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Thanks guys!

 

Done and done. Hopefully we'll cross paths at the expo so that I can slobber all over your truck.

 

Thank you sir!

 

Done.

 

Done

 

Voted

 

Done.

 

So not bullshiting when it comes to the skid plate. I think it turned out amazing, its pretty much a hybrid between full prerunner design and the more traditional heavy duty skid plates.

After talking about all the options and first hand experience with other designs we decided to go with a lightly more gradual approach angle, while it does not have as much initial clearance it will better protect/defect against anything that I would encounter. Especially during high desert or expedition style travel, while still being beefy enough and having enough clearance for any rocky trail.

They did any awesome job and I gave them the ok to finish it up! I feel it does an amazing job tying everything together. There is nothing on the market that could better fit the truck.

One of my biggest fears when far away from civilization has always been damaging the radiator, it hangs low and up front on these trucks making an easy target. Stock skid did an ok job but this is going to be light-years ahead.

Next week will hopefully the front end going back together and rear coil buckets going in.

 

That's pretty slick!

 

Getting those EAF points a little at a time

 

SAF

 

Anyone headed out to Death Valley for President's Day weekend and planning on not breaking a spindle? (Too soon? )

 

Did a little photoshop and put the rock monster beadlocks wheels on my truck and damn that looks clean. Kinda want a set now

 

If you have a thing for matching center caps go for the dark grey color as they don't make light grey or black center caps. Sooner or later I'll look into painting mine because every once and awhile it bugs the shit out of me.

 

Cool thread. Lot's of good info, and great pics!

 

spoke too soon lol. hopefully you get the crack fixed before heading out!

 

Ladies and Gentlemen of Tacomaworld,

I, too, am throwing my hat in the ring for this overland photo contest. If you like my photo, I would appreciate your vote.

https://www.overlandexpo.com/bestshot#view=gallery&for=5oYHj4KgKHs

 

Anyone done an extended overland trip through South America?

Wanting tire recommendations as far as what was prevalent down there should anything go wrong. In 265/75-16.




I'm a super minimalist. I've read plenty, but any "I'm just glad I had this" examples welcome. I can fit everything I own in either of my vehicles so this won't be a doomsday everything AND the kitchen sink build.

 

Thinking maybe Coopers STT Pro would do well right off.

Just curious if anyone had any cues on prevalent tires in shops / on vehicles down there. For example if everyone down there locally runs BFGs it may be smart to just leave home with those etc.


Wouldn't leave until next winter starts. Just putting around the idea at this point.