PennSilverTaco's "Perfect 5-Lug Regular Cab" Build, Aspergers, and General BS MegaThread!

Coot83 · Dec 14, 2016

Lux said: ↑

where tf is that front page image coming from?
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You got me man, that's what first got me here...

Coot

digitaLbraVo · Dec 14, 2016

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Right now, the only two things truly protecting my truck are defensive driving and really good insurance.

I gave up on trying to keep my truck in mint condition. It doesn't matter if it's a Toyota, A Nissan, a Ford, or a Chevy. It's a pickup truck, and I use it for it's intended purpose. Needless to say, there are numerous dents and scratches. The most noticeable dent is on the back of the cab on the right side and occurred when we were moving, caused by an office chair that my dad didn't properly secure. I was quoted $250 to fix it, so I'm going to bother. I regularly come into contact with bushes and trees, etc. This causes light scratches that I don't particularly care about.

The big problems come in the form of actual road accidents. I had THREE of them between in 2015, TWO of which WERE NOT my fault. I got rear-ended in March 2015, I rear-ended somebody in August 2015, and I got hit in the left rear fender by a drunk driver in October 2015. I've gotten two parking tickets in my life, and I have a flawless driving record and have never been pulled over. I've just been in a few fender benders over the years, most of which were not my fault. I've never been in a serious accident.

I have accepted the fact that no matter how much I improve my driving habits, there will always be idiots on the road. My goal is to modify my truck somehow with bumper guards or something, so that if my truck is involved in accident, it won't be damaged. I commute to work on a stretch of road where at least one rear-end collision occurs per day. One day, I drove past a 3-vehicle accident, in which a Kia Sorrento rear-ended a 2013-2014 Tacoma 2WD extra cab and pushed it into the Honda Pilot in front of it. The Kia had moderate front end damage but was driveable, and the Pilot have extremely minor damage to the rear bumper. The Tacoma, which was the unfortunate middle of the sandwich, got the worst damage. Both bed panels, the tailgate, the rear bumper, and probably the entire bed, would have to be replaced for starters. The hood, grille, front bumper, both headlights, and possibly the right front fender would have to be replaced as well. The airbags did not deploy and the truck was driveable, but there was probably $5,000-$10,000 in damage to this poor Tacoma. I don't want my Tacoma to end up like that one.

I was talked out of installing a heavy-duty aftermarket rear bumper on the grounds that such a bumper might result in severe frame damage in the even of a rear-end collision.

I was also told that a grille guard for the front would probably be absolutely useless in reducing damage. Is there anything I can do do beef up my truck, or just continue the way I am now, with good insurance, defensive driving, and prayer?
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The more shitboxy you make your shitbox look the more people will avoid you.

If you want true fear: exo cage. Nobody fucks with an exocage.

OffroadToy · Dec 14, 2016

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where tf is that front page image coming from?
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post #19...
http://superbumper.com/

Pigpen · Dec 14, 2016

Install a block heater and use 0-W30 synthetic oil. Go out, start it, eat cereal, brush teeth, drive to school.

Midnighttaco08 · Dec 14, 2016

linkgoesnowhere said: ↑

Dude who is your avatar? There's a guy in my office that looks just like him, and I'm gonna replace all of his office pics with that guy
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Lol... it was the notre dame vs MSU game in September game I think. He is the defensive coordinator for ND and he was clapping as they were giving away the game LOL

TacoJonn · Dec 14, 2016

Love my aftermarket remote start. Especially in the winter!

nd4spdbh · Dec 14, 2016

OffroadToy said: ↑

post #19...
http://superbumper.com/
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ugh... only came to this thread for that pic.... sorely disappointed.

OffroadToy · Dec 14, 2016

nd4spdbh said: ↑

ugh... only came to this thread for that pic.... sorely disappointed.
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what was this thread about again?
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digitaLbraVo · Dec 14, 2016

OffroadToy said: ↑

what was this thread about again?

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I don't care.

orezona · Dec 14, 2016

PottMatter said: ↑

Got my truck used with one and had one on a previous car and love it, I recommend it for anyone that live in "cold" parts of the country
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Add areas that have "eXXXtreme heat" to that recommendation.

Nothing more fun than jumping in your car when it's been sitting in 115˚ even for 30 minutes... The inside temp in a sealed up vehicle in those conditions can be upwards of 140˚.

Two things I need to do to my truck before this Summer:

Install remote start to get the A/C blowing cold air

Tint the shit out of the windows with quality tinting at a good shop

tgear.shead · Dec 14, 2016

glk21c said: ↑

Mine's an 07 Sport 4.0L V6 and I have never touched the AC. Now at 329,000 miles. I asked a friend of mine who is a mechanic a while back should I do anything with the AC (recharge,etc) and his response was "if it's still blowing cold air leave it alone. The refrigerant itself is a lubricant for the AC parts and unless something breaks in the system or there is a leak there is no need to touch it"
Hope this helps
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The refrigerant is NOT a lubricant.
There is actually oil in the air conditioner system, it flows around in the system.

glk21c · Dec 14, 2016

thanks for the correction

Kyitty · Dec 14, 2016

OffroadToy said: ↑

what was this thread about again?

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I dunno... I forgot... for some... reason...

dunaway12 · Dec 14, 2016

mine is an off road, also 4.0lt has about 135000 on it never touched the ac still working great.

nd4spdbh · Dec 14, 2016

^ were do i order one for my truck?

Kyitty · Dec 14, 2016

nd4spdbh said: ↑

^ were do i order one for my truck?
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I'll take the other one.

dtopgun515 · Dec 14, 2016

nd4spdbh said: ↑

^ were do i order one for my truck?
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Kyitty said: ↑

I'll take the other one.
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Can I get a discount if I buy both?

Kyitty · Dec 14, 2016

dtopgun515 said: ↑

Can I get a discount if I buy both?
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Selfish sob.....

SoCalSteve · Dec 14, 2016

If it works and blows cold, leave it alone. I haven't had any AC problems on any of my vehicles for over 25 years now. Much of this time was when I lived in Phoenix where AC use is 9 months or more per year.

chunt5 · Dec 14, 2016

Not a Tacoma but a Toyota. My 03 Camry that I purchased new has never had anything done to the AC and it still works great.

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