on Big Sur river

Big Sur CA

 

Is your avatar pic a hunter from Destiny? Looks like the traveler under the cloak!

 

haha, no. pretty cool though huh? it's the album cover of an STS9 album called When the Dust Settles.

 

Right on! I was playing the crap out of that game then had to quit. It was stealing all my time lol. I wanna ease back in one of these days

 

right?! that's how Call of Duty is for me. too much fun

 

A few more pics of the Bumper and light output. that little light bar is impressive!

No lights light bar onlylight bar only

Light bar, ditch lights and high beams

 

3/4" shackle for the reciever.

 

Looks good dude. I still need to get a new locking hitch pin for mine. The one I got was about a 1/4" too short.

 

Thanks man. I'm using the masterlock one, It fits well. For some reason Toyotas 2" recievers are just a little beefier than every one else's

 

I got tired of that rusty pipe hanging off the side of my sweet truck. I only did the muffler back since I can't see the rest without getting under there anyway. I'm happy with the outcome.

Process was simple. There are 2 bolts that hold the muffler to the cat section and 4 rubber hangers. Remove pipe, clean any grease or oil and sand. For love of God use high temp primer and paint such as VHT. I also wrapped the tip in a towel to protect it from scratches while lining it back up.

I wasn't too worried but I still checked the temp on the muffler before and after coating. I let it idle 5 mins then checked. Minimal change and it was warmer in the day by the second check. I know that's not a very scientific test but good enough for me lol.

 

I added a pole so help me pick a tire that will improve off-road performance without killing towing performance. All opinions welcome!!!

A Re-Gear is on the table but probably not for a while.

I AVG about 12k miles a year on the truck.

Here are the cooper's I've been looking at. I've added the OD and tread widths in inches per cooper's website.

255 85 r16 st maxx (32.8 X 8.15 59lbs)
265 75 r16 st maxx (32.01 X 8.46 54lbs)


265 75 r16 st pro (31.89 X 8.43 54lbs)

 

I like the 255 85 16s on this truck. Could be considered one of those cases where less is more.

What load rating?

 

All 3 of those tires are load range E. The ST maxx is very renowned in the overland community especially in the 255 85 r16 size. I really like "pizza cutter" look as well.

On the other hand the 265 st maxx is a true 32" but still .8" shorter and 5lbs lighter.

I'd rather go with the 255s based off of appearance but I don't want to be stuck at 45 mph pulling the trailer uphill either. I wish I could rent a set for a day of testing lol.

 

Spent the weekend on the edge of the Mogollon rim AZ.
Great views from camp
Drastic weather change! Winter is coming!!!

 

Picked up an air wedge to keep in the truck. Its usefull for deflating the airbags as well as a few other things. It's pretty much impossible to lock keys in my truck but might be able to help out a fellow motorists.

 

I have never seen this before. Watched a video of a tow truck driver use two on a door and he just reached in a tool and unlocked the door. Interesting that you can use it with your airbags. Thing must be pretty tough.

 

Haha love this pic